Terry VerHaar
Well-known member
I hope RED doesn't mind my posting this but unless they actually have a use for all those 1.8 SSD mags that will be sent in for trade-in, I can't imagine why they would care. Even though they probably can't sponsor it themselves, I would think they'd even like this idea...
Since all REDmags of 64GB or more are created equal for this trade-in, anyone planning to do the trade should consider passing their larger ones along to others in trade for the 64s. As REDusers, why not clear the market of the smaller ones first and keep the 128s+ out there as long as possible for those of use who will stick with the standard 1.8 REDmags for a little longer.
I, for one, would certainly love to make such a trade for my own four 64GB cards.
Thoughts? Can we develop an informal swap program? A thread on RU?
EDIT: Per David B's request, some additional info:
The "deal" is that you can buy the new 512GB mini-mags at the RED Store price of $2450 and send in your old mags, 64GB or greater, for a one-to-one credit of $950 each. You get the credit AFTER you buy the mags and THEN send your old ones in for credit. You can only do this ONCE - i.e. you have to order all the new mini's you want to replace your old ones in one order.
What is not clear to me is whether there is any official mechanism for trading in mags you have purchased from 3rd parties. Also, a somewhat subtle but important issue is that it might seem you are actually getting store credit (which can be used against this mini-mag purchase) so you will want to plan the order of your RED purchases "strategically" to take advantage of this in the most advantageous way.
CLARIFICATION / NEW INFO:
Per Brent (in another thread): "If you want to leave credit on your account, great. If not, we can cut you a check/wire for the credit." So, you can take your cash out, if you want.
EDIT:
This may kill any hopes of this idea. I feel bad for anyone who traded away their direct purchased media tom upgrade via secondary market.
Since all REDmags of 64GB or more are created equal for this trade-in, anyone planning to do the trade should consider passing their larger ones along to others in trade for the 64s. As REDusers, why not clear the market of the smaller ones first and keep the 128s+ out there as long as possible for those of use who will stick with the standard 1.8 REDmags for a little longer.
I, for one, would certainly love to make such a trade for my own four 64GB cards.
Thoughts? Can we develop an informal swap program? A thread on RU?
EDIT: Per David B's request, some additional info:
The "deal" is that you can buy the new 512GB mini-mags at the RED Store price of $2450 and send in your old mags, 64GB or greater, for a one-to-one credit of $950 each. You get the credit AFTER you buy the mags and THEN send your old ones in for credit. You can only do this ONCE - i.e. you have to order all the new mini's you want to replace your old ones in one order.
What is not clear to me is whether there is any official mechanism for trading in mags you have purchased from 3rd parties. Also, a somewhat subtle but important issue is that it might seem you are actually getting store credit (which can be used against this mini-mag purchase) so you will want to plan the order of your RED purchases "strategically" to take advantage of this in the most advantageous way.
CLARIFICATION / NEW INFO:
Per Brent (in another thread): "If you want to leave credit on your account, great. If not, we can cut you a check/wire for the credit." So, you can take your cash out, if you want.
EDIT:
This may kill any hopes of this idea. I feel bad for anyone who traded away their direct purchased media tom upgrade via secondary market.
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