Ok this is not about digital downloads for starters
It is about the differing prices from a store bought item and the price direct from Matrix Games.
Example one HTTR.
It appears to be on sale for 49 here at Matrix Games at the moment (note to all I am using Canadian Prices, so keep up hehe).
I think it was originally listed at 69 (can anyone confirm that it has been lowered in price recently?).
At any rate, it is selling at EB (or was while in stock) for 39 the reason I leaped on it being obvious, 39 is less than 69.
I have seen and continue to see Korsun Pocket on the shelf for 39 (I only shop EB by the way).
It lists here for 49 from Matrix Games.
Can't confirm if Squad Assault has this difference, but I have seen it on the shelves at least.
Ok question is this, how is EB selling it for less than any normal schmuck can get it for from the source?
If EB buys it, in the normal retail universe, they add X dollars and call it "their" cost. I am no specific expert in business, but these people we call "middlemen" always "add" something to the cost of an item when they get between the source and the customer.
Or at least that is what I grew up knowing.
Sooooo who are they getting it from, where they can sell it for less than it would cost me to buy it direct from the source?
Because something doesn't make any sense here.
I know for instance that corner convenience stores accept a loss on selling milk. It's called a loss leader in the jargon of corner convenience store sales by the way.
The milk draws you into the store, and they attempt to get you to make other sales while there.
Milk is thus sold at a loss. They make zero cash off it. They actually lose cash on it knowingly. When done as a major chain store, each location owner is reimbursed by the parent organization for that loss. It's the reason for wearing a name like 7/11 and having a higher office tell you how to run your business essentially.
Now I doubt Matrix Games products are being sold in EB outlets as loss leaders, so hmm what's the deal?
49 bucks to obtain from Matrix Games, sold on shelf for 39 bucks, means they are out 10 bucks. Even my math is nopt that bad
These are also pre taxation and or shipping sums.Tax at the counter or shipping and taxes if through Matrix Games.
Inquiring minds want to know, why are the prices at EB lower, and how did they manage it.
Not that I am complaining, of course I ain't complaining. I plan to pay the lower price whenever possible. To do otherwise is stupid.
After reading all the downloading from digital download problems, and all the hellish confusion over EU members buying US products, am I merely seeing yet another reason why it is better living in Canada?
(probably not).But I am certainly wondering how it is, EB can sell to me for less than the source can.
Heck, EB sells the retail box w/manual versions people, and cheaper than it is from Matrix Games. A person would have to understand why maybe buying retail is more attractive (to me at least). Even though I have previously stated I have no personal problem with buying via digital download (removes my trouble with getting to the retail outlet which is often very sporadic at best).
