Vacant Horizon Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 so the black keys thread has inspired me to pick up one of their cds. i think buying it new will best support the artist and the local indie shop, no. thoughts? c Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Who cares if it hurts the artist? Of course it hurts them when you buy them used, but it hurts my wallet less and at the end of the day, that's what matters the most. I guess it beats downloading it since you would be supporting the local indie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Who cares if it hurts the artist? Of course it hurts them when you buy them used, but it hurts my wallet less and at the end of the day, that's what matters the most. I guess it beats downloading it since you would be supporting the local indie.This is a loaded thread. Of course it hurts the artists, but at least in the case of non-promo copies they were bought at least once. Reselling of art objects is a rather ancient part of commerce. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deepseacatfish Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Well it doesn't hurt the artist at all, they just don't end up making any money off of the album. On the other hand buying used albums from local/independent stores does help them. ...and it's always fun flipping through used albums Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drazil Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Of course it helps the artist because someone obviously didn't want the cd, therefore instead of ending up in a landfill where it would take decades to decompose, it ends up on a shelf where it will be chronologically categorized, creating less garbage. Perfectly logical to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Steve Brule Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 It would help the artist more to buy the CD new. It helps the indie store to buy it used. Buy it used and buy a ticket to see the band, or a tshirt at the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 they already made money off the original purchase. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 It hurts me when they are all fooked up and won't play right - I don't buy used cds anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 It would help the artist more to buy the CD new. It helps the indie store to buy it used. Buy it used and buy a ticket to see the band, or a tshirt at the show.Good advice, Doc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 so the black keys thread has inspired me to pick up one of their cds. i think buying it new will best support the artist and the local indie shop, no. thoughts? cI think buying it new helps the label more than the artist. I understand the artist only receives a small percentage of retail sales.Purchasing merch at a show probably is the best way to support the artist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Reselling of art objects is a rather ancient part of commerce.Of course, there's the issue of what CDs should be classified as in the realm of art - are they equal to the painting or are they equal to the reprint of the painting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Speaking as someone who has bought hundreds of used CDs, many of which later led to purchases of new CDs by the same artist, I believe buying used CDs helps artists, albeit in a roundabout way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Of course, there's the issue of what CDs should be classified as in the realm of art - are they equal to the painting or are they equal to the reprint of the painting?Don't get us started! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I don't know, I've bought about 20 used John Coltrane CDs and I don't think it's hurt him at all, since he's pretty fucking dead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 It would help the artist more to buy the CD new. It helps the indie store to buy it used. Buy it used and buy a ticket to see the band, or a tshirt at the show. Or... But the new one new. Rave about it to everyone who will listen. Post about them on teh internets. Burn the copy of their first that was sent you by a kind soul on the board. Rave even more. Buy a ticket to the local show... Wait a minute...that sounds REALLY familiar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muncle Douchey Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Speaking as someone who has bought hundreds of used CDs, many of which later led to purchases of new CDs by the same artist, I believe buying used CDs helps artists, albeit in a roundabout way. agreed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulture19 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Speaking as someone who has bought hundreds of used CDs, many of which later led to purchases of new CDs by the same artist, I believe buying used CDs helps artists, albeit in a roundabout way. Anything that helps the artist's exposure ultimately helps the artist for the exact reasons cited above, and I can speak of this from personal experience. In fact, I would go so far as to say buying used helps all artists. By supporting the indy store, the indy store becomes more financially solvent, allowing them to make stock purchases of up-and-comers, who they can then recommend to the regular customers (because they know the regulars and are able to make good suggestions), and these up-and-coming bands become more and more popular, then decide tou se that popularity to take up a cause like defeating Tourette's Syndrome, leading to a huge benefit concert that raises the money that finds the cure. So, buy used CD's to stop Tourette's syndrome. One of the local indy stores here recently combined new and used into the same section, so when you are looking for something in particular you don't have to look twice. Very effective in that when you ultimately give up looking for something used, if you see it in there new, you can break down and buy it. So, I actually came to the forum today to ask where I can find used CD places in the Lawrence, MA or Portland, ME area, as I have to go there next week for work. Instead of starting a new thread immediately, if anyone can help, PM me. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I bought three used Hanoi Rocks cds the other day and didn't feel guilty about it at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I bought three used Hanoi Rocks cds the other day and didn't feel guilty about it at all.If Axl Rose read that, he'd wire Michael Monroe ten bucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 GN'R were more than a tad obssesed with Hanoi Rocks weren't they? Vince Neil should be the one wiring them money, that vehicular manslaughterer that he is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebunk Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 So, I actually came to the forum today to ask where I can find used CD places in the Lawrence, MA or Portland, ME area, as I have to go there next week for work. Instead of starting a new thread immediately, if anyone can help, PM me. Thanks. I am VERY familiar with Portland as my wife and I go there about twice a year. You really want to check out Bull Moose Music. They are a large indie music chain in Maine and New Hampshire. They have two locations, one downtown (Middle Street location) and in South Portland which is near the malls (South Portland/Scarborough location). If you can only hit one, go with the South Portland/Scarborough location as it is quite big and they have a very good selection of CDs (new and used), boxed sets, vinyl and even video games and DVDs. The staff are top shelf as well. YOu can get more info here: www.bullmoosemusic.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 agreed. i guess i am with you all on this. i mean, i have music in a bunch of different places. burned discs in case logic, my favorite discs on a shelf, and digital music. i guess i wish it was all more streamlined ie all new, all used, all digital etc. anyhow, i went to amazon and downloaded a few black keys songs. way better than itunes with bitrate 256 and no drm. now i hope my computer doesnt crash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulture19 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I am VERY familiar with Portland as my wife and I go there about twice a year. You really want to check out Bull Moose Music. They are a large indie music chain in Maine and New Hampshire. They have two locations, one downtown (Middle Street location) and in South Portland which is near the malls (South Portland/Scarborough location). If you can only hit one, go with the South Portland/Scarborough location as it is quite big and they have a very good selection of CDs (new and used), boxed sets, vinyl and even video games and DVDs. The staff are top shelf as well. YOu can get more info here: www.bullmoosemusic.com THANK YOU!!! I travel quite a bit for work and can NEVER find used music locations, other than one I found near the 59&53 intersection in Utica, MI. Bull Moose is a given, since I have a meeting in Saco that will get out mid-afternoon. Thanks for the info. And I'm going to take a shot at the screen name and guess...you "ain't all that humble" (I'm just going leave the second part of that right out, assuming I'm wired into the origin of the screen name) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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