"Completely ridiculous."
  • 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.
  • @Nuke_the_whalesEnglish
    52•2 months ago

    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

    • @filisterEnglish
      17•2 months ago

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

      • Angry_Autist (he/him)English
        7•2 months ago

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