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Danny Orlando
Concordiat Spaceship Samurai
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Posted - 2014.02.07 12:47:00 -
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Hi guys so im new to the game and one thing is confusing me. I've read that you can buy a game time code which is 30 days subscription about -ú9.99 and then change it into plex in game or you can buy plex straight from the website for -ú16.99 is this correct if so why would you ever buy plex wouldn't you just buy game time then convert it your self or am i miss understanding thanks for any replies |
Hexess
Royal Amarr Institute Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2014.02.07 13:34:00 -
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I wondered this myself. I recently subscribed with one of the starter offers for 3 months, but looking at plex prices vs the time code prices it seemed a little strange. Either way it worked out cheaper with one of the subscription offers via the account management page. I calculated that a 60 day time code would rush me approximately -ú23 after converting from USD, but the offer I had was 3 months for -ú24.99 (I think) - either way I got an extra month for just a few more beans.
Hope that helps. |
Noxisia Arkana
Deadspace Knights
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Posted - 2014.02.07 14:00:00 -
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The subscription (that you would pay direct to CCP) is always cheaper than buying a PLEX.
The plex has more utility, it can be used to train a second character, sold on the market, or if you are unwise, you can lose it in game.
I would steer clear of plex, it can create some bad habits. I have bought plex off the market to train a second character on my account but otherwise pay for my subscription. |
Thomas Builder
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2014.02.07 15:28:00 -
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Yes, buying a PLEX with money in order to then pay your subscription with that PLEX costs more and is thus a bad idea.
Most people buy PLEX with money to sell it for ISK in game. And then there are people who buy a PLEX with ISK in order to pay their subscription with it. |
J'Poll
CDG Playgrounds
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Posted - 2014.02.07 17:16:00 -
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Just a heads up. There are 3 things you can buy regarding game time:
1. Actual game time. This is automatically added to your account and isn't convertible to the in game PLEX item. This, specially with longer subscription plans (6 or 12 months) is the cheapest way to add game time to your account.
2. Buy PLEX from CCP. This gives you 1 (or more) PLEX in your redeem items interface. Through which you can redeem them in game for the actual item, which then can be used to add game time, enable dual/multiple character training or sold on the market for ISK. You can also, while still in the redeem bin, use it on the Account Management website use it to add game time or re-sculpture you character.
3. Buy ETC from official resellers. This is basically a key-code which when converted in EVE gives you 2 PLEX (aka 60 days of game time). These are again sell-able etc etc. You can also trade ETC codes through the forums + account management page with other pilots for ISKies.
The latter 2 are more expensive then the first one is if you are looking to add gametime to your account.
To give you 2 examples:
1 month (30 days):
Buying a subscription: 14.95 Euro Buying 1 PLEX: 19.95 Euro
Difference: 5 Euro
1 year (12 x 30 days):
Buying a sub: 131.40 Euro (10.95 Euro a month). Buying 12 PLEX: 209.94 Euro (17.50 Euro a PLEX).
Difference total: 78.54 Euro Difference monthly: 6.55 Euro Want to have some chat in game? Need help to get into the game as a new player? Just join my channel: Crazy Dutch Guy |
Danny Orlando
Concordiat Spaceship Samurai
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Posted - 2014.02.07 17:27:00 -
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Arr think ive got it so this item i couldn't buy that then change it in game for plex
http://www.amazon.com/Month-Subscription-Online-Instant-Access/dp/B00GDHD3LW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391793905&sr=8-1&keywords=eve+online |
J'Poll
CDG Playgrounds
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Posted - 2014.02.07 17:50:00 -
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As far as I can see. Correct, its to add game time to an account, not a PLEX. Want to have some chat in game? Need help to get into the game as a new player? Just join my channel: Crazy Dutch Guy |
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