vBulletin is raising the Prices!

Discussion in 'vBulletin' started by Brandon Sheley, Apr 29, 2008.

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  1. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #41
    They have a captive market, also they are by far the best in their field, so I guess the rise in prices is reasonable. I doubt many will switch because of the price rise. They aren't targeting those who are looking for free boards like phpbb etc so the rise in price should be well absorbed by its clients.
     
    wisdomtool, May 3, 2008 IP
  2. Golo

    Golo Peon

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    #42
    The $60 renewal fee if expired after 60 days is what annoys me.
     
    Golo, May 3, 2008 IP
  3. aGig

    aGig Well-Known Member

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    #43
    I figured the price would go up before this. Anytime a new company comes in, they are after profits and one way to increase profits is to increase the end cost. I've used this program for 6+ years, its still amazing :).
     
    aGig, May 3, 2008 IP
  4. BlueEew

    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    #44
    When did vBulletin get soled to another company? And which company?
     
    BlueEew, May 4, 2008 IP
  5. aGig

    aGig Well-Known Member

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    #45
    It was summer last year (07) to a company called Internet Brands. Internet Brands is a media company.
     
    aGig, May 4, 2008 IP
  6. th13rteen

    th13rteen Banned

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    #46
    Okay time to active Project Free vB and mass spread vB. lol
     
    th13rteen, May 4, 2008 IP
  7. jkrish41

    jkrish41 Banned

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    #47
    How is it too pricey? It is the best paid forum, it is the most secure forum... it is overall the best, anything that competes with vbulletin (ipb) is not as secure, I know that much.
     
    jkrish41, May 4, 2008 IP
  8. RectangleMan

    RectangleMan Notable Member

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    #48
    Well of course you would say this...you do VB support and promotion. Why would anyone go to you for IPB scripts and support?

    IMHO...IPB should LOWER their price $20-$30 and that would help the compete heavily with VB.Their prices were so close that most went VB...but if the difference is $50-$60...I think many would seriously consider an IPB license.
     
    RectangleMan, May 6, 2008 IP
  9. BlueEew

    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    #49
    I guess you are right. I don't think it's enough to take over vBulletin however.
     
    BlueEew, May 6, 2008 IP
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    EGS Notable Member

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    #50
    Don't like vBulletin? Try MyBB - it's like the free vBulletin forum application.
     
    EGS, May 6, 2008 IP
  11. domainer_10

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    #51
    Ive never heard of mybb. It can't be better than SMF. :)
     
    domainer_10, May 6, 2008 IP
  12. killer2021

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    #52
    phpbb>vbulletin.
     
    killer2021, May 8, 2008 IP
  13. domainer_10

    domainer_10 Peon

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    #53
    One thing I like SMF because it is quick. It definitely is the best choice for those on shared hosting because of bandwith issues.

    Isn't vbulletin very resource intensive?
     
    domainer_10, May 8, 2008 IP
  14. blue_angel

    blue_angel Well-Known Member

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    #54
    vBulletin is a hell of a product AND it's getting better with each new version AS WORKS ALL then I am thinking about buying a license again.
     
    blue_angel, May 9, 2008 IP
  15. Dubz

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    #55
    Glad I bought the lifetime version. That being said if it's only $10 on current sticker prize... Who cares don't have starbucks for 2 mornings .... ;)
     
    Dubz, May 9, 2008 IP
  16. Endurer

    Endurer Well-Known Member

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    #56
    It's perfectly fine for me as long as they're keeping the product on top of everything else.
     
    Endurer, May 9, 2008 IP
  17. Brandon Sheley

    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    #57
    uuhh,, what??

    it's more then 10$ to renew an owned license ;)
    Maybe you're thinking of IPB?
     
    Brandon Sheley, May 14, 2008 IP
  18. MartynD

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    #58
    it's very disgraceful.
     
    MartynD, May 14, 2008 IP
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