BDL: Kobe's expensive website.

He's making fans pay $25 for the privilege of accessing his website... wow.

over 2 years ago Cablinasian 7 comments 0 recs |

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He should be charging $24.

What’s an extra dollar for a pristine marketing opportunity?

by actwentysix on Aug 12, 2009 2:05 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

wow.

this makes sense?

"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."

by cloudydays on Aug 13, 2009 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Smart. It looks like he knows his fanbase.

Because only a bunch of idiots would pay for his website.

by Coastie07 on Aug 12, 2009 8:42 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

What a great concept

I think it is a great concept. Just because it’s on the internet does not mean it should be free.

Before the internet became our culture if you wanted to be part of an exclusive group of fans
for an athlete or movie star you join their “fan club” via mail. This always came with a price and you
got perks like photo’s, newsletters, special items only available to Fan Club members. This is no
different except the respnse time is immeadiate. There is plenty of content to be found for the
casual browser of his site, but to be part of “the inner circle” you must become a member. This
membership will also keep the “trolls” off his message boards and allow for a more meaningful exchange
between Kobe and his “true fans” in that forum. I would much rather pay $24.95 to become a member of
my favorite athletes site then $59.99 to become an “Insider” on ESPN.

Look for more athletes to follow suit.

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If "It's Only a Game", then why do we keep score?

by MSPatton on Aug 12, 2009 8:43 AM PDT reply actions

It's the fact that he earns millions of dollars from fan's interest that means it should be free.

I could have sacrificed goin' out
To think my homies who did it, I used to joke about
From now on I'ma use self control instead of birth control
Cause $315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth your soul
$315 ain't worth it

by The Pirate on Aug 13, 2009 6:06 AM PDT up reply actions

I will post my thoughts on this subject...

if somebody sends me some money. I will put you on my subscribers list.

If you pay for the “premium” membership, I will remove you from the list.

The cowards never started
The weak died along the way
Only the strong survived
They were the Trailblazers

by lukeyhere on Aug 12, 2009 9:44 AM PDT reply actions

ehh

it’s a free market. If Kobe wants to charge $25, and the income he gets from those willing to pay is enough to offset some minor PR hit, then more power to him.

How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009

by douglast on Aug 12, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions