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Maybe We Just Need Cheap CDs?
from the one-idea dept
While some people insist that if file trading is allowed to continue there simply is no business model for the music industry, others are out there trying new business models on for size. One attempt is an independent music label that thinks selling CDs for $5 a pop is the answer (though, they pitch them as "free" CDs with a $5 shipping fee). The idea is that burning your own CD takes time and is annoying. If CDs were cheap enough (say, $5 to $8) no one would want to burn their own, and would just go buy the CD for the sake of convenience. As I said, I'm glad that someone is actually testing out a new business model, but I'm not sure how strong this one is. I'd guess that many people burn their own CDs to make custom mixes. However, just because this one idea doesn't work, it doesn't mean there's no business model out there. If the music industry was smart, they'd be looking for one themselves before someone else beats them to it.
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Cost, or convenience?
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I then can put it all on a massive shuffle, or just play x playlist - without having to get out the CD, and swop etc. Plus, I can access it no matter where I am (well, via an Internet Connection) without having to lug around a ton of CDs. And, best of all, I can then take the originals in the car to listen to.
I'd buy a custom CD at slightly less than "regular" CD prices because it would mean I wasn't paying for junk I don't want (and frankly I find burning CDs annoying - takes too long and locks up my computer while it's at it), but I'd definitely be willing to pay regular (or slightly above regular) prices if they threw in a second CD of MP3s.
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