Cost to convert to Prepar3D - An important consideration

[CajunRon 8]

After researching the benefits of Prepar3d I decided to purchase and convert.  In the research I did do, there were discussions about how well add-ons performed etc and most indications were that the add-ons performed well but for whatever reason, in all of the reviews I read, I never caught the point that for a growing number of add-ons the publishers are making the business decision to require a complete repurchase of their product to use in Prepar3d. Here's the breakdown for the products I use the most:

 

PMDG NXG 737 - $89.99

PMDG 777 -       $134.99

A2A Cessna 182 Skylane - $49.99

Flight 1 FTN 750    $ 64.95

Real Air Turbine Duke - $0.00 (no need to repurchase for use in Prepar3d)

Prepar3D - $59.95

 

So the total cost for me to convert and retain the same capabilities as I currently have in FSX is $399.87. 

 

I really like Prepar3D but now that I am retired and on a fixed income budget this is much to rich for my blood so I will not be converting after all.  To their credit, Lockheed Martin has a 60 day refund policy and I am in the process of requesting a refund on my purchased Prepar3D.

 

I think this is a critical consideration that has been lost in many of the conversations and discussions about converting to Prepar3D so I offer it here for those considering converting.

[captainsazzman 83]

Worth it. Perhaps start with only the essentials: One PMDG jet, another GA aircraft and one or two sceneries; then work your way up. Thats how Ive been progressing since 2014

[CaptainLychock 19]

Its rough, but its worth it. Wishing PMDG had a trade in program with a upgrade fee. I miss flying my T7.

[ahsmatt7 1,199]

Its worth the cash. As you knkw, P3d is a much much much improved version of fsx. Its an investment.

[YukonPete 585]

Why am I reading the exact some post you posted on a different page in Avsim today? Is one not enough?

 

http://www.avsim.com/topic/489733-cost-to-convert-to-prepar3d-an-important-consideration/#entry3432713

[Poppet 703]

Its obviously an unintentional  double Thread on the OP's behalf,  But just hasn't been merged together yet 

[FishermanIvan 110]

Why do you have to do it all at once?

 

Spread out your purchases...

[scandinavian13 5,192]

Its obviously an unintentional  double Thread on the OP's behalf,  But just hasn't been merged together yet

 

You can't have unintentional double posts in multiple spots in the forum. This is only possible in the same subforum.

[Poppet 703]

 

 

This is only possible in the same subforum.

 

Oh right, I didn't cope that