People dont pay attention to details,wait and see .I do hope im wrong but from whats clearly posted and said by EA and a vendor it doesnt look like it can be any other way then worded and presented already .

o lets not overlook this at 69.99
http://store.origin.com/s...pd/productID.254010000
New to Battlefield 3™? Hit the ground running with a staggering amount of content and the ultimate game experience. Battlefield 3™ Premium Edition includes the award-winning Battlefield 3™ game and delivers all its driveable vehicles, destruction and team play. Plus, you’ll get Battlefield 3™ Premium membership and the Multiplayer Head Start Kit. Level the playing field with Battlefield 3™ vets and hold your own from Day 1. It’s the best way to jump into the action....
 
all for 59.99,when 3 months ago we paid 59.99 for Premium after paying 49-59 for BF3 ?59.99+59.99=119.99 or i could pay 69.99 and the upgrade kit (24.99) and get it all now and say screw to everyone who bought premium only 3 months ago .

DMIINC 

If something was really wrong with this it would have been all over the interwebs by now. 

 
+1
 

BioHazardSperm

People dont pay attention to details,wait and see .I do hope im wrong but from whats clearly posted and said by EA and a vendor it doesnt look like it can be any other way then worded and presented already .

 Also +1
 
 
I am so CONFLICTED!!!! 

Oh Jesus...Okay.
 
This is SKU is the core Battlefield 3 Game, the DLC unlocks for all the upgrades and weapons that you can buy through Origin, and BF Premium.
 
If you bought the core game back when it came out, and BF Premium when it came out.  The only thing you are missing are the unlocks which you have either done already or you can throw a couple more bucks at EA to get if you feel so butt hurt that there are people out there that are lvl 1 and have everything already.  The head start DLC was put up as a way to fight the people who use cheat programs to get ahead and ruin the game for everyone else who isn't cheating.
 
When you buy this SKU, you will get BF: Premium, which is all the DLC to date plus the future ones through End Game.  Additional Weapon unlocks you earn by completing assignments.  And don't forget that the DLCs get their own special weapons too. Oh and... those DLC packs would be $15 a piece if you bought them as they come out.
 
The core-BF3 SKU was dropped to $39.99 a week or two ago so adjust your math accordingly when comparing adding Premium to that.
 
And this argument that this is too close to when they came up with BF:Premium doesn't make sense to me.  This package isn't giving you any kind of advantage that you don't already have.  If you didn't get the $20 difference between this SKU and the combined cost of getting these items individually since the core game was released 10 months ago... then really why did you even buy the game in the first place?
 
Now... how can it be not any more clearer?

DustoMan

Oh Jesus...Okay.
 

Now... how can it be not any more clearer?

The attitude is unwelcome.
 
That said, many of us understand it the way you and others have expressed it. The problem is not the understanding... It is that we have been wrong before, and or the company had a different idea or interpretation than we did... And wallah... Pissed of consumers. 
 
Forgive us for being consumers who ask questions in a time when most are sheep. Well then of course others come chiming in and attack them for not asking... lol
 
Reminds me of this... 
 

Good news !!!  we get a special Premium art assests pictures to look at on the 29th... 
 
i was hoping for a little something better than that,...to be honest.  - But I still don't feel bad about what I paid previously. I've got my money's worth...

Let's face it the more time passes the more EA is going to offer up.  By the time End Game comes out a person will probably be able to get everything (game, all DLC, all extra weapons, all unlocks,etc.) for what the original game cost.   

Afterburner

That said, many of us understand it the way you and others have expressed it. The problem is not the understanding... It is that we have been wrong before, and or the company had a different idea or interpretation than we did... And wallah... Pissed of consumers. 

Forgive us for being consumers who ask questions in a time when most are sheep. Well then of course others come chiming in and attack them for not asking... lol

I have no problem with people asking questions.  So long as the people answering the questions have their story straight.  I just don't see where there's room for interpretation.  When you condense things down, there are three bulletpoints for this package.  No more, no less.  Which is the same conclusion the various news sites have posted when they looked at it.  I guess I can see how their PR and descriptions are confusing because they spell out so much and try to wow you with all these great features.  When what they should have done was just stuck with the basic bullet points.
 
And as for the rest, sorry.  I just see this thread spinning it's wheels and wasn't getting where it was coming from.  I already see Premium as a discount, so if there's a couple more bucks shaved off it's not really all that relevant to me in the grand scheme of things.  I have already got and continue to get what I have already put into it.  I think if you see that differently, I think then we are just splitting hairs.

BioHazardSpermnaza where is my upgrade kit then?I dont have it i never had it and i bought Premium on  per-release...Its not the same package even the Worded offer says it is not.It includes a upgrade kit .

Ok, I've went through a quick review of the content.
 
There are two Premium versions (one as an add-on to the game and one that includes the game + Premium).

• Premium http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/premium
  If you have this, everything in the Premium Edition you'll already have/get.
• Premium Edition http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/premium-edition
  This includes BF3 and Premium, hence the higher price.

There is no need to buy the Premium Edition if you already own Premium as you're entitled to the same exclusive content.
 
The buyers of Premium Edition will get the Multiplayer Headstart Kit early as an incentive to get their player started and levelled up so the other vets don't quite have too much of an advantage over them.  Yet, again, Premium members will receive the content but later.  It wouldn't make sense to pay for both as you're literally getting the same content, get to play it earlier plus the game again and Premium.

Updated thread post #47.

Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Head-Start Kit: This kit will automatically unlock 15 different weapons, gadgets and vehicle upgrades so new players can immediately jump in.

...and a Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Head-Start Kit that is custom-designed to help jump start players who are new to multiplayer by automatically unlocking 15 different weapons, gadgets and vehicle upgrades."

post edited by NazcaC2 - 2012/08/24 14:56:24

Well, it's definitely attractive for someone who doesn't own BF3. 
 
Look at WoW, they don't even give anyone a break.  To play the latest expansion pack, you need to buy all of the earlier packs as well.
 
I wouldn't complain, lol.
 
Again though, the Premium members will get the Headstart Kit later (minus the headstart part).  I assume you're talking about the Headstart Kit as the "Upgrade Kit" you keep referring to.

That's exactly why it's called the Headstart Kit.  Read post #49.  It's all over the web.  All content is exclusive to Premium members and will get that content, just not at the same time.

Another thing... look here.
http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/kit-shortcuts
 

Looking for a faster way to get some of the weapons and gear that you’ve seen Battlefield 3 veterans using? We’re introducing shortcut kits that will help you get caught up to more experienced players. Each kit unlocks weapons and equipment for a specific class, vehicle set, or from the co-op challenges. You can also unlock more at once and save money; Grab a kit bundle and get a set of kits at a discount.

Whether you’re looking to get a jump start with a class you’ve been neglecting or just want to get your hands on some advanced weaponry, it’s the way to go.

 
All of the kits combined cost more than $24.99 but that's the price you pay to pay to get them unlocked before everyone else.
 
The Premium Edition comes with a kit included to give them an edge/advantage.
 

EDIT:  I noticed you linked that earlier.  On the other hand, I noticed the Headstart Kit doesn't contain everything from one pack, just a few random items from each of the packs.

BioHazardSperm

this is my point ,with the new Premium you get BF3 ,Premium and the head start kit all for 69.99.
Not even 3 months ago Premium itself was 49.99
now according to the current price figures BF3  costs 39.99
and the Upgrade kit (that current Premium buyers bought in June don't have ) costs 24.99 (that is the current price of the kit as of this second).
24.99+(then price)49.99+49.99=
24.99+39.99+49.99=
Now you get it all barely 3 months later for 69.99 .
If you already own Premium this is a huge insult its not even debatable .3 months later they offer this package for 69.99 ?
Your getting Premium for free at this price

MSRP for core BF3 has been always $59.99 up until a week or so ago.  Any discount was something that was left up to the individual retailers to include Origin.  Knocking $10 off the price and complaining about it isn't entirely fair, because not everyone would be able to get it at the price. Especially if you were buying the game for consoles.  I've had the 360 version of the game sitting in my Amazon wish list waiting for it to dip enough so I don't feel bad about buying a copy so I can play with my friends that don't have PCs and are on XBL.  I was kinda dreading paying another $49 and then building up my Soldier to get all the good stuff.  Now with this package.  I don't really have to.  I just need to wait a little bit longer maybe when it's $40 on Amazon and buy it then and have everything I need plus any future DLC.
 
And how you choose to divvy up the individual parts of the package is irrelevant.  You are going from nothing to having all three for $69.99.  You're not getting anything, including Premium for free.  You're getting it for less than buying the parts individually.  That's how most things are discounted when you combine them.  Including the Preimum package itself.  If they weren't discounted.  There would be other people complaining about that! Why don't you complain now about how each one of the DLC packs included with Premium are even less money than buying them on their own?  That's capitalism my friend.  Vote with your wallet.

*Slams head on desk and let's out a loud sigh*