Exactly. It might be more expensive in the long run, but the whole point that some of us are making is that we should be able to choose whether we want the whole package, or just individual parts of it. I know what the next phase of this argument will be, though. Something along the lines of, "but what happens if your DVD copies of your movies get lost, broken, stolen, etc.? Then you have to go out and buy them again." That would almost be a solid case, if you don't stop to think about the fact that nowadays, there are services like netflicks and Hulu that charge a flat fee, thus nearly eliminating the need for DVD's in some people's minds. My point being, there's more than one way to go about doing things, more than one way to attract customers. This is, in my opinion, what BSC should be doing.
On 4/18/13, Draconis <[email protected]> wrote: > > So, what you're saying, is you want Justin to devote time and effort to > write brand-new, individual key generators for each and every title, sell > them off piece meal, and charge full price for them? > > Wow. > > In the example… > > Buying the individual films you want at full price would cost almost twice > as much. You have some strange logic there. Most people prefer to spend > less. :) > > On Apr 18, 2013, at 4:13 PM, "Bryan Peterson" <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Or you can just buy the individual films you want once and have done. >> That's the whole point. >> >> >> >> But thou must! >> -----Original Message----- From: Draconis >> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 2:02 PM >> To: Gamers Discussion list >> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] BSC Games shutting down, and reactions. >> >> >> Several people are still saying they are being forced to repurchase games >> they already own. So, let me break this down into an example that may help >> with those missing the point. >> >> There are 8 Harry Potter films. If we say the average price of these eon >> DVD is $20, for the sake of argument, the total cost of buying each film >> individually would be $160. >> >> You've already bought films 1 and 2 on DVD for $40. But now, Warner >> Brothers is offering a box set of all 8 films on DVD for the unbelievable >> price of $40! That's 1/4 the cost. And let's say, you didn't like Prisoner >> of Azkaban, so never really planned on buying that one. >> >> You can buy the box set, and still come out $60 ahead, or you can be upset >> because you're being made to re-purchase >> the first two movies again, plus movie 3 that you didn't like. >> >> The math is: 8 movies for $20 each is $160 >> Minus movie three would be $140 total for seven films you want. >> >> Or… >> >> $40 for the two you already bought >> plus $40 for the box set. >> equals $80 >> >> $80 is $60 less than $140. Win win. >> >> The math is almost identical in this case, except I think Justin's deal is >> actually better than the scenario above. >> >> To me, if you're not paying anywhere near full price for anything, you're >> effectively getting the majority of the package for free. So you are not, >> in reality, being made to buy them again. >> >> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> [email protected]. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >> list, >> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> [email protected]. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >> list, >> please send E-mail to [email protected]. > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > [email protected]. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to [email protected]. > --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
