PDFs - where do you buy yours?

[Keith Robinson]

Given the plethora of places that sell PDFs these days, I was just wondering where ENworlders bought theirs? Since ENGS have also recently(ish) joined this group, I thought it might be interesting to see whether ENworlders had shifted their habits or still purchased elsewhere.

I'm sure, like me, many of you purchase from a variety of sources, so this poll is just about the primary source you make the majority of your purchases from

As for me, it's RPGNow. As it goes, ENGs is second (though way behind), with DTRPG third and Paizo fourth. I haven't purchased from anywhere else.

So, what's your preference?

 

[Staffan]

This should have been a multi-option poll. I selected RPGNow, because it's my preferred online PDF store. However, I've bought quite a few PDFs from DTRPG as well (mostly DTRPG-exclusive ones, like Malhavoc books).

Also, I've never heard of Arima or DBB. What are those?

 

[Sammael]

RPGNow didn't accept credit cards from Europe the last time I tried to shop there, so my business went to DTRPG.

 

[Keith Robinson]

This should have been a multi-option poll. I selected RPGNow, because it's my preferred online PDF store. However, I've bought quite a few PDFs from DTRPG as well (mostly DTRPG-exclusive ones, like Malhavoc books).

I thought about it, but thought it might skew the results. I decided to just go for the primary source in the end, figuring people would just mention it when replying.

Also, I've never heard of Arima or DBB. What are those?

Arima is an Italian company, though you'll find a lot of the established names there. DBB are a Canadian company (I think). They appeared a year or two ago, though have had limited success AFAIK. I just added them because you'll find a few of the well know PDF companies there.

 

[Yair]

RPGNow. DTRPG comes a close second, with a few scant purchases directly from the manufacturer (Alter Ego Software, and IIRC Green Ronin).

I don't purchase at any of the other locations (although I'd be glad to purchase some Dragon issues from Paizo, and almost purchased something from e23 once). Didn't even hear of Arima and DDB.

 

[sckeener]

Currently looking into making my own (see this)

In the past, I have bought from

http://paizo.com/store/downloads
http://www.rpgnow.com/default.php?cPath=_1
http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/catalog/index.php

and I'll be looking to buy more of my older books soon from those 3. RPGNOW/Paizo tie for 1st/2nd with drivethru in 3rd. I've pretty much gone to drivethru for the exclusives.

 

[Thomas Percy]

RPGNow didn't accept credit cards from Europe the last time I tried to shop there, so my business went to DTRPG.

I'm from Europe and RPGNow accepts my credit card (visa).

 

[Pinotage]

RPGNow. I've bought one or two things from ENGS and Drivethrurpg, but by far the most come from RPGNow, and I'm talking a 100 to 1 ratio or more here.

Pinotage

 

[diaglo]

other. i don't buy pdfs.

but i have downloaded free legal ones from company's websites that were like web enhancements. or that the company put up for free download like the old TSR stuff on the WotC site.

 

[Jaws]

I buy mostly from Drive Thru RPG because there isn't a minimum at which I have to buy. RPGNow and Paizo are next.

I would probably buy from ENGS if they would fix the reviews sections and delete two of my "reviews" when I was being an ass.


Peace and smiles

j.