Double Standard, is it fair?

[swede1 1,726]

I heard rumours that players within the Russian Federation were getting more crystals than players outside the Russian Federation.

I was positive this was not the case :o

Well I did some research,

I contacted a Russian friend in the game and asked how many crystals he gets for 2099 rubles, the equivilant to 41.97 US which will give us 60000+60000 for free.

His response was 105100+80000 free

I was shocked.

I then checked out the RU site and verified the numbers and it was completely true.

That is 120000 for evryone outside the Russian Federation

And 185100 for players in Russian Federation

Thats 65000 more crystals for the same money

If both players use Double Crystal Card players in Russian Federation get 130000 more crystals for the same money.

I sent a letter to TankiOnline reguarding the matter and this is their response:

 

Hello!
We received your application. Once your issue is resolved, we will send you a written response to your e-mail.
We apologize for keeping you waiting.

 

Hello.
Yes we have this difference and it won't be changed due the difference in economics of countries.
If you disagree with this situation you can buy crystals paying in Roubles. Choose Ru localization and Visa button in payment section of the game.

 

I proceeded as directed by TankiOnline to purchace through the RU site.

To no avail, the purchase was refused by TankiOnline verified by my credit card company.

I sent another letter to TankiOnline and this is their final response:

 

Hello!
Due to some economical reasons we can't change the price of crystals.
If you don't want to buy crystals anymore, you still can earn them in battles, by inviting your friends and getting crystals for their achievements, by taking part in various contests and winning. Crystals can also be received in daily gifts.
We hope for your understanding.

 

I am appaulled by this ethno-national favoritism and am boycotting future financial support till there is a fair system of purchases based on worldwide exchange rates.
 

Please share your thoughts on this policy and voice your oppinions.

 

Please keep your posts civil and honest

 

 

 

[HichigoShiiro 4,378]

Like they say, its the countries economical differences.

[swede1 1,726]

Like they say, its the countries economical differences.

 

Indices Difference Consumer Prices in Moscow are 25.60% lower than in Toronto Consumer Prices Including Rent in Moscow are 13.48% lower than in Toronto Rent Prices in Moscow are 10.29% higher than in Toronto Restaurant Prices in Moscow are 9.62% lower than in Toronto Groceries Prices in Moscow are 44.49% lower than in Toronto Local Purchasing Power in Moscow is 56.49% lower than in Toronto

 

 

Indices Difference  Consumer Prices in Moscow are 42.41% lower than in London Consumer Prices Including Rent in Moscow are 45.14% lower than in London Rent Prices in Moscow are 48.38% lower than in London Restaurant Prices in Moscow are 33.30% lower than in London Groceries Prices in Moscow are 49.31% lower than in London Local Purchasing Power in Moscow is 36.90% lower than in London

Edited May 24, 2015 by swede1

[Psycho 586]

cause the Russian economy is weaker making the average Russian poorer thus tanki making things cheaper for Russians to be able to afford crystals, tanki does come from Russia

 

 

you get more for £10 = 52k via sms than paying for card = 27k but you can only make a limited amount of purchases via sms

[Mr.I3oSS 557]

:o

[swede1 1,726]

I find the difference excedes the reality faced by many countries around the world.

they get 54% more

Edited May 24, 2015 by swede1

[HichigoShiiro 4,378]

I made a payment through tankionline ru and it worked, I got 240k for £15. Stop complaining.

[X-x-A-x-X 144]

I made a payment through tankionline ru and it worked, I got 240k for £15. Stop complaining.

Quit buying crystalz you have like eveything already :/

[HichigoShiiro 4,378]

Quit buying crystalz you have like eveything already :/

I did it to see if it worked, ok

+ I wasn't expcting there to be £15 in my bank to begin with, usually I get paid my wages at around 12:00, a bit too early today..

Edited May 24, 2015 by HichigoShiiro

[Reeco9 1,567]

Prices change across different countries due to economical differences, as mentioned.

Also, the prices even change based on payment method. I'm pretty sure you get a better deal from paying by card instead of SMS, for example. I don't think these things can be changed.

[HichigoShiiro 4,378]

Its not only tanki that does it either, you can buy Witcher 3 for £18 compared to the £49 here.

 

and other games too.

Edited May 24, 2015 by HichigoShiiro

[deadmanrising 715]

I knew this before, value of crystals we can buy has gone down for some weird reason and value of crystals in russian currency has gone up

 

Yet, sms rates here in europe seem to have decreased, which is rather perculiar

Edited May 24, 2015 by deadmanrising

[jimboe2 35]

I live in the USA and depending on zip code that the person lives in the price for insurance or goods can be different.

I live in Pennsylvania that has sales tax, in Delaware which is 45 minutes away from where I live does not have sales tax. So some people drive to delaware to shop.

It is all about economics.

And I don't think Russians are to crazy about America right now because of sanctions put in place by USA.

[drazeruzumaki 5,021]

that is nt fair at all. at times tankionline is just unfair..russians get more cry for the same money. this game is said to be a worldwide game and they should support players of every country equally. If they cant just make it a russian game nt for any other country.

[swede1 1,726]

I made a payment through tankionline ru and it worked, I got 240k for £15. Stop complaining.

I have been talking with several players from the UK and other areas in Europe and they have been able to purchase through RU payment system, obviously Tanki is placing political economic sanctions on its North American players.

Ideals like this show that even children pay the price for old men's arguments and foster the next generation to continue in the same manner.

Edited May 24, 2015 by swede1

[Yele 3,982]

Tanki didn't apply any sanction, prices depend on different things as many players have explained.

[swede1 1,726]

Tanki didn't apply any sanction, prices depend on different things as many players have explained.

Then why can players in Sweden, United kingdom, Denmark for example log onto battle-ru and pay by visa/MasterCard in rubles and get the 54% more crystals with only a 2.5%charge by their credit card company while it's declined by Tanki if accessed by accounts registered in Canada and the US?

I see it is not an issue created by Tanki but from the banking system, and I can unerstand the ecconomic difficulties that are happening around the world, but is is starting to seem like most countries are able to purchase through the RU site getting the larger discounts, so why have two different quantities of game currency that mainly affects North American clients, this issue is created by Tanki.

I would like to hear from players in other countries to see if they too have access to purchases at the Russian rate.

Edited May 25, 2015 by Semyon Kirov

[r_bob49820 68]

tanki is nob simple ;)

[GG_reg 1,521]

As they said economies are different. Think of it this way, if you go into a shop, you may see some chocolate which you can buy for £1.00 then you go into a different shop and the exact same chocolate costs £1.20. Not all prices are the same, others have said it works but clearly for you it hasn't worked.

[drazeruzumaki 5,021]

As they said economies are different. Think of it this way, if you go into a shop, you may see some chocolate which you can buy for £1.00 then you go into a different shop and the exact same chocolate costs £1.20. Not all prices are the same, others have said it works but clearly for you it hasn't worked.

bt that doesnt mean u can give cry coz the value of cry is same in the game......

[Psycho 586]

why moan about this jeeze

 

go buy crystals with rubles before they make more expensive for everyone!

 

 

if people have to pay more, they will hunt you down and eat you and drink you with vodka

[Psycho 586]

As they said economies are different. Think of it this way, if you go into a shop, you may see some chocolate which you can buy for £1.00 then you go into a different shop and the exact same chocolate costs £1.20. Not all prices are the same, others have said it works but clearly for you it hasn't worked.

Like in cities you might pay £1.00 for a snickers bar where as in a town it's £0.45 :/

[drazeruzumaki 5,021]

it doesnt matter this game favours russians nt players who want to play fair..............coz like russians buy a lot of cry and more players buying cry= revenue

 

im getting banned..........bt i wnt change this comment

Edited May 24, 2015 by drazeruzumaki

[Psycho 586]

Oh Boy! I already signed up for that game :P

it's in the us, i don't want to be spied upon

[Canadian_Eh 1,354]

As they said economies are different. Think of it this way, if you go into a shop, you may see some chocolate which you can buy for £1.00 then you go into a different shop and the exact same chocolate costs £1.20. Not all prices are the same, others have said it works but clearly for you it hasn't worked.

The difference is you are buying that chocolate from 2 different companies. We are talking about buying the same thing from the same company for 2 different prices depending on where you live. That is really stupid business. The exchange rate should be the only difference in cost. Tanki claims to be international but are truly only focused on the Russians, and maybe the Arabs. I've heard rumors that they are the ones funding this little project.