Re: (idm) DIY (the punk "ethic")

From Lazlo Nibble
Sent Wed, May 27th 1998, 00:12

On Tue, May 26, 1998 at 02:36:21PM -0500, xxxxx@xx.xxxxxxx.xxx wrote:

>> raw cost of disc + artwork is $3
>> band or label sells it to distributor for $6
>> distributor sells it to store for $10
>> store sells it to you for $16-$20
>
> If the band or label sells it for 6 bux, then why do they still sell it
> to consumers (via direct order) for 16-20?

Because if they significantly undercut the distributors and stores with their
direct sales the distributors and stores will stop carrying their stuff.

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