Another thing is: I cant buy the 5-slot-version because anet increase the max in 3-slot steps.
So the overall logic in this thread applies not for regulary shop users/buyers of this item. Yes yes I could wait. I know but I can’t. (.. and already bought )
Another thing is: I cant buy the 5-slot-version because anet increase the max in 3-slot steps.
So the overall logic in this thread applies not for regulary shop users/buyers of this item. Yes yes I could wait. I know but I can’t. (.. and already bought )
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This is a good point. It would probably make sense to be able to purchase all remaining slots at the most discounted price, regardless of whether that amount is 1, 3 or 5. Then again since you (and likely others) have already bought them, maybe their current model works just fine? Shrugs It would be nice though.
No matter how useful, overpriced is overpriced. There are lots of must-have useful items in the gem store, of which none cost this much in comparison to what you get. I have said this before, but I think the shared slots should be equally priced with bank tab slots. That’s very reasonable considering it’s one shared slot versus 20 account-wide non-shared ones.
Some people are going to value the convenience offered by a given item higher than others will. The slots seem overpriced to you, but not to others. For the same reason, it’s hard to equate the price of one convenience item to another. A bank tab seems equivalent in value to a shared slot to you. To me, a bank tab does not offer as much convenience as a shared slot, so I consider their relative pricing to be fine.
No matter what price gets set, some percentage of the potential customer base is going to consider it too high. Back during the “HoT is overpriced” controversy, some posters valued the XPac at $20 or even $10. A few even thought it should be free. The fact that ANet keeps releasing more shared slots rather than lowering the price or offering slots on sale suggests that in this case, that price point is working for them.
I play a single main character for the most part so these really wouldnt be worth buying at even a much lower price, but I can see how they would be invaluable to someone who plays many characters.
The price of items in the gem store will be directly proportional to how useful the items are in game.
And the shared inventory slots are extremely useful which is why so many people have them.
And they can be bought with in game gold by converting it into gems.
The conversion rate is extremely good at the moment.
If you havnt got enough in game gold then save some until you have.
No matter how useful, overpriced is overpriced. There are lots of must-have useful items in the gem store, of which none cost this much in comparison to what you get. I have said this before, but I think the shared slots should be equally priced with bank tab slots. That’s very reasonable considering it’s one shared slot versus 20 account-wide non-shared ones.
But what exactly is a “must have” item? The only item I consider that is the copper fed salvage kit. And some people would disagree.
Bank tabs and bag space come the closest, but I think they’re not as essential past a certain point. If you’re debating between shared inventory space and a bank slot when you have 3 bank tabs, then bank tab is more cost efficient.
But if you already have 9-10 bank tabs, then I think that changes, unless you’re really good with TP investments and thus need to hoard things (which then cost shouldn’t be an issue), don’t play that many characters, or have inventory management issues.
Personally, I ran off 6 tabs for a few years with not much trouble. I eventually upgraded to the max but honestly, I just use it to store more junk and speculatory stuff. Here’s the basement of my bank— 9 tabs of… basically junk. I could live without most of it. In fact, i really should clean that up. Or even just spend 800 gems on a spare character slot to hold it. 800 gems + 12 gold for 4 18 slot bags + the starting 20 slot = 92 slots of storage. And I’ve never seen that need in this particular game. Now, Diablo 2; that was another story.
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Like all the other convenience items, buy them if you think they are useful for the price. That price is different for every player. I have found them to be a godsend even though sharing unlimited gathering tools requires extra work.
But for keys and zone specific currencies that aren’t in the wallet yet, I find shared slots invaluable but it is a pricey addition.
The only complaint I have is ANet adding them in 3s so you can’t get the best bulk price break.
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