[jonathanliu]

> I bet this isn't even their decision. (Card processor is probably making them do this).

This is my thinking as well. Why else would OF willingly limit their own revenue? I doubt it's due to sincere concern for customer well-being.

[mtnGoat]

this wouldnt suprise me, i remember back when i was working with adult content, we couldnt sell subscriptions over a certain price, even if they were for years. i think this rule is still in place.

[mcphage]

> Why else would OF willingly limit their own revenue?

Support for arbitrarily high transactions might be a net negative for their revenue, if the chargeback rate is high enough.