MzGreenEyedLady's thread about physical CDs put the idea in my head, and then I purchased a CD from that website named after a river in South America, and I realize that everytime I've done that lately, they've given me a promotional credit to use toward an mp3. Obviously, they want me to go digital. It's less overhead, less insurance, no need to ship and bigger profit for them… so do you think retailers are trying to kill physical music media or are they just following the trend?
Do you think retailers are trying to kill physical CDs?
10/10/2012
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retailers like to follow trends & I believe they don't care, as a whole, what gets hurt as long as it's not their profits.
10/10/2012
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I agree.
Originally posted by
edeneve
retailers like to follow trends & I believe they don't care, as a whole, what gets hurt as long as it's not their profits.
Also as a seller on amazon, I realize they are trying to lean more towards the larger volume of sellers/purchasers than us little guys that are sick of our collections.
10/10/2012
It's the trend in music and tv shows. The more interest and subscribers there are, the faster the compact disc dies. I wouldn't hold it against the companies selling discs; it's just where things are heading...movies/tv shows too.
When there are programs like iTunes and Netflix, there just isn't a demand to own things if you can just watch them whenever you want, no need for a separate player.
When there are programs like iTunes and Netflix, there just isn't a demand to own things if you can just watch them whenever you want, no need for a separate player.
10/10/2012
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Yep, they are killing them.
Originally posted by
Petite Valentine
MzGreenEyedLady's thread about physical CDs put the idea in my head, and then I purchased a CD from that website named after a river in South America, and I realize that everytime I've done that lately, they've given me a promotional
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MzGreenEyedLady's thread about physical CDs put the idea in my head, and then I purchased a CD from that website named after a river in South America, and I realize that everytime I've done that lately, they've given me a promotional credit to use toward an mp3. Obviously, they want me to go digital. It's less overhead, less insurance, no need to ship and bigger profit for them… so do you think retailers are trying to kill physical music media or are they just following the trend?
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10/10/2012
I don't think they're actively trying to kill physical media. On the contrary, physical media is dying rapidly and most retailers are just trying to hang on for dear life. With respect to the movie rental industry, we've already seen what happens to businesses that refuse to move to digital media; Blockbuster was absolutely destroyed by Netflix after the former patently refused to go digital.
10/10/2012
I think online retailers are supporting the death of CDs but brck and mortar stores are just getting rid of them because people don't buy them anymore
10/10/2012
Everything gets outdated. It's sad, but I think it's just a matter of time.
10/10/2012
I doubt they're trying to "kill off" physical CDs, they're just trying to convert people to buying MP3s. I feel like they might just be trying to promote their digital downloads, they want to get onto the same market level and iTunes.
10/10/2012
We have to move on with the technology!
10/10/2012
I think it's just the natural way that things are going. Just like 8-tracks and cassette tapes, technology that gets outdated is replaced gradually by the newer, more popular one. It's inevitable.
10/10/2012
The Llama likes his vinyl. I like this option.
10/10/2012
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They're just doing what makes the most economic sense, CDs will die anyway.
Originally posted by
Petite Valentine
MzGreenEyedLady's thread about physical CDs put the idea in my head, and then I purchased a CD from that website named after a river in South America, and I realize that everytime I've done that lately, they've given me a promotional
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more
MzGreenEyedLady's thread about physical CDs put the idea in my head, and then I purchased a CD from that website named after a river in South America, and I realize that everytime I've done that lately, they've given me a promotional credit to use toward an mp3. Obviously, they want me to go digital. It's less overhead, less insurance, no need to ship and bigger profit for them… so do you think retailers are trying to kill physical music media or are they just following the trend?
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10/10/2012
they are doing what they can make the most profit on. If you dont have to carry stock, like cds; and only have to have a server with MP3's, you can cut the overhead of business. The problem I have with MP3's is the sound quality, it sucks compared to CD's.
10/10/2012
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I can't remember what's the last CD I bought. It's part of evolving I think. First vinyls then cassettes, just got to keep moving forward.
Originally posted by
Petite Valentine
MzGreenEyedLady's thread about physical CDs put the idea in my head, and then I purchased a CD from that website named after a river in South America, and I realize that everytime I've done that lately, they've given me a promotional
...
more
MzGreenEyedLady's thread about physical CDs put the idea in my head, and then I purchased a CD from that website named after a river in South America, and I realize that everytime I've done that lately, they've given me a promotional credit to use toward an mp3. Obviously, they want me to go digital. It's less overhead, less insurance, no need to ship and bigger profit for them… so do you think retailers are trying to kill physical music media or are they just following the trend?
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10/10/2012
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They're just doing what makes the most economic sense, CDs will die anyway.
Originally posted by
Petite Valentine
MzGreenEyedLady's thread about physical CDs put the idea in my head, and then I purchased a CD from that website named after a river in South America, and I realize that everytime I've done that lately, they've given me a promotional
...
more
MzGreenEyedLady's thread about physical CDs put the idea in my head, and then I purchased a CD from that website named after a river in South America, and I realize that everytime I've done that lately, they've given me a promotional credit to use toward an mp3. Obviously, they want me to go digital. It's less overhead, less insurance, no need to ship and bigger profit for them… so do you think retailers are trying to kill physical music media or are they just following the trend?
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10/10/2012
I think they are just following the trend
10/11/2012
XD!! "that website named after a river in South America". This made me laugh. Wait, are we not allowed to say these things? I think they just want to introduce you to their online music store. If you're familiar with it, you'll be more likely to think of them when you're wanting a song and not just go directly to a store owned by a company named after a fruit.
10/11/2012
It's just the way the world's going.
10/11/2012
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Actually, the sound quality of an mp3 can be about the same or better than a CD. It all depends on the quality they were ripped/recorded at.
Originally posted by
married with children
they are doing what they can make the most profit on. If you dont have to carry stock, like cds; and only have to have a server with MP3's, you can cut the overhead of business. The problem I have with MP3's is the sound quality, it sucks
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they are doing what they can make the most profit on. If you dont have to carry stock, like cds; and only have to have a server with MP3's, you can cut the overhead of business. The problem I have with MP3's is the sound quality, it sucks compared to CD's.
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10/11/2012
I think CD's are going to go the way of cassettes and vinyl soon anyway, all but dead with a small circle of people that keep their CD collections and listen to them.
Maybe they'll make a short lived comeback once CD's are the new "retro" thing, it seems nostalgia (and the new generation's curiosity) can revive old trends.
After all, Nickelodeon is airing 90's programs now, some pieces of 80's fashion are creeping back into popularity, it just happens.
Maybe they'll make a short lived comeback once CD's are the new "retro" thing, it seems nostalgia (and the new generation's curiosity) can revive old trends.
After all, Nickelodeon is airing 90's programs now, some pieces of 80's fashion are creeping back into popularity, it just happens.
10/11/2012
I still like CD's. If the digital cost significantly less, I might be convinced.
10/11/2012
I think that they are just following the trend.
10/11/2012
CD's will quickly become a thing of the past in 5 years, and soon maybe dvd's and blurays. It will all become downloadable content.
10/12/2012
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theyre doing what they have to
Originally posted by
Petite Valentine
MzGreenEyedLady's thread about physical CDs put the idea in my head, and then I purchased a CD from that website named after a river in South America, and I realize that everytime I've done that lately, they've given me a promotional
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more
MzGreenEyedLady's thread about physical CDs put the idea in my head, and then I purchased a CD from that website named after a river in South America, and I realize that everytime I've done that lately, they've given me a promotional credit to use toward an mp3. Obviously, they want me to go digital. It's less overhead, less insurance, no need to ship and bigger profit for them… so do you think retailers are trying to kill physical music media or are they just following the trend?
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10/12/2012
CDs will be around another decade, at least.
10/12/2012
I'm sure CD's will be gone at some point. But not in the near future.
10/13/2012
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