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Daniel Jones
From: Nederland, CO USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2016 8:26 am
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I tried posting this request in the "For Sale: Music, etc." section and got no responses, so I'm trying in another section of the Forum.
Our music group, Standard Deviations, is in the final stages of producing an album (it's turning out really well!), and I plan to put it out for sales in time for Christmas. So here's the question: would SGF consumers prefer CD format or Digital Download? (There's two different licensing costs, so I am trying to assess relative attractiveness to purchasers.)
Pertinent info: this will be a 14-song album. It will be offered through CD Baby. I plan on a CD price of $15 (+$3.50 postage CD Baby adds), and a Digital Download price of $10 (entire album).
What are your thoughts on these formats?
Thanks,
Daniel |
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Jim Cohen
From: Philadelphia, PA
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Will Houston
From: Tempe, Az
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Posted 30 Oct 2016 9:56 am
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cd |
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Ron Funk
From: Ballwin, Missouri
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Posted 2 Nov 2016 6:37 pm
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CD with good liner notes |
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Steven Paris
From: Los Angeles
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Posted 5 Nov 2016 6:41 pm
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It doesn't cost $3.50 to mail a CD. _________________ Emmons & Peavey |
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Jim Cohen
From: Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 5 Nov 2016 7:01 pm
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The artist has no say over how much CDBaby charges for shipping. Since that $3.50 also includes the cost of the packaging and handling, as well as the postage, personally, I don't find it too egregious. I used to add $2 to ship a CD to folks, but then realized I was losing money every time, since it cost me a buck (or more) for the mailer, plus more than a buck for the postage. (And I wasn't charging for my labor, of course.) _________________ www.JimCohen.com
www.RonstadtRevue.com
www.BeatsWalkin.com
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Howard Parker
From: Maryland
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Posted 5 Nov 2016 7:14 pm
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In general I prefer downloads. Instant gratification and playable on multiple devices (of which I have too many).
h _________________ Howard Parker
03\' Carter D-10
70\'s Dekley D-10
52\' Fender Custom
Many guitars by Paul Beard
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Herb Steiner
From: Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 7 Dec 2016 7:53 am
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Steven Paris wrote: |
It doesn't cost $3.50 to mail a CD. |
As Jim alluded to, it definitely costs more than $3.50 to mail a package like a CD in a mailer. More like $3.86, depending on the destination. Not including cost of mailer, gas to the P.O., time and labor involved.
I ship all my courses by Package rate, even though I could use Media Mail, or Large Envelope. This is because I want a tracking number on the transaction, so both the purchaser and I know where the parcel is and when it was delivered. Especially when someone orders multiple courses from me, which can add up real quickly in price. _________________ My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Josh Yenne
From: Sonoma California
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Posted 29 Dec 2016 12:19 am
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Absolutely download.
A lot of artists out here are just doing Vinal and download cards. The cd is a bit of a dead technology at this point |
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Andy Zahnd
From: Switzerland
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Posted 29 Dec 2016 12:25 am
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sales on Live-Gigs: CD's only! But also I prefer the downloads!Easier and always with me on my Iphone! |
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Ronald Sikes
From: Corsicana, Tx
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Posted 29 Dec 2016 4:12 am
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If you purchase CDs through Amazon you also get free downloads of that cd. I like CDs. _________________ Show Pro #26 & #83,BJS bars,Stereo Steel,Tommy Huff cabs loaded with JBL D130's, Wampler pedals,NV112,NV400, Steelers Choice Seats |
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Steve Hitsman
From: Waterloo, IL
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Posted 29 Dec 2016 4:58 am
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The cd is a bit of a dead technology at this point
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I apparently have around 700 examples of "dead technology" with more constantly being added. |
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Roger Rettig
From: Naples, FL
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Posted 29 Dec 2016 8:00 am
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It took a huge wrench to drag me into the present when CDs overtook vinyl and cassettes in the market place. I can't see me changing again at my age.
Steve - I have more 'dead technology' than you do!
I suppose I still don't entirely trust the notion of something existing only in the ether; I need the item to be in my hands, Luddite that I am.
The younger generation are far more amenable to the download option as that's what they've grown up with. I'm one dinosaur who thinks he's at the cutting edge by having compact discs!
_________________ Roger Rettig - Emmons D10s, Quilter TT-12, B-bender Teles and old Martins.
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Marco Schouten
From: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Posted 29 Dec 2016 9:33 am
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I prefer downloads, mostly from Google Play.
If a cd or vinyl is the only option, I will rip/record and convert to mp3 anyhow. _________________ ----------------------------------
JCH SD-10 with BL XR-16 pickup, Sho-Bud Volume Pedal, Evidence Audio Lyric HG cables, Quilter Steelaire combo |
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Herb Steiner
From: Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 29 Dec 2016 9:47 am
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Roger Rettig wrote: |
It took a huge wrench to drag me into the present when CDs overtook vinyl and cassettes in the market place. I can't see me changing again at my age.
Steve - I have more 'dead technology' than you do!
I suppose I still don't entirely trust the notion of something existing only in the ether; I need the item to be in my hands, Luddite that I am.
The younger generation are far more amenable to the download option as that's what they've grown up with. I'm one dinosaur who thinks he's at the cutting edge by having compact discs!
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As am I. _________________ My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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