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"I just saw that it's retailing for $299. It all feels rather cynical." Huh? For a $99 pledge, you get the $299 license when it launches, it looks like. This
by webwright 14y ago
"I just saw that it's retailing for $299. It all feels rather cynical."
Huh? For a $99 pledge, you get the $299 license when it launches, it looks like.
This looks like every other product kickstarter, which essentially are saying, "We've invested considerable time and money. We're committed. We'd love to have you pitch in to help accelerate us and get us over the finish line. In exchange, your pledges entitle you to discounts and other favors."
- PufferBuffer 14y agoWhy don't they just create the product and have me pay for it? The company is already funded, why should I go ahead and pre-order something now, knowing it might not work as advertised when it's ready. I'd much rather pay $300 when the product is on the shelf, when I can evaluate the pro's and con's. Sure, if this was a project that hasn't been started and looked very promising, I would give it some money, for a chance to get something great. In this case, it seems I don't have to risk, but rather just have to wait.
- loceng 14y agoIt's an investment round that that don't have to give equity up for.