What does pre-purchase mean exactly?

imacken · March 10, 2017

I got the ED email re Normandy pre-purchase. What does that mean? In the email, it says available for download in late May. What is the point in purchasing now apart from the 20% discount? Anything? Do you get access to a pre-release version?

razo+r · March 10, 2017

So that you have it and on release day you just enter the module manager and download it

and this way, your wallet has earlier a hole in it than when you buy it later :P

And no, the pre-purchase is most likely getting released to all

CrashO · March 10, 2017

the 20% discount

All there is to it. :)

Mr_sukebe · March 10, 2017

Just ordered, can hardly wait.

Wonder what a Tiger will think when I fly around it in a Huey.

slicker55 · March 10, 2017

So here's what they say right at the bottom of their latest email...

The DCS: Normandy Map and the DCS: World War II Assets Pack will be available as a 20%-off, pre-purchase bundle for $47.99. Upon release in late May 2017, the DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and DCS: World War II Assets Pack bundle will be sold for $59.99, and the stand-alone DCS: Normandy 1944 Map for $44.99 and the stand-alone DCS: World War II Assets pack for $29.99.

Note: Those that took part in the DCS: World War II Kickstarter campaign, and provided a high enough contribution to receive the Normandy map, will receive the assets pack for free.

It's quite simple - you will make a saving if you pre-order

Edited March 10, 2017 by slicker55

imacken · March 10, 2017

It's quite simple - you will make a saving if you pre-order

I asked if there was any reason to pre-purchase apart from the discount!

cichlidfan · March 10, 2017

I asked if there was any reason to pre-purchase apart from the discount!

No.

imacken · March 10, 2017

I think we established that some time ago!

frodrigues2016 · March 10, 2017

Late may.....seems to me a bit abuse of customer loyalty.....because for example in christmas time you sell products with more discounts than a pre-purchase.

slicker55 · March 10, 2017

Maybe the answers to these few questions have already been posted elsewhere but I'm a little too busy with something else at the moment so bear with me please...

Is the 'assets pack' just for those who like to build missions - what happens if you want to fly a mission which includes items from the pack but you haven't purchased the 'assets pack'... will this mean these items just won't show up or will you not be able to fly that mission?

cichlidfan · March 10, 2017

you not be able to fly that mission?

This.

slicker55 · March 10, 2017

As I thought - Thanks

352ndDeacon · March 10, 2017

If we have contributed to the Kickstarter with enough $ and on our profile page we know we will be getting the map along with the asset pack for free, what do we need to do now? Do we still sign up for pre-purchase? Or after the Normandy release, if we go into the module manager to d/l, does it recognize us as getting it for free?

Do we still need to install the VC runtime 14?

cichlidfan · March 10, 2017

Yes, you still need the VC update.

You will get the needed keys before Normandy is released, just like the kickstarter aircraft.

Wolfskid · March 10, 2017

Heyo,

for me, i have purchased the NORMANDY MAP and i CAN`T damned WAIT for THIS Great Map to download it....:smilewink:. But the Boys needs her well- earned money:)

But so, its the way of all Earthly life, you have to wait, before you can USE it....:cry:

greets

Wolfskid

slicker55 · March 10, 2017

I know I will buy it sooner or later - I won't be able to resist it and heck, I've got nearly all the modules including the Spitfire so it's only a matter of when... I just wonder how long the 20% discount will be running for?

BIGNEWY · March 10, 2017

I know I will buy it sooner or later - I won't be able to resist it and heck, I've got nearly all the modules including the Spitfire so it's only a matter of when... I just wonder how long the 20% discount will be running for?

20% discount will be available until release in late May 2017

The DCS: Normandy Map and the DCS: World War II Assets Pack will be available as a 20%-off, pre-purchase bundle for $47.99. Upon release in late May 2017, the DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and DCS: World War II Assets Pack bundle will be sold for $59.99, and the stand-alone DCS: Normandy 1944 Map for $44.99 and the stand-alone DCS: World War II Assets pack for $29.99.

NeilWillis · March 11, 2017

Late may.....seems to me a bit abuse of customer loyalty.....because for example in christmas time you sell products with more discounts than a pre-purchase.

True, but if you're not willing to wait, it still provides a discounted price. I'm like a lot of people - waiting for a sale is out of the question. I want to be flying over Normandy within minutes of it's availability. Pre-purchase schemes make buying on that basis more attractive than waiting for months for the first discounted offer.

Fundamentally though, I'd pay whatever was asked - within reason - to get it on day 1. I did it with the Rift, I did it with every module that DCS World has released - as well as all the 3rd party ones.

Why is it an abuse of customer loyalty to boost sales after the initial rush has died down? Name any software house that doesn't discount in that manner. I prefer to look at it as a way of widening the market, and how is that ever a bad thing?

gavagai · March 11, 2017

Fundamentally though, I'd pay whatever was asked - within reason - to get it on day 1.

Did the $1000 backers get to test it out already? I hope so!...:ermm:

cichlidfan · March 11, 2017

Did the $1000 backers get to test it out already? I hope so!...:ermm:

That wasn't part of their revised package.

$1,000
Diamond Backer credit in manuals, all aircraft of choice, beta access, print-ready PDF manuals, Normandy Map, Normandy Map Alpha access, copy of any Eagle Dynamics developed DCS product, TFC Polo Shirt, TFC hat and calendar, two keys for each aircraft,
one existing aircraft skin with your name below the canopy and one custom paint scheme for the aircraft of your choice

imacken · March 13, 2017

Can someone answer another question? If purchases are made at full price from ED, then we all get a 20% bonus to go towards future purchases. If we purchase, as I have done a few times now, at any offer prices, we don't get that 20% bonus, what is the point of the pre-purchase 20% bonus?

BIGNEWY · March 13, 2017

Can someone answer another question? If purchases are made at full price from ED, then we all get a 20% bonus to go towards future purchases. If we purchase, as I have done a few times now, at any offer prices, we don't get that 20% bonus, what is the point of the pre-purchase 20% bonus?

Going a little off topic but you use the bonus you receive against full price purchases that are not part of any other special offer.

Rules can be found here https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/bonus_rules/

if you want more info check out this forum section or post and we will assist

https://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=38

imacken · March 13, 2017

Thanks for that. I thought it was on topic, as I am still trying to understand the point of pre-purchase!

As far as I can see, we get 20% off, but if we buy at full price, then we also get 20% bonus towards future purchases. Is it not the same thing? I can't see the benefit of re-purchase. Not complaining, just not sure what the point is, financially anyway.

Buzzles · March 13, 2017

Thanks for that. I thought it was on topic, as I am still trying to understand the point of pre-purchase!
As far as I can see, we get 20% off, but if we buy at full price, then we also get 20% bonus towards future purchases. Is it not the same thing? I can't see the benefit of re-purchase. Not complaining, just not sure what the point is, financially anyway.

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See: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/bonus_rules/

You can normally only use the bonuses you've earned on full price products. Bonus use is capped at 30% per item.

You cannot use the bonuses during a normal sale but occasionally ED do special sales that allow you to use more than that. The item is still technically full price, you just can get a bigger discount.

You also cannot use the bonus on "New" products. <-- Bolded what you're missing to match with your question

So, 20% pre-purchase discount is pretty good.

If you wait 6+ months, you'll be able to get 30% if you've got enough bonus stacked up (excepting special sales).

Edited March 13, 2017 by Buzzles

imacken · March 13, 2017

[Partly sniped!]
You can normally only use the bonuses you've earned on full price products. Bonus use is capped at 30% per item.

Sorry, I still don't get it. If I bought Normandy + assets on release for $60, I would presumably get a $12 voucher to use towards a purchase of another full price product. If I bought Normandy + assets pre-purchase for $48, then I don't get the bonus $12. So in my little brain, I am no better off pre-purchasing, assuming I will be making a future purchase, of course.

What am I missing?

What does pre-purchase mean exactly?

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