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Socks · 11-20-2008, 01:52 PM

I'm wondering how regional pricing will work now that all the other currencies have dropped in relation to the US dollar. It made sense then, but does it still make sense now? The GBP, Euro, they've all taken a beating too. It would be nice to hear from CCBill about how foreign sales have been, but I won't hold my breath!

Lady I agree, we're used to paying the premium.. But if you SHOW me the premium first thing before I even type my name into the signup form, I think I'd be much less likely to join.

Sticker shock, plain and simple.. I think it's crazy to not be showing Canadian customers the US dollar price atm.

Case in point.. If you asked anybody on the street of Toronto today if they'd rather pay $32 USD or $42 CAD.. They will say $32 USD, invariably.

Also, as usual, the CAD value CCBill offers is nowhere close to the USD value, at current market rates. There's a solid 3-5% extra built in, that as I understand is still completely unaccounted for. No idea who gets that extra money. Which has been a big question for me with this regional pricing the whole time.

11-20-2008, 01:52 PM
Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	I'm wondering how regional pricing will work now that all the other currencies have dropped in relation to the US dollar. It made sense then, but does it still make sense now? The GBP, Euro, they've all taken a beating too. It would be nice to hear from CCBill about how foreign sales have been, but I won't hold my breath! Lady I agree, we're used to paying the premium.. But if you SHOW me the premium first thing before I even type my name into the signup form, I think I'd be much less likely to join. Sticker shock, plain and simple.. I think it's crazy to not be showing Canadian customers the US dollar price atm. Case in point.. If you asked anybody on the street of Toronto today if they'd rather pay $32 USD or $42 CAD.. They will say $32 USD, invariably. Also, as usual, the CAD value CCBill offers is nowhere close to the USD value, at current market rates. There's a solid 3-5% extra built in, that as I understand is still completely unaccounted for. No idea who gets that extra money. Which has been a big question for me with this regional pricing the whole time. Last edited by Socks; 11-20-2008 at 01:56 PM..