I normally buy directly from RS so it's registered straight away with them and does that actually work?
I thought that the discount code was with RS only?
It's not discounted on PiB.. looks like it is now
I normally buy directly from RS so it's registered straight away with them and does that actually work?
Yeah thanks I just found your post, can't say I've ever used them for anything - it looks like they only sell in USD.
Doesn’t matter that it’s USD. They take PayPal. Just converts from whatever your currency is. I buy stuff from them all the time using the FORUM or the GROUP code. And yes, you buy a code and you can register it whenever you want. No problems. If you don’t believe me or want further confirmation I’m sure someone else can jump in and tell you the same thing.Billy+ wrote: ↑17 Jun 2022Yeah thanks I just found your post, can't say I've ever used them for anything - it looks like they only sell in USD.
Getting back to the original point can I really just hang onto the code and register later for the next major for free, I've never tried it. Normally I've just paid full price directly on RS.
I'm happy to accept your word.MrFigg wrote: ↑17 Jun 2022Doesn’t matter that it’s USD. They take PayPal. Just converts from whatever your currency is. I buy stuff from them all the time using the FORUM or the GROUP code. And yes, you buy a code and you can register it whenever you want. No problems. If you don’t believe me or want further confirmation I’m sure someone else can jump in and tell you the same thing.Billy+ wrote: ↑17 Jun 2022
Yeah thanks I just found your post, can't say I've ever used them for anything - it looks like they only sell in USD.
Getting back to the original point can I really just hang onto the code and register later for the next major for free, I've never tried it. Normally I've just paid full price directly on RS.
Actually yes I possibly would as currently I really don't see any reason to use R12 and actually features have been talked about for the next major version.joeyluck wrote: ↑17 Jun 2022I have no idea how it works, but y'all would really throw down 70 something today to not use something for a 1.5+ years (who knows how much longer) to save 100 or so on an upgrade that could be years out? And nobody even knows what will be in R13.
Have you looked into subscribing to R+?
S’what I did when 11 was on sale for around the same price.Billy+ wrote: ↑17 Jun 2022I'm happy to accept your word.MrFigg wrote: ↑17 Jun 2022
Doesn’t matter that it’s USD. They take PayPal. Just converts from whatever your currency is. I buy stuff from them all the time using the FORUM or the GROUP code. And yes, you buy a code and you can register it whenever you want. No problems. If you don’t believe me or want further confirmation I’m sure someone else can jump in and tell you the same thing.
And it's a very tempting moment especially as I don't want R12 but will probably want R13 and getting it on release for discount is always preferred you have done a better job than the current marketing strategy has
Ahhh... Clever.
I’ve got 12 but I’m thinking of buying this upgrade and doing just that.Gardinski wrote: ↑17 Jun 2022Ahhh... Clever.
I hadn't realised the grace period was from 'registration', rather than 'date of purchase', but if it is as you say, this would be a great pooprtunity for anyone who's not in a rush for the R12 stuff. I'd do it, if I hadn't already done it (so to speak).
That's exactly what I had assumed - that you would be required to show proof of purchase. Including the date.Gardinski wrote: ↑17 Jun 2022Ahhh... Clever.
I hadn't realised the grace period was from 'registration', rather than 'date of purchase', but if it is as you say, this would be a great pooprtunity for anyone who's not in a rush for the R12 stuff. I'd do it, if I hadn't already done it (so to speak).
Oh, for god's sake. That's the second time I've typed 'pooprtunity' today instead of opportunity. My fingers are going dyslexic in the heat.Gardinski wrote: ↑17 Jun 2022Ahhh... Clever.
I hadn't realised the grace period was from 'registration', rather than 'date of purchase', but if it is as you say, this would be a great pooprtunity for anyone who's not in a rush for the R12 stuff. I'd do it, if I hadn't already done it (so to speak).
It’s the world we live in, not specific to RS.SauceMerchant wrote: ↑17 Jun 2022High respect for REASON SOFTWARE - NO respect for shady marketing techniques.
If I had treated my customers like this, my business would have gone belly up!
Is pooprtunity anything like crappertunity?
Yeah, I like the fact you can play samples up & down your midi controller without them speeding up or slowing down. If that 1 feature had been added though to the NN-XT I wouldn't have needed Mimic.
Just because the world has some companies using callous marketing practices that disrespect customers, does not mean we should just shrug our shoulders and condone this type of behaviour
What's shady about promos?SauceMerchant wrote: ↑18 Jun 2022Just because the world has some companies using callous marketing practices that disrespect customers, does not mean we should just shrug our shoulders and condone this type of behaviour
Going the extra mile to earn the confidence and good will of customers is just smart business in the long run.
e.g.
My local outdoor store chain offers price match on any items that come on sale elsewhere within 30 days of purchase. This creates confidence in their customers that they're not going to lose by shopping there. Similarly, all the computer hardware and office supply stores locally will price match for at least 15 days with online purchases.
REASON STUDIOS can and should do similarly with their back-to-back *Special Sales* if they wish to keep customers happy and create some good will. If they just pocket the entire extra sales bonus and shrug off the disgruntled customers/suckers, IMHO, they are either very desparate or fine with heading down a slippery slope.
You miss my point. --- There is nothing shady about promos! What is Shady is heavily marketing a promo and telling everyone hurry up and get in before it's too late . . . then just a handfull of days after the illustrious MAY MADNESS promo ended, another MUCH better one comes along that offers a much larger discount of 60%avasopht wrote: ↑18 Jun 2022
What's shady about promos?
As you said, it allows the price conscious to obtain the product at a reduced price if they are willing to wait, while those who aren't price conscious can happily acquire the product at the full price at their convenience.
Would you rather the product was simply priced higher than some could reasonably afford, or be price so cheaply that the business is less likely to be financially viable?
Besides, if there were never any promos ... well ... guess what!? People would complain about that too. "Greedy company never offers discounts!"
You can't win
What's it matter?SauceMerchant wrote: ↑18 Jun 2022
You miss my point. --- There is nothing shady about promos! What is Shady is heavily marketing a promo and telling everyone hurry up and get in before it's too late. Then just a handfull of days after the illustrious MAY MADNESS promo ended, another MUCH better one comes along that discounts 60%
In essence, the ones who bought the MAY MADNESS promo were duped for buying into the BS.
If my local store has a sale, they offer some price protection for 30 days. So far I see nothing from RS for those who bought the unfortunate MAY MADNESS SALE !
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