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January 21, 2004
BPI makes a mockery of the Common Market
CD Wow backs down in parallel importing row
“The retailer imported cheap CDs from Asia and sold them in Western Europe. CDs are cheaper in Asia, because the music industry deploys differential pricing. Briefly, record companies charge more in Europe because they can.”
Update from Paul: This story has now hit Slashdot with one or two interesting comments.
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That is so, so wrong. The record companies are upset because of what, competition?
Down with The Man, damnit.
Comment by Wrighty — January 22, 2004 @ 1:05 am
In fact, I’ve just got this email from them:
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Dear Member,
The UK Major record companies through their mouth piece the BPI* have unfortunately restricted the UK and Irish consumers right to enjoy the freedom of the World Wide Web.
As from this weekend, any CD ordered for delivery to the UK and Ireland will incur a surcharge as we are only able to deliver CDs manufactured within the EU (more expensive).
Delivery to the rest of the world will not be affected.
You only have a few days left - so order now!
Be quick to make the best of our current low low prices while you can still exercise your right to choose.
We will of course still be supplying UK and Irish customers but as of Sunday 25th January 2004 a surcharge of £2.00 (3.00 Euros) per CD will apply.
Please Note - our prices of DVDs and Games will remain unaffected
Warmest Regards,
CD WOW!
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The BPI are competition fearing fcukers.
Comment by Wrighty — January 22, 2004 @ 1:09 am
BPI moans about low album sales, despite the fact that during 2003 the highest number of albums were sold in the UK *ever*, and as such pushes prices up. Which is a bit like repeatedly stabbing your horse to make it run faster, only for it to then bleed to death.
Comment by Matthew — January 22, 2004 @ 9:57 am