General Press kit Question

[SwiftDeath]

Pretty much what flatout said with one minor tweak IMO

The bit about selling press kits being unethical seems to mostly apply to the USA as I've almost never seen press kits sold in the US from anyone but collectors

In Europe I am positive that a large percentage of press kits get sold by those who get it directly

[flatout]

Originally Posted by SwiftDeath

Pretty much what flatout said with one minor tweak IMO

The bit about selling press kits being unethical seems to mostly apply to the USA as I've almsot never seen press kits sold in the US from anyone but collectors

In Europe I am positive that a large percentage of press kits get sold by those who get it directly

Maybe more over there... but even the one member on here that i know who is a journalist who sells kits doesn't do gaming journalism anymore. He even thinks selling them while doing the reviews and such is a conflict of interest. Maybe not a gross one... it is not like they ask for these kits, it is really intentional only on one side (the games marketing department)... call it what you will but the gift is simply to inspire love for the game to get a better review and more attention.

But as you say I am sure some do... the person over in Europe that I got the Alternative BS Infinite kit from was a friend of the person who got it and he even said they were splitting the money. I honestly don't think any reputable gaming journalist would sell a kit openly and directly.

Originally Posted by comaamen86

you dont wanna know (wipes mouth)

Annnnd now everyone knows why certain members keep buying all the kits they can get their hands on...