Hey guys,
I am not going to link the store yet as I'll be making a 'grand opening' deal when it's ready. It will have a few OzBargain exclusives but I'll admit they wont be anything too special. The thing is, I have signed on with the same supplier as all the other major cd key websites. The problem? The major stores buy in 100+ bulk, effectively getting rather nice discounts. That's how they can afford to sell their keys so cheap. As a new web store, I'll be facing two problems; I wont be able to beat the other major stores prices. The second problem is that I can… once the store has done well enough to start buying in bulk. So buy making more business I can make prices cheaper. But I'd had to get the customers to pay more first. You with me so far?
So my question to OzBargain; would you support an Aussie owned and operated cd key store that will be $1-$4 more expensive than the other major stores you're used to? By supporting an Aussie business, you will avoid having to pay PayPal's exchange rates when buying in USD/Euro/etc and be giving that same Aussie business a chance to thrive. And when that business does succeed, your loyalty would be paid off with being able to buy your cd keys at cheaper (than the major stores) prices.
Regardless of your answer, I hope to have that 'grand opening' deal up in the next few days :)
Thanks,
~Will
I would definitely support an Aussie store, and if they are safe, legit, trustworthy and able to help me out when there is an issue then I would use it more often.
You say $1 - 4 difference, now I'll be happy to pay that difference if its supporting Aussie owned and operated business. I would properly pay maximum of $10 if its Australian, anymore then I'll look around.
Just out of curiosity, what range of games are you planning to sell, just the popular games or variety of games?