This is just appalling

[Greedalox]

It may~ But I'd appreciate it it the arguments for the cash shop items being so expensive was something more constructive than "OMG JUST DON'T BUY IT."

I understand that the cash shop is here to stay, and that's cool - but for me and many others, the value just isn't there.

These 2 points seem to be contradictory. If it's understood that the cash shop is here to stay, but you don't see the value- why do you need more of a reason than just "don't buy it". Would an essay convince you otherwise? Would people showing you numbers, sharing anecdotes and all that jazz ever possibly make you an avid enjoyed spender at the cash shop? If you're not looking to change your mind, why do you need more than your own prerogative?

[Tizzy_Tormentor]

Half the price of an official expansion for a robe and skirt.

Kek.

[Natashio]

Half the price of an official expansion for a robe and skirt.

Kek.

...and you will buy it.

btw...+1'ing myself.

[Tizzy_Tormentor]

...and you will buy it.

btw...+1'ing myself.

I am helpless before your wit.

[Orbiaus]

Well this is the issue with cash shops. It tends to get out of hand with items and price. Best thing to do is not buy it and if you want glamours try and post about wanting them in game rather than cash shop.

[ColorOfSakura]

I have to add my voice here - I am someone who has bought most of the unique items added to the MogStation (i.e. - weren't in a previous event) - I have absolutely no issue with cash shop items or purchasing them. I have all the optional mounts, I have a lot of the optional clothing, I've bought several Fantasias over the course of my playtime, and I plan to buy a Job Potion when they're introduced to level up an RP alt so I can unlock Red Mage on her. I do not have issues with cash shop items or anything like that.

What I have an issue with is when optional items are priced beyond what is fair or acceptable. Square has generally been very good about this - $24 for mounts makes sense (even $12 for single character mounts is fine). $15 for a special NPC attire set and unique hairstyle? Also fine.

$18 for a gear set that was released as event gear on one of the Asian servers? I'm way less okay with that. That is asking players to pay more than a monthly subscription to the game for two pieces of Level 1 attire. That's ridiculous and beyond overpriced. And I know the counterargument is "If you don't like it, don't buy it." And for the most part, I totally subscribe to that mentality - but at the same time, at some point people have to actually voice their opinions on things that are a problem. This is a problem because it now does indeed feel like MogStation prices are slowly climbing for attire because people are willing to buy more and more expensive stuff. People have a right to put their foot down and go "Wait a second, this isn't okay."

And that's where I stand with this decision - its too expensive for such a small set of items. I want SE to know that as someone who is more than happy to support their cash shop that I think they're starting to maybe push it juuuust a little bit too much.

[Ayerinn]

For the premium we pay for this game (monthly sub + expansion + extra monthly rent for reasonable storage amounts) I really hate all the cash only exclusive glamour that gets added to the game. The odd mount/pet/old event items are fine but exclusive glamour is getting to be really old for a subscription game. We have not crossed the line yet, but the day we get an event where we can earn one part of an outfit in game...like say gloves or hat...and the rest of the outfit you have to buy from the shop is the day SE loses me as a customer unless the game is F2P at that point (lets hope it never goes F2P.)

[Ayer2015]

I'm fine with costumes, mounts and services via the mogstore... I 100% don't agree with emotes being an additional charge.

[Niqote]

I do think the price is far too high.
The set is gorgeous, but I ration that we are about to get an entire expansion with the theme so I'll find something else in the style

[ZhaneX]

we are about to get an entire expansion with the theme so I'll find something else in the style

This is my hope.

My inner pessimist meanwhile keeps going "No Far Eastern wear in Stormblood, cash-shop only."