So another MacHeist has been and gone, and no doubt a lot of Cult readers jumped in to get their bundle of apps for a bargain price.
But not everyone thinks it’s necessarily such a good idea.
Patrick Rhone of Minimal Mac has written a controversial, yet persuasive argument for not partaking of these regular bargain fests. He says that paying money for stuff you don’t need is not a bargain at all – and the chances are that you don’t need most of what’s in any particular app bundle.
Patrick says:
“Let’s just say there are only two apps out of the eleven that you really think you need. Here is a crazy idea to try… Buy the apps outright, full-price, directly from the developer.”
You could even approach the developers concerned directly, and spell out the situation, and see if they’ll do you a deal.
Patrick also says:
“You owe it to yourself to avoid these bargains and giveaways unless it is stuff you really need and plan on using. If not, you are still wasting your money, your time, and your attention no matter how much you pay.”
So what do you think, Cult readers? Do you agree with Patrick’s view?
Giles Turnbull is a freelance writer in England. He also writes for the Press Association and The Morning News. You can find out more at his website, and follow him on Twitter @gilest.
