Why is it cheaper to buy a whole new system than 3 extra cameras?

[ltrain]

I am adding 3 more cameras to my system. 

- 3 new camers are 169.99 for 509.97
- 3 camera system with the base station, and mounts is $499.99

(Prices on Amazon)
Why is the bundled system cheaper than the individual cameras? Especially when this will take me to 8 total cameras...meaning I have to pay $100/year.  The choice here is clear - buy the bundle and sell the remaining components on ebay. But this pricing makes zero sense. 

[jguerdat · Accepted solution]

Ours is not to question why...

By using the additional base and setting it up on a second account, you get 8 cameras (up to 10 total) on the free plan. Use Settings, Grant Access to add one account as a guest to the other so everything is seen with one login.

[TomMac]

No, you have it wrong... Buy the bundle at the lower price AND keep the extra base.

The base unit is the ONLY real way to expand you coverage area... AND/OR have cameras in two different locations...

There is no limit on bases used , only number of cameras for your service level.  I also find it much easier to set up schedules for two groups of cameras then try to make them all work in one schedule ( like backyard/ front yard, etc )

[ltrain]

Interesting - currently the central base station can reach my garage. But I can see the value of leveraging the second base station. I will even try the two account trick. That's clever.