fillet said:
$99 then $15 a month for 2 years locked in? You can get 12 month subs for £25 in the UK anytime you want = approx $40 a year x 2 = $80 $15 x 24 = $360
So you're saying $99 upfront then $360 over 2 years is a better deal than $190 upfront then $40 over 2 years? |
Well in the US people routinely buy electronics on subscription based packages and "rent to own" plans.
And people crap on this offer from MS but you compare it to what phone companies do with their plans and what rent to own places offer and it's actually a pretty good deal. You save money on buying the stuff retail. Yeah if you look for sales and specials you'd spend less retail but then it's all up front. That's why these types of things are good deals for some people. They might have a limited amount of money to add into their budget. You have $100 right now and can spare $15 a month for a couple years, that's easier than $500 up front.
