Anyways, getting back to the original topic, it seems more like Newtype is trying to lure more readers into subscribing the magazines, rather than just having them purchase them off the magazine rack. And what better way than to take away the complimentary DVD, which appeared to be (in my opinion) Newtype's true appeal to North American readers over other anime magazines?
From a business perspective, I feel it was a smart decision by Newtype, as it ensures more long-term readers by requiring them to subscribe on an annual basis for the monthly bonus DVDs.
And as I recall (and correct me if I'm wrong), but didn't subscribers get a considerable discount in price per magazine in the first place? For long time montly purchasers of Newtype who were disappointed at discontinuation of monthly DVDs, wouldn't it be in your best interest either way to merely subscribe? You'll be saving money per issue compared to if you bought it off the shelf, and now, you'll still be getting the DVD. As a consumer, that is how I would see it.
From a business perspective, I feel it was a smart decision by Newtype, as it ensures more long-term readers by requiring them to subscribe on an annual basis for the monthly bonus DVDs.
And as I recall (and correct me if I'm wrong), but didn't subscribers get a considerable discount in price per magazine in the first place? For long time montly purchasers of Newtype who were disappointed at discontinuation of monthly DVDs, wouldn't it be in your best interest either way to merely subscribe? You'll be saving money per issue compared to if you bought it off the shelf, and now, you'll still be getting the DVD. As a consumer, that is how I would see it.
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