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AJroxs18
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So I forgot to buy an Origin game card to purchase this new stuff pack. And I might be lucky because I read one unhappy Simmer's review and now am worried for purchasing it and wasting $10. So, for you guys who bought it, should I get it or just use the game card to get Outdoor Retreat or even TS3? (if I got a $60 game card I could probably get Outdoor and TS3 Starter Pack) 
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Comparing a stuff pack to a game pack is apples and oranges. A stuff pack contains, well...stuff. A game pack offers more, which is why it's an additional $10 ($20 total.)
Origin ID: iRetr0
Yeah, I agree with this. I got it and it's just fine for what it is supposed to add to the game. *shrugs* If you've played the sims 2 or the sims 3 than you already know what to expect in a "Stuff Pack" and that's exactly what you get...a stuff pack. It adds some hair, clothes, buy mode stuff, and jewelery and probably stuff I can't think of at the moment.
You have to read "reviews" on this site with a grain of salt. A lot of these people have expectations that are beyond reasonable and that's in both directions. Some people think the sun, moon and earth all rise and fall on this game and it's the "BEST Sims game EVER" others, on the other hand, think this game is terrible, that no one with a brain likes it, and they will tell you about how bad it is. Then you get everyone in between the two extremes.
I suggest you do the research, and look at what they offer in this pack. If you like it, get it. If you don't then wait til something you like better comes along.
Personally, I'm happy with it. It adds a new flavor to the game and I'm having fun with what I got.
Happy Simming.
2. The Sims 3
3. The Sims 4 (5 years later its decent)
4. The Sims 1
@windweaver Thanks for responding. I agree that some people here are just pessimistic and only see the bad side of this game. I will buy this pack though, $10 isn't that bad
@Sul5ul Thanks for making the comparison with past stuff packs like this. My sims don't necessarily party a lot but I will still buy this and probably like it!
@aws200 I doubt they'd do a 50% sale for something that's only $10, however it would be nice. But because I'm impatient I'll buy it!
@luthienrising See shiny. Go to shiny. Hold shiny. Hug shiny. Love shiny. Be shiny
In any case, there doesn't seem to be a lot included. I watched the launch trailer and thought 'meh', so I guess I'll wait until it's discounted or go without.
Depends on what you like though, if your sims have a lot of parties then it's probably worth getting
IS VAT included in that? Because that UK price difference is actually almost entirely what would be VAT. (I did the math this aft.)
@SUL5UL I think that sums it up perfectly.
While "this" SP is not for me, I will await to see what future SP's are for my style. And the price seems reasonable enough as well. It's just that this particular pack is not my style, as to say an Outdoor Stuff or perhaps Bathroom & Kitchen Stuff Pack would & I would most definitely purchase those at the 10$ price.
Very true, indeed, and that's been a factor since day one.
I mean, you do get a nice amount of items for $10 and if you want to do the math, the items average individually at less than $1 a piece; breaking down a full price into smaller segments for comparison reasons tend to help some people better justify their spending.
Personally, after seeing the content that comes with Luxury Party Stuff, I can personally do without at the moment, perhaps indefinitely. It's rare that my Sims attend any gatherings that call for luxurious attire and if they do, I think there's enough base game content to supplement the requirement. I don't much care for the new vest and jacket for the men and only really appreciate one of the dresses for the women. The new hairstyles are lovely and I would like to add them to my game, but that's pretty much it.
I doubt this stuff pack will go on sale any time soon, so I'll probably just hold off until it does, or I have an extra $10 with nothing better to spend it on.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to a simple question: "Do I really want this enough to spend X amount of money on it and is it worth the asking price?"
Origin ID: iRetr0
It's $6.99 (around £4.40) if you were to take a trip to Mexico to buy it...
Um...a flight to Mexico from the UK is £750. Why would anyone go through all that just to save £3.59? You end up spending more money!
Origin ID: iRetr0
I would have preferred a different theme, however. For me, I'm not super excited by fancy, rich sim things, party things etc. I'd rather a "poor sims stuff pack" or a "crazy sims stuff pack". Meaning things that are more quirky. I know most don't feel the same as I do, but these are just my opinions.