Solved renew license cost...

[simmerskool]

hmmm... time to renew my F-Secure (originally Total) and I had 3 licenses. For now, I only need one license, and F-Secure's reply to that is (seems to be) to charge me more $$USD for one license. F-Secure wants $90US for Internet Security & VPN. I don't really need their vpn, but I have used it when running VM with F-Secure. The cost just seems a tad high to me, so I think I will let F-Secure expire and use this VM for something else. I like F-Secure but the cost seems non-competitive, and I'm not in the mood to hunt for a deal. Anyone else paying $90US/year for F-Secure with its vpn?

 

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[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I would look at the price on serialcart.com:

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Directly from an AV vendor is almost never a good deal.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

This is what I see on their site for FSecure Total which includes the VPN.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

This is what I see on their site for FSecure Total which includes the VPN.
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In the fine print:

*Discounted price for the first purchase only.

 

[Moonhorse]

From kinguin..

 

[Digmor Crusher]

In the fine print:

Thanks for that.

 

[BigWrench]

This post has caught my eye..... Sorry if it looks like a hijack, but I have a question....
If I add a Key to my empty "my f secure" portal, will it start counting down days? or does it wait for me to download and begin actually using it. Thanks!

P.S. trust @SerialCart Al treats us all great!

 

[SumTingWong]

In the fine print:

you can delete your account then re-sign up again with the same email within few minutes.

 

[gonza]

Just a reminder: Black Friday is coming up next month. If you're able to wait a bit longer, you might be able to snag a better deal.

 

[SumTingWong]

Just a reminder: Black Friday is coming up next month. If you're able to wait a bit longer, you might be able to snag a better deal.

WHEN

 

[Digmor Crusher]

WHEN

A bleak day in November, a Friday, the sun will darken and flying creatures will abound. The air will be heavy with the smell of burnt sulphur. That's the day. Look for deals then.

 

[Oldie1950]

I banned F-Secure from my PCs because I'm not ready to use F-Secure Total with all the features I don't need on my computers. Now Windows Defender protects my computers at no additional cost.

 

[Freki123]

Afaik that's the way for most av. The first year is cheap and then you either hunt for bargains or pay the full price.
If I would have to decide for a new av I would take into consideration what the prices are from the software sellers labeled "authorized reseller/dealer" on e.g. ebay. I wouldn't want to switch AV every year. But that's my personal view to things

 

[Zartarra]

Like some members already adviced: go check Serialcart . Great deals and also you can buy licenses for multiple years. You can also send a message to @SerialCart if you need something customized. He always try to help MT-members.

 

[simmerskool]

This is what I see on their site for FSecure Total which includes the VPN.
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Yes THANks, that is the price I was expecting to see, $39 for 1 device, and I would have gladly renewed at that price. So either something is wrong with their website, or I find this tactic of changing more for renewals once you are a happy customer (& I liked F-Secure!) a poor business practice from customer point of view. Leaves a bad taste in my mouth, and NOT inclined to continue to do business with them. Saddens me to report this. I was gone for the weekend, have not seen all email, I'll see if FS sent me any email, perhaps there was a mistake...??

 

[simmerskool]

you can delete your account then re-sign up again with the same email within few minutes.

perhaps, but that seems circularly stupid to me, ie, poor business practice, (my 2 cents). FS sent me email to renew and also FS app was giving me popups to renew -- I feel like an unvalued customer when they want me to renew for $90 when if I delete my account I can create a new account and pay $39. IMO repeat continuing customers should be offered a slight discount for renewing not be charged double or triple. imo fwiw, (obviously not worth much to FS as I ended up not renewing and no longer using FS)

 

[simmerskool]

I banned F-Secure from my PCs because I'm not ready to use F-Secure Total with all the features I don't need on my computers. Now Windows Defender protects my computers at no additional cost.

...that's what I ended up doing on my VM too, I uninstalled the expired FS Total and running MS Defender with either AndyFul hardening tools or VS CyberLock.

 

[simmerskool]

Afaik that's the way for most av. The first year is cheap and then you either hunt for bargains or pay the full price.
If I would have to decide for a new av I would take into consideration what the prices are from the software sellers labeled "authorized reseller/dealer" on e.g. ebay. I wouldn't want to switch AV every year. But that's my personal view to things

unfortunately, you are correct, re pay the "full price," but that is just some sort of hyped-up price imo.

 

[Jonny Quest]

I will be interested to see what happens and how they treat you, as my license expires in April of 2024. You would think they would be more accommodating in giving a "we want you to stay with us" discount. It may not be a promotional price, but at least with Bitdefender if you opt out of auto-renewal, they will offer you a better price about 2 weeks before renewal, even if you have to contact them about it, they will work with you.

edit: I just saw your post above as I was typing, sounds like you resolved it.