So it finally happened...We switched our default currency to Euros. - GoFuckYourself.com

Shoplifter · 11-07-2007, 04:04 AM

As of today we are using the Euro as our default currency. Surfers from the USA are still being billed in USD....UK and Canadian surfers are being billed in their native currencies, and EU residents and -everyone else- is getting billed in Euro. Pricing has been adjusted in the various currencies to put the price point where it ought to be. For example we are now getting signups at GBP 10.99 which is the psychological equivalent of that 19.99 USD price point, but actually exchanges to $22.91.

The two big advantages to this is that we are able to offer some protection against the slide in the USA dollar and that our affiliates can be paid out in Euros or GBP if they wish.

Happy Hunting!

Iron Fist · 11-07-2007, 04:32 AM

What sucks is some programs (TopSpots for one) now bill exclusively in Euros... argh! Hope you don't go that route... it's the biggest reason why I don't buy adspots there anymore, why should I pay more when all I want is a flat $100.

GreyWolf · 11-07-2007, 05:10 AM

Sensible move Shoplifter

Hell.. we just charge the UK at 24.95 GBP - that's less than five packs of cigarettes equivalent. Base price used to be $24.95 - but that's currently $29.95 and sure going up - don't care about losing US sales, - the rest more than compensates on the bottom line.

GT-Omar · 11-07-2007, 05:17 AM

Now that you have done that. Providing localized sites shouldn't be to far off in the distance for you. Hit me up, if your looking to go down that route. I'm one of the owners of Globally translated

okdesign · 11-07-2007, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sharphead

...some programs (TopSpots for one) now bill exclusively in Euros... ...

this rocks!

munki · 11-07-2007, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Revshare-Omar

Now that you have done that. Providing localized sites shouldn't be to far off in the distance for you. Hit me up, if your looking to go down that route. I'm one of the owners of Globally translated

I'm intrigued...

Shoplifter · 11-07-2007, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GreyWolf

Sensible move Shoplifter

Hell.. we just charge the UK at 24.95 GBP - that's less than five packs of cigarettes equivalent. Base price used to be $24.95 - but that's currently $29.95 and sure going up - don't care about losing US sales, - the rest more than compensates on the bottom line.

We were considering something along those lines...Just setting it all at 19.95 regardless of what the currency is. Most Canadians are used to being ripped off so we did just that with their currency...Not sure where we will go with GBP yet, possibly to 15.99 which is still $33 USD.

GT-Omar · 11-07-2007, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by munki

I'm intrigued...

Hit me up when ever you have time. My contact info is below. I would be more than willing to sit and discuss this with you, and anyone else interested in localizing their programs/sites.

GreyWolf · 11-07-2007, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Shoplifter

We were considering something along those lines...Just setting it all at 19.95 regardless of what the currency is. Most Canadians are used to being ripped off so we did just that with their currency...Not sure where we will go with GBP yet, possibly to 15.99 which is still $33 USD.

As a quick clue on UK levels... the common breakpoints are £14.95, £19.95, £24.95 then to £29.95 (or .99

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Good luck with this man and hope you do well

tranza · 11-07-2007, 06:20 AM

That's a good move...

11-07-2007, 04:04 AM	#1
Shoplifter Richest man in Babylon Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Posts: 10,002 Posts: 5,698	So it finally happened...We switched our default currency to Euros. As of today we are using the Euro as our default currency. Surfers from the USA are still being billed in USD....UK and Canadian surfers are being billed in their native currencies, and EU residents and -everyone else- is getting billed in Euro. Pricing has been adjusted in the various currencies to put the price point where it ought to be. For example we are now getting signups at GBP 10.99 which is the psychological equivalent of that 19.99 USD price point, but actually exchanges to $22.91. The two big advantages to this is that we are able to offer some protection against the slide in the USA dollar and that our affiliates can be paid out in Euros or GBP if they wish. Happy Hunting!

11-07-2007, 04:32 AM	#2
Iron Fist Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,400	What sucks is some programs (TopSpots for one) now bill exclusively in Euros... argh! Hope you don't go that route... it's the biggest reason why I don't buy adspots there anymore, why should I pay more when all I want is a flat $100. __________________ i like waffles

11-07-2007, 05:17 AM	#4
GT-Omar DM at Performive.com Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atlanta, G.A. Posts: 2,968	Now that you have done that. Providing localized sites shouldn't be to far off in the distance for you. Hit me up, if your looking to go down that route. I'm one of the owners of Globally translated __________________ Email me Skype me

11-07-2007, 06:20 AM	#10
tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	That's a good move... __________________ I'm just a newbie.

11-07-2007, 05:10 AM	#3
GreyWolf So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,036	Sensible move Shoplifter Hell.. we just charge the UK at 24.95 GBP - that's less than five packs of cigarettes equivalent. Base price used to be $24.95 - but that's currently $29.95 and sure going up - don't care about losing US sales, - the rest more than compensates on the bottom line.