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Technology Stocks : K-Tel (KTEL) Have the cheesy '70s records come to an end? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: SouthFloridaGuy who wrote (2403)	11/3/1998 10:46:00 PM
From: StormRider	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3203

I agree that KTEL (and others) are overcharging for CD's. In general, I have a problem with paying up to $18 for a CD when it only costs the record companies pennies to make. Yes I understand we pay for the artistic content, but come on, CD's should only cost $5. If companies would be smart enough to do that, then there wouldn't be any piracy problems because the hassle of copying is not worth it when you can get the original cheap. It's a smaller profit margin but the huge increase in sales would more than make up for it. Hey what a concept...

To: SouthFloridaGuy who wrote (2403)	11/4/1998 7:25:00 AM
From: Rob L.	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 3203

Puff daddy, you only tell half the story. Shipping is included in those prices when you buy 3 or more CD's. AMZN isn't much cheaper either when you include their minimum $3 shipping fee and $.95 per item. In addition, while CD's are cheaper here in the U.S., they are more expensive internationally so there is money to be made in external U.S. sales. You can also listen to the CD's before you purchase them on their site, you can't do that at the brick and mortar stores. While I am not necessarily advocating K-Tel, you and others on this board slant the picture to suit your agenda. If AMZN can soar to 126 with no earnings and none expected for some time, certainly there is room for K-Tel to move a bit higher also, particularly if they can garner more on-line arrangements (e.g., Playboy). JMHO. Good Luck to both sides.