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Why are the prices on Morrowind for Russia so weird?

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TeoAmodi
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I'm pretty sure there are lots of Russian players here, and the only question that really bothers me is: why is the Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade so expensive for us?

When ESO: Morrowind was announced, they said: 60$ for Morrowind Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade and 40$ for usual Morrowind Upgrade. So the ratio is 1.5.
But when I open the ESO Store for Russia I see horrible difference: 3999Rub for Morrowind Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade and 1399Rub for Morrowind Upgrade. The ratio is 2.86. And I think I saw that the price on Collector's Edition was 1999Rub the day when Morrowind was announced, after that it changed.

Is there anyone who can explain the reason of such a high price on Collector's Edition? @ZOS_GinaBruno maybe you can provide me some info about that (or who should I ask), please?
I'm really frustrated because 4k Rub for an upgrade (even Collector's) is too overpriced and doesn't even seem to be logical. Support could not say anything about that and adviced me to write here.
P.S.: Sorry for the mistakes.
  • Turelus
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    This is probably why: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=60&From=USD&To=RUB
    60 USD =3,482.47RUB

    I would imagine they work off a set/established conversion rate, they probably don't alter the costs to reflect current changes in the value of currency.
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  • bitels
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    So you getting CE upgrade for little over 60$, but regular upgrade for 25$, i call that good deal :)
    Edited by bitels on February 13, 2017 12:28PM
  • TeoAmodi
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    Turelus wrote: »
    This is probably why: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=60&From=USD&To=RUB
    60 USD =3,482.47RUB

    I would imagine they work off a set/established conversion rate, they probably don't alter the costs to reflect current changes in the value of currency.


    But then 40 USD should be 2,321.48RUB. And the usual Morrowind Upgrade is not 2k, it's 1.4k, that's weird.
  • catsgomeow
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    where i am i have to pay an extra $12.00 compared to someone in england for the standard upgrade, its a ripoff cause of the conversion rates.
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  • TeoAmodi
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    bitels wrote: »
    So you getting CE upgrade for little over 60$, but regular upgrade for 25$, i call that good deal :)

    Yeah, if I wanted just Morrowind Upgrade, I'd call it a good deal :) But the Collector's one doesn't look like it should be so expensive... imho
  • AKSb16_ESO2
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    Same problem in EUR.
    Pricing is weird.
  • Stillian
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    Turelus wrote: »
    This is probably why: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=60&From=USD&To=RUB
    60 USD =3,482.47RUB

    I would imagine they work off a set/established conversion rate, they probably don't alter the costs to reflect current changes in the value of currency.
    elven-the_oneeb17_ESO wrote: »


    But then 40 USD should be 2,321.48RUB. And the usual Morrowind Upgrade is not 2k, it's 1.4k, that's weird.

    Average salary in russia barely allows to buy digital content for full price. Most of the retailers use special pricing for poor countries - because when price is not affordable noone buys product. At the moment i can say i would not spend 4k rubles for a game, could spend 2000 though. So basically i was ready to pay 2000 rubles, but since it's no more an option i will spend only 1400. Since content is digital, it is a loss of profit for seller.
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  • Faulgor
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    Yes, this seems to be the case for all Morrowind CE Upgrades outside the US. We gotta pay 10€ more for our horse armor.
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  • bitels
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    elven-the_oneeb17_ESO wrote: »
    bitels wrote: »
    So you getting CE upgrade for little over 60$, but regular upgrade for 25$, i call that good deal :)

    Yeah, if I wanted just Morrowind Upgrade, I'd call it a good deal :)
    Yeah... If someone would be interested only in regular Morrowind Upgrade that would be great deal... Yep...

    *intensively tryin to find a way to change country to Russia, before ZoS will notice* ;)

    Edited by bitels on February 13, 2017 12:47PM
  • DRXHarbinger
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    Because bank fees. You can't just collect money in a foreign currency and bank it spot on at that conversion rate. There will be fees involved. For instance for me to pay in a cheque in CAD to my UK account that I did recently I had to drop 4% outright AND pay it at the banks exchange rate which if course goes in thier favour. Essentially a cheque worth £655 went in at £598.

    We have bankers bonuses to look after you know.
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  • Lake
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    They've always used regional price differences.

    For example, those in the UK and Australia pay $10 USD less for their 5500 crown packs compared to Americans.
  • TeoAmodi
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    Stillian wrote: »
    Turelus wrote: »
    This is probably why: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=60&From=USD&To=RUB
    60 USD =3,482.47RUB

    I would imagine they work off a set/established conversion rate, they probably don't alter the costs to reflect current changes in the value of currency.
    elven-the_oneeb17_ESO wrote: »


    But then 40 USD should be 2,321.48RUB. And the usual Morrowind Upgrade is not 2k, it's 1.4k, that's weird.

    Average salary in russia barely allows to buy digital content for full price. Most of the retailers use special pricing for poor countries - because when price is not affordable noone buys product. At the moment i can say i would not spend 4k rubles for a game, could spend 2000 though. So basically i was ready to pay 2000 rubles, but since it's no more an option i will spend only 1400. Since content is digital, it is a loss of profit for seller.

    Same for me, I was going to buy it for 2k, not 4k
  • TeoAmodi
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    Lake wrote: »
    They've always used regional price differences.

    For example, those in the UK and Australia pay $10 USD less for their 5500 crown packs compared to Americans.

    I could understand it if both -- usual and CE -- were a bit higher in price for Russia than America. But the regular Morrowind Upgrade is cheaper, and the CE Morrowind Upgrade is more expensive.
  • TeoAmodi
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    Faulgor wrote: »
    Yes, this seems to be the case for all Morrowind CE Upgrades outside the US. We gotta pay 10€ more for our horse armor.

    I wonder if it's something regular for all Collector's Editions in ESO or just for Morrowind... I never tried to compare the prices before, maybe there's always such a big difference between usual and CE/Gold/Imperial/etc. edition...
  • Whatelse73b14_ESO
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    Because in Mother Russia, Morrowind Prices you!

    I can't believe I'm the first one to post that. lol.
  • Cinbri
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    Because they know that old russians as nostalgic about TES3 as about USSR and will buy it anyway to feel old good times. :p
    You can preorder it in Gamazavr already, it have small discount.
  • Creepsley
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    in norway its also kinda *** up as the CE digital upgrade actual is more expensive than the CE itself.
  • TeoAmodi
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    Creepsley wrote: »
    in norway its also kinda *** up as the CE digital upgrade actual is more expensive than the CE itself.

    Seriously?? :(
  • valuume
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    elven-the_oneeb17_ESO wrote: »
    Creepsley wrote: »
    in norway its also kinda *** up as the CE digital upgrade actual is more expensive than the CE itself.

    Seriously?? :(

    Tried posting about it in general help, guess they dont care. d15559914bf528bc2f9755661f2574.png

  • TeoAmodi
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    valuume wrote: »
    elven-the_oneeb17_ESO wrote: »
    Creepsley wrote: »
    in norway its also kinda *** up as the CE digital upgrade actual is more expensive than the CE itself.

    Seriously?? :(

    Tried posting about it in general help, guess they dont care. d15559914bf528bc2f9755661f2574.png

    Wow, that's disappointing
  • Junipus
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    elven-the_oneeb17_ESO wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure there are lots of Russian players here, and the only question that really bothers me is: why is the Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade so expensive for us?

    When ESO: Morrowind was announced, they said: 60$ for Morrowind Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade and 40$ for usual Morrowind Upgrade. So the ratio is 1.5.
    But when I open the ESO Store for Russia I see horrible difference: 3999Rub for Morrowind Digital Collector's Edition Upgrade and 1399Rub for Morrowind Upgrade. The ratio is 2.86. And I think I saw that the price on Collector's Edition was 1999Rub the day when Morrowind was announced, after that it changed.

    Is there anyone who can explain the reason of such a high price on Collector's Edition? @ZOS_GinaBruno maybe you can provide me some info about that (or who should I ask), please?
    I'm really frustrated because 4k Rub for an upgrade (even Collector's) is too overpriced and doesn't even seem to be logical. Support could not say anything about that and adviced me to write here.
    P.S.: Sorry for the mistakes.

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  • LordGavus
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    Whatelse73b14_ESO wrote: »
    Because in Mother Russia, Morrowind Prices you!

    I can't believe I'm the first one to post that. lol.

    I came here expecting this and am not disappointed.
  • Nickernator
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    I still love that they still think that USD == EUR
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  • Satakal
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    Stillian wrote: »
    Average salary in russia barely allows to buy digital content for full price.

    There is a simple answer to that. Do not buy what you cannot afford. Rather than playing a game you can't buy go and find a good job. Period.

  • Sakiri
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    If you think Russia was responsible for that, I have a small bridge in NYC for you.
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  • alexkdd99
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    Satakal wrote: »
    Stillian wrote: »
    Average salary in russia barely allows to buy digital content for full price.

    There is a simple answer to that. Do not buy what you cannot afford. Rather than playing a game you can't buy go and find a good job. Period.

    Lol did you not see he said "average salary" as in what most average people with ok jobs make. Different countries have different salaries and wealth.

    Im sure if the poster could make more money they would. As most people with jobs would obviously love to make more than they do, but you can't just go make an employer pay you more. Especially considering you are already getting paid the average amount for your country.

    If the person was not working at all your post might have merit. But someone working in a country whose over all salaries are lower can't just go "find a better job" as you say. Everyone doesn't live in a country with ample job opportunities with room to gain higher wages.
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    It's too funny that someone told someone in russia to pull themselves up by their boot straps.
    Edited by WalksonGraves on April 15, 2017 4:48PM
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    Satakal wrote: »
    Stillian wrote: »
    Average salary in russia barely allows to buy digital content for full price.

    There is a simple answer to that. Do not buy what you cannot afford. Rather than playing a game you can't buy go and find a good job. Period.

    You know, in some countries "good salary" might be lower than unemployment compensation in your country... Just saying.
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  • Joffi
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    It's infuriating that anyone still tells anyone to pull them up by their bootstraps and "find a job". It's the pinnacle of apathy.
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