OFF: retailer mark-up?

[Paul Mather]

On Wed, 12 May 1999, Bolts of Ungodly Vision wrote:

=> some other sights. I prefer to buy it in person, despite the exorbitant
=> mark-up that retailers inflict on our lowly purchasing power.

Actually, it depends on yer retailer.  When Gov't Mule's _Live... With a
Little Help From Our Friends_ 2CD came out, loads of folks on the Mule
list thought they'd be smart by "pre-ordering" from online CD retailers.

Not only did many not receive the album by its release date (unlike
those who strolled into their local shops), but also many paid a hefty
price.  Myself, I got it from the local shop that enjoys my regular
patronage, for only $16 (most were reporting it as $20 and up on the
list)...

If you find a good local shop, stick with it.

Cheers,

Paul.

NP: The Bevis Frond, _Inner Marshland_

e-mail: paul at gromit.dlib.vt.edu

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