Re: Charging for rules

From: Dan Reed <danreed@blueyonder.co.uk>

Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 16:37:17 +0000

Carol Mulholland wrote:

> JonMMorris wrote:
>
> > Does the U.K. have internet access in public libraries?
>
> I think the point you're missing is that all phonecalls cost
> money in the UK. There's no shortage of internet access here, but
> it therefore needs to be paid for.
>
> It's maybe worth adding that the usual deal with PBM rulebooks
> that cost money is (a) to offer a refund if the rulebook is
> returned in mint condition and/or (b) to include some initial
> turns with the charge.
>
> Carol

Some few companies are offering an unmetered, flat fee deal (even if
Alta Vista isn't)- my cable company for one {g}

I've had mixed results as far as rules go, from a _huge_ plain text
email, to professional glossy free rulebooks. Yes, it is a pain I'm sure
for people to go to the time, cost and effort to send out rulebooks
(especially overseas), but I would see the rulebook as the final chance
to "hook" a prospective customer. The best deal for those who feel
financially constrained to charge for a rulebook, would be to do as
Carol suggested, and charge a startup fee, which included a rulebook and
the first X turns

Dan Reed,
Semblar

Current games played: Quest, BSE(UK version) and War of Wizards

References

Re: Charging for rules
madcentral@aol.com (MadCentral)
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Charging for rules
jonmmorris@aol.comnospam (JonMMorris)
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Charging for rules
Carol Mulholland <Carol@flagship-uk.demon.co.uk>
Fri, 01 Sep 2000 10:18:58 +0000