On Wed, 2 Apr 1997 18:11:10 -0800 (PST) Random Junk <jsd@gamespot.com>
writes:
quoted 15 lines Gonzi \(Fresh\) writes:>Gonzi \(Fresh\) writes:
>> Astralwerks is just being greedy. Plain and simple. Go ahead and
>look at
>> the CD singles section next time you're at Tower. $5.99, $3.99, etc.
>Who
>> is the only label that charges fucking 9 dollars for 4 songs?
>
>do you understand the difference between Astralwerks and, say, Epic?
>do you understand the term "loss leader"?
>do you understand the difference in sales that we're talking about?
>
>in short, do you have even the slightest clue as the economics of the
>situation, or are you just flaunting your ignorance in public yet
>again?
>
ok then, whats the cost to profit ratio? what are their marketing and
promotion expenses? why does their distribution suck? why do they pretend
to be a major when they are not? why do other indie labels make money
and astralwerks does not? why dont they listen to their consumers? heres
one telling you exactly like it is....
quoted 10 lines Astralwerks. I encourage listmembers to buy the same priced import>> Astralwerks. I encourage listmembers to buy the same priced import
>> versions of these singles and not support Astralwerks ridiculous
>> pricing.
>
>i encourage everybody to support astralwerks as much as is humanly
>possible. they are doing a great job at getting this music to the
>public.
>
>---jsd
>
bullshit...they are gouging people as much as possible because they know
the end is near...
tom w
np: ambient ccokbook