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Davey1983 on 28 February 2010
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Mr. sickVisionz said:
Davey1983 said:
Sorry, but this is a jerk thing to do. This is not a reward for dedicated fans-- this is an attempt to screw over a portion of the fan base. $15 for two maps if I buy used? Ridiculous.

How many people who buy used are going to actually know about this-- I'd bet not many. Most people will probably buy the game and later realize that EA has held back content. This will only upset customers.

Here's the thing though: used buyers aren't customers.  EA only upsets the guys who are screwing over EA.  The only outcomes for that are:

  1. Used buyers start buying games new
  2. Used buyers boycott "EA"... but they don't buy new games so they're actually just boycotting Gamestop, which benefits EA
  3. Used buyers are indifferent and continue as is.

It's win-win-neutral for EA and neutral for legit buyers.

Actually, you have not taken into account the possibility that people buy some games used and some games new-- which is what I would bet most people do.

The thing I am trying to point out is that many customers, right or wrong, will think that EA is screwing them over.  These customers, feeling ripped off from the used game purchase, will refuse to buy any of the EA games that they would have purchased in the future (which would have included both NEW and USED). 

Whether or not EA is really screwing over their customers is besides the point and I am trying to make.