From the listener's point of view, I think the content argument is misleading. You might listen once to find out what is in a bootleg, but they don't bear REPEATED listening (which is what we buy CDs for, surely). Also, famous artists want to be inspired by great musicians, and they can't always be gathered in front room. I have never heard a home produced CD nor a bugget studio one which can stand up against the expensive item when it comes to a group. One person playing acoustic is another matter, of course.
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