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0 pointsmoonchrome2y ago0 comments

I think the point is having stable recurring revenue. Giving you unlimited usage means on average you'll be paying more than you use, but, unless you're seriously abusing it, you can technically cost them more than you pay.

Just like you can go to the gym every day - if everyone with the membership did that they would not be able to function. But it doesn't mean you can't.

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prepend2y ago

It’s like “unlimited pto.” It’s a dodge.

Unlimited isn’t real, especially for something like search where it’s not like I need unlimited searches.

The best gyms are pay per session. Gyms are also special because people who buy memberships and never use them subsidize real gym goers who would have to pay more for 20 sessions per month.

simonbarker872y ago

The best gyms aren’t pay per session in my experience - and I’ve been to a lot of gyms around the world.

Sure, most gyms let you buy a day pass but compared to the monthly membership it’s very expensive.

My current gym is £40 a month which gives you access to every gym in the country as well) or £10 for a day pass just for that single gym for that single day.

The fanciest gym I’ve ever been to was the equivalent of £30 for a day pass and like £300 for a monthly membership.

Also you example of gyms being special isn’t specific to gyms, that’s also how insurance works, spread the cost out over a lot of people and everyone pays less.

I agree Unlimited PTO is a con though, just give everyone an allocation and let them choose how much they use (most will use the maximum)

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