I can explain the argument, although I don't agree with it. Essentially - regional staff are more expensive in certain parts of the world. If you're in one of those regions, then your price reflects the cost of those staff.
On 11 July 2013 17:42, Sebastien Sterling <[email protected]>wrote: > It must be the "shipping Costs" :P > > > On 11 July 2013 22:47, Daniel Kim <[email protected]> wrote: > >> In New Zealand, it is almost same price as Japan, which is too expensive. >> **** >> >> ** ** >> >> Daniel**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Martin >> *Sent:* Friday, July 12, 2013 3:02 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: OT: Can someone explain AD's pricing schemes outside the >> US?**** >> >> ** ** >> >> If it makes you feel better, we pay US$5700+ for Softimage in Japan, and >> US$2000+ for subscription.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Martin**** >> >> ** ** >> >> On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 10:16 PM, Raffaele Fragapane < >> [email protected]> wrote:**** >> >> It's easy enough to explain, actually. Think of cows and milk, and then >> try to moo.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 11:11 PM, Rob Wuijster <[email protected]> wrote:*** >> * >> >> /rant on >> >> Looking for a sketch app, I had a look at Sketchbook Pro. >> On the US website it was on sale for $59, but clicking through I ended up >> at the EU side of things. >> >> To my surprise the price went up to € 74,75 / $100,= That's a 70% >> increase!! >> Even with taxes added it doesn't compute on my end. >> In this digital (download) time and age, especially with simpler software >> like this, stuff like this should be one price. >> >> Alternatives like Manga Studio, or Artrage don't convert any pricing from >> dollars to euros. >> >> /rant off >> >> >> **** >> >> -- **** >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> Rob**** >> >> \/-------------\/----------------\/**** >> >> >> >> **** >> >> ** ** >> >> -- >> Our users will know fear and cower before our software! Ship it! Ship it >> and let them flee like the dogs they are!**** >> >> ** ** >> > >
