On Thu, 3 Apr 1997 10:20:53 -0800 (PST) Random Junk <jsd@gamespot.com>
writes:
quoted 6 lines tom weibrech wrote:>
>tom weibrech wrote:
>>ok then, whats the cost to profit ratio? what are their marketing and
>>promotion expenses?
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>i don't know. do you?quoted 1 line sure do,,,read their annual report...one of the highest in the>>> sure do,,,read their annual report...one of the highest in the
industry<<<
quoted 4 lines why does their distribution suck?>>why does their distribution suck?
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>how did you arrive at this conclusion? they have one of the best
>distribution channels of any indie label in the US.
then why cant u find any of their releases in the mass market outlets?
quoted 3 lines why do they pretend to be a major when they are not?>>why do they pretend to be a major when they are not?
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>i can't even begin to imagine what this means.quoted 1 line it means not only do they lose touch with consumers like mr. gonzi,>>> it means not only do they lose touch with consumers like mr. gonzi,
but they pile up expenses without enough diverse product and distribution
to off-set it...
quoted 3 lines why do other indie labels make money and astralwerks does not?>>why do other indie labels make money and astralwerks does not?
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>you've audited their books, have you?quoted 1 line as a matter of fact, i have....>>>as a matter of fact, i have....quoted 4 lines why dont they listen to their consumers?>>why dont they listen to their consumers?
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>you mean when their consumers say "hey, drop the prices on your stuff
>to the point where you start losing money?"quoted 1 line no, it means maybe you should be constantly re-evaluating your costs>> no, it means maybe you should be constantly re-evaluating your costs
to assure that they are in line with what others are
charging...obviously, if ur product is $ 4.00 more expensive than others,
something is wrong (see above for examples)
quoted 3 lines heres one telling you exactly like it is....>heres one telling you exactly like it is....
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>sounds like you're guessing to me.quoted 1 line please dont mis-quote me...mr. gonzi, the consumer, was telling you in>> please dont mis-quote me...mr. gonzi, the consumer, was telling you in
no uncertain terms exactly how he feels...i didnt need to guess...
tom w