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submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Peloton is introducing a $95 "used equipment activation fee" for bikes purchased from outside its official channels in the US and Canada, aiming to boost revenue and maintain onboarding quality for new subscribers.
The fee has sparked criticism as it reduces the cost savings typically associated with buying secondhand equipment and diverges from practices in other industries, potentially discouraging used market purchases.
Peloton's hardware sales continue to decline, but subscription revenue has seen slight growth; the company still faces financial struggles despite cost-cutting measures and layoffs.

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[–] [email protected] 52 points 7 months ago (2 children)

If this shit is allowed, every other company will follow. Imagine buying a used car and getting hit up with a $1000 activation fee, fuck that

[–] [email protected] 17 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Don't give them new ideas. Cars are already slowly turning into a SaaS on wheels.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago

Another thing I predicted a decade and a half ago that the internet of that time mocked me for...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

They do. At least for optional features like Apple Car and Android Auto.