ramartcon wrote:Dollars to donuts (literally!), the most bang for your buck deal was the Volcano Lair/Springfield Sign for 250 donuts (normally 370 donuts for both). That's a savings of 120 donutsAnd about 32% if my math is right, whereas this current one only saves you 20% of what it would cost normally. (If this one saved you the same percentage, Dr Nick would basically be free.) So mathematically, it's not the best deal ever offered.I might go for it if I had the donuts lying around, but I won't be buying donuts for it.

Im not sure cause I started Christmas 2013 but I think so far that was the best cause you got extra donuts

The thing about the Volcano Lair/Springfield Sign deal, was that it was great ONLY if you really wanted the sign itself. Remember that the sign has one of the lowest bonus multiplier to donut cost ratios (4.5% for 170 donuts = .026% per donut spent) in the game. The aesthetics of the sign in your Springfield is awesome, but unless you really WANT the sign itself for its looks, it might not be worth it. But, hey...that ratio goes way up if you consider you're buying the Lair straight up full price at 200 donuts, and getting the sign for 50 more (Package was 250 donuts).The Volcano Lair is awesome, but I've heard that McBain's (Wolfcastle) tasks with the Film Set (120 donuts) rival Hank Scorpio's flame thrower task. Both the lair and the sign have large footprints, so that might be another negative.That all being said, yeah, I agree...I'd go with the Lair/Sign over this current deal. If you're spending over 200 donuts, you might as well go big or go home.Meanwhile, I'll settle for Otto & his school bus along with Brandine, and Mindy Simmons (free!) and call it an event...

The best deals are sales on actual donuts. I don't like waiting around for random stuff to come in bundles.

ramartcon wrote:Whatchu think? Best Gil deal yet, or do you have another favorite?Think you should get it. 2 solid characters. Otto will always be there (and who knows might be in a new deal?!).I think the donut ones are best/favorite (either 25% more donuts or 25% off donuts). Out of the all the "packaged" ones offered, I'd rank this as the best. As someone said above with the sign being iconic, it is huge not a major multiplier. Volcano Lair is awesome though -many say it's hard to place in Springfield though. I think with this current one, you get one of the best premium buildings, a solid character (that also goes to Krustyland), a cool decoration, and finally one of my favorite characters (Dr. Nick). So I'd jump on this one, Otto can wait.

These Gil deals always seem to include something I already have, its like he's stalking me.

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Bravewall
11 years ago
drumnman wrote:
Bravewall wrote:
The best deals are sales on actual donuts. I don't like waiting around for random stuff to come in bundles.

This is what I'm telling myself since I literally bought Dr. Nick and Krustylu 3 days ago.

If you used donuts from the Christmas Gil sale, then I'd still say you were a savvy customer. :wink:
rwvolture
11 years ago
Brister wrote:
This deal is actually only a saving of 30 donuts or 15%. Not really that great a deal when compared to others, pretty weak. Its a savings of about $2.50. You pay more for a morning coffee at Starbucks. I wish EA would have a REAL sale, you know 2 premium items for the price of one.

If you buy Moleman or Kearney with Krustylu studios you would be also paying 200 donuts and be getting a better character IMO.

50 donuts
wrkingrl509
11 years ago
kandycanada wrote:
ramartcon wrote:
Is this Krustylu Studios/Cannon/Dr. Nick deal the best package Gil has ever offered?

Dollars to donuts (literally!), the most bang for your buck deal was the Volcano Lair/Springfield Sign for 250 donuts (normally 370 donuts for both). That's a savings of 120 donuts.

This deal will save you 50 donuts, but it seems like a great deal for a new premium buyer (like me!)

Still, after buying Brandine the other day, and now within 10 donuts of getting Otto & the School Bus, I don't know if it's worth buying ~$15 more worth of donuts for this deal. Plus, I wouldn't be able to get Otto too, even after spending the $15.

Decisions, decisions...maybe Otto will be offered in the next deal...

Whatchu think? Best Gil deal yet, or do you have another favorite?

I'm pretty much in the exact same boat as you. I have the donuts and I've been wanting Otto. But the chance to get Dr Nick, Sideshow Mel/Krustylu and the Cannon is sorely tempting. I think I'm going to go for it, and here's why: Otto is the best priced combo, he probably won't ever be in a Gill deal, but we'll probably get another event where we can earn donuts. And 120 is not a lot to save as long as you are patient. (And have the confirm spend button on!)

Frankly, other than the donut sales, no other Gill deal has tempted me. I have zero interest in the Springfield Sign. (Too big) And this is my freeium game, so Gill sales aren't going to tempt me.

I think you just talked me into snagging this deal. Thanks. LOL

I agree with you, go with the deal! I was a little disappointed to not see Gil in my town, especially since I really wanted dr. Nick! I love sideshow Mel's tasks plus he's a krustyland character. Otto isn't going anywhere, grab the deal!
cdepast
11 years ago
I just recently bought Dr Nick! What a bummer. I'd have definitely taken advantage of this deal. For anyone on the fence, Dr. Nick is a great choice
ramartcon
11 years ago
wrkingrl509 wrote:
I agree with you, go with the deal! I was a little disappointed to not see Gil in my town, especially since I really wanted dr. Nick! I love sideshow Mel's tasks plus he's a krustyland character. Otto isn't going anywhere, grab the deal!

What if you weren't really all that interested in either Krustylu Studios or Dr. Nick to begin with? Is this deal really worth putting you over the edge? It doesn't seem like Krustylu Studios are particularly the favorite of the majority of posters on here. That would probably be Duffman/Duff Factory or Otto/School Bus, when it comes to character/building combos.

Dr. Nick gets a lot of love here, but he only has 2 visual tasks, and while his lines are good, I'm not sure his task with Bart in Squidport makes him a necessity. I'd rather have Arnie Pye (at 5 donuts less) & his 2 day task at Channel 6 News which lets me use him as a character and as a means to make $$ with handshakes.
Smurfercom
11 years ago
First in game purchase for me I held out as long as I could from last year but this was just to tempting to pass up plus I'm playing catchup from last year.
krae_man965
11 years ago
Bravewall wrote:
The best deals are sales on actual donuts. I don't like waiting around for random stuff to come in bundles.

You know you don't have to spend donuts when you buy them right?

I bought $25 worth at Christmas and held onto them until now(well minus buying Knight Boat).

Boom, double discount!

I'm going to save the rest for the next deal.
rpk333236
New Spectator
11 years ago
It's quite tempting. I picked up some donuts for Lincoln and have 209 left over currently. I can use all of the items here, but I was thinking about the cracker factory or Otto next.
NeoSEC28
11 years ago
MY town has everything so i wont get to see Gil in my town, but he has popped in to say Hi in my daughters town, now being her game is a total Free game i was thinking of buying here this deal as a little surprise :)

What you guys think.....Should i do it? The deal seems quite good tbf.
NeoSEC28
11 years ago
CookieKwan1 wrote:
NeoSEC28 wrote:
MY town has everything so i wont get to see Gil in my town, but he has popped in to say Hi in my daughters town, now being her game is a total Free game i was thinking of buying here this deal as a little surprise :)

What you guys think.....Should i do it? The deal seems quite good tbf.

Definitely what wonderful surprise! That's a really nice thing to do for her :D and it is a good deal

:) I may have to do this :)

Knowing my luck i'll do it and she'll say she didnt want those characters she wanted Otto or someone :lol: