On Jul 19, 2011, at 4:36 PM, John wrote: > As an existing user, I don't mind that the cost for me to "upgrade" is > the same cost as for everyone else. > > However, what I *do* find really strange/amusing/whatever is making > existing users jump through a hoop by having to provide our serial > number! > > If I "upgrade" and provide a serial number, it's US$40. > If I buy from scratch, it's US$40. > > Why add an extra hoop to jump through for loyal users willing to > "upgrade" (so to speak) ?!? Barebones should disable this check from > now until October when the intro pricing stops…
Well, I expect it is simply easier to set it up correctly now. Also, they probably would like to know how many people buying it from them are existing customers. I agree it was a little odd, but I didn't find it particularly annoying and I figured I wanted to be counted as a upgrade customer rather than a new customer. -- Let the Wookiee win. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "BBEdit Talk" discussion group on Google Groups. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at <http://groups.google.com/group/bbedit?hl=en> If you have a feature request or would like to report a problem, please email "[email protected]" rather than posting to the group. Follow @bbedit on Twitter: <http://www.twitter.com/bbedit>
