Buying credits...

[MKR&*42]

Hi.

What is everyone's opinion on buying/people who buy credits? I don't get why a lot seem to have this idea that it's "silly" to do so. I personally haven't done it in a very long time and probably won't in the future but I don't see an issue if people simply cannot be bothered to do casinos or trade aha? It's much easier I suppose.

Idm people who do it, but it consistently pisses me off when people call others "sad" or "stupid" for purchasing credits lol.

so ye. What's your opinion?

[MatthewRMG]

Purchasing Credits isn't 'stupid' or 'sad'. It's what powers Sulake's profits and ensures that Habbo as a brand can keep going. Obviously, if you're purchasing Credits on the black market, then that's entirely different. I have, in the past, purchased Credits from Sulake - and I was perfectly happy doing so. There shouldn't be any stigma about buying Credits if you're prepared to spend the money.

It's your choice to buy Credits - nobody forces you to, but equally, nobody is stopping you.

[Futz]

My onion is that it's only stupid because you can buy then from the black market for much cheaper but we do need people to feed credits/furni into the economy so power to them

[MKR&*42]

My onion is that it's only stupid because you can buy then from the black market for much cheaper but we do need people to feed credits/furni into the economy so power to them

Your onion? Aha :P.

Oh OT: Yes I thought about how credits are Sulake's main source of income but forgot to put it in there :(.

[Futz]

A simple jest! :p

[MatthewRMG]

Actually, in hindsight, looking at their revenue streams, apparently only 10-15% of COM users buy Credits. The vast majority of their revenue will most likely come from sponsorship and advertising deals as they're quite lucrative (and expensive, if you look at their media pack prices!) - however, Credits are still an important source of income to Sulake.

[MKR&*42]

Actually, in hindsight, looking at their revenue streams, apparently only 10-15% of COM users buy Credits. The vast majority of their revenue will most likely come from sponsorship and advertising deals as they're quite lucrative (and expensive, if you look at their media pack prices!) - however, Credits are still an important source of income to Sulake.

Really? That's an awful lot lower than I expected. I would have said near the 40/50 % mark on .com to be honest. But yes, as you said, still an important factor in regards to revenue :P

[MatthewRMG]

Really? That's an awful lot lower than I expected. I would have said near the 40/50 % mark on .com to be honest. But yes, as you said, still an important factor in regards to revenue :P

Yeah, I'm not Sulake staff -shifty eyes- so I don't know the exact percentage of users buying Credits, but a few years ago it was around 10-15% of each hotel population buying Credits. I believe that the Credits revenue stream are split two ways - there are those who buy some Credits: a small amount of Credits (the 10-15%), and then there are those big spenders, who constitute less than 1%, who buy the vast majority of Credits (although I am led to believe that they now acquire their Credits through other means?)

[Samantha]

I think I've only bought credits when they had a deal on, I got some when they had the nut promotion and the seed one too as really they doubled the amount you bought and I thought that was a really good deal. I also had £20 to use on my old phone haha (still got most of it). I don't find it stupid to buy them, yeah if they're buying each week I think they need to slow down and consider why are you doing that.

[j0rd]

I haven't bought credits in years, I think I only bought some twice and that was in the first week I started habbo. Not sure why experienced people would want to buy directly from Sulake when there's much cheaper alternatives.

[MatthewRMG]

Yes, but those much cheaper alternatives are most likely illegal - credit trading aside, of course. I would much rather ensure Sulake is able to continue with Habbo than line an unscrupulous person's pocket.

[Pigperson]

I would never say it is stupid because you have to start somewhere I guess. Personally I really dislike doing so myself because the price has increased a lot since I first joined and it just doesn't seem worth it. Also I managed to just work my way up and now I am at a stage where I can make credits with not much difficulty via betting, merchandising etc.

Will

[Aaron]

I don't think it's silly, if someone wishes to buy credits then they can do so it's their choice.

Although I wouldn't give a penny to Sulake myself and never have, just do simple tasks such as profiting with furniture, betting and whatever other methods there are. :P

[Jazz]

I havent bought credits in ages, they are way too expensive in my opinion. I understand why newer habbos may buy creds but not more experienced habbos

[Halas]

People who spend money on Habbo are losers

[Plod]

I think, since the game is free to play, there's no harm in buying about £1.50-£5 worth of coins every now and again to buy VIP or furni or whatever, but spending too much money on Habbo (tens/hundreds) is stupid and could be a sign of a harmful addiction. It's bad enough to be addicted enough to zap away all your time, but it's another to have it zapping away your pocket too, especially if you can barely afford it, like if you have no job or something or you're still at school and using your parents money.

I think you can adequately have a good experience without ever getting a single credit, though. I rarely ever have credits.