13 Dec
2002
13 Dec
'02
12:13 p.m.
On Fri, Dec 13, 2002 at 12:26:18AM -0800, Sellam Ismail wrote:
Agreed. If I'm buying CDs it's mostly used or directly at the concert of
the band. Only if that doesn't work I'll order from Amazon or hit the
shop.
Regards,
Alex.
--
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and
looks like work." -- Thomas A. Edison
On Fri, 13 Dec 2002, David Woyciesjes wrote:
The nerve these companies have. Imagine General Motors, Ford, Toyota or
any other car maker wanting a cut of the money if you sell your old car
to somebody else instead of just dropping it into the next landfill.
Granted, I'm one of those people who look
for that album in the
used rack first, before resorting to a buying new copy. It is a form of
Ditto. I don't believe in paying more than $13 for a CD.
recycling; but I wonder what exactly do the
record labels think of me
for that?
They fought over this as well several years ago. I believe they lost, and
they get no revenues. Apparently, they are still griping about it though:
http://www.mp3newswire.net/stories/2002/usedcd.html
The article raises the key point: the companies already squeezed the
customer for all they could for the initial purchase of the CD - wanting
to cash in again when he sells it to somebody else is just robbery in
(bad) disguise.
I also
believe that new audio CDs are still overpriced. Doesn't
stop me from buying one, though, if I can't find a used copy.
Me too. Though it would have to be pretty damn good music for me to buy
it at over $13.