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Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) #845153
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It looks like Big Fish is having a 50% off sale until Oct. 28. Unfortunately it's only a 50% off sale if you're not a member. If you're a member, it's only a 28.6% off sale.

(6.99 - 4.99)/6.99 = 0.286... = 28.6%

(13.99 - 9.99)/13.99 = 0.2859... = 28.6%

Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845199
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You are certainly correct, Jenny. It's not as big a savings for Game Club members and I would like to see Big Fish rethink this in future, as I do feel that Game Club members should be getting 50% off as well. Still, it's nice to be able to save a few dollars nevertheless. wave

Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845255
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Yes, 28.6% off is better than nothing, and at least they give you a choice of what to buy.

But I don't think they should advertise it as 50% off because for most of their customers it isn't.

Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845263
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I agree with you, Jenny. wave

Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Marian] #845275
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I agree 100% with you Jenny100 on all counts, maybe they should reword it to something like: “Big Fish, Up to 50% off sale”

Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845278
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That is true, but it didn't stop me from buying 6 games!

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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: thracia] #845284
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Originally Posted By: thracia
That is true, but it didn't stop me from buying 6 games!

thracia


It's still a good savings, and I hope you enjoy them! smile

Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845286
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Thanks Marian. It was still better than full price, I'm glad I waited before I bought them.

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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845361
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I agree with Jenny 100% I would also like to see this topic grow to 100 replys by BFG members.


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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Chick] #845367
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I totally agree with Jenny. 50% off should mean half price for Club Members also.


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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845431
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I agree too


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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: exalthim2] #845432
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Big Fish is getting lots of feedback/commentary about this on the Big Fish forums as well. wave

Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Marian] #845435
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Good - It may make them think again when they hold their next sale. They should be looking after their Club Members who have been loyal to them for years and years.


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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845440
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Hi, Jenny!

This has always been a bone of contention for me, not just for BFG, but for other businesses as well who offer freebies or reduced rates to new customers while their existing loyal customers are not eligible. In BFG's defense, they did have that wonderful Game Club Credit half-price sale in May (which I took full advantage of), so they do reward their members.

Susan

Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Susie07] #845447
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You are right, Susan. And, due to the fact that Big Fish has set such high standards for itself in terms of customer service and appreciation and great sales, I think we tend to have higher expectations for them than we do for many other companies; thus, when we see a sale such as this one, we tend to be more vocal in terms of our feelings about it. It's actually kind of a compliment to Big Fish. wave

Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845464
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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845467
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I think the part that everyone is missing is the fact the developers who rely on the sales get a percentage of what is paid. There comes a point that the deals hurt the developer. The prices are incredibly reasonable. You can't go to a movie for the cost of the games. duh

Remember when the games cost 19.99 and there wasn't a new one everyday and no one complained?

The games were cheaper to produce back then too. I think we are darn lucky. Just my opinion...

Ana


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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: BrownEyedTigre] #845468
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Excellent points, Ana. wave

Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845477
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And the sale price is still less than the club price of $13.99. Although I was hoping for a buy one get one freee kind of sale. Like I said , I still bought 6! That should help the developerslol

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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845502
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Well, I'm most happy to have purchased five CE's at 9.99 each. Quite a bargain. Had to stop myself at five...gotta save up for the next sale you know!
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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845543
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I have been trying to buy 2 games since 3:00 pm Eastern time today at the slae price. BFG is not able to process sale at this time, please try later. I have less then an hour to go and they still can not process the sale.
Does anyone have any hints?


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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Jenny100] #845546
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Try logging out and getting back in. Sometimes that works. Or try a different browser.

Ana luck


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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Chick] #845548
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Big Fish is on Pacific Standard Time so you still have 3 hours 45 minutes left to take advantage of the sale. Sometimes a credit card company can be responsible for this message too, so if you are trying to use a credit card you might want to give the credit card company a call.

Have you tried using an alternate method of payment? That might work too.

Here is some additional advice from a Big Fish moderator in regards to the message you are getting:

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One of the things you could try before getting in touch with Customer Support is to add the payment method as a new method in your billing and shipping page.

Then choose this same payment method as the default payment and delete the old profile (even though the information is the same).

I usually find this unblocks things.


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Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Marian] #845660
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Hi, Marian!

I just read the thread in the BFG forum and, considering the fact that the comments are mostly negative, I wouldn't be surprised if they are in the process of dreaming up something for members only.

Even though I didn't get 50% off what I would normally pay, I did pick up "Unfinished Tales: Illicit Love CE" for $9.99, so I saved $4.

Susan

Re: Big Fish 50% off sale (28.6% off for members) [Re: Susie07] #845664
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Originally Posted By: Susie07
Hi, Marian!

I just read the thread in the BFG forum and, considering the fact that the comments are mostly negative, I wouldn't be surprised if they are in the process of dreaming up something for members only.

Even though I didn't get 50% off what I would normally pay, I did pick up "Unfinished Tales: Illicit Love CE" for $9.99, so I saved $4.

Susan


I agree. I wouldn't be surprised if they work on a sale now for members only. And I hope you enjoy Unfinished Tales. thumbsup wave

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