[X4U] Speaking of Dot Mac

[Paul Moortgat]

.Mac cost 99 euro in Europe.  That's 1/3 more than in the US.

Paul Moortgat

On 28 Oct 2007, at 19:53, Rod Duncan wrote:

>> At 2:03 PM -0700, 10/24/07, Rod Duncan wrote:
>>
>>> In the US, a standard .mac account costs $99. In Canada the same  
>>> service is $139.
>>
>>> Gee... I wonder if I'm renewing?
>>
>> I don't mean to be an Apple fanboy, but I don't think that I'd  
>> take the time to compare what I would *have* to pay for something  
>> against what someone else would pay for something. What they pay  
>> has nothing to do with me. I'd decide whether to pay a price based  
>> on what i might pay elsewhere for the same quality product.
>
> I agree. However, I find it disconcerting that Apple it  
> OVERCHARGING Canadian users for the same service. By over 40%!
>
>>
>> Does it matter to me whether you pay more or less for a loaf of  
>> bread? Of course not. Why are you comparing .Mac as if it should  
>> be the same everywhere. It is what it is. You either feel that it  
>> is worth the cost or you don't.
>
> Sound like a fanboy to me. Tell you what. When you upgrade  
> your .mac account why don't you pay for mine and I'll pay for  
> yours. Let's see how your loaf of bread tastes when it costs $50+  
> (including taxes) for the exact same texture and flavour.
>
> Thanks for you input.
> Rod
>