Klarinet Archive - Posting 000196.txt from 2004/06

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] scandal/reeds - a word to beginner children and
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 18:20:45 -0400

At 08:07 AM 6/14/2004 -0600, Richard Bush wrote:
>As I initially stated, the only explanation I can come up with is that
>there are so many people and/or companies that are part of the
>distribution network. Maybe this is the most efficient and best way to get
>the reed to the player and for the player to have a wide variety to choose
>some, but I still think it is extraordinary to have to pay $2.50 plus for
>a product that would seem to be worth around $1.00.

Keep in mind that reeds are HARDLY unique in this regard. For example, a
CD does not cost more than about $3.00 to produce, but you may be charged
as much as $20 for it.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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