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[Rodney Dawes <1281349@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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Title:
  Proposed Change to Minimum Price amount

Status in software-center package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  This may not be a bug for the USC specifically, but rather the model
  used for purchases.

  I think the minimum price needs to change in order to attract more
  developers and consumers to the platform (this will be especially
  important when mobile is launched for mainstream usage).  I understand
  why the minimum amount exists, and why it probably can't go away any
  time soon, however I believe there is a way that will allow for both
  small purchases, while still maintaining profit on small purchases.

  Looking at the way the Playstation Network handles purchases, you add
  a certain amount of money to your wallet, and this amount can be no
  lower than $5.00 (at least in my country).  So even if you are buying
  something that coses $0.49, you need to add $5.00 to your wallet,
  leaving 4.51 left over (before taxes).  This balance can then be used
  for future purchases until you run out, then you must add more money
  to your wallet.

  If the above system is used for the USC (maybe $3.00 can be set as the
  minimum amount added to a person's wallet), then they can buy several
  smaller items from the store, and it would remain only a single credit
  card transaction (at least on the user side).

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