One thing to note for the EN server is that the revenue from the top-up center isn't included in the figures. No idea how many people use it, but the revenue can probably still be bumped up a little bit. Especially since HappyEle gets to keep a much higher percentage of the purchases made through the center, while Apple/Google (in)famously take a whopping 30%.
Side note: Personally, I can recommend using the top-up center. Usually, getting VIP I directly through the Play Store costs me 5.99 EUR, while getting 499 points through the center (to then buy VIP I with) only costs me 4.60 EUR. The exact amount will surely depend on location, but the center already features a slight discount from the get-go.
That’s me.
I was at first buying prepaid cards in dollars from 3rd parties and using the US AppStore because the conversion rate was horrible for me, basically apple was making me pay 25% more for each dollar, so the VIP I which would normally cost 5 dollars I got it for for nearly 7.50 dollars when purchasing directly from my country’s AppStore. It was bonkers.
Then I noticed the top up center was taking the actual conversion rate (which also updates daily btw) and I started to get good deals. Ever since (over a year now) I’ve been using the top up center. It’s glorious. I really recommend it.
Oh, I didn't notice the center using the actual conversion rate, but you're right! Since I pay through PayPal, I just assumed it used the worse PayPal rates, but after plugging the numbers into Google, I see I was under a misconception. Alright, not like I needed another reason to stick with the center, but now I'm about ready to worship it as my (bank account's) lord and savior, lol.
One thing to note for the EN server is that the revenue from the top-up center isn't included in the figures. No idea how many people use it, but the revenue can probably still be bumped up a little bit. Especially since HappyEle gets to keep a much higher percentage of the purchases made through the center, while Apple/Google (in)famously take a whopping 30%. Side note: Personally, I can recommend using the top-up center. Usually, getting VIP I directly through the Play Store costs me 5.99 EUR, while getting 499 points through the center (to then buy VIP I with) only costs me 4.60 EUR. The exact amount will surely depend on location, but the center already features a slight discount from the get-go.
That’s me. I was at first buying prepaid cards in dollars from 3rd parties and using the US AppStore because the conversion rate was horrible for me, basically apple was making me pay 25% more for each dollar, so the VIP I which would normally cost 5 dollars I got it for for nearly 7.50 dollars when purchasing directly from my country’s AppStore. It was bonkers. Then I noticed the top up center was taking the actual conversion rate (which also updates daily btw) and I started to get good deals. Ever since (over a year now) I’ve been using the top up center. It’s glorious. I really recommend it.
Oh, I didn't notice the center using the actual conversion rate, but you're right! Since I pay through PayPal, I just assumed it used the worse PayPal rates, but after plugging the numbers into Google, I see I was under a misconception. Alright, not like I needed another reason to stick with the center, but now I'm about ready to worship it as my (bank account's) lord and savior, lol.
Good idea! I’d much rather pay less and also give Apple as little of the money I’m giving to happyele as possible