before my parents used to buy my memberships and I didn't really know the value of a dollar(I did but kind of didn't. i hope you get the point i'm trying to make)
what do you think?
Clubpenguin Memberships Too Expensive?
Started by Snuffy, Jul 22 2012 01:39 PM
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 01:39 PM
since I make money now, I think putting out that kind of money seems a bit insane for something that is only for online.
before my parents used to buy my memberships and I didn't really know the value of a dollar(I did but kind of didn't. i hope you get the point i'm trying to make)
what do you think?
before my parents used to buy my memberships and I didn't really know the value of a dollar(I did but kind of didn't. i hope you get the point i'm trying to make)
what do you think?
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 03:28 PM
It's pricey, but I don't think it's that bad 
I pay for my own memberships and I think the money is worthwhile, imo. Clubpenguin is always adding new things for members which I think is awesome!
I pay for my own memberships and I think the money is worthwhile, imo. Clubpenguin is always adding new things for members which I think is awesome!
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 03:29 PM
You would understand if you knew how difficult it is to program a game. It's no walk in the park Plus they have to hire live mods, support teams, graphics designer. Plus they add new stuff every week.
But having said that, I think the price should go down a buck or two.
Plus they have to hire live mods, support teams, graphics designer. Plus they add new stuff every week. But having said that, I think the price should go down a buck or two.
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 05:05 PM
Yeah, I agree with Frogsambob's thoughts. CP does a great job! It's a great company and game, but I would say the memberships are just a little bit overpriced.
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 05:08 AM
You would understand if you knew how difficult it is to program a game. It's no walk in the park
But having said that, I think the price should go down a buck or two.
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 08:03 AM
I agree with Frogsambob and Splanky. If you have a real job(Which I do) Club Penguin's membership prices aren't all that bad. And of course, CP always is adding new things for Members. I also think they do a good job giving non-members things to do.
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 10:31 AM
First of all . I dont even like the idea of paying for a game ...
But just like others said up there .. CP puts in alot of money into the game .. and they need to earn some money back as well.
The price for membership though is OK.
But just like others said up there .. CP puts in alot of money into the game .. and they need to earn some money back as well.
The price for membership though is OK.
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 02:27 PM
I do have a 'real' job.I agree with Frogsambob and Splanky. If you have a real job(Which I do) Club Penguin's membership prices aren't all that bad. And of course, CP always is adding new things for Members. I also think they do a good job giving non-members things to do.
Edited by Snuffy, 23 July 2012 - 02:28 PM.
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 03:12 PM
I do have a 'real' job.
Tiger has had a 'real' job for a long wile now!
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 03:29 PM
good for himTiger has had a 'real' job for a long wile now!
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 06:26 PM
I think it stinks that the memberships cost SOOO much! It's not fair!
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Posted 24 July 2012 - 06:22 AM
I think it stinks that the memberships cost SOOO much! It's not fair!
What would you say a good price would be then?
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Posted 24 July 2012 - 02:09 PM
we are all en***led to personal opinionsWhat would you say a good price would be then?
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Posted 24 July 2012 - 02:11 PM
we are all en***led to personal opinions
I know that. I just want to know what he (or she) thinks a good price would be.
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Posted 24 July 2012 - 03:16 PM
I dont think there too bad, but it seems like every website I go on has membership or paying options. Disney doesnt really even need the money from memberships because they sell so many products and ect.
Personnally, I dont think CP,Disney Fairies, Toontown, Ect., Shouldnt have memberships and the characters should still be able to buy items.Case dismissed x P
Personnally, I dont think CP,Disney Fairies, Toontown, Ect., Shouldnt have memberships and the characters should still be able to buy items.Case dismissed x P
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Posted 24 July 2012 - 03:20 PM
^ CP is not a charity. If Disney didn't make money off it why would they continue to keep the game going?
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Posted 24 July 2012 - 06:07 PM
If there is cool stuff going on in CP, the membership is (in my opinion) worth it.
However, I do think that the price increase last summer was slightly unnecessary. Those are just my thoughts.
However, I do think that the price increase last summer was slightly unnecessary. Those are just my thoughts.
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 09:36 AM
In terms of business, you have to evenly price the items, in this case membership, to compensate for the effort, staff, software, customer quality and service plus profits and website payments. You have to fully be aware that just because it is online doesn't make it easier than say a big supermarket or shop like Wal Mart. In fact you could say it is harder.
Club Penguin uses Adobe Flash, they'll need to pay and install Adobe Flash CS5/6 (or a new version when it is released) Other programs such as MySQL or Oracle for keeping a database of users that the flash code connects so we can all actually log on and have our items, lots of software requires money. Some are one payment but web hosting and others are monthly or annual. They need to check for bugs and errors. Employ staff and pay them. Ensure Customer Quality and Service and pay for Website hosting.
Club Penguin uses Adobe Flash, they'll need to pay and install Adobe Flash CS5/6 (or a new version when it is released) Other programs such as MySQL or Oracle for keeping a database of users that the flash code connects so we can all actually log on and have our items, lots of software requires money. Some are one payment but web hosting and others are monthly or annual. They need to check for bugs and errors. Employ staff and pay them. Ensure Customer Quality and Service and pay for Website hosting.
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 09:56 AM
i never looked at it that way. very true!In terms of business, you have to evenly price the items, in this case membership, to compensate for the effort, staff, software, customer quality and service plus profits and website payments. You have to fully be aware that just because it is online doesn't make it easier than say a big supermarket or shop like Wal Mart. In fact you could say it is harder.
Club Penguin uses Adobe Flash, they'll need to pay and install Adobe Flash CS5/6 (or a new version when it is released) Other programs such as MySQL or Oracle for keeping a database of users that the flash code connects so we can all actually log on and have our items, lots of software requires money. Some are one payment but web hosting and others are monthly or annual. They need to check for bugs and errors. Employ staff and pay them. Ensure Customer Quality and Service and pay for Website hosting.
money shouldn't be a reason. you can always just do something nice without expecting to be paid for it^ CP is not a charity. If Disney didn't make money off it why would they continue to keep the game going?
I completely agree with legend at why the memberships cost the way they do. I don't understand is why after the membership expires you're not allowed to dress your penguin. that's wrong. i paid good money and should be able to access my purchased clothing even if i'm not a member anymore
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Posted 25 July 2012 - 09:59 AM
^ The people that work there need to make a living.
I do agree that what you had you should be able to keep though.
That's exactly what I've meant! Well said.
I do agree that what you had you should be able to keep though.
In terms of business, you have to evenly price the items, in this case membership, to compensate for the effort, staff, software, customer quality and service plus profits and website payments. You have to fully be aware that just because it is online doesn't make it easier than say a big supermarket or shop like Wal Mart. In fact you could say it is harder.
Club Penguin uses Adobe Flash, they'll need to pay and install Adobe Flash CS5/6 (or a new version when it is released) Other programs such as MySQL or Oracle for keeping a database of users that the flash code connects so we can all actually log on and have our items, lots of software requires money. Some are one payment but web hosting and others are monthly or annual. They need to check for bugs and errors. Employ staff and pay them. Ensure Customer Quality and Service and pay for Website hosting.
That's exactly what I've meant! Well said.
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