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Comment Re:Wildly expensive (Score 2) 104

As per the chart in the link above... You are correct that the 'campaign fees' are a relatively small chunk of the pie. The bulk is taken up by fulfilling the rewards (t-shrits, mugs, and such). They even added a new reward tier that includes only digital items so that donors could have their $$ go more toward the project.

Comment Higher Deposits (Score 3, Interesting) 940

I've often wondered if a common practice in Asia could work here. I've seen in Japan and South Korea apartments charing $10,000 - $30,000 for a deposit. The monthly rent is much lower. Once you pay off your deposit loan, you then either get to enjoy cheaper rent or you can purchase a home with the money you've saved up. My sister lived in South Korea for a few years and came home with a ton of money saved up and was able to buy a condo for cash. All while getting a pretty modest paycheck. I don't know if it's laws there requiring this or if it's laws here preventing it or just a cultural thing but I'd love to see that happening here.

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