Should I upgrade to Silver?

I currently own Logos 6 Bronze and have individually purchased other commentaries and notes such as Tyndale's 48 Vol commentary and John MacArthur's Notes etc. I recently upgraded from the Starter to the Bronze and was thinking upgrading to the Silver package and adding the ESV notes and a couple of other books to bring up to where I can extend my payment plan from 12 months to 18 months. I would pay less a few bucks less per month in the 18 months then I am not for 12 months. I would also get like 2 or 3 new volume commentaries which alone cost more than the upgrade. So do you guys think this would be a wise decision? Is there such thing as having too many commentaries and should I just be happy with what I have? I also don't want to spend more money just to have more commentaries but I also like looking at the point of view of different scholars.

But I am afraid that more commentaries will simply mean just having the same comments written by different writers in a different way.

What do you guys think?

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Bruce Dunning

Is there such thing as having too many commentaries and should I just be happy with what I have?

Of course there is no value if you own any resource that you never use but the whole point of building a library is that you don't know what you will need until you try to find it. The more comprehensive your library the better the results you will have for searches. As far as commentaries go various authors will definitely overlap with interpretation and ideas. Personally I like to dig deeper into a broader range of commentaries when I really want to dig into a particular text. Having variety gives me more options.

Everett Headley

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689014#Comment_689014

I have found that one can have too many commentaries. On average I only use half a dozen for sermon prep. However, it is always good to have more when you need to dig real deep. For instance I have many of the Classic Commentaries and like to see older perspectives.

Upgrading is only good if you think you will use most of the resources at some point. I went to the Reformed Gold because I knew that I would want some lifeworks of some authors included in them, but that it would be a long time before I read them.

My suggestion is look at the big collections/high ticket items in the bundle and determine if they are worth it to you.

I do think that this is a point of no return. I will probably not upgrade to any more bundles/libraries, becuase I have the vast majority of what I want. Anything else is an individual book or a new one just published.

FWIW, also check into 50% off bundles when you upgrade to a library. They were running that promo a while back.

Matthew C Jones

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689020#Comment_689020

FWIW, also check into 50% off bundles when you upgrade to a library. They were running that promo a while back.

The 50% off was on Logos 5 bundles (half off retail) The Logos 6 bundles are 15% (off sale pricing) The latter formula makes for a cheaper deal per volume. If I am not mistaken, the Logos 5 bundle configurations are still available. Call a Sales Rep to find out.

Bryan S.

I personally would upgrade to Gold if I were in your shoes because all the data sets are included with Gold or above and that doesn't have a lot to do with the books in the library. It just makes Logos a much better program (I just typed that while cringing)

Diego Lara

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689030#Comment_689030

Thank you everyone for your input I went ahead and upgraded to silver for the simple fact that it has those extra volume commentaries. I just made sense the upgrade alone with the academic discount was less then one of the commentaries alone.

Matthew C Jones

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689030#Comment_689030

I personally would upgrade to Gold if I were in your shoes because all the data sets are included with Gold or above and that doesn't have a lot to do with the books in the library. It just makes Logos a much better program (I just typed that while cringing)

I concur with Bryan. And it should not be that much more per month on the payment plan.

Diego Lara

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689030#Comment_689030

I would like the Gold but at the moment that is beyond my budget. But since I upgraded to Silver just now my upgrade to Gold will be much less if I ever decide to upgrade.

John Fidel

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689035#Comment_689035

Or you can now get dynamic pricing on the Features Core to get the remaining L6 features, probably at a very reasonable price.

NB.Mick

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689036#Comment_689036

Or you can now get dynamic pricing on the Features Core to get the remaining L6 features, probably at a very reasonable price.

[Y]

David Wilson

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689069#Comment_689069

Before you make a firm decision on upgrading to Silver, you might want to check out your interests against one or two of the Tradition specific Silver packages (nominally the same price by dynamic pricing based on what you already have can make a significant difference to the cost to you.)

Commentaries: Yes if you tend to go for commentary sets by like minded authors then you will tend to get very similar comments after you have three or foursets in your library. Which additional commentary sets to go for, especially after you already have a few, is a lengthy topic in its own right and very much depends on your own interests and background. Many note sets can be considered very skimpy if you want to drill in depth into a short passage: note sets or even commentary sets by one individual may give you a good overview of the contents of the books of the bible but may not be very helpful with short passages.

Dan Francis

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689100#Comment_689100

As pointed out there are many families of base packages and since you are listed as Baptist

Baptist Silver

may be the best choice for you.

-Dan

Diego Lara

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689109#Comment_689109

I prefer the standard because it gives me the point of view of different denominations. Specially when doing study I want to know what different people from different era and different denominations think of a certain passage or topic. But I do think those denominational packages are great. I would consider adding one eventually if it does not have too many overlapping books and commentaries from what I already have.

Dan Francis

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689119#Comment_689119

Then if I might be so bold as to suggest

Anglican Silver

You will get some real gems there offering you some different insights.

-Dan

MJ. Smith

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689119#Comment_689119

I would consider adding one eventually if it does not have too many overlapping books and commentaries from what I already have.

I assume you realize that with dynamic pricing on the denominational packages you pay only for the resources you do not already own. You don't need to worry about the overlap - only about what you do not already own.

abondservant

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689167#Comment_689167

You could always do as I have done...

Portfolio (standard), Baptist Diamond, and so forth (the rest is in my signature).

After Portfolio, the rest was substantially cheaper.

Greg Corbin

I saw where you had already upgraded to Silver. When Logos 6 came out, I spent several days considering the different levels of packages since they were all revamped. My personal conclusion was that, especially for pastors, the best value for your money is to go with the base packages/upgrades all the way through Gold level. After that, then your money might be better spent supplementing your library with specific resources you know you will use rather than just piling up loads of books. Not that there aren't some good additional resources in the other packages, but you should really weigh the additional costs for those as opposed to buying resources that are not in any of the base packages i.e. Word Biblical Commentary, IVP Dictionaries, sermons from a favorite pastor/theologian, etc.

One other thing, once you get up to Gold level, I would advise you to make a list of resources that you know you will use/want. Then you can weigh the costs vs. benefits of acquiring those resources versus upgrading to a higher base package. Also, if you make the wish list through the Logos website, there is the possibility you might get an email from time to time offering you a special discount on a resources on wish list! Keep studying!

Diego Lara

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689167#Comment_689167

Oh nice. I knew it gave me a discount for the upgrade but I was not aware it took into consideration the books I already own when determining the dynamic pricing upgrade. For the moment the silver package and the extra commentaries I have purchase fulfil my needs.

Diego Lara

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689186#Comment_689186

That has been my philosophy since I first purchased Logos in 2013. Start from the bottom and upgrade through dynamic upgrade pricing that way I can keep my monthly payments within my budget. And every now and then I purchase individual books to add to my collection. I think my next upgrade will be gold as soon as I finish paying of my current balance. And with that I should be good for my bible study and if I ever need something I will just keep adding individual books.

In about a year and a half I have gone from "starter" to "Bronze" and now "Silver" plus a few extra individual resources and I it has been easy monthly payments. So the way I am going by sometime next year I will be at Gold with more extra resources I will purchase along the way.

mab

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689230#Comment_689230

Make the most of your Academic discount while you have it. Not so much to stock up on books you might use infrequently but to increase the quality of your research,

Jonathan J Watson

I know you said that Gold was out of the budget range, but let me offer this.

While Silver does include:

Lenski's Commentary on the New Testament (12 vols.)
Socio-Rhetorical Commentary (10 vols.)
The New American Commentary Series (41 vols.)

Gold includes all of these, AND adds:

Black's New Testament Commentary (13 vols.)
Pillar New Testament Commentary (15 vols.)
New International Greek Testament Commentary (13 vols.)
UBS Handbook Series on Old and New Testaments (55 vols.)

And, I would argue, that those four additional sets in Gold offer unique perspectives, so as to provide you with the value of consulting each of them on a passage.

Bruce Dunning

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689376#Comment_689376

Gold includes all of these, AND adds:

Black's New Testament Commentary (13 vols.)

Pillar New Testament Commentary (15 vols.)

New International Greek Testament Commentary (13 vols.)

UBS Handbook Series on Old and New Testaments (55 vols.)

And, I would argue, that those four additional sets in Gold offer unique perspectives, so as to provide you with the value of consulting each of them on a passage.

I totally agree that these 4 additions make gold very attractive.

DAL

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/689508#Comment_689508

Gold includes all of these, AND adds:

Black's New Testament Commentary (13 vols.)

Pillar New Testament Commentary (15 vols.)

New International Greek Testament Commentary (13 vols.)

UBS Handbook Series on Old and New Testaments (55 vols.)

And, I would argue, that those four additional sets in Gold offer unique perspectives, so as to provide you with the value of consulting each of them on a passage.

I totally agree that these 4 additions make gold very attractive.

Not only that, but having Gold significantly reduces the price on other denominational base packages; so you'll be saving even more with dynamic pricing. I own Platinum standard and that help me get other denominational base packages at a very reduced price.

DAL

Daniel Eichelberger, Providence Baptist Church

I highly recommend upgrading to Silver. You will get the New American Commentary with the upgrade, which will give you more commentaries on more books, but will not give you the same comments. The NAC is a more in-depth set than the MaxArthur, which is a preaching commentary.

I actually think you should upgrade to Gold, however. With it you get the Pillar set, which is arguably the best commentary of it's kind. Plus, with Gold, you get all of the Logos 6 features that you do not get with Bronze or Silver. If you spend $500 right now, you get a $50 credit too!

At least fo for Silver. If you do, call John Groce at (360) 398-5116 and mention my name (Daniel Eichelberger), you might get a good deal.

I promise I do not work for Logos

Blessings!

DAL

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/690000#Comment_690000

mention my name (Daniel Eichelberger), you might get a good deal.

LOL you are so funny! If you are doing it for the $30 credit you think you're going to get forget it you won't get it. It only works when people buy a brand-new base package you don't get it when someone upgrades. The OP has already purchased a brand-new base package he just wants to know if he should upgrade or not (which he already did) so mentioning your name will not get you any credit... :-D so yes I believe you when you say you don't work for Logos LOL

DAL