How much would you pay for WSC (was Re: World Sports Car vs. Motorola Cup: Differences?)

by **Doug Hoo** » Fri, 25 May 2001 07:56:42

----- Original Message -----

> Oh and Imho WSC won't be an incredible seller, just enough to justify it's
> reason inside our simracing market.

On those lines of thinking.........What would you be willing to PAY for this
promising "blockbuster" sim?

What if ,at release, the price is $99.99 ??? I say I would pay that much ,or
more, IF I liked the D-E-M-O (hint hint Empire)

Think about all the software thats out there that costs hundreds of dollars
because it's designed for a niche market and isn't going to sell millions of
copies to be able to turn a huge profit. So what happens? The price goes up.
Wether that market be a CAD program for engineers or architects---video and
audio editing software for professionals , or *** simulation racers.
The companies that sell them know if it's not going to sell lots,but there
will still be a loyal following who definetly will pay top dollar for first
class software desing and support then they can charge a higher price for
their product.

Tell me where to send my check Empire. I'm sending you a blank one.(Just
don't let my wife see it.)

Hey Tony and Chris,what are you two doing here? Stop reading newsgroups and
get back to it!!!!!

:-)

by **Douglas Elliso** » Fri, 25 May 2001 08:48:17

I'd pay a lot for WSC

BUT

West Bro's have already said that this game MUST appeal widely to make
money - and it aint gonna appeal to many people if it's more than 35.99

Doug

> ----- Original Message -----

> > Oh and Imho WSC won't be an incredible seller, just enough to justify
it's
> > reason inside our simracing market.

> On those lines of thinking.........What would you be willing to PAY for
this
> promising "blockbuster" sim?

> What if ,at release, the price is $99.99 ??? I say I would pay that much
,or
> more, IF I liked the D-E-M-O (hint hint Empire)

> Think about all the software thats out there that costs hundreds of
dollars
> because it's designed for a niche market and isn't going to sell millions
of
> copies to be able to turn a huge profit. So what happens? The price goes
up.
> Wether that market be a CAD program for engineers or architects---video
and
> audio editing software for professionals , or *** simulation racers.
> The companies that sell them know if it's not going to sell lots,but there
> will still be a loyal following who definetly will pay top dollar for
first
> class software desing and support then they can charge a higher price for
> their product.

> Tell me where to send my check Empire. I'm sending you a blank one.(Just
> don't let my wife see it.)

> Hey Tony and Chris,what are you two doing here? Stop reading newsgroups
and
> get back to it!!!!!

> :-)

by **TopLoade** » Fri, 25 May 2001 09:29:27

Well at this price I can't see many Aussie simmers buying it.

Live Rates as of 2001.05.24 00:26:31 GMT.
100.00 USD
United States Dollars = 193.913 AUD
Australia Dollars
1 USD = 1.93913 AUD 1 AUD = 0.515696 USD

Cheers, David.
TopLoader.
Melbourne, Australia.

by **Tim** » Fri, 25 May 2001 10:10:37

On Wed, 23 May 2001 22:56:42 GMT, "Doug Hook"

>On those lines of thinking.........What would you be willing to PAY for this
>promising "blockbuster" sim?

>What if ,at release, the price is $99.99 ??? I say I would pay that much ,or
>more, IF I liked the D-E-M-O (hint hint Empire)

This marketing strategy won't work with game software, because it has
a finite shelf life. It doesn't expire, but something better always
comes along.

With that in mind, I'd pay $50 for it. That is about the most I'll pay
for any entertainment software. If WSC came out for $99, it'd be in my
price range in less than 4 months.

There was a company that did a combat simulation. Someone can correct
me if I'm wrong, but I think the name of the company was Military
Simulations, and the game was called "Back To Bagdad" or something
like that. It came out for $100. That company is no longer around.
As realistic as it tried to be, it was entertainment software.

The funny thing is that companies making simulation software for pilot
training can successfully sell their stuff for up to $300, and
upgrades for $100.
This seems to be kind of the market you're putting WSC in, but since
it won't help you achieve the goal of getting your racing liscense,
it'll always be considered entertainment software.

Sorry for the ramble, but it's an interesting question and I wanted to
back up my rationale.

Tim

by **ymenar** » Fri, 25 May 2001 10:27:28

> > Oh and Imho WSC won't be an incredible seller, just enough to justify
it's
> > reason inside our simracing market.

> On those lines of thinking.........What would you be willing to PAY for
this
> promising "blockbuster" sim?

> What if ,at release, the price is $99.99 ??? I say I would pay that much
,or
> more, IF I liked the D-E-M-O (hint hint Empire)

Anything under 100$ would be good for me. It won't ever be more, unless it
wants to be a commercial failure (imho). If somebody wants to pay more for
WSC, I'm sure the West Brothers will gladly accept donations ;-D

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by **Asbj?rn Bj?rnst** » Fri, 25 May 2001 11:14:47

> Anything under 100$ would be good for me. It won't ever be more, unless it
> wants to be a commercial failure (imho). If somebody wants to pay more for
> WSC, I'm sure the West Brothers will gladly accept donations ;-D

Nah, buy extra copies and spread the gospel instead.
--
-asbjxrn

by **Jagg** » Fri, 25 May 2001 14:23:02

On Wed, 23 May 2001 22:56:42 GMT, "Doug Hook"

>On those lines of thinking.........What would you be willing to PAY for this
>promising "blockbuster" sim?

$1,000,000.00, but only if I get to sleep with your wife/girlfriend
too.

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by **Sideshow Bo** » Fri, 25 May 2001 15:03:48

: Anything under 100$ would be good for me. It won't ever be more, unless
it
: wants to be a commercial failure (imho).

Hmmmm, $150 Canadian... yes, failure would be an understatement.

For me, if WSC lives up to its promise then it's the closest thing to a
"killer app" for the hardware I have (or will have). Most people here
(r.a.s'ers) would likely buy it without hesitation at that price but not
many other consumers would.

Too bad the Wests can't skip the retail channel and make this a downloadable
product. I'd pay $100 and burn my own CD happily if I thought that (almost)
all that money was going to the creators.

SB.

by **Scott B. Huste** » Fri, 25 May 2001 22:12:38

How do you plan to pay for it since you are too damn lazy to WORK for a
living??? ;)

--
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PA-Scott
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> > > Oh and Imho WSC won't be an incredible seller, just enough to justify
> it's
> > > reason inside our simracing market.

> > On those lines of thinking.........What would you be willing to PAY for
> this
> > promising "blockbuster" sim?

> > What if ,at release, the price is $99.99 ??? I say I would pay that much
> ,or
> > more, IF I liked the D-E-M-O (hint hint Empire)

> Anything under 100$ would be good for me. It won't ever be more, unless
it
> wants to be a commercial failure (imho). If somebody wants to pay more
for
> WSC, I'm sure the West Brothers will gladly accept donations ;-D

> --
> -- Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard>
> -- May the Downforce be with you...
> -- http://www.ymenard.com/
> -- This announcement is brought to you by the Shimato Dominguez
> Corporation - helping America into the New World...

by **ymenar** » Fri, 25 May 2001 23:26:50

> How do you plan to pay for it since you are too damn lazy to WORK for a
> living??? ;)

oh the pain!... not ;-)

Not working doesn't mean that I don't have money ya Posse!

--
-- Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard>
-- May the Downforce be with you...
-- http://www.ymenard.com/
-- This announcement is brought to you by the Shimato Dominguez
Corporation - helping America into the New World...

by **Scott B. Huste** » Sat, 26 May 2001 02:57:38

Socialist or thief?

Wait.. is there a difference? ;) =P

--
Scott B. Husted
PA-Scott
ICQ#4395450

> > How do you plan to pay for it since you are too damn lazy to WORK for a
> > living??? ;)

> oh the pain!... not ;-)

> Not working doesn't mean that I don't have money ya Posse!

> --
> -- Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard>
> -- May the Downforce be with you...
> -- http://www.ymenard.com/
> -- This announcement is brought to you by the Shimato Dominguez
> Corporation - helping America into the New World...

by **GraDe** » Sat, 26 May 2001 05:37:59

I fit was good then I'd pay up to the 40.00 usual as thats what new games
cost but no more.

If it wasn't up to standardthe the bargain bin for it be :-)
Sorry, that was cruel.

> ----- Original Message -----

> > Oh and Imho WSC won't be an incredible seller, just enough to justify
it's
> > reason inside our simracing market.

> On those lines of thinking.........What would you be willing to PAY for
this
> promising "blockbuster" sim?

> What if ,at release, the price is $99.99 ??? I say I would pay that much
,or
> more, IF I liked the D-E-M-O (hint hint Empire)

> Think about all the software thats out there that costs hundreds of
dollars
> because it's designed for a niche market and isn't going to sell millions
of
> copies to be able to turn a huge profit. So what happens? The price goes
up.
> Wether that market be a CAD program for engineers or architects---video
and
> audio editing software for professionals , or *** simulation racers.
> The companies that sell them know if it's not going to sell lots,but there
> will still be a loyal following who definetly will pay top dollar for
first
> class software desing and support then they can charge a higher price for
> their product.

> Tell me where to send my check Empire. I'm sending you a blank one.(Just
> don't let my wife see it.)

> Hey Tony and Chris,what are you two doing here? Stop reading newsgroups
and
> get back to it!!!!!

> :-)

by **Thom j** » Sat, 26 May 2001 06:02:01

Do I hear $8, 8, 80, 80, 80, 80, 80, 85, 85, 85, 85, 5, 5, $90?
Sold to the man with the yellow, green & purple plaid Bermudaz!

| I wouldn't pay more than $60 for it, no matter how great it was. OK,
| MAYBE $70 but not a penny more! ;-)
| Todd Walker

by **Thom j** » Sat, 26 May 2001 06:07:20

Hey Jagg!! What about a 100% authentic Bud Bundy Blow'up Doll?

| $1,000,000.00, but only if I get to sleep with your wife/girlfriend
| too.

by **Andrew MacPhers** » Sat, 26 May 2001 07:28:00

> I'd pay $100 and burn my own CD happily if I thought that (almost)
> all that money was going to the creators.

I like the idea of being able to buy into the late stages of beta testing
via paypal or something similar. I'd happily pay full release price or
more to DL it and be practising the full sim a month or two ahead of the
competition. God knows I need all the help I can get to be competitive :->

Andrew McP