@moifirst. I should have some data for you on this topic soon.
After debating it for a couple months, I decided to buy the prime pass the last day it was offered. I did’t mind making the purchase, my debate was due to the risk of my offer prices being raised in the future.
My new bot prices have always been 1000 gems. Other than jenga and hot rod purchases made several years ago, this is the first time I’ve spent money (due to the fear mentioned above).
My Optimus Maximus bundle was 1000 gems before the purchase and still is.
If my next new bot offer is increased, I will report it and that can be a warning for others to steer clear of future prime passes.
I decided to buy the pass because:
1. I wanted to keep a full roster of bots
2. I have rarely been buying the bot bundles anyway (out of fear of the price being raised if I use it too often)
3. The new gem scarcity makes me even less likely to buy the new bot bundles.
4. I am ready and willing to leave the game if need be. I absolutely hate the practice of price gouging based on people’s purchase history. If they do this to me based on my prime pass purchase, I will consider it $19.99 well spent to buy my freedom from this game, and future purchases lost for rovio/exient that I would gladly have made if not for this ridiculous pricing practice. What a slap in the face to the people who are willing to support the game financially.
Long story short, I’ll report back with my results when I know them.
