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Pardack
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Blue Federation
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Posted - 2008.05.23 13:00:00 -
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Edited by: Pardack on 23/05/2008 13:01:06
 Originally by: CCP Wrangler
This change is being done to simplify the system and attune our product offerings with industry standards, as mentioned in the news. It does not affect any of our other payment options or subscription plans; you can read about those in the FAQ.
14 Pages of comments, some of which directly address the 'Industry Standard' fallacy and you're spewing this nonsense still? How is a $5 premium for the use of etc/gtc 'standard' in any way, shape or form? Not to mention the elimination of 30-day option which is the most versatile (and common sense option IMO) option for customers AND and an option that is also available for virtually every MMO.
If you're going to raise prices don't dance around the issue, playing games. At least treat your customers with some respect and be honest about it.
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Pardack
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Blue Federation
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Posted - 2008.06.02 20:44:00 -
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Edited by: Pardack on 02/06/2008 20:45:09
Originally by: She Storm
What about those of us who buy the GTC with isk ... where does this put us?
60-day cards will cost approx the same as 90-day cards do now.
Taking prices from Shattered Crystal (as of June 2nd)
90-Day GTC = $38.85
60-Day GTC = $34.99
So you'll end up paying a few mil less ISK than you are now but at the same time you're also getting 30 FEWER days for the same price.
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Pardack
Blue.
Blue Federation
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Posted - 2008.06.03 18:17:00 -
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Originally by: Cpt Fina
Edited by: Cpt Fina on 03/06/2008 17:52:46
If you think a product doesn't justify the price then don't buy the product.
No reason to go emo about it. Just leave, quietly.
Don't leave quietly.
Post here and let CCP know exactly why you're leaving and fill in the comments on the cancellation page as well.
So leave if you must (because you can't afford it, you don't like the lack of ETC/GTC options, you're protesting the changes, it's Tuesday, whatever) but don't do it quietly.
Let CCP know exactly why you're not going to pay them.
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Pardack
Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2008.06.16 20:40:00 -
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60 Days is the only option for ETC/GTC now.
You can pay for 30 days at a time using the normal subscription methods (Credit Card, Debit, etc).
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Pardack
Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2008.07.04 20:09:00 -
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Time will tell.
If CCP's ETC/GTC numbers drop significantly, you'll hear a change of tune. "To satisfy user demand, we are re-introducing the 30 day gtc at XX.XX price."
The reason CCP doesn't want to do this is two-fold (or more).
1. Since they've raised prices overall on ETC/GTC, they would have to introduce a 30-day GTC that is in line with current pricing. This however will officially make them the most expensive MMO for 30 days of playtime for etc/gtcs. Not a great distinction to have in the MMO business.
2. Due to #1, CCP's options are limited. If they introduce a 30-day etc/gtc that's equivalent in price (or lower to keep in line with 'industry standards') to the 60-day etc/gtc, the 60-day etc/gtc becomes obsolete. So they'll have to re-do their entire etc/gtc pricing scheme, again. Something I'm sure CCP doesn't want to do again so soon.
Pricing issues are serious business. You can bet that if you see more etc/gtc options introduced or pricing changes in the next 6-12 months, it's due to a direct revenue loss on CCP's end from the recent changes (i.e. they shot themselves in the foot).
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