I have no problems with product expansions if the demand is there after the product has been released. The problem I have is when a completed product is split into smaller elements, repackaged and sold for an unreasonable price. You as the customer end up buying expansion pack A, B and C for (insert dollar amount here) bucks a pop and spending more than you bargained for. In my books that’s "milking" and many, many, many companies are guilty of it. If you really break it down there are only two reasons for following this business model
A: You rushed a product out the door and didn’t take the time to finish the "extra bits"
B: You’re greedy and you think people won't notice if you repackage the extra bits. In fact you think they'll thank you for releasing so many neato expansions. If only they knew your evil little plan
The only time I can see there being a reason to follow this model is if your production costs keep you from releasing a large set but in this case we are dealing with "virtual product" so I dont see an issue.
I realize that this sales method does work for some but I wouldn’t feel right about it. I would much rather stick with our tried and true if not somewhat idealistic business model. Release a quality, fully developed model set with everything you need and sell it for one low but reasonable price. I think people appreciate it.
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. But I for one hate the long waiting periods (although I know it is unavoidable).