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Top up account with credits that I know I will spend eventually on cards I actually want.

@livana82 makes a fair point.

I'm happy to spend some credits here and there if there is nothing too interesting in the store. In May I threw some credits at whatever event was running. First go, bet 15cr and got 15cr straight back. Next 3 bets nothing. Next go, screen puts up a message. Wasn't really paying attention then actually read what it said. I'd won a Joker Card!

The problem I suddenly hit was what one to get. Faced with a 'free' choice, I couldn't actually see one that appealed. Eventually I settled on Kelly Collins & Allisa Foxy.

It is not so much how much to spend but do you really want the prizes available? I've one quite a few card packs, occasionally getting one I want, sometimes introducing me to a model I'd overlooked. But at least half the free cards end up hidden, never to be looked at again, in my collection. Same with SEC's. Do you want to win a random SEC you don't want?

It is entirely down to you. If you are chasing stats i.e. getting as many SECS as possible, then spend as much as you confortably can. Just remember that earlier point. If you did win one, was it really worth it?

@livana82 makes a fair point.I'm happy to spend some credits here and there if there is nothing too interesting in the store. In May I threw some credits at whatever event was running. First go, bet 15cr and got 15cr straight back. Next 3 bets nothing. Next go, screen puts up a message. Wasn't really paying attention then actually read what it said. I'd won a Joker Card!The problem I suddenly hit was what one to get. Faced with a 'free' choice, I couldn't actually see one that appealed. Eventually I settled on Kelly Collins & Allisa Foxy. It is not so much how much to spend but do you really want the prizes available? I've one quite a few card packs, occasionally getting one I want, sometimes introducing me to a model I'd overlooked. But at least half the free cards end up hidden, never to be looked at again, in my collection. Same with SEC's. Do you want to win a random SEC you don't want? It is entirely down to you. If you are chasing stats i.e. getting as many SECS as possible, then spend as much as you confortably can. Just remember that earlier point. If you did win one, was it really worth it?

Yeah, filling out collections seems to be the main purpose of the special event. I know, me personally, feel demotivated if I spend money on a card I don't want and this tends to make me less likely to buy newer cards and the ***** side is if I get a string of great cards that I love I am more willing to spend on new cards. I am sure totem has data but I wonder if the "lost cost fallacy" causes people to stick with the program after they blow 1000 credits on an event or gambling, or if they just quit the product out of anger and frustration. The fact they keep doing it probably means it is working for totem.

I've only discovered a small number of models that I really like thus far. So being awarded random cards doesn't have much appeal to me. Same thing with trying to win a random SEC card. I liked the Roma game in that it told you what the bonus cards you were spending toward and how many points were required to receive them. Plus there was the purchase credits option to earn points. Once I discover additional models that I like, I'll be more interested in the games. From what I've read, the odds for winning a SEC/Joker card could use some improvement.

None. Period.

If I want to gamble I'll go to a casino.

If I want to play a game I'll buy or download a game.

I originally joined iStripper (then VirtuaGirl) in 2008...to download the equivalent of VIDEOS of girls performing on my desktop. Not to gamble. Not to play games. I spend my money on the content I WANT...not what somebody ELSE wants to give me that I DON'T WANT when I give them my money.

And now the only way I can download 4K content is if I pay a monthly "Premium VIP Whatever Membership" that in the long run would cost me MORE because I simply don't BUY that many models. Screwed again.

I used to buy 500 credits a time because THAT gave me a purchasing discount. But now that I refuse to pay a $5.99 a month "Premium Membership", I get charged MORE credits per card than before AND they aren't even 4K anymore.

Sorry, but I didn't sleep through Math 101 in school. And I didn't go fully retired at age 55 because I poured money down the drain previously on "What The Heck?" pricing programs.

The STANDARD on almost ALL other type of Adult Video Content sites is 4K, You don't have to pay a "Premium" to download the 4K content. Honestly, it feels like iStripper has gone PREDITORY with their pricing programs. And it has DEFINITELY reduced the amount of money I spend here. Sell me, and let me...the CUSTOMER... buy the content I WANT, without all the gimmicks.

@FalconAF

I understand the gamble games but did I mis something about the Premium?

500 credits cost 50 euro.
Premium Ultimate cost 50 euro and you get 500 credit.

So premium is free and you can have the cards in 4K plus the discount.

@FalconAFI understand the gamble games but did I mis something about the Premium?500 credits cost 50 euro.Premium Ultimate cost 50 euro and you get 500 credit.So premium is free and you can have the cards in 4K plus the discount.

People who buy selectively won't spend 500 credits a month.

I hardly spend 500 credits a year.

Paying 50 Euro per month would leave me with thousands of credits that I wouldn't be able to spend.

Good I don't care for 4K.

I also have no use for 4K (or even 3K).
I have the subscription ONLY for the big discount.
Nothing else about premium matters to me.

People who buy selectively won't spend 500 credits a month.

I hardly spend 500 credits a year.

That is a valid point but then is it not better to wait to buy shows when there is a buy 4 get 1 for free or wait for the end of the year when most off the time there is a big discount?

I'm not say that how I see it is the best for other. For me at the moment I can buy all shows and do play the games to get all the cards but that can change in the futher.

I'm pretty sure most of the members could afford to acquire all the cards if they wanted but many like myself don't want all the cards. I also have no interest in crypto wallets, games (particularly ones with unknown odds), and have no interest in wasting time or money in general. I don't know the details between the various subscribution and don't really care enough to look into it. But if it is about the money then my guess the best value is with a subscription that aligns with your buying habits.

Personally I don't pay attention to anything beyond the previews and generally only buy when a 20% discount is offered. It's not about the money or the discount but it keeps me from casual buying just because I have credits ***** a hole in my pocket. Waiting for a card to come up on the carousel is my own game and gives me something to look forward too. It also keeps me from thinking about the shows I can't (or won't) buy.

It seems like a while since the last buy 5 (or even 4) get one free sale so I probably just missed it. IS was getting annoying so I spend much of my time elsewhere. I am grateful there are still girls and shows that I do want to buy an even more grateful that Totem will let me buy many of them.

People who buy selectively won't spend 500 credits a month.I hardly spend 500 credits a year.That is a valid point but then is it not better to wait to buy shows when there is a buy 4 get 1 for free or wait for the end of the year when most off the time there is a big discount?I'm not say that how I see it is the best for other. For me at the moment I can buy all shows and do play the games to get all the cards but that can change in the futher.

Sure, best value for your credits is with the New Year's promo - when last years shows are 20% off. That and the buy 4(5) get 1 free. I know I've bulked up my collection like that.

Much like dar2112v above, I have no desire to get all the cards, I'm happy with a few purchases here and there, though.