here's an answer from gabe@merck:
"we set our prices to match our distributor prices so that we
dont undercut our partners in business. Merck shipping is a flat $4.00 as
well, its just that when you order more than 2 cds, we also reduce the
price of each cd as well. So you really arent losing anything by ordering
from us."
.. the few extra bucks that don't go to the distributor/outlet go
towards keeping the label running and releasing music you just might like,
so i wouldn't call it unfair.
juho
On Fri, 6 Feb 2004 phase@booyaka.com wrote:
quoted 24 lines I ordered 'Socially Inept' and Proswell's 'Carrot Dossier'. I *wa
> I ordered 'Socially Inept' and Proswell's 'Carrot Dossier'. I *wanted*
> to order them direct from the label, but the prices aren't any better
> than Forced Exposure. Merck charges $4 to ship one or two CDs, while FE
> charges a flat fee of $4.50 per order (any size).
>
> Merck offers discounts on orders of three or more CDs, but isn't $17.50
> a bit ridiculous for one CD, direct from the label? Look at Kranky
> Records; they charge $11 per CD, and that includes shipping within the
> USA. Their artwork/packaging is just as elegant, and they include
> stickers, etc. just like Merck.
>
> Yes, I'm a tightwad. But this was not the first time I've wanted to buy
> less than three CDs from Merck. It sucks having to wait until I can
> afford a larger order (from PJ or FE) to hear the latest Merck release.
>
> phase
>
> np: Greg Davis - Arbor
>
>
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