frustrated...

I'm frustrated. I don't mind saying it either. I keep finding resources on Logos that I want but can't afford. The latest one is: http://www.logos.com/product/5763/library-of-nt-studies-jsnts-on-the-gospels-and-acts. So, if anyone knows where I can get an extra $600, let me know! (yes, I do have an allowance for books and resources, but my wants are greater than my allowance and the prepubs coming due prevent me from using the monthly payment schedule effectively). So, no response needed - just wanted to say I'm frustrated I can get all the things I want in life

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spitzerpl

I'm frustrated. I don't mind saying it either. I keep finding resources on Logos that I want but can't afford. The latest one is: http://www.logos.com/product/5763/library-of-nt-studies-jsnts-on-the-gospels-and-acts. So, if anyone knows where I can get an extra $600, let me know! (yes, I do have an allowance for books and resources, but my wants are greater than my allowance and the prepubs coming due prevent me from using the monthly payment schedule effectively). So, no response needed - just wanted to say I'm frustrated I can get all the things I want in life

Right there with ya Rev Chris. I think Logos should fix this problem immediately.[:)]

Rev Chris

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/245749#Comment_245749

yeah - it's like this product I just found:

http://www.logos.com/product/2835/problems-in-theology

Only instead, I call it "problems in Logos-financingology"

Michael Anda

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/245749#Comment_245749

I've got a feeling everything is going to work out fine. [8-|]

David Ames

I keep finding resources on Logos that I want but can't afford.

Exo 20:17

Rev Chris

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/245759#Comment_245759

I keep finding resources on Logos that I want but can't afford.

Exo 20:17

Fortunately, my next door neighbor isn't a Logos licensee ... that I know of anyway. He is like 94 so I doubt it. Then again, I guess I could ask "and who IS my neighbor?"

MJ. Smith

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/245762#Comment_245762

Fortunately, my next door neighbor isn't a Logos licensee ... that I know of anyway. He is like 94 so I doubt it.

Don't jump to conclusions. My cattle rancher Dad was the local schools', auditor's office and art museum's computer expert through his mid 80's. At 96 his mind was slipping enough we had to move him to a old but familiar operating system (Win 98) and at 97 we needed to get him a larger keyboard because of his loss of dexterity. I'll admit he didn't use Logos but he did use Bible software until his death.

Robert Pavich

I'm frustrated.

Hey hey now....we're Christians here so we HAVE to throw out these three proof texts at least, it's in the handbook [;)]

"....I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me....."

and

"...I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord..."

and of course

"... Test me in this matter,” says the LORD who rules over all, “to see if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until there is no room for it all.

So there you go....no matter what you want, you'll get it! [:O]

TCBlack

Rev Chris.

Me Too.

Signed

Learning the meaning of contentment.

Bob Schlessman

I'm frustrated. I don't mind saying it either. I keep finding resources on Logos that I want but can't afford.

Chris,

I suspect every serious user of Logos can relate to your frustrations. I had to back off of a couple of pre-pubs because so many were coming due within the same pay period and I couldn't afford the financial hit all at once. But in all honesty I don't use the resources I have effectively as it is so I should spend more time using them and less time coveting new ones.

Blessings,

Bob

Robert Pavich

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/245799#Comment_245799

But in all honesty I don't use the resources I have effectively as it is so I should spend more time using them and less time coveting new ones.

Well put....this is my feeling too.

Rev Chris

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/245796#Comment_245796

Rev Chris.

Me Too.

Signed

Learning the meaning of contentment.

I'm learning the meaning of patience...at least I tell myself I'm still learning!

Oldnewbie

I'm frustrated. I don't mind saying it either. I keep finding resources on Logos that I want but can't afford. The latest one is: http://www.logos.com/product/5763/library-of-nt-studies-jsnts-on-the-gospels-and-acts. So, if anyone knows where I can get an extra $600, let me know! (yes, I do have an allowance for books and resources, but my wants are greater than my allowance and the prepubs coming due prevent me from using the monthly payment schedule effectively). So, no response needed - just wanted to say I'm frustrated I can get all the things I want in life

Rev Chris,

You're in good company. Sometimes I feel like I'm on the board of directors of that company. However, I must say that since beginning to watch the forums I've seen some people come up with impressive solutions to similar issues. I know you didn't require responses but would this help? http://www.logos.com/product/5761/studies-in-jesus-and-the-gospels is $250 cheaper and while it doesn't deal with the book of Acts maybe it could work better within the budget.

Randy Lane

I feel your frustration too. But consider that most of the resources showing up here from Sheffield and T. & T. Clark were never intended (in their orginal editions) to be part of "personal" libraries. Rather, they were produced in very limited quantites in high-quality bindings with the express purpose that they would become long-term fixtures academic libraries around the globe. The demand for most of these editions is so small that there is/was really no other practical way to get them into publication.

The high price is certainly due to pricing strategies from the publisher, not Logos.

The question one has to ask is whether continuing to price them similarly for digital distribution makes sense. I suspect not. But, there could be other factors invovled in the publishers' strategy that we are not aware of.

Rev Chris

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/245833#Comment_245833

I feel your frustration too. But consider that most of the resources showing up here from Sheffield and T. & T. Clark were never intended (in their orginal editions) to be part of "personal" libraries. Rather, they were produced in very limited quantites in high-quality bindings with the express purpose that they would become long-term fixtures academic libraries around the globe. The demand for most of these editions is so small that there is/was really no other practical way to get them into publication.

The high price is certainly due to pricing strategies from the publisher, not Logos.

The question one has to ask is whether continuing to price them similarly for digital distribution makes sense. I suspect not. But, there could be other factors invovled in the publishers' strategy that we are not aware of.

I'm not frustrated with the pricing system...simply with my current financial affairs.

Randy Lane

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/245838#Comment_245838

I understand. And I share the frustration.

Contentment? Burrough's well-known book doesn't use "Rare-Jewel" in the title for no reason.

But I also think some of the pricing strategies are unrealistic, and some of our shared frsutrations would be diminished if the publishers were more realistic and did not apply "library-binding" pricing strategies to digitally-distributed materials.