WeeGemNov 21, 2023

I really hate when companies don't allow existing subscribers to take advantage of an offer.

I'm looking at you, Skillshare.

I am surprised they get any new customers at all as they make it impossible to find out how much a premium membership costs without signing up for an account.

#skillshare

Show threadWeeGemNov 21, 2023

Did a bit of delving.

If I let my current #skillshare subscription renew it will cost me CAD $215 for the year.

If I create a new account and buy a year's subscription it will cost CAD $129 for the year.

If I create a new account and buy a year's subscription with the Black Friday 50% offer it will cost CAD $64.50 for the year.

My course of action is pretty clear. Cancel and new account it is.

Show threadDeclanNov 21, 2023
@WeeGem I feel a law that says companies have to make all deals available to all subscribers for this and things like internet/cell phones would shake up the market. Companies would still offer deals because they would still want to poach customers but everyone could benefit from them.
Show threadWeeGem
@declanflynn I would welcome such a law.
Although it might mean higher prices if the income from the existing customer base is bankrolling the discounts given to new customers.
But it would be more transparent for customers.
Nov 21, 2023 at 3:25pmWeb