this post was submitted on 30 Mar 2025
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Misleading Prices

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Any surprises you get at checkout like discounts only applying if you sign up for a year etc.

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This is sneaky, but everyone seems to be doing it these days.

They in big letters advertise €1.53 per month, but on checkout you discover they don't offer any monthly payment plans, you can only pay annually, and paying "only" one year upfront the price is 36% higher. For the price you thought you'd be getting you need to pay 3 years upfront.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

That's been pretty standard practice for over 10-15 years. Pricing needs to be scrutinized well before purchasing anything online, especially anything subscription.