Cathe, any presale news?
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kathryn
Cathlete
>I'm actually wondering if it might be after the workouts are
>already filmed this time..
An excellent idea, IMO.
Or at least have it start coinciding with the beginning of filming (or the very earliest, June 1), and have one price tier throughout (the same as it would be if the presale were longer).
>already filmed this time..
An excellent idea, IMO.
Or at least have it start coinciding with the beginning of filming (or the very earliest, June 1), and have one price tier throughout (the same as it would be if the presale were longer).
WRITER
Cathlete
Cathe and Company,
You will obviously get a lot of different opinions on length of presale -- but I want to express mine. It's been my observation that you give, by far, the best pre-sale prices. I have taken your pre-sales to be a mixture of reward to your customers and business acumen.
If a shorter pre-sale (eg. after filming) means less customer reward (i.e. higher prices), I'd rather have the pre-filming pre-sale. Yes, it's a bit of give and take on both sides.
I bought the newest workouts on the first day of the pre-sale, so I am one who waited a long time. But, I think my investment was still well worth it. I have a sense you have heard more from those who were upset at the wait than you have from those who were disappointed but not upset. They have a valid perspective, and maybe you can do a pre-sale in two steps or something.
So, this is all to say -- I cast my vote for a longer pre-sale and better discount! I am a continuing customer because you offer a great product, and I will jump at the chance to stand in line as soon as I can.
For what it's worth! Carol
You will obviously get a lot of different opinions on length of presale -- but I want to express mine. It's been my observation that you give, by far, the best pre-sale prices. I have taken your pre-sales to be a mixture of reward to your customers and business acumen.
If a shorter pre-sale (eg. after filming) means less customer reward (i.e. higher prices), I'd rather have the pre-filming pre-sale. Yes, it's a bit of give and take on both sides.
I bought the newest workouts on the first day of the pre-sale, so I am one who waited a long time. But, I think my investment was still well worth it. I have a sense you have heard more from those who were upset at the wait than you have from those who were disappointed but not upset. They have a valid perspective, and maybe you can do a pre-sale in two steps or something.
So, this is all to say -- I cast my vote for a longer pre-sale and better discount! I am a continuing customer because you offer a great product, and I will jump at the chance to stand in line as soon as I can.
For what it's worth! Carol
kathryn
Cathlete
>If a shorter pre-sale (eg. after filming) means less
>customer reward (i.e. higher prices), I'd rather have the
>pre-filming pre-sale.
Why assume that a shorter presale will mean less of a discount? It could just mean the omission of the 2nd (and 3rd) tier prices raises between original presale and full retail.
...I cast my vote for a longer
>pre-sale and better discount!
Wouldn't a shorter presale period with the SAME discount as with the first tier of the usualy presales please everyone? Why push for a longer presale if it's not necessary? (I just can't wrap my mind around the reasoning of wanting a longer presale.)
>customer reward (i.e. higher prices), I'd rather have the
>pre-filming pre-sale.
Why assume that a shorter presale will mean less of a discount? It could just mean the omission of the 2nd (and 3rd) tier prices raises between original presale and full retail.
...I cast my vote for a longer
>pre-sale and better discount!
Wouldn't a shorter presale period with the SAME discount as with the first tier of the usualy presales please everyone? Why push for a longer presale if it's not necessary? (I just can't wrap my mind around the reasoning of wanting a longer presale.)
>Cathe and Company,
> You will obviously get a lot of different opinions on length
>of presale -- but I want to express mine. It's been my
>observation that you give, by far, the best pre-sale prices.
>I have taken your pre-sales to be a mixture of reward to your
>customers and business acumen.
> If a shorter pre-sale (eg. after filming) means less
>customer reward (i.e. higher prices), I'd rather have the
>pre-filming pre-sale. Yes, it's a bit of give and take on
>both sides.
> I bought the newest workouts on the first day of the
>pre-sale, so I am one who waited a long time. But, I think my
>investment was still well worth it. I have a sense you have
>heard more from those who were upset at the wait than you have
>from those who were disappointed but not upset. They have a
>valid perspective, and maybe you can do a pre-sale in two
>steps or something.
> So, this is all to say -- I cast my vote for a longer
>pre-sale and better discount! I am a continuing customer
>because you offer a great product, and I will jump at the
>chance to stand in line as soon as I can.
> For what it's worth! Carol
I could and have written your post, so needless to say I AGREE!
My vote is cast,
jordan
> You will obviously get a lot of different opinions on length
>of presale -- but I want to express mine. It's been my
>observation that you give, by far, the best pre-sale prices.
>I have taken your pre-sales to be a mixture of reward to your
>customers and business acumen.
> If a shorter pre-sale (eg. after filming) means less
>customer reward (i.e. higher prices), I'd rather have the
>pre-filming pre-sale. Yes, it's a bit of give and take on
>both sides.
> I bought the newest workouts on the first day of the
>pre-sale, so I am one who waited a long time. But, I think my
>investment was still well worth it. I have a sense you have
>heard more from those who were upset at the wait than you have
>from those who were disappointed but not upset. They have a
>valid perspective, and maybe you can do a pre-sale in two
>steps or something.
> So, this is all to say -- I cast my vote for a longer
>pre-sale and better discount! I am a continuing customer
>because you offer a great product, and I will jump at the
>chance to stand in line as soon as I can.
> For what it's worth! Carol
I could and have written your post, so needless to say I AGREE!
My vote is cast,
jordan
WRITER
Cathlete
>>
>Wouldn't a shorter presale period with the SAME discount as
>with the first tier of the usualy presales please everyone?
>Why push for a longer presale if it's not necessary? (I just
>can't wrap my mind around the reasoning of wanting a longer
>presale.)
Sure, of course I would support that. I was basing my opinion on the observation that those who do pre-sales after filming offer less discount. It might be the case that there are other factors contributing to this; I do realize that correlation does not prove causation! BUT, if I'm right about the reason for the great prices, I wanted to state my preference in time for it to matter.
I'm not saying mine is the best opinion; but, it's not irrational either. I just want to put it in the mix to be considered.
>Wouldn't a shorter presale period with the SAME discount as
>with the first tier of the usualy presales please everyone?
>Why push for a longer presale if it's not necessary? (I just
>can't wrap my mind around the reasoning of wanting a longer
>presale.)
Sure, of course I would support that. I was basing my opinion on the observation that those who do pre-sales after filming offer less discount. It might be the case that there are other factors contributing to this; I do realize that correlation does not prove causation! BUT, if I'm right about the reason for the great prices, I wanted to state my preference in time for it to matter.
I'm not saying mine is the best opinion; but, it's not irrational either. I just want to put it in the mix to be considered.
luvtorun
Cathlete
I'm with Carol and Jordan. I vote for presale (even if they are long) with great discount prices. I am also one who preordered on September 16, 2005 (first day of the presale for the last batch) and while disappointed at the delay, I knew in the end it would be well worth the wait and it was!!! I don't know what SNM has in mind for this presale but I hope they will not be dissuaded by the fire storm of the last presale and remember they have a loyal customer base who will stick with them through anything.
gogigi
Cathlete
>>If a shorter pre-sale (eg. after filming) means less
>>customer reward (i.e. higher prices), I'd rather have the
>>pre-filming pre-sale.
>
>Why assume that a shorter presale will mean less of a
>discount? It could just mean the omission of the 2nd (and 3rd)
>tier prices raises between original presale and full retail.
>
>...I cast my vote for a longer
>>pre-sale and better discount!
>
>Wouldn't a shorter presale period with the SAME discount as
>with the first tier of the usualy presales please everyone?
>Why push for a longer presale if it's not necessary? (I just
>can't wrap my mind around the reasoning of wanting a longer
>presale.)
She didn't assume...just posted her thoughts on the matter and what a longer vs. shorter presale MAY mean. I don't care one way or the other as long as we get a great pre-sale price as usual!
Angela:7
>>customer reward (i.e. higher prices), I'd rather have the
>>pre-filming pre-sale.
>
>Why assume that a shorter presale will mean less of a
>discount? It could just mean the omission of the 2nd (and 3rd)
>tier prices raises between original presale and full retail.
>
>...I cast my vote for a longer
>>pre-sale and better discount!
>
>Wouldn't a shorter presale period with the SAME discount as
>with the first tier of the usualy presales please everyone?
>Why push for a longer presale if it's not necessary? (I just
>can't wrap my mind around the reasoning of wanting a longer
>presale.)
She didn't assume...just posted her thoughts on the matter and what a longer vs. shorter presale MAY mean. I don't care one way or the other as long as we get a great pre-sale price as usual!
Angela:7
deanie
Cathlete
I am right there with Carol, Jordan and Jane. I ordered the first day of the last presale, and anxiously waited for the new dvds. I did not cancel my order, and I was NOT dissappointed!!!! They were/are worth the wait! I would happily order again the first day with a long or short wait I am again anxiously(sp?) waiting for the presale!!!and new dvds!
Deanie
I am again anxiously(sp?) waiting for the presale!!!and new dvds!Deanie
Amy Steppe
Cathlete
I would rather have a discount no matter what, although I have always been very happy with Cathe's presales.
I am on a very limited budget and without the presales, I can not afford all the DVDs Cathe does in each set.
I do, however, think that Cathe had so many problems with the filming of her last videos, that she may be a bit reluctant to announce a presale than she has before.
If a shorter presale means the same discount, than I am fine by that.
But if the presale is not as good as previous presales have been, then I will more than likely not be able to purchase all the DVDs.
One reason I love Cathe's workouts is that she offers excellent presales if we purchase them here at S&M versus Collage or some othe reseller.
I know that we waited a long time for our last videos due to Cathe's injury and other imps like Sony's big mixup.
But I have no regrets about waiting for the DVDs whatsoever.
The final result was awesome!
I am on a very limited budget and without the presales, I can not afford all the DVDs Cathe does in each set.
I do, however, think that Cathe had so many problems with the filming of her last videos, that she may be a bit reluctant to announce a presale than she has before.
If a shorter presale means the same discount, than I am fine by that.
But if the presale is not as good as previous presales have been, then I will more than likely not be able to purchase all the DVDs.
One reason I love Cathe's workouts is that she offers excellent presales if we purchase them here at S&M versus Collage or some othe reseller.
I know that we waited a long time for our last videos due to Cathe's injury and other imps like Sony's big mixup.
But I have no regrets about waiting for the DVDs whatsoever.
The final result was awesome!
smiles4383
Cathlete
I've never been dissatisfied with any CATHE workout I've purchased.
Can't wait for the sale to begin......:9
Can't wait for the sale to begin......:9
I'm in the music industry and we sometimes offer presales for our artists' products. Presales benefit the purchaser as well as the seller as it helps (at least in our realm of the industry) to offset production costs. I'd have waited as long as necessary to get the caliber of product that Cathe and SNM delivered this last go round and the presale pricing was super. I really wasn't expecting the high quality product that we received given the low presale price. IT WAS WORTH IT; WORTH IT; WORTH IT and then some.
Cathe, I know you like to get our feedback but in this case, I say, do whatever it is that works for you and SNM to maximize creative vision, cost effectiveness and product quality for your workouts and we'll be here checkbook and/or credit card in hand, waiting to snap them up when U R ready. I know I will. :9
Take care of yourself.
Teals
(P.S. Just my viewpoint fitness friends.)
Cathe, I know you like to get our feedback but in this case, I say, do whatever it is that works for you and SNM to maximize creative vision, cost effectiveness and product quality for your workouts and we'll be here checkbook and/or credit card in hand, waiting to snap them up when U R ready. I know I will. :9
Take care of yourself.
Teals
(P.S. Just my viewpoint fitness friends.)
JumpHigher
Cathlete
Well said, Teals. I agree 100000%.
Marla
Marla