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DJ Geist
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Posted - 2008.07.06 07:14:00 -
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$15 for a single issue? This seems very excessive, about double of what most zine's cost these days (and yes I am thinking of glossier, more 'zine' like magazines: many magazines are still even less that $6 or $7 dollars).
Is the problem low print runs and bad distribution, trying to offset the cost by hiking the prices to buyers?
I've perused one issue once and it was mildly interesting, even a subscription seems interesting, but at its current price I'm highly deterred by the ripoff pricing. Anyone else agree with me? Perhaps if enough people expressed interest to buy the same magazine at a lower price ccp could be convinced to print more copies at reasonable prices.
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Erialor Godsent
Gallente Federal Navy Support Divison
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Posted - 2008.07.06 07:19:00 -
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I find the price to be reasonable fair - I've seen and bought computer-magazines at a similar price.
Most magazines have - more or less - relevant ads that helps financing said magazines. EON only has EVE-related ads, and afaik they're paid for with ISKs, as in not really helping financing the magazine.
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Thelying dutchman
North Eastern Swat Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2008.07.06 07:29:00 -
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Don't buy it?
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Voodoo Mistross
SPORADIC MOVEMENT The Gurlstas Associates
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Posted - 2008.07.06 07:32:00 -
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Quote: EON (magazine) is overpriced
Solution - DON'T BUY IT
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Sakura Nihil
Stimulus
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Posted - 2008.07.06 07:36:00 -
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THEN DON'T BUY IT, GENIUS!
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Micia
Minmatar Thrace Inc Ushra'Khan
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Posted - 2008.07.06 07:45:00 -
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No, I don't think it's overprice at all, given that it's an extremely niche magasine.
The only issue I have with EON is their stupid shopping cart. Can't add multiple items to the basket. _______ Break your chains! Kinda'Shujaa is just the first step. |
LaVista Vista
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Posted - 2008.07.06 08:00:00 -
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Well, lets see what you get:
A lot of pages in high-gloss awesomeness. Awesome smell of the ink. Interesting content and fiction. A huge map! Fun qoutes in the back of the magazine, excellent read usually. Expert knowledge by Benilopax on the market. A comic. Nice art. Interviews with CCP employees.
What more can you ask for? Free GTC's?
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Piper Halliwell
Minmatar Phantom Squad G00DFELLAS
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Posted - 2008.07.06 08:43:00 -
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Have not looked at a copy really recently, but if memory serves in addition to what was said above I don't remember any random advertisements, only in game stuff about corps and what have you. -------------------- You've got a gun, I've got a gun, Let's write a tragic ending.
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Zakgram
Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2008.07.06 08:48:00 -
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Edited by: Zakgram on 06/07/2008 08:48:59
Originally by: LaVista Vista A lot of pages in high-gloss awesomeness. Awesome smell of the ink.
I'd pay much less for a pdf version - but I'd pay - right now I've stopped subscribing so they get $0 from me for their work. $some should be better than $0.
Originally by: LaVista Vista A huge map!
At my age a big map isn't useful. The wife isn't going to let me stick it on the wall, and anyway I bought the Strategic one so it's of no value to me.
Originally by: LaVista Vista What more can you ask for? Free GTC's?
A PDF version that is a lot cheaper, instantly available to download.
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Jim McGregor
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Posted - 2008.07.06 08:49:00 -
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I agree with the previous posters. Dont complain about the price, just dont buy it if you dont like it. Vote with your wallet. --- Its dead, Jim.
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Theronnos
Aliastra
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Posted - 2008.07.06 09:09:00 -
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Edited by: Theronnos on 06/07/2008 09:09:58 I agree that it is overpriced. So that is the reason why I quite after 4 issues. Even though those 4 issues I have are very very awesome. it's just not worth it for that price. And I find it very sad that the extra stuff you get, like the posters(map, iron tide) are damaged :(
Edit: I can understand the price though, as only a small amount of people buy it.
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Cailais
Amarr VITOC
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Posted - 2008.07.06 10:06:00 -
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Considering that E-ON has no 'out of game' advertisements, is professionaly produced and well written and caters for - in media terms - an incredibly small readership I think its amazingly well priced.
I'd argue it's less of a magazine and more of a collectors item charting the progress and changes to a constantly changing game universe. Collectors items typically do cost a bit more than your run of the mill magazine.
But yeah, if you dont think it's worth it just don't buy it.
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Alexandros Balfros
Caldari Pax Britannia Rally Against Evil
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Posted - 2008.07.06 10:52:00 -
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Originally by: Erialor Godsent I find the price to be reasonable fair - I've seen and bought computer-magazines at a similar price.
Most magazines have - more or less - relevant ads that helps financing said magazines. EON only has EVE-related ads, and afaik they're paid for with ISKs, as in not really helping financing the magazine.
Indeed, PC Gamer in the UK is about ú6 which translates to about $12 so it seems pretty fair considering the lack of ads trying to sell you random crap RALLY Against Evil |
DJ Geist
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Posted - 2008.07.06 14:22:00 -
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In response to the first few people who have posted....of course I'm not buying it due to the fact that I think it is overpriced. But I also chose to post and complain about it in the hopes of rallying people to bring the price down!
Why is it that so many people in this community give curt, condascending responses of the "roll-your eyeballs this is obvious" variety? I mean your expressions of supposed insight are only also effective as expressions of power over newbs if the insights are clear to everyone else and not to the newb. If they are really obvious to everyone involved, however, then the comments are just simply redundant.
I've been getting so much attitude lately within eve just for raising issues and asking questions, in forums or help chat for example, it's been really discouraging. It would be nice if people employed more of a principle of charity and conversed more amicably, instead of assuming that they are guardians of everything that should be obvious and that the new eve initiates exist to say stupid things and get shot down.
Another trend I've noticed in the eve community is good old fashioned stubborness, so in the interests of overcoming that...
Some posts here make fair points. I guess I should think of EON more like a specialist fanzine and collectors item, and not like your average $6-8 magazine off of the newstand rack. So I'm thinking of ordering a couple of issues and seeing what I think. Can people who read the magazine regularly comment more on what they think makes the 'zine worthwhile? What features of EON are timeless and collectable for you?
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Quetl
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Posted - 2008.07.06 14:32:00 -
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Originally by: Micia The only issue I have with EON is their stupid shopping cart. Can't add multiple items to the basket.
Totally agree - Ordered 3 recently, they came in same package - Bit mean if I actually get charged for P&P 3times like it says I Should :P
I won't subscribe for 4 episodes, it doesn't save me much so i'd rather have that money in my pocket.
I think it is a little bit over priced, if it was free p&p then it wouldn't bother me too much. I got mine like the next day so obviously they have a distribution centre in the UK.
It is a good magazine though, and it's not like its every week. I'm slowly building up the back catalogue as well, even though alot of it's years old and out of date, got some interesting reads and a few giggles.
Maybe have some commericial advertisement? Websites that sell GTC's or some computer firm, maybe have a 2 page spread of them at somepoint, nothing that's in your face. I don't think lowering the price will make that big a difference though, as I doubt there is many of us who are THAT into EVE in the first place. I personally love the whole brand, I want Eve-TV back, and even admit I want to find someone I can play the EVE CCG against! (Comon! everyone played PokTmon, why be ashamed of EVE ccg? ;) - ironically, EVE ccg is cheap compared to the competition, more cards in boosters and lower price usually.)
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Dr Slaughter
Minmatar Rabies Inc.
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Posted - 2008.07.06 19:03:00 -
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Originally by: DJ Geist $15 for a single issue? This seems very excessive
Small print run, high quality paper, full colour.. I'm sure CCP would be interested if you can provide them with a printer who can do it cheaper. Rabies is unexpected ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ dealing with the UNDERPANTS of eve since 2004 |
Matthew Cooper
Minmatar Sebiestor tribe
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Posted - 2008.07.06 19:09:00 -
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So nice I bought some twice (only because some got damaged beyond collection quality ).
Originally by: Tarminic Stop posting with your alt Kieron.
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Elaron
Jericho Fraction The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2008.07.06 19:10:00 -
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Originally by: Zakgram A PDF version that is a lot cheaper, instantly available to download.
Which would get ripped off, copied, and shared, damaging their sales.
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Azia Burgi
Caldari Science and Trade Institute
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Posted - 2008.07.06 19:28:00 -
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my only complaint about EON is that it is not out often enough. I'd still buy it if it was monthly.
As long as they don't have any more poorly written "thought experiments" (that was 5 or 6 pages of absolute drivel). It was only the first issue that had IRL adverts, since then it has contained Eve related adverts.
Well worth the money. I'll be resubscribing.
Azia Burgi http://azia.geekandproud.co.uk BP Profit Calculator EVE Cemetery |
Jacob Mei
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Posted - 2008.07.06 19:36:00 -
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From what ive heard, EON is more like a gift you get a friend for his birthday if you dont know what else to get him. -------------------------------- To borrow a phrase:
Players who post are like stars, there are bright ones and those who are dim.
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Selene Bork
Caldari Order of the Argent Shroud
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Posted - 2008.07.06 19:46:00 -
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I'd but it if it was double in price. In the end you have to make the judgement call on whether this is of value to you.
To me it is, and the mining article was fun to read
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Zapatero
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Posted - 2008.07.06 21:06:00 -
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It's true that E-ON is relatively pricey compared to other gaming magazines. It's also true that the actual market in which E-ON vies for attention is a niche one. Without being able to rely on the ad revenues that other magazines can rely on, E-ON will always remain a "premium" price product. (I can't believe I said that.)
Personally I'd love it if E-ON was available twice as often as it is now. A release every 6 weeks would allow us to cover many more in-game developments. Sometimes it seems like we're only scratching the surface of all the things happening in EVE. But if we made EON smaller (and cheaper) and released it more often, what would people think?
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Pasha Cracken
Caldari Thanos and Killjoy Productions
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Posted - 2008.07.06 21:09:00 -
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Loyal Servant
Caldari PURE Legion Pure.
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Posted - 2008.07.06 22:16:00 -
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Originally by: Pasha Cracken This is an official forum flame
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Viqtoria
Caldari Groping Hand Social Club
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Posted - 2008.07.06 22:21:00 -
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Originally by: Loyal Servant
Originally by: Pasha Cracken This is an official forum flame
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To Repent, You Must: [ ] Give up your AOL Internet account [ ] Bust up your modem with a hammer and eat it [x] Jump into a bathtub while holding your monitor [ ] Actually post something relevant [ ] Be my love slave [x] Apologize to everybody on this forum [ ] Go stand in the middle of an intersection
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To Repent, You Must: [ ] Give up your AOL Internet account [x] Bust up your modem with a hammer and eat it [ ] Jump into a bathtub while holding your monitor [ ] Actually post something relevant [x] Be my love slave [ ] Apologize to everybody on this forum [ ] Go stand in the middle of an intersection
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remarkably little time
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Pasha Cracken
Caldari Thanos and Killjoy Productions
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Posted - 2008.07.06 22:23:00 -
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very little time, and its original
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Azia Burgi
Caldari Science and Trade Institute
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Posted - 2008.07.06 23:00:00 -
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Originally by: Zapatero It's true that E-ON is relatively pricey compared to other gaming magazines. It's also true that the actual market in which E-ON vies for attention is a niche one. Without being able to rely on the ad revenues that other magazines can rely on, E-ON will always remain a "premium" price product. (I can't believe I said that.)
Personally I'd love it if E-ON was available twice as often as it is now. A release every 6 weeks would allow us to cover many more in-game developments. Sometimes it seems like we're only scratching the surface of all the things happening in EVE. But if we made EON smaller (and cheaper) and released it more often, what would people think?
- Z
the length is just about right, smaller issues would make me feel a bit ripped off. i'm all for more issues.
if you kept the same price and did one every 6 weeks could you afford to bring back eveTV?
I'm still waiting for EON's reporters to come knocking and ask me about the cemetery...
Azia Burgi http://azia.geekandproud.co.uk BP Profit Calculator EVE Cemetery |
Digital Solaris
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Posted - 2008.07.06 23:03:00 -
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Originally by: Zapatero It's true that E-ON is relatively pricey compared to other gaming magazines. It's also true that the actual market in which E-ON vies for attention is a niche one. Without being able to rely on the ad revenues that other magazines can rely on, E-ON will always remain a "premium" price product. (I can't believe I said that.)
Personally I'd love it if E-ON was available twice as often as it is now. A release every 6 weeks would allow us to cover many more in-game developments. Sometimes it seems like we're only scratching the surface of all the things happening in EVE. But if we made EON smaller (and cheaper) and released it more often, what would people think?
- Z
I am not a subscriber myself, but a proud owner of #4 after DJ Xod (before he went to CCP) raffled it on a EVE-radio show yonks ago, but as for E-ON in a smaller format and a more frequent release schedule, there are good and bad-points with that I think.
One of the good things would be that you get that juicy fanzine more often. One of the downers, I imagine, would be that E-ON might suffer from poor literal quality (articles, fan stories, and so forth) because of its schedule, and I believe that would eventually put people off from it as it quickly will become mediocre.
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Doddy
Omega Fleet Enterprises Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2008.07.07 00:07:00 -
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Originally by: DJ Geist Can people who read the magazine regularly comment more on what they think makes the 'zine worthwhile? What features of EON are timeless and collectable for you?
The guides are usually interesting (the ship ones were getting silly, i mean guides for moms and pirate battleships? what % of people in eve actually fly those??). The interviews of players/corps/alliances tend not to be. The chronicles are a mixed bunch. The news is generally out of date (not much they can do about that). The little funny bits are probably what keeps me buying it tbh. Its also handy for finding out about oog eve-related stuff i probably wouldn't know about otherwise, like useful websites etc. The best thing the magazine has had for me so far has been the history though, i hope they keep it up.
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Niccolado Starwalker
Shadow Templars
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Posted - 2008.07.07 00:21:00 -
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Edited by: Niccolado Starwalker on 07/07/2008 00:24:26
Originally by: DJ Geist $15 for a single issue? This seems very excessive, about double of what most zine's cost these days (and yes I am thinking of glossier, more 'zine' like magazines: many magazines are still even less that $6 or $7 dollars).
Is the problem low print runs and bad distribution, trying to offset the cost by hiking the prices to buyers?
I've perused one issue once and it was mildly interesting, even a subscription seems interesting, but at its current price I'm highly deterred by the ripoff pricing. Anyone else agree with me? Perhaps if enough people expressed interest to buy the same magazine at a lower price ccp could be convinced to print more copies at reasonable prices.
I have subscribed the magazine almost since the very beginning, and have all magazines that have been published. And I find the magazine to be worth every single penny!
Originally by: Dianabolic Your tears are absolutely divine, like a fine fine wine, rolling down your cheeks until they flow down the river of LOL |
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Winterblink
Body Count Inc. The Requiem
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Posted - 2008.07.07 00:40:00 -
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Originally by: Doddy The guides are usually interesting (the ship ones were getting silly, i mean guides for moms and pirate battleships? what % of people in eve actually fly those??).
This is always such an amazingly obtuse viewpoint to take on this. Say you were looking to get into one and was curious what the actual cost would be, and how that equipment might be utilized? Translation: whether it's even worth it isk-wise or time-wise for you to even bother going for a capital, for example? The guides will be a good.. well... guide for someone who's possibly aspiring to go in that direction.
Or another way of putting it, the % of people in EVE who look at capitals and expensive faction ships and might possibly want to be in one is vastly higher than the % of people who think it's useless to write a guide about them. :)
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Niccolado Starwalker
Shadow Templars
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Posted - 2008.07.07 00:54:00 -
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Originally by: Winterblink
Originally by: Doddy The guides are usually interesting (the ship ones were getting silly, i mean guides for moms and pirate battleships? what % of people in eve actually fly those??).
This is always such an amazingly obtuse viewpoint to take on this. Say you were looking to get into one and was curious what the actual cost would be, and how that equipment might be utilized? Translation: whether it's even worth it isk-wise or time-wise for you to even bother going for a capital, for example? The guides will be a good.. well... guide for someone who's possibly aspiring to go in that direction.
Or another way of putting it, the % of people in EVE who look at capitals and expensive faction ships and might possibly want to be in one is vastly higher than the % of people who think it's useless to write a guide about them. :)
It also helps you when fighting one too, to some degree!
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Mankirks Wife
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Posted - 2008.07.07 01:24:00 -
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You know all those idiots who pay $20 more for a game to get a shiny box, an action figure, and a cloth map?
Those are the people EON is aimed at. It's for Eve fans, not the general public. So it doesn't have ads, has smaller print runs, higher costs.. blah blah.. at the end of the day CCP knows their fans, who the magazine is *for*, will cough up the change.
*whistles innocently*
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Caffeine Junkie
2 Guys In Motherships
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Posted - 2008.07.07 01:52:00 -
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I have to admit i have just cancelled my subscription, there really isn't anything worth reading in it anymore, although some of the recommended setups are often good for lulz.
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Khrillian
Minmatar Sebiestor tribe
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Posted - 2008.07.07 03:15:00 -
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If I were to pay for an expensive magazine, it would be the economist. $60 for 4 issues or $90 for a years worth of high-quality news...hmm.
That said, I would GLADLY subscribe to E-ON if I could trade game time cards for an E-ON subscription.
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Vaal Erit
Science and Trade Institute
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Posted - 2008.07.07 03:32:00 -
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Does posting on the forum help to change the price of an item? Is there some forum power I'm not aware of?
Brb, I'm go on the Ferrari website and post that their cars are too expensive. Come on come on come on. --
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Kaluu
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Posted - 2008.07.07 03:42:00 -
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I would like to see a small price reduction. I would be more inclined to buy 2 of them or a sub if that was the case.
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Attalal Montt
Gallente Stormfront A.W. Stormfront J.U.N.T.A.
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Posted - 2008.07.07 04:05:00 -
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A few already mentioned this but, if they receive no revenue from selling ad space in the magazine, it makes perfect sense to charge what they do. Printing is not cheap. Even something that seems trivial, such as the gloss varnish on the cover, means an extra plate on a press which is not cheap. The OP is right in one statement and that the low print run. The smaller the print run, the higher the printing cost per unit. This really is niche magazine with a much smaller print run than a mainstream magazine. So again, not cheap to print. I'm betting they are probably breaking a little above even per printed magazine.
They definitely are offering a good-quality magazine reserved for Eve fans. I plan to subscribe once I finish closing on my house.
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Faife
Minmatar Kinda'Shujaa
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Posted - 2008.07.07 05:45:00 -
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i too would love to be able to buy back issues as PDFs for $2.95 or so.
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Zakgram
Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:39:00 -
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Originally by: Elaron Which would get ripped off, copied, and shared, damaging their sales.
Dear sir, let me introduce to a scanner and a copy of doPDF. i.e. within about 5 minutes or so of someone holding the magazine in their hands they could quickly be ripping it off, copying it, and sharing it.
Think about the consumer for a minute - I'd rather for a low price click a few buttons and my officially purchased version downloads to my computer, transferred via email to my Ipod Touch so I can read it while mobile, and I'm happy.
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Zen Dule
Storm Industries
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Posted - 2008.07.07 06:56:00 -
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I have purchased a few EON mags. I really enjoy them. My problem is not so much with the cost of the magazine. I would pay 55 bucks for the subscription but with shipping that jumps to like 80 dollars.
I am not willing to spend 80 for 4 mags just for a few good stories.
I wish they could setup a distribution center in us just so we don't have to pay the shipping charges.
OR come out with a pdf version.
*** Zen Dule ***
can i play now?
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Kalintos Tyl
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Posted - 2008.07.07 07:15:00 -
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2 full versions + demo cd 150 pages about 7$
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Gnulpie
Minmatar Miner Tech
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Posted - 2008.07.07 07:36:00 -
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Yes, I think a porsche is also overpriced and the 200 feet long luxury yacht is also way too expensive!!
I suggest they lower their prices to $10 respective $100, so that almost everyone can afford it. That would be only fair enough!
Hmm, or you just don't buy it if you think that something is not worth it or if you cannot afford it. Simple? Well, obviously not simple enough for some people!
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Zakgram
Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2008.07.08 06:03:00 -
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Originally by: Gnulpie Yes, I think a porsche is also overpriced and the 200 feet long luxury yacht is also way too expensive!!
And when they are able to sell a totally digital download version of the Porche but refuse to then they'll be those of us who'll not buy the physical one because it's more expensive.
Originally by: Gnulpie I suggest they lower their prices to $10 respective $100, so that almost everyone can afford it. That would be only fair enough!
Can afford, won't afford.
Originally by: Gnulpie Hmm, or you just don't buy it if you think that something is not worth it or if you cannot afford it. Simple? Well, obviously not simple enough for some people!
Well several of us have already said we aren't buying and have stated reasons. It's ok for us to state our opinions on how we could make the E-ON producers more $$ and give better customer satisfaction though - especially if we're doing it constructively.
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Lars Lodar
Induseng Enterprises
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Posted - 2008.07.08 11:19:00 -
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If E-ON offered cheaper PDF versions to download, I'd probably give it a go.
As it stands now, it's just to expensive to buy and ship things. I think $5 USD per digital issue is plenty reasonable and shouldn't take to much effort to set up. That would potentially bring in hundreds if not thousands of people who are on the fence.
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Dr Slaughter
Minmatar Rabies Inc.
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Posted - 2008.07.08 14:42:00 -
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Originally by: Zapatero But if we made EON smaller (and cheaper) and released it more often, what would people think?
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Personally...
I would re-subscribe but you would also need to make less of those little editorial mistakes. I'm sure you remember some of the ship comparison stat errors... :)
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Matthew Cooper
Minmatar Sebiestor tribe
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Posted - 2008.07.08 14:44:00 -
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Originally by: Dr Slaughter
I would re-subscribe but you would also need to make less of those little editorial mistakes. I'm sure you remember some of the ship comparison stat errors... :)
The mothership issue had some really awful typos (misspelling of Amarr and Gallente of all things).
Originally by: Tarminic Stop posting with your alt Kieron.
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fuze
InfoMorph Services Ltd
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Posted - 2008.07.08 14:58:00 -
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Originally by: DJ Geist ...ripoff pricing.
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Kimiko Kith
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Posted - 2008.07.08 15:47:00 -
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Originally by: DJ Geist
Why is it that so many people in this community give curt, condascending responses of the "roll-your eyeballs this is obvious" variety? I mean your expressions of supposed insight are only also effective as expressions of power over newbs if the insights are clear to everyone else and not to the newb. If they are really obvious to everyone involved, however, then the comments are just simply redundant.
I've been getting so much attitude lately within eve just for raising issues and asking questions, in forums or help chat for example, it's been really discouraging. It would be nice if people employed more of a principle of charity and conversed more amicably, instead of assuming that they are guardians of everything that should be obvious and that the new eve initiates exist to say stupid things and get shot down.
I completely agree with you. It's almost impossible to engage in any kind of meaningful discourse without being subjected to insults and flames, no matter what the topic. That said, I think if you want to still attempt to have these discussions you need to kind of ignore the one-liners and insults and keep an eye out for the meaningful responses.
As for EON, yeah the price seemed a bit steep to me too so I haven't bothered to pick it up, however I think the hardcore fan is willing to pay it and that seems to be the market they are catering to.
I'd love to see a PDF version myself.
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Azzma
Amarr TalCorp Enterprises Einherjar Alliance
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Posted - 2008.07.08 16:54:00 -
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Edited by: Azzma on 08/07/2008 16:59:24 Dont buy it? How about dont buy it and the OP state his opinion about why he isnt buying it?
I agree with the posts about the "roll your eyes" type replies. Fanboys are so annoying. They are against any sort of criticism, when criticism is what improves products.
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Jen Takhesis
Vanguard Venture
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Posted - 2008.07.08 18:42:00 -
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I agree that the current price is about what one should expect for the the lack of advertising and the shiny quality of the publication. Additionally, I agree that the price is a bit high for most people to afford, especially with shipping added. Love the idea for pdf/digital sales.
Would people buy the paper magazine if the interior was black and white or greyscale on matte pages and the cost went down to around $10 per issue? I believe I've seen other niche/scholarly publications of about the same size in that format for that price. $10 per issue would be more attractive to me, but I'm not really interested in the pictures, though it is a very pretty mag.
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Quetl
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Posted - 2008.07.09 12:43:00 -
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Edited by: Quetl on 09/07/2008 12:44:04 Digital distribution would take research -
Simply lowering prices so more people buy does not = more profit. It'd depends on the PED of the item.
Also need to factor in how many subscribers of the magazine swap, which could result in higher prices for those of us who want the glossy goodness - forcing us to digital or simply not buying at all. So digital distribution also needs to consider XED - Also Eve.tv was pretty cheap wasn't it, and did it work?
I think eve do need a distribution center in the U.S - perhaps with the recent White Wolf agreement, this could be organised? i'd imagine its the p&p that puts alot of people off.
Although I do love the glossy style - a monthly paper version would maybe interest me more (in the style of new scientist) - Could always keep the glossy version as a quarterly issue and focus the paper version on more in-game news and current/recent ccp action - this would of course require the in-game big cheeses to be more involved, making it an Eve-newspaper.
Edit:// Are ccp running the magazine for profit? or aiming for break-even out of kindness for the fans ;)
Economic Terms: PED = Price Elascity of Demand XED = Cross Elascity of Demand
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Alz Shado
Ever Flow
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Posted - 2008.07.09 15:06:00 -
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How about a system similar to GTCs, where you can buy EON subscriptions and sell them for ISK?
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Darion Stareater
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Posted - 2008.07.13 20:40:00 -
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i'm currently thinking about buying this mag, but i can't get past the price. i was worried about the size of the issue, and about content / ad ratio.
15 bucks for a hint guide isn't bad, but usually you are only paying once (unless an expac is released). i bought all the guides for the baldur's gate series, and the elder scrolls series, mainly because they were so informative, and (for the most part) gigantic.
the fact that its a quarterly mag does make the news awfully out of date, especially when the news relates to a persistant world.
throw us a bone, people! ship an issue with the purchase of a game to entice us! for now, i suppose i'll continue to peruse the sites and forums to get my information...less gloss, but free.
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Xercies Ravere
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Posted - 2008.07.13 20:50:00 -
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Quote: Which would get ripped off, copied, and shared, damaging their sales.
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Xercies Ravere
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Posted - 2008.07.13 21:00:00 -
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I don't buy it for one reason, its a quartely magazine and its based on an MMO. Which means i will be buying some thing very out of date. I might buy the 6 week one...but to make it not out of date i would have to say it has to be every week and a didgital download. but to make some money out of it it would only be severa pages long meaning less quality... How did it go so wrong. |
Cilvius Sanctus
Gallente The Order of Chivalry Nex Eternus
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Posted - 2008.07.13 23:20:00 -
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I've seriously considered buying a few issues of E-ON before, but never have. One thing I am concerned about is the shipping of the magazine. I'm a tad anal when it comes to my books and magazines, and the thought of such a nice magazine being crammed into my mailbox scares me a little. I think somebody mentioned that these were shipped in a box? Is this correct?
Originally by: Mankirks Wife You know all those idiots who pay $20 more for a game to get a shiny box, an action figure, and a cloth map?
Those are the people EON is aimed at.
It's like you're describing me.
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Chris Stormrider
Gallente IDEON ANDRON
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Posted - 2008.07.13 23:26:00 -
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I got a couple of friends that won't play eve no matter how much I insist, but they'll watch the tournaments and read e-on when I bring it with me. Of course, they're not paying for either :p
I find the content very original, and informative, even if it's a little informative at times. The stories are great, the interviews. The map wasn't as great as I expected, but it's just a free gift, like the dvd from fanfest.
I'm always carrying it around with me the first few days until I've read it.
I'd like it to be cheaper, but I'm willing to pay something extra. I wish I had subscribed for EVE-TV too, when I had the chance :(
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Khlitouris RegusII
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Posted - 2008.07.13 23:32:00 -
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Originally by: Elaron
Originally by: Zakgram A PDF version that is a lot cheaper, instantly available to download.
Which would get ripped off, copied, and shared, damaging their sales.
ever heard of a scanner?
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Rechal
Active Measures
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Posted - 2008.07.14 00:13:00 -
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The problem with EON isn't the cost of the magazine, it's the shipping? Can't they mass ship them to the US and ship them out from Atlanta to get the cost down?
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