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Old 05-03-2018, 01:17 PM   #3038
GtrsRGr8
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Originally Posted by ApK View Post
Oh sure it's advantageouss to them, that's why they do it. I just meant it's a rather expected and common practice that gives you clear value in exchange for doing it, not what I'd call a 'gotcha' which I interpret as an unexpected catch that reduces the expected value to you.

And certainly some folks, like the TV and phone industry, do it differently, with contracts and ETF penalties in exchange for doling out their services monthly at a lower price.

As for who would spend all twelve credits at once? I guess anyone who wanted 12 books. I know TM is big into series, so I could see someone like him doing it. My wife happens to be waiting for upcoming releases, otherwise she would probably do it as well. As mentioned a above, the membership would then still give you the benefit of being able to buy discounted credits as needed, and would give you the same value as the credit-less Listener Light membership: lower prices and sale offers.
Your points are well taken.
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