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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 22, 2016 3:04:03 GMT
Say you joined an online fitness challenge for $97. This challenge was touted as being a "very limited number of members" and to join quickly, because when the spots are gone, they are gone. I (and many others) joined last week for the full price. Challenge starts Monday. I'm in another Facebook group that was created to give others support during previous challenges, and today members said that they received an email with a discount for the challenge, making it $72.
Would you be irritated that people are getting such a discounted rate late in the game? The group is getting bigger than I would have thought already. If it would bother you, would you say/do anything?
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Post by annabella on Oct 22, 2016 3:14:34 GMT
You could email the host privately asking for a price adjustment. But honestly that's really expensive for an online fitness challenge. You're not getting a tangible product like fitness classes or a protein shake. There's so many free resources online. What exactly does it entail?
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Post by chaosisapony on Oct 22, 2016 3:17:24 GMT
That would bother me. What type of online fitness content could they be providing worth $97 anyway? Maybe I'm wrong but that seems really inflated.
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Post by myshelly on Oct 22, 2016 3:19:45 GMT
I'm trying to wrap my head around paying $97 for that in the first place. There's too many free Facebook resources for me to pay for one.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 22, 2016 3:30:30 GMT
It's a bikini body mommy challenge. I have done some of the free ones and liked them. This one is supposed to be "live"--three of the workouts will be on Facebook live, there is a live meal prep, and meal plan. I saw the video announcing it at just the right time, where I was feeling like I needed accountability and thought this would be worth the cost. However, now I'm wondering if the live aspect of it will works out as planned or if it will end up being more of a hassle. I'm not second guessing my purchase or participation at this point (although I do hope it is worth it) but I'm irritated that she has reduced the price. Most of the time you would see the price increasing if you wait, not decrease. I also feel that the group seems to be getting way bigger than I thought it would at this point, which could negatively affect the accountability aspect (if there are too many people it's hard to keep up with posts and give responses).
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Post by jamielynn on Oct 22, 2016 3:38:49 GMT
Yes, I'd be upset.
What you explain are free in my area. Lots of the beach body girls do that hoping I think to draw up interest in purchasing future product. They are closed or private Facebook groups and have the live aspect you mention, grocery lists, recipe ideas,daily check ins ect.
Lots are for different groups, mom's, eat fit this fall and not all specifically follow only beach body; there is just usually a bit of marketing mixed in.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 22, 2016 3:40:32 GMT
Right now there are 148 members, which seems like a lot more than "very limited number of spots"
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 22, 2016 3:47:18 GMT
Yes, I'd be upset. What you explain are free in my area. Lots of the beach body girls do that hoping I think to draw up interest in purchasing future product. They are closed or private Facebook groups and have the live aspect you mention, grocery lists, recipe ideas,daily check ins ect. Lots are for different groups, mom's, eat fit this fall and not all specifically follow only beach body; there is just usually a bit of marketing mixed in. I've been part of a few beach body groups and most want you to buy shakeology and/or do a specific beach body program to participate. I personally like the BBM workouts and do like the idea of doing the same workouts as others (but not a beach body workout). She does put a lot of time into her materials as well. Whether or not it is worth $97 as opposed to the free challenges that she has will be determine once it starts. Again, my complaint is that the price has gone down now and that there are more members than I anticipated. I figured less than 50. I can't decide if I should email and ask about getting the lower price or just let it be.
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Post by mom on Oct 22, 2016 3:47:19 GMT
1. Unless she said there would only be 'x' amount of people, and she goes over that, I dont think you have a complaint as to the numbers. Whats large to you may not be large to her. Bikini Body Mommy is a big deal - I would think her numbers would be higher 150 members. You say you were expecting less than 50. What gave you that impression? Did she say that somewhere or is that just a number you saw in your head?
2. Are they getting a discount because they've missed the first 4 days?
I think if there is anything to complain about, it would be the price drop.
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Post by anniefb on Oct 22, 2016 3:50:11 GMT
Right now there are 148 members, which seems like a lot more than "very limited number of spots" Wow that's a great money maker! I agree that c150 people doesn't seem like a small group kind of thing. How long is the challenge for? $97 seems a lot for an online thing, even if there are 'live' components. I used to go to a nutritionist - one on one session plus meal plans, recipes, exercises, weighing and accountability and that was $40 for my own 20-30 min session every 4 weeks. Personally that's what I'd do if I was going to pay for something. SaveSave
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 22, 2016 3:53:49 GMT
1. Unless she said there would only be 'x' amount of people, and she goes over that, do I think you have a complaint as to the numbers. Whats large to you may not be large to her. Bikini Body Mommy is a big deal - I would think her numbers would be higher 150 members. You say you were expecting less than 50. What gave you that impression? Did she say that somewhere or is that just a number you saw in your head? 2. Are they getting a discount because they've missed the first 4 days? I think if there is anything to complain about, it would be the price drop. It officially starts Monday, but we get the meal plan tomorrow and prep Sunday. So, people joining today are not missing anything. She didn't say specifically how many Members, just "a very limited number of spots" and it sounded like it would be an intimate/small group that would be getting to know each other well. I was a little concerned about the numbers before I leaned about the discount, but it's irritating me more now, probably because I'm irritated about paying more.
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Post by mom on Oct 22, 2016 3:56:26 GMT
1. Unless she said there would only be 'x' amount of people, and she goes over that, do I think you have a complaint as to the numbers. Whats large to you may not be large to her. Bikini Body Mommy is a big deal - I would think her numbers would be higher 150 members. You say you were expecting less than 50. What gave you that impression? Did she say that somewhere or is that just a number you saw in your head? 2. Are they getting a discount because they've missed the first 4 days? I think if there is anything to complain about, it would be the price drop. It officially starts Monday, but we get the meal plan tomorrow and prep Sunday. So, people joining today are not missing anything. She didn't say specifically how many Members, just "a very limited number of spots" and it sounded like it would be an intimate/small group that would be getting to know each other well. I was a little concerned about the numbers before I leaned about the discount, but it's irritating me more now, probably because I'm irritated about paying more. I would probably send her a nice, quick note saying that its frustrating. Maybe she will help ya out!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 22, 2016 4:00:45 GMT
Right now there are 148 members, which seems like a lot more than "very limited number of spots" Wow that's a great money maker! I agree that c150 people doesn't seem like a small group kind of thing. How long is the challenge for? $97 seems a lot for an online thing, even if there are 'live' components. I used to go to a nutritionist - one on one session plus meal plans, recipes, exercises, weighing and accountability and that was $40 for my own 20-30 min session every 4 weeks. Personally that's what I'd do if I was going to pay for something. SaveSave[/ I figured that seeing a personal trainer for this number of times in a month would cost way more so used that to justify the cost. I typically am very cheap but was hoping that the extra accountability of he small group and everyone doing the same thing would help me stay on track. It was also one of those days and I fell for the implication that we needed to hurry and sign up since there were only a limited number of spots. I was impulsive for once and I guess maybe it didn't pay off. Lol.
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on Oct 22, 2016 4:27:38 GMT
Yes it would bother me. I wouldn't be concerned about the number of participants. I'd be more concerned about the discount offered to the ones who have seemingly joined later.
Can you ask for a partial refund?
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Oct 22, 2016 4:36:10 GMT
She didn't say specifically how many Members, just "a very limited number of spots" and it sounded like it would be an intimate/small group that would be getting to know each other well. I was a little concerned about the numbers before I leaned about the discount, but it's irritating me more now, probably because I'm irritated about paying more. I don't think you can really complain about the number because you just assumed it would be small. It's always best to clarify those things before signing up. I would definitely drop her a note about the price drop though and request a price adjustment. To be so upfront about dropping the price and not caring that those already signed up know about it is unprofessional IMO. Sounds like maybe she hasn't gotten the interest she had anticipated, or underestimated the cost/time involvement and is trying to make more quickly with the price reduction.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 22, 2016 4:48:45 GMT
One of the people in my other group just said that she had looked at joining earlier in the week but didn't. The email she got was something similar to a "did you forget something in your cart?" Email and then it said she would get a $25 discount. I saw the email but don't know if should post it. But that is the gist of it.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Oct 22, 2016 4:51:13 GMT
I think like an airline seat people pay different prices for the same thing. A discount for having participated previously or a discount to fill up the remaining places seems reasonable.
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Post by gar on Oct 22, 2016 6:56:08 GMT
Are some getting a discount because they're 'previous customers'? That's a fairly normal business tool.
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Post by momto4kiddos on Oct 22, 2016 10:45:32 GMT
I'd be a bit annoyed, mostly because it says limited numbers and there is almost 150 members! Considering the fact she's now offering a discount, i'd email her and ask for it. No harm there.
I signed dd and a friend up (and paid) for a paint night type session last New Years Day.... Don't think it was selling well so they started offering it at 50% off. I emailed and told them i'd paid full price for something they were offering at 50% off now and asked for the discount and was given it. Doesn't hurt to try!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Oct 22, 2016 10:59:01 GMT
As you are doing it for a community that will provide you increased accountability, my concern would be more with the larger number of people participating. To remedy this for yourself, why don't you post to seek a smaller sub-group of you with goals similar to your own? Then at least you are getting what you are looking for out of it.
The discount might aggravate me because I missed it, but I would not stress over it as that's a fairly common sales tactic.
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Post by monklady123 on Oct 22, 2016 12:25:18 GMT
Yes it would bother me, if everyone started on equal footing -- but maybe the ones getting charged lower are former participants who are getting a discount? or maybe they won it somehow? or have a coupon? But if not, then it's kind of like waiting to start a meeting until the latecomers get there. Usually when things involve a registration fee it's the early birds who get the discount not the other way around.
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Post by ginacivey on Oct 22, 2016 12:33:42 GMT
"a very limited number of spots" marketing ploy and she has 150 people signed up at 97-75 bucks a person wow...that's good money for her regardless - if it bothers you..shoot her an email - can you get a refund if you don't like the answer? gina
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Post by purplebee on Oct 22, 2016 12:40:59 GMT
Yeah, I'd be ticked. Ask for a refund of the $$$ discounted. Good luck with the program, hope you enjoy it.
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Post by Kerri W on Oct 22, 2016 12:52:47 GMT
Not enough to do anything about it. I don't see it as any different than any other type of sale. The ones who get there first get prime choice of what they want be it color, size or a secured spot in an exclusive group. The longer you wait the more you take chances you may not get your first choice. Sounds like she didn't get the response she wanted so she is running a sale to fill the group. If you had a specific number of participants in mind that you're comfortable with, it would be a good idea to ask prior to joining what the cap is for that group.
Just because I'm nosy-how long does this last? she seems to be making good money for what she's offering!
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Post by Really Red on Oct 22, 2016 13:11:26 GMT
I got that $25 off email, too. I'd send a note. I don't like that stuff.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 22, 2016 13:31:01 GMT
Not enough to do anything about it. I don't see it as any different than any other type of sale. The ones who get there first get prime choice of what they want be it color, size or a secured spot in an exclusive group. The longer you wait the more you take chances you may not get your first choice. Sounds like she didn't get the response she wanted so she is running a sale to fill the group. If you had a specific number of participants in mind that you're comfortable with, it would be a good idea to ask prior to joining what the cap is for that group. Just because I'm nosy-how long does this last? she seems to be making good money for what she's offering! It's 30 days. I agree that it is a lot of money to make for that amount of time.
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Post by styxgirl on Oct 22, 2016 13:33:48 GMT
Yes it would bother me. I wouldn't be concerned about the number of participants. I'd be more concerned about the discount offered to the ones who have seemingly joined later. Can you ask for a partial refund?
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 22, 2016 16:30:50 GMT
I would be annoyed enough to ask about it since the class hasn't started yet.
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Post by melanell on Oct 22, 2016 18:28:02 GMT
"very limited" is such a relative term. "Very limited" in terms of what? In terms of people who like their Facebook page or who live in a particular area or who view their website? Sure, 148 people is "very limited" if you're comparing it to 10,000 people, kwim? As for the discount, no it wouldn't bother me because it's like every other shopping experience out there. Some people have coupons, or codes that I don't have. Some people buy the same item I paid full price for on a sale or wait for it to hit a clearance rack, kwim? BUT, some places also do give price adjustments, so if it bothers you (and you're the one whose opinion matters in this case), then why not ask about it? Can't hurt.
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Post by annabella on Oct 22, 2016 22:01:16 GMT
Wow she's making $12K in a month!
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