# An idea to revitalise the paid support option

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**Created:** [June 8, 2023, 9:51am UTC](https://psychtoolbox.discourse.group/t/an-idea-to-revitalise-the-paid-support-option/5010 "2023-06-08T09:51:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Erroric](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Erroric](https://psychtoolbox.discourse.group/u/Erroric)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2023, 9:51am UTC](https://psychtoolbox.discourse.group/t/an-idea-to-revitalise-the-paid-support-option/5010/1 "2023-06-08T09:51:59Z")

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Hi Mario and all,  
having seen the clear frustration with the low uptake of paid support for PTB, I wanted to float an idea.

How about offering a “basic” level of support for the current 150 Euros, but also offering the option to pay more if people can, and wish to?

In my lab, and I suspect in some others, the cost is not an issue - it’s just persuading a bureaucrat that the PTB subscription represents some value. Some years I could pay slightly more, is what I’m saying, since the money comes out of a project. Other years I may have to stay with the 150 Euros or wait for another Christmas special offer!

So it would be something between a subscription and “crowdfunding”.

It’s just a thought. Anything that can help keep Psychtoolbox healthy and well (along with Mario being healthy and well) 🙂

Eric