Galactic Patrol Alert : Bad Alien Ebay Bandit!

[Colin J Allen]

While the lack of such official output does not justify bootlegging, it
does explain why bootleggers are willing to bootleg Hawkwind recordings
(people will hand over money for them!).  There would appear to be
2 fairly obvious responses: 1. Allow recording and trading again, thus
reducing the demand; 2. As Tim says, issue official live recordings as so
many other bands do; this will both reduce demand and provide income.
However, I seem to remember going down that road in the past:(.

Colin


On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 18:35:29 -0500, Tim <ma-paharper at IOPENER.NET> wrote:

>Well,let's play devil's advocate. Perhaps if the band would do more
merchandising of their own music, then there wouldn't be a call for bootleg
sales on e-bay. The band demanded a moratorium on tape trading of live
shows, and has done nothing to replace it. Here in the States, we don't
have the pleasure of seeing the Hawks multiple (or 1) time(s) a year. Why
not sell cd-rs of their own shows through their own website; perhaps even a
few free live song mp3 downloads (even Metallica has that). People
obviously want more Hawkwind product than is 'legally' available; there
must be some way to satisfy both the band (more $$ & fans) & the fans (more
music); and at the same time, it will narrow the marketplace for bootleg
product - you know you'll never stop the bootleggers themselves, it's like
the 'war on drugs' -as long as there is a need, someone (legally or not)
will find a way to meet that need.  What say guys, give us a break!
>tim  8>)...
>mark von bargen wrote:
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: BOC/Hawkwind Discussion List [mailto:BOC-
L at LISTSERV.ISPNETINC.NET] On
> > Behalf Of M Holmes
> > Sent: 15 November 2005 12:40
> > To: BOC-L at LISTSERV.ISPNETINC.NET
> > Subject: Re: Galactic Patrol Alert : Bad Alien Ebay Bandit!
> >
> >
> >
> > mike wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > Yep, he made 66 and 72 Dollars on the two Hawkwind boots. That's
amazing
> >
> > > prices for what I assume are CD-R's.
> >
> >
> >
> > > If my information is correct, he hasn't made that money. He might
expect
> > the
> >
> > > money but the chances are that he won't get it. :-)
> >
> >
> >
> > Is this a state secret? Have Hawkwind dropped Spetsnaz Lawyers onto his
> >
> > website? Has someone spoofed gigantic bids in an attempt to frustrate
> >
> > his auctions?
> >
> >
> >
> > Enquiring Minds want to know..
> >
> >
> >
> > FoFP
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Contact was made with seller which was apparently ignored. Spoke to one
of
> > the winning bidders who was aware of the context. Somebody persuaded
him to
> > withdraw both of these items. If you look at his
> > <http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewFeedback&userid=r_tovell&iid=
> > 4788606407&frm=284>  feedback page on Ebay now it is well stocked with
item
> > withdrawn messages - most of them HW boots ;)