Pricing Policy Change

EdinwolfPA · 29 May 2010, 06:21 AM

Hello,

FYI

As a result of this thread:

http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...634#post503634

I did some digging around-

There has been a change to the pricing policy by Fastmail/ Opera

I hope an official statement regarding this issue will be made in the near future

Buy Mailbox / File Storage Space

You have previously bought additional storage for a once-only fee. We have since changed our pricing policy, and additional storage is now charged a smaller, recurring annual fee. You may continue using your existing storage for as long as you like without incurring additional fees.
However, if you wish to purchase more, then you will need to 'convert' your existing storage - we will fully refund your 'old-style' storage, and replace it with 'new-style' storage. The difference between these amounts will remain in your account pool, and can be used for renewals.
NOTE: Once you 'convert' your storage, you cannot go back to the 'old-style' storage.

Has anyone else seen this before?

David

Berenburger · 29 May 2010, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdinwolfPA

Has anyone else seen this before?
David

No. I'm now seeing it for the first time. An extra 1000 MB costs $4.95/year.

EdinwolfPA · 29 May 2010, 08:20 AM

Is paying a yearly fee for storage common among other e-mail providers?

Just curious

David

Mystakill · 30 May 2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdinwolfPA

Is paying a yearly fee for storage common among other e-mail providers?

Many services, especially those offering online backups, development tools and storage, have historically charged annual fees either for the base offering or for higher storage tiers.

injinuity · 1 Jun 2010, 07:00 AM

I feel vindicated now as I saw this coming a while back.

I purchased 1gb additional storage and a whole lot of bandwidth on my member account. So I dont think I will need to be upgrading for a while now.

rgds.

J.J

David · 1 Jun 2010, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by injinuity

I feel vindicated now as I saw this coming a while back.

I purchased 1gb additional storage and a whole lot of bandwidth on my member account. So I dont think I will need to be upgrading for a while now.

rgds.

J.J

That was a smart move - good thinking

beq · 1 Jun 2010, 07:15 AM

I feel silly, but can't seem to find the link in my account (Family/Superior) where to purchase additional quota or bandwidth anymore?

I already have some one-time-paid extra storage, and wanted to check out the new annual rate.

akorvemaker · 1 Jun 2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beq

I feel silly, but can't seem to find the link in my account (Family/Superior) where to purchase additional quota or bandwidth anymore?

For bandwidth, they don't have a system in place yet for the business/family accounts. If you contact support, they'll do it for you.

I assume it's the same case for quota.

Andy

29 May 2010, 06:21 AM	#1
EdinwolfPA Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: PA Posts: 683	Pricing Policy Change Hello, FYI As a result of this thread: http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...634#post503634 I did some digging around- There has been a change to the pricing policy by Fastmail/ Opera I hope an official statement regarding this issue will be made in the near future Buy Mailbox / File Storage Space You have previously bought additional storage for a once-only fee. We have since changed our pricing policy, and additional storage is now charged a smaller, recurring annual fee. You may continue using your existing storage for as long as you like without incurring additional fees. However, if you wish to purchase more, then you will need to 'convert' your existing storage - we will fully refund your 'old-style' storage, and replace it with 'new-style' storage. The difference between these amounts will remain in your account pool, and can be used for renewals. NOTE: Once you 'convert' your storage, you cannot go back to the 'old-style' storage. Has anyone else seen this before? David Last edited by EdinwolfPA : 29 May 2010 at 06:27 AM.

29 May 2010, 08:20 AM	#3
EdinwolfPA Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: PA Posts: 683	Is paying a yearly fee for storage common among other e-mail providers? Just curious David

1 Jun 2010, 07:00 AM	#5
injinuity Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 803	I feel vindicated now as I saw this coming a while back. I purchased 1gb additional storage and a whole lot of bandwidth on my member account. So I dont think I will need to be upgrading for a while now. rgds. J.J

1 Jun 2010, 07:15 AM	#7
beq Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 895	I feel silly, but can't seem to find the link in my account (Family/Superior) where to purchase additional quota or bandwidth anymore? I already have some one-time-paid extra storage, and wanted to check out the new annual rate.