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Purchase reward avatars

• PRStevenson 842 Posts

  Thu, Oct 3 2013 5:46 PM

  I had an idea that WGT could reward it's customers who purchase many of it's virtual items through the Pro Shop by giving those players Avatars, different from those available to buy.

  From a marketing perspective a further incentive to get customers to part with their cash.

  This isn't just for a purchase of Putter Pal but something more significant . Here's 6 that I could think of:

  1. An avatar for those players who have changed out (upgraded) all their starter clubs.

  2. An avatar for giving 20 gifts.

  3. An avatar for owning a complete set of clubs all the same brand.

  4. An avatar for buying one of each available WGT boost.

  5. An avatar for spending X amount in the Pro Shop.

  6. An avatar for making any purchase from the Elite Collection.

   

  Thoughts please :)

   

• IRISHPUNK 4,019 Posts

  Thu, Oct 3 2013 8:07 PM

  I like it!

• WGTicon 12,511 Posts

  Thu, Oct 3 2013 11:05 PM

  hi

  I like the idea but more as an award than avatar. The major issue with avatars is that they aren't used enough. 

  -wgticon

• Fraenkel 2,252 Posts

  Fri, Oct 4 2013 3:03 AM

  It could be better a sleeve of balls depending on the most used from the player(s). Even a reward for purchase credits, maybe a permanent reward for every amount of WGT credits buy.

  As customer and player, if I can choose I go for balls.

• Fraenkel 2,252 Posts

  Fri, Oct 4 2013 3:53 AM

  Icon, why not take a poll as to the timing of when we chose the WGT Funky avatar. It might be an idea what I would choose the players / customers.

  Not a bad idea, or no?

• WGTicon 12,511 Posts

  Fri, Oct 4 2013 11:35 AM

  Fraenkel:

  Icon, why not take a poll as to the timing of when we chose the WGT Funky avatar. It might be an idea what I would choose the players / customers.

  Not a bad idea, or no?

  Hi

  idea is not bad at all. I am not the person who can do a poll and then promise something I don't have control over. I will let the team know though:)

  -wgticon

• andyson 6,415 Posts

  Fri, Oct 4 2013 1:32 PM

  Didn't YankeeJim already get this free avatar award?

  

• WGTicon 12,511 Posts

  Fri, Oct 4 2013 3:21 PM

  andyson:

  Didn't YankeeJim already get this free avatar award?

  

  awwwwwwwwwwwwww :)

• alanti 10,564 Posts

  Fri, Oct 4 2013 4:07 PM

  WGTicon:

  andyson:

  Didn't YankeeJim already get this free avatar award?

  

  awwwwwwwwwwwwww :)

  Ummm not trying to be rude here, but Andyson (or Icon) can you explain why Icons head is larger than the rest of the body? Just curious :))

• PRStevenson 842 Posts

  Fri, Oct 4 2013 4:58 PM

  WGTicon:

  hi

  I like the idea but more as an award than avatar. The major issue with avatars is that they aren't used enough. 

  -wgticon

  I think players would be more inclined to use them (avatars) IF they were rewarded them.

  Some players might buy an avatar from the shop BUT many would rather spend on equipment or something (non-aesthetic) that helps improve their game.

  If avatars were rewarded you'd see them being used.

  Alternatively when the goal is reached you could always give players the option to choose from more than one type of reward.

  As you'll know, rewards for spending is a tried and tested measure that is proven to encourage and increase further consumer spending.