Yikes... Considering the amount of restaurants in Melbourne's CBD, I'd sooner buy water there rather than spending $4.50 on wherever sells them at that price. Can't speak for the the 7-Eleven's located in the cities, but just the suburbs around have relatively cheap 7-Eleven stores, or just about anywhere else really... a supermarket, JB, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anera
Seven Eleven Japan Event - Exclusive items White Fat Chocobo and Maid/Butler Attires.
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03-28-2016, 02:08 PMColorful
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03-28-2016, 03:32 PMChimeraXIII
I really hope they toss it on mog station or something >.< I DO live in the USA, but even so, there's not a single 7/11 for hours from where I live, assuming they did directly port the event D: Not to mention how many others will be left out wholesale.
My mount collector's itch is buuuurrrrnnniiiinnnnggggg ;_; -
03-28-2016, 03:36 PMAureliusDraconiumI live near a 7/11 store but it's in a high crime area with a 1 in 60 chance of getting robbed.... I would do it for the fat chocobo o/Quote:
Originally Posted by ChimeraXIII
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03-28-2016, 04:03 PMNiqoteThat also confirms that it is for a Japanese SE account only and that the codes must me used before May 3rd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anera
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03-28-2016, 04:17 PMZantitrachThis was already said by SE, dunno why you need further confirmation. They were linking it to show that JP will be spending roughly $25 for the mount.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niqote
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03-28-2016, 05:11 PMValkyrie-Amber
more region locked stuff... how fun....
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03-28-2016, 05:15 PMhagareooooor...... you can rob people after shopping at 7/11 :PQuote:
Originally Posted by AureliusDraconium
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03-28-2016, 05:33 PMMiste
I hope they don't try to do a 7-Eleven worldwide thing because I don't even have a 7-Eleven store near me at all; the nearest one would be a 7 hour drive lol so that wouldn't be a good solution...so I'd hope for a way to get it in-game or the mogstation.
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03-28-2016, 05:40 PMZantitrachNot region locked, how fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by Valkyrie-Amber
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03-28-2016, 06:07 PMFelisthey also get something to drinkQuote:
Originally Posted by Zantitrach
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03-28-2016, 06:28 PMZantitrachSo the real complaint is that JP get drinks with their glamour/chocobo?Quote:
Originally Posted by Felis
Big deal.
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03-28-2016, 07:58 PMAshgarthBecause only 2 or 3 countries in Europe have 7-11Quote:
Originally Posted by Momineko
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03-29-2016, 02:52 AMNoxiferNo, it's mostly to say that you can't say "the JP players pay xx amount for the mount, therefore the same price on Mogstation would be reasonable", since A) the mount afaik is "free" after you've paid for the maid and butler outfit, and B) they don't pay only for the mount (and outfits), they pay for whatever groceries or drinks or slurpees (whatever that is) they buy, and they get the promotional codes/points on top of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zantitrach
Sure, some JP players will probably buy the drinks and such solely for the ingame items, when they might not have bought those otherwise, but... Considering how popular people have said it is in Japan, I'd agree that it's more intended to interest new players. (Of course, 7-11's side of it is to make people buy more drinks, so... a bit of both, I suppose.)
And yes, I'd assume they have tax. But most countries outside of US seem to have the taxes baked into the price, instead of needing to add it on on top of the price tag. In Sweden, the only prices labelled as "excluding moms" (i.e. our taxes on various types of produce/merchandise/services) are directed at companies, who get to deduct any moms paid on their tax statement, or something. Not having a company or my own, or economical education, I don't know the details of it. -
03-29-2016, 03:07 AMNektulos-TuorQuote:
Originally Posted by Zantitrach
I think the 7-11s in Japan sell more then just Drinks.
http://www.mode.com/stories/why-7-11...-japan/9737047
There, its literally a Dillions.
They can buy food, and a ton of stuff there and groceries. Its not the trashy 7-11s we have here.
They can buy MEAT, Dinners, ECT ECT there. Some people probably go there for there grocery shopping.
It would be the same as me going to dillions and buying 50-60$ in groceries and food and getting a cool item in game. Its nothing but WIN WIN. If it sells for air here it should sell for nothing more then 5-7$. -
03-29-2016, 03:20 AMSynrin
Ugh they could at least add those to the mogstation then... Not fun to have some parading around with specials just because they play in a different country than you....
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03-29-2016, 03:23 AMZantitrachDoesn't matter, it ONLY applies to drinks. The list has been posted, and you look silly trying to argue when you have 1/2 the information.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nektulos-Tuor
If SE can't find a vendor in NA/EU than can pull it off on the scale that 7-11 in JP can, they will. Everyone's just over-reacting about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Synrin
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03-29-2016, 03:37 AMNoshpan
I am convinced that I am the only person not offended, nor felt like I've been slapped in the face, because of this Japan-only event.
Would it be nice to have a chance to get these items that are currently available in different regions? Sure. Am I going to get myself all out of sorts over the principle of it? Not at all. It would cramp into my time spent putting down the trolls in DF. -
03-29-2016, 03:44 AMAskaRayTax is auto calculated into prices before you buyQuote:
Originally Posted by Zantitrach
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03-29-2016, 03:48 AMMorningstar1337Because 7-11 in Japan is different from 7-11 else where. In the west its a food store you might see with Gas stations. In Japan it is apparently a multi-mlillion dollar supermarket with 3 floors and could be better compared to Target and Wal-Mart than AM-PM and Circle K.Quote:
Originally Posted by Momineko
The more people keep asking for this the more I question if SE would had used a store that is entirely exclusive to Japan instead of one that techiclay has worldwide locations -
03-29-2016, 03:51 AMAskaRayMaybe in the hopes of an easier worldwide collab?Quote:
Originally Posted by Morningstar1337
I just looked, it's because they are the biggest konbini chain in Japan....so, makes sense they chose it
I woulda gone with Family Mart.
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03-29-2016, 04:58 AMUltimateAoe2
Guys, they're thinking about adding it to the mogstation after
calm yo butts, = w=. -
03-29-2016, 05:19 AMAureliusDraconiumThe funny thing about it is that from the live letter we were told to show interest on the forums for the Chinese exclusive stuff so I'm also assuming everyone who is commenting on here is just making sure they know there is some interest for these particular items.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltimateAoe2
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03-29-2016, 06:10 AMVespar
I think that in an MMO that is offered simultaneously in many different regions, if you want to do an event like this, it must be made available to everyone at the same time or there should not be an event at all. Until it can be made available at the same time, SE should not do things like this. Just my two cents.
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03-29-2016, 06:12 AMIromiThis. I really hope they keep this in mind. :/Quote:
Originally Posted by Felis
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03-29-2016, 06:14 AMCitrusKiss
I agree that items like this should be made available at the same time world wide, instead of exclusive to Japan first to make it fair for everyone. But as long as it does come to the rest of the world soon, I'll not be too upset I suppose. But yeah, figured I'd post in here, show the devs I'm very interested in getting those items. Especially the dress, chocobo, and the wings. That dress is adorable! :)
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03-29-2016, 06:47 AMMedicineHopefully 3 separate threads with at the very least 500 people voicing their interest in these items they will bring them over to the rest of the world.Quote:
Originally Posted by AureliusDraconium
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03-29-2016, 07:08 AMBARDS_ARROW
Fingers crossed that they do decide to release things across all regions.
Yes, I understand that the game has been modded for certain regions (China or Korea, I forget which) but I feel like they should at least show some similar consideration to those playing in other regions. -
03-29-2016, 07:08 AMUltimateAoe2Even though it's a recolor .. I really want that fat chocoQuote:
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03-29-2016, 07:54 AMCupcakesuThat it's even a question and that they can't confirm these sorts of details is what's frustrating. I don't want to hear "Maaaaaybe we'll bring this over. We're talking about it". I want to hear "It WILL be available in NA/EU. We're just discussing how."Quote:
Originally Posted by UltimateAoe2
At this point every other region has gotten something exclusive and it's frustrating that Japan now, of all regions, has something we don't as well. Especially since we share the exact same version/client they do. You could make a case for the Chinese and Korean costumes that they have modified versions and thus get different content. Fine. But Japan having exclusive content is inexcusable. I'm okay if we get it later than Japan, since they have this promotion going on. I just want to know, 100%, that NA/EU WILL get these eventually. -
03-29-2016, 09:50 AMRoegadyn_BearSame here honestly.Quote:
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Who wouldn't want to ride a big fat white co..... er..... chocobo! Almost had a slip of the tongue there! -
03-29-2016, 10:24 AMUltimateAoe2I'll deal with you on Balmung laterQuote:
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03-29-2016, 05:57 PMtjwFor just 'wanting to know' something, you're being very accusatory and irritable...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cupcakesu
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03-29-2016, 06:40 PMWelsper59
Cross promotions are normally regional. 7-11 in Japan is not run by the same people who run its American branches. That's normal international business practice (like SE in America and SE in Japan). There is one primary branch, but the individual business processes are kept to themselves usually. In other words, what one does with their regional vendors, doesn't automatically mean the same will be accepted across the world.
WoW, for example, had a promotion with Mountain Dew that was only available in the US. For a very long time, that pet and subsequent items for it were exclusive to that contract period and method of obtaining. Eventually, I'm guessing it was no longer valid, so they added it into the game... this was a few years later. One party had to have approached the other in order for these things to happen, meaning that exclusivity is mandatory for the promotion of sales (in FFXIV's case, sales at 7-11). Until a contract is up, they CANNOT legally allow the same sort of thing to be done elsewhere. Breach of contract is never a good thing if you expect to 1) stay in business and 2) avoid jail (in very serious situations).
In other words, this sort of exclusive promotion is neither new nor uncommon, especially in a place like Japan when it comes to video games. The talks that Yoshi-P is referring to is likely with 7-11 in the west or some other means to get it out without causing problems. I don't think they'd go straight to Mog Station with this, as it would then have to exclusive to areas outside of Japan in order for their promotion with 7-11 to be meaningful. Otherwise, why not just buy it straight from the Mog Station instead of bothering with the point system at 7-11? To accompany that, another problem is how distasteful that method would currently be. You don't want to make your promotional partner into a bad guy here. -
03-29-2016, 06:42 PMCaitlyn
It would be nice to get those items from Events AND the Mog Station, too.
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03-29-2016, 08:27 PMAivi_lo
Can't wait to see them in dungeons and feel hugely disappointed and disillusioned. Eorzea is one realm, treat us all equally.
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03-29-2016, 08:47 PM16bitBountyYoshi P has reneged on just about everything he has a firm stance on since the release of the game. It's what he does best.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yamimarik
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03-29-2016, 09:01 PMNoxiferWell, good thing we already know this promotion won't last for years, what with the stipulation that you have to use your codes before some time in May. The stipulation that they can't legally allow the same sort of thing elsewhere also, I believe, depends on the type of contract they've signed. And since they can limit the codes in this promotion to JP accounts only, making the same items available in other regions and block those from being used/activated on JP accounts should (theoretically) be okay, since they wouldn't be encroaching on the customers served by the promotion offer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Welsper59
And even should they have entered an agreement where they cannot for legal reasons offer the same items through other means (to players not eligible for the promotion), it doesn't mean they wouldn't be able to announce prior to said contract's expiration date that they will make it available through [means] shortly after that date. Say, for example, that they make an official announcement in April to the point of "[items] will be made available through Mogstation in July". It'd appease players not eligible for the promotion and actually give them something to "please look forward to", while still keeping the items exclusive while the promotion lasts (and a little while after that, too, if I've read things right). -
03-29-2016, 10:57 PMMagis
Meh, the amount of butthurt people have because they can't get a virtual vanity item (do we know what it even is?) astounds me.
I hope it's a giant 7-11 cup body suit thing. -
03-29-2016, 11:13 PMMorningstar1337Nope: it's the followingQuote:
Originally Posted by Magis
- Maid fetish outfit
- Butler outfit
- Titan and Ifrit masks
- A Fat Chocobo
- and a voucher for 30000 MGP
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03-29-2016, 11:15 PMRhodkr
Honestly I was disappointed as well when I learned the white chocobo was regional only. I don't have a fat chocobo yet, so when I saw it was added in 3.2 I was eagerly waiting news on how to get it. Then my hopes of getting a fat chocobo got crushed. Guess I have to wait another year to get a parade chocobo (at 17k comms).