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December 18, 2023 10:55
Unfortunately, the paid subscriptions do not yet cover all our costs. Also because costs have risen due to inflation.
That is why we are forced to increase the rates slightly:

- A VIP Collector subscription increases by 1 euro (when paid annually), from € 3.95 to € 4.95.
- For TOP Seller and SUPER Seller subscriptions, the existing rates are now exclusive of VAT, partly because many commercial sellers purchase these subscriptions.
- POWER Seller subscribers will receive their new, personal rates at short notice if there are any changes.

The average turnover per seller is much higher this year than last year. So for most sellers the increase will be surmountable. In addition, it is now possible to sell items more expensive than 75 euros .

For existing subscribers, the new rates only apply after their subscription period has expired (for an annual subscription after the current year and for a monthly subscription after the current month). The rates take effect immediately for new subscribers.

Our subscriptions page has been updated.
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December 18, 2023 11:15
Rene Sales this year were indeed higher than last year, but I did not realize the costs of a top subscription - My shopping value is barely approaching Eur 7,500 - That is not top for next year worth the subscription - The jump from Eur 3,000 to Eur 15,000 is still ridiculously large - The solution is to open a shop in my wife's name for next year and take out 2 VIP subscriptions - It will then be considerably cheaper
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December 18, 2023 11:25
nlae,
There is indeed a considerable gap between the shopping value (and rate) of VIP Collector and that of Top Seller. You certainly have a point there. We are considering doing something about this (additional subscription form). However, it is not the intention to work with multiple accounts.
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Rene You know how people responded to that jump last year on the forum and only now should you take it into consideration? - Let the members buy a shop value of Eur 1,000 or Eur 2,000 - Then create a VIP+ and/or a VIP++ - I understand that multiple accounts are not the intention, but it is difficult to ban and/or prevent it - The extra work that will be required later 2nd shop is at the expense of Lastdodo (Significantly fewer inputs and/or improvements)
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December 18, 2023 11:37
nlae, Being able to buy shop value has indeed been suggested a few times, but it appears to be quite complex for various reasons. If we do something, it will be more feasible to place another subscription between VIP Collector and TOP Seller.
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Rene Excellent - Just let me know -The year will soon be over
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I'm happy
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December 18, 2023 12:24
There are indeed users who switched to 2 shops following the introduction of subscriptions. Because their offer is higher than EUR 3,000. And the jump to EUR 15,000 seems expensive (factor 4).

The current subscriptions seem suitable to me to add one.

E.g. an 'Advanced' subscription. Shop value up to 7,500 (and 5 items > 75). With a price of 9.95 (factor 2).

2 shops VIP costs EUR 9.90. Then you have a maximum of EUR 6,000 shopping value.
An Advanced shop would then cost 9.95. For 5 cents more you get up to 7,500 shopping value (+ up to 5 items > 75). The rest identical to VIP.
Attractive for the user-shop operator. Not harmful to LD's finances.
Less work for the shop operator with one shop compared to 2 shops.
Also higher degree of effectiveness if your entire offering is in one shop. A potential buyer who browses around a shop will then see a larger selection within that shop.

The chance that a shop operator will downsize (2 cheaper subscriptions) is smaller because of the consequences:
- more work for the shop operator with 2 shops instead of one;
- declining effectiveness. A potential buyer only sees part of someone's offer, because the other part is in another shop. There is no link between the 2 (and such a link will not happen).

Dividing the shop to save costs... that can cost you dearly in the long term: reduced turnover despite increased efforts.

Additionally, try again...
The limitation of 500 euros for non-subscriptions is also disadvantageous for potential buyers (who usually pay a subscription). Many shops have limited their offerings. There is less choice...
Could a lot be made up for by setting the limit at 800 euros? Non-paying customers have a greater chance of tasting. Tasty usually leaves you wanting more.

I can only try :)
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December 18, 2023 12:46
Thanks for the tips Raoul62
We'll take it with us.
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Dear Rene,
I have nothing to do with my shop. Yes, there are some booklets in there, but I don't sell anything and I don't want to deal with trading what I have bought too much and going to the thrift store in duplicates.
However, I am a collector who likes to keep his data to himself.
Now, I can't do that so I'm back to square one with my notebooks, notebooks and the old Bonte database.
That works fine for me, but if I want to share my data I had to take out a paid subscription.

I wanted to give you this as feedback that 60 + VAT is simply too much for a collector who wants to share the information, scan it, describe it in booklets.
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December 18, 2023 15:07
Onno0.
Thank you for your feedback.
There is of course no obligation to purchase anything paid for.
What you also get, in addition to a shop, is a wonderful platform to keep track of your collection. This is indeed also possible in Excel (which also costs money), but that is normally less convenient.

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Rene compared to Onno0: absolutely right!!! (may also be said)
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December 18, 2023 15:23
that 60 + VAT is simply too much for a collector to want to share the info

It is 60 euros including VAT per year. Still a difference of 21%.
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21% VAT = 12.6 € = 1/3 of a pint every month....
Total price = 72.6 € = 2 pints every month ....
If you are a teetotaler: 2 drinks :)
And this will give you hours of fun every month....
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December 18, 2023 16:19
"Also because costs have risen due to inflation."
Newsflash: you are not the only ones who suffer from this.
I see that my subscription is being increased by €50.00, an increase of more than 20%. And you'll drop that again at the end of the year.

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December 18, 2023 16:30
Toniovanvugt ,
Yes, we realize that it is not nice.
What is true is that you can now always have 10 items more expensive than 75 euros in your shop at the same time.
If you sell something from time to time, you may more than cover the extra costs.
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Yes, that's all well and good, those 75 euros, but then I have to sell them first. And I don't swim in those types of items. I may have one.
Is this a precedent? Will we get such a bizarre price increase again next year?

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A very welcome solution. Personally, I really miss a middle option between the VIP AND TOP shopping values.
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December 18, 2023 16:56
Personally, I really miss a middle option between the VIP AND TOP shopping values.

Yes, we are indeed looking at that R-G-
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December 18, 2023 16:57
Toniovanvugt ,
I don't expect that to be honest.
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You don't expect it. But it's not a guarantee.
To be honest, I would consider a price increase of 10% fair.
In addition to all the other price increases at the end of the year, this is a big downer.
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The 20% increase at VIP could also be partly compensated by a 10% higher retail value.
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December 18, 2023 17:27
Rene I don't understand, it was 49.95 and now it is? which was 49.95 without VAT or incl
I also see that 6.95 in VIP includes VAT.
and VAT is of no use to me, I am not a company, and I do not purchase anything. I do have a discount, but what will it be? oh, yes and I don't have any items above 75 euros, and did you know that I have to sell 1666 stamps of 0.03 to finance the subscription, this is a clear cut per month
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For an annual subscription (pay once a year) it is converted to 4.95 per month, which includes VAT. So €59.40 per year.
If you opt for a monthly payment, it costs €6.95. On an annual basis that is €83.40
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The rates for TOP Seller and SUPER Seller were 19.95 and 39.95 respectively including VAT (when paying annually) and are now the same amounts excluding VAT.

You can also make combination offers that are more expensive than 75 euros for series or even larger quantities. But that is not mandatory of course.
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