More Value for Memberships and Tickets

[cumdump]

I was wondering how can we, the consumers, but also Pornbox and Analvids, make the Value for the Memberships and Tickets better, and more fair for everyone, preferably things that can benefit everyone. I understand there can be a rise in the costs and expenses to produce content which is fine and reasonable since there is a business side of things.

However, since Tickets are more devalued now due to the rise of higher ticket scenes for most scenes, although there are some still really good value. Are there any reasonable and viable suggestions and solutions that could be done to make Memberships and Tickets or other features for Members that can add substantial value for the consumers, but also for people to purchase more tickets and more scenes to also support the Studios and everyone involved. There is always room for improvement and innovation to make Pornbox and Analvids even better.

What are your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and/or solutions that could be implemented? Would love to hear from everyone, from consumers, Members, even the heads of the Studios of things that can be done, hopefully productive dialogue/discussion and suggestions that could be implemented in a real way.

[ToryLaneRulez]

Perhaps scene prices could be reduced after a period of time

So these new scenes which are priced over 10 tickets could reduce by 25% after 6months, or something similar, then after 12 months a reduction of 25% again....wishful thinking perhaps

[davebowman]

I suspect anything that might reduce prices is wishful thinking. Over the past several years we have been stuck in a constant cycle of 'Falling sales lead to price increase, which leads to more falling sales, which leads to further price increases". I would love to see something like having to pay a premium if you want a new release, with prices reduced by a certain percentage after a set period of time, or maybe once a scene has hit a certain sales target and moved into profit, but I'm not sure any studio would want to do it. They'd be terrified too many people would stop buying new scenes at all and just wait for the prices to come down.

Personally I think more studios offering monthly subs might have some traction - I know there was a period when you could buy the entire month's worth of Gonzo/Giorgio releases for a discount price. Or maybe some more bulk buy options: Buy 4 scenes for the price of 5 etc?

More fundamentally, I think it's time the entire ticket system was dismanted. The whole thing is way too confusing, and there doesn't seem to be a huge amount of financial benefit to subscribing since the last round of price increases/ticket devaluations. Just get rid of it and be upfront about how much you are charging for scenes.

[Jocke]

I suspect that the more advanced studios know very well what and who sells well and how much to price a scene to get maximum return.

All "deals" are made to increase profits, not to provide you with more porn. Many deals are still win win. You buy more than you have planned but for a lower price/scene.

Maybe we will see "bundles" of more and less attractive scenes?

I am just happy that I can buy porn here that perfectly fits my wishes. I'd rather buy fewer high priced scenes than watch the whole catalog of Evil Angel.

After watching Eden Does with Ivy Maddox, I am in heaven. We just need some more girl on guy pee.

[ToryLaneRulez]

I suspect anything that might reduce prices is wishful thinking. Over the past several years we have been stuck in a constant cycle of 'Falling sales lead to price increase, which leads to more falling sales, which leads to further price increases". I would love to see something like having to pay a premium if you want a new release, with prices reduced by a certain percentage after a set period of time, or maybe once a scene has hit a certain sales target and moved into profit, but I'm not sure any studio would want to do it. They'd be terrified too many people would stop buying new scenes at all and just wait for the prices to come down.

I see it a little different, if you really like the scene you will pay the price on release, if its a scene which you value less you will wait, thus the studio/scene will earn big on release and also see a sales bump if the price was ever reduced

[cumdump]

I suspect anything that might reduce prices is wishful thinking. Over the past several years we have been stuck in a constant cycle of 'Falling sales lead to price increase, which leads to more falling sales, which leads to further price increases". I would love to see something like having to pay a premium if you want a new release, with prices reduced by a certain percentage after a set period of time, or maybe once a scene has hit a certain sales target and moved into profit, but I'm not sure any studio would want to do it. They'd be terrified too many people would stop buying new scenes at all and just wait for the prices to come down.

Personally I think more studios offering monthly subs might have some traction - I know there was a period when you could buy the entire month's worth of Gonzo/Giorgio releases for a discount price. Or maybe some more bulk buy options: Buy 4 scenes for the price of 5 etc?

More fundamentally, I think it's time the entire ticket system was dismanted. The whole thing is way too confusing, and there doesn't seem to be a huge amount of financial benefit to subscribing since the last round of price increases/ticket devaluations. Just get rid of it and be upfront about how much you are charging for scenes.

Hmmm, I do agree maybe the idea of a discount for bulk buying scenes could be a good idea if implemented correctly. Also, maybe a discount for scenes from certain studios (up to the Studio to offer it) after you've bought a certain number of scenes in a certain time period for that particular Studio, maybe some discount or some other incentive. This way it is more Studio/Brand loyalty.

[cumdump]

I suspect that the more advanced studios know very well what and who sells well and how much to price a scene to get maximum return.

All "deals" are made to increase profits, not to provide you with more porn. Many deals are still win win. You buy more than you have planned but for a lower price/scene.

Maybe we will see "bundles" of more and less attractive scenes?

I am just happy that I can buy porn here that perfectly fits my wishes. I'd rather buy fewer high priced scenes than watch the whole catalog of Evil Angel.

After watching Eden Does with Ivy Maddox, I am in heaven. We just need some more girl on guy pee.

This makes sense, from a Business perspective, Studios should know their market and what is selling, and they should definitely be making more profit, some to keep and some to reinvest back into the Business to hopefully grow it to make better quality productions and improvements. I also have no problem paying more for better quality, especially if it is a lengthier film/production and fits what I'd like to see.

[dap-addict]

More fundamentally, I think it's time the entire ticket system was dismanted. The whole thing is way too confusing, and there doesn't seem to be a huge amount of financial benefit to subscribing since the last round of price increases/ticket devaluations. Just get rid of it and be upfront about how much you are charging for scenes.

If I got it right this is xxx's plan.
Might be that the ticket devaluation by 35% was just a side effect to initiating a ticket-dollar parity. Next step would be full parity and thus all tickets gone. Collateral damage of this were furious users like me and many others here.
But the more addicted to constant fresh meat furious users are, the less furious they become the longer price increase is back.

What I'd suggest is a real loyalty bonus - probably given in bulk payments. How about 120tkts re-charge with 90days-subscription option by paying full price for 1st re-charge, and than half price for 2nd during the same month and quarter price for 3rd recharge within the same 30day account period?
This would really benefit loyal and at the same time heavy users.
And it could be up-hold also once tickets are abolished or rule is 1tkt=1$.

[davebowman]

How about a 2 tier membership level, similar to how they have it with the PornWorld subs?

PREMIER PORNBOX LEVEL: For a higher price the scenes you buy are yours forevever, and remain in your Pornbox account library whether you have a current sub or not.
MONTHLY RENTAL LEVEL: For a lower price, a scene is yours for 30 days to stream or download - once that period expires, it's no longer in your library. If you want to stream it/download it again after that period, you need to buy it again.