Why are there only 2 release days a week.? That seems like an uninspired decision. If you release 1 card a day, 5 days a week you would have people visit the site daily, which means you could have more access to more demos, and deals, and more chance for people to buy. And also, why would totem release fewer cards? That like a resturant saying they are going to sell less food to make higher quality food. No, if a resturant wants to make higher quality food, they spend more money on their food and then their higher quality food turns into more money. Is the company in trouble or something?

Cards are released twice a week because this is how the post production team works. Now if we would choose how to release them, I'm not sure if releasing one each week day would be better than all of them right before the week end. If you have opinions on this, I'm interested to hear.

The company is not in trouble, but recent changes, such as removing the 20% discount on new release while lowering the price of all cards, letting all users choose and download unlimited previews had a negative impact on our sales. Obviously we won't go back on the free demos download nor will we raise the prices, but we're running some test, such as automated download of some previews, removing the previews from My Collection, adding limitations to their number or duration, releasing more or fewer cards a week etc, seeking for the right tuning of iStripper.

I know you guys are trying to find your footing with all the changes, I just know that my personal habits the credit spending is down partly two potential card purchases a week are gone. As far as the daily releases, for the die hard fans, I think we come to the site every day anyway :p Having a new card up everyday does sound exciting though, and may be able to be showcased for sales a little more somehow.

While I won't say that if there were more cards available all at once that I would not buy them. I do think that the staggered release schedule is fine.
I have been buying more cards as of late and I think it is largely due to the software changes like multiple carousels for different catagories and the ablity to interact with the forum built in to the software. The addditional feedback from comments and card related forum posts and exposure had me re-evaluating shows i had previously passed over and now with the ability to check out the odd preview now and then I have really gained new appreciation for models that I had previosly judge only by card pics on their vg pages. The quality on the newer cards has been great for me as well and I am loving quite a few of the newer models
(Valentina & Malena I'm looking at you). So to sum up: the changes to iStripper have improved both my experience aaand my purchasing habits.
...just my 2¢.

Thanks for the response Rex. Removing the 20% discount on new release was a big decision. It really saved my pocket book and I imagine it is the main reason sales have lagged. Humans want discounts, and they are more likely to buy if they feel they are getting something for free. I can tell you, if I had any doubt, I would then buy thecard for the 20% discount, rather than wait and decide later for full price. That is why I have 1400 cards. Now , if there is any doubt I do not buy, which is why it took me 4 months to buy 33 cards since the price change.

Here is what will work I believe.

1. Bring back 20% discount on release and let it last for 3 days. This ***** users to visit program regularly. At this time There is no reward for me to visit the site.
2. Only provide free demos for the cards that are on the 16% discount and cards that are a week old or newer.
3. Make all demos available for 10% of the card price. So for me a non-gratis demo would cost 1.5 credits instead of 15. And it becomes permanant in the account. Many people like the fully clothed dancing, they can have any card permantely but must pay a tithe.
4. Release girls on as many days of the week as possible or rotate your 16% discounts more often. This will drive people to check the program daily. The only way to use credits is to use the program.
5. READ THIS PLEASE! I did not buy so many cards because of demos but because of objective reviews. There used to be a number of sites that reviewed the girls and they could be trusted because the reviews appeared honest. Open up a section on the new forum called reviews. Allow high level members to edit and review. And for each review offer a chance for free credits. Like a weekly drawing. You must moderate that the reviews are respectful but also objective. The current review system is uninspired and seems dishonest.


P.S: I have always said that this program is one of the most unique and polished programs that I have ever experienced. It is truly a revolutionary product, I just hope the company stays healthy and keeps its creativity and high standards.