[Steve_Seattle]

"price gouging"

I can't comment on where the money from the sale of a CD goes, because I don't know how it's divvied up. But the cost of a CD compares very favorably with the cost of a movie or sports ticket - VERY favorably. The movie/sports event is over in a couple of hours, but the CD can be repeatedly listened to for many years.

[cyborg]

I cannot tell a lie. I used Kazaa to download music I can't find because it's not 'in circulation', or because I know the CD stinks. I still buy CDs but almost exclusively movie soundtracks. I will buy a CD if I can hear it first which is why I've noticed 'listening stations' cropping up everywhere.

You make a good point about the value over say a movie ticket. That's why I buy DVDs on sale. Have you seen the price of movie tix lately?

[Dog Gone]

But the cost of a CD compares very favorably with the cost of a movie or sports ticket - VERY favorably.

So does just about everything else.

[RobRoy]

>>I can't comment on where the money from the sale of a CD goes, because I don't know how it's divvied up. But the cost of a CD compares very favorably with the cost of a movie or sports ticket - VERY favorably. The movie/sports event is over in a couple of hours, but the CD can be repeatedly listened to for many years.<<

You make a valid point. And I will add concerts to your list - which, by the way, is pretty much the only way musicians will make money in the future. RECORDED music will be offered for free, as a sample, or like the free toy in a happy meal - inducement to buy something tangible.

This whole copying thing may be illegal, but people are missing the point. In the early '30's, it was illegal to drink. So what.

We're looking at a similar psycholigical event. The RIAA IS going to lose this in the end.