SteveStrummerUK
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Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
I can't remember the last time I paid the full 'recommended retail price' for a VST or a VSTi. Coupled with Larry's forum, other audio and DAW-related sites, and the numerous offers that regularly drop into my Inbox, it seems to be utter madness to ever fork out top dollar for any of the toys of the trade. I know some companies rarely (if at all) discount, so if you've purchased their stuff that doesn't really count. But it would seem that a little patience can prove extremely financially rewarding over time. Mind you, I suppose on the down side, perceived 'bargain' prices do mean we end buying a lot of stuff simply because it's on offer, and never end up using it at all. Disclaimer - Bapsi is exempt from replying in this fred 
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 11:41:28
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My weakness is deals on hardware... I just got £500 worth of digital wireless packs for £149, because it's last years discontinued model... and I need them for stage..
I needed 2 more headset mics to go with it, but they're £100 each. But you get 2 in the kit... so another £149 later and I've got the mics £50 cheaper than normal and another 4 channels of digital wireless absolutely free!!!
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 12:27:05
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I don't buy much and what I do buy is discounted. The upside is that saving $100 on something I didn't want makes that $100 available for something I do want
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 16:27:34
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I paid full price for The Glue because it never goes on sale. However the upshot was that my purchase qualified me for a discount on The Drop, which I also purchased (and wouldn't have purchased at full price).
I can't be sure but I think I also paid full price for Trilian as well. Retail, boxed.
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 16:37:44
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Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
No. Not for a long time, I have not.
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Dave76
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 17:51:29
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Plug-in pricing reminds me of watch pricing where watches that go for $50-100 will have a list price of $500 or whatever to make the buyer feel like they are getting a fancy watch for cheap.
I have to wonder what people who pay full price for the Waves bundles feel when they realize that the bundles are usually available discounted for ridiculously low compared to list price. For example, Platinum lists for $1999 but it seems to pop up a lot on random sites for more like $500. That would seriously hurt to pay that much extra but I guess if you have that much to drop on a plug-in bundle, maybe you don't care.
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 18:10:26
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I paid full price for Klanghelm MJUC. $27.00 
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 18:26:33
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Omnisphere and LFO Tool come to mind of basically never being on sale.
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 18:34:20
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Yes, I pay full price, as long as they are free. 
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 18:36:56
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A couple of years ago, I paid full price for EW's Gypsy.. It was $400. Less than a month later it went to half off.  , then buy one get one...  So much for that. a year later, I paid full price for NI's Komplete 9. I only did that because I didn't have Kontakt and wanted Battery as well (basically the price of the whole package). I've been totally happy with that purchase. I've also upgraded to Komplete 10 ($95.00), which felt like a steal. Now, I just troll the forum waiting to see what's coming down the pike. I figure guys like CCLarry will keep me from spending an arm and a leg. 
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 19:22:43
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☄ Helpfulby bapu 2016/02/16 20:23:32
Case in point. Waves IR1 convolution reverb. List: $249 (which is less than it once was anyway). Flash sale today only: $29 http://www.waves.com/plug.s/ir1-convolution-reverb And there's the thing I nearly bought it due to the price yet I need another convo reverb about as much as a Reliant 3 wheeler needs the landing gear of a 747 fitted. IOW it ain't a bargain to me at any price yet I still had to tie my hands behind my back in order not to buy it. I've still got another 11 hours to resist or cave in too!
post edited by Jonbouy - 2016/02/16 19:37:54
"We can't do anything to change the world until capitalism crumbles. In the meantime we should all go shopping to console ourselves" - Banksy
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SteveStrummerUK
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 20:34:02
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Jonbouy
Case in point.
Waves IR1 convolution reverb.
List: $249 (which is less than it once was anyway).
Flash sale today only: $29
http://www.waves.com/plug.s/ir1-convolution-reverb
And there's the thing I nearly bought it due to the price yet I need another convo reverb about as much as a Reliant 3 wheeler needs the landing gear of a 747 fitted. IOW it ain't a bargain to me at any price yet I still had to tie my hands behind my back in order not to buy it.
I've still got another 11 hours to resist or cave in too!
 ............. must ............. resist ......................... ............ although ........... ......... only $25.49 at PluginDiscounts ......... ........... arrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ................ sh1te   You know when you've been Tangoed Jonbouyed How much commish are they paying you JB
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yorolpal
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 21:34:36
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While I hardly ever pay full boat for either hard or soft ware, there are many notable exceptions. These are companies who never (or almost never) put their stuff on sale. And, whose products are the absolute s*#t and/or are ahead of the tech curve. Thankfully this happening less and less.
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sharke
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 22:06:08
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yorolpal
While I hardly ever pay full boat for either hard or soft ware, there are many notable exceptions. These are companies who never (or almost never) put their stuff on sale. And, whose products are the absolute s*#t and/or are ahead of the tech curve. Thankfully this happening less and less.
I can't be the only one who is somewhat confused by your last 2 sentences Thankfully there are less and less companies making products which are ahead of the tech curve? 
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yorolpal
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/16 22:58:41
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Thanks for catching that. What I meant was that there seems to be fewer companies who choose not to discount their wares today. Making purchasing even high quality stuff more attractive. Sorry.
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sharke
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/17 00:47:58
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There is also this trend of offering plugins for free for a short time to create a buzz, before jacking it up to full price. Nomad's Bus Driver, excellent plugin. Got it free, retail over $100. NI's Replika, got it free, now $50. Eventide's Ultrachannel. Got it free, now $249 (still can't believe that one).
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/17 01:10:49
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What always cracks me up are commercials that say something like "A $300 value for only $59!" when NOBODY has ever paid $300 for whatever they are offering. Heck, my posts are valued at $42 each and you're getting them for free! What a deal!
Time for all of you to head over to Beyond My DAW!
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arlen2133
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/17 17:48:35
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craigb
Heck, my posts are valued at $42 each and you're getting them for free! What a deal!
You are what you pay for..
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SteveStrummerUK
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/17 19:37:42
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I display a modicum of benevolent affinity toward ring-tailed lemurs.... 
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yorolpal
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/17 21:28:56
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Sure...to a ring-tailed lemur you probably look...as Donald Trump might say...HUGE!
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craigb
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/17 21:50:12
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Time for all of you to head over to Beyond My DAW!
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SteveStrummerUK
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Re: Does anyone *ever* pay full price for a plug-in?
2016/02/18 06:18:45
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There is a rumour going round that 'ol Straummy is hung like a well-endowed bull elephant.... I should know, I started it
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