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. -- ::: Lazlo (xxxxx@xxxx.xxx; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo) ::: Internet Music Wantlists: http://www.swcp.com/lazlo/Wantlists