Gerry - it's been addressed. The Joneses are apparently opposed to Celtic's CDr reissue of the albums and apparently no acceptable terms for payment of royalties in respect of that reissue have been agreed. Dick's offer, although undoubtedly sincere, is not what the Joneses apparently say they want, and in any case in the scheme of things won't make much difference, as he is only one retailer who by his own account doesn't actually sell that many copies. It could also be argued that if the Joneses went along with Dick's offer they'd be giving legitimacy to the reissue by accepting payments in relation to it.

I keep using the word 'apparently' in this as my understanding of the situation is based on what I've read and what I've been told by third parties rather than being first hand.

I think there is a serious discussion to be had with Dick and other retailers about this issue, but I'd hate to see a person who provides an otherwise excellent service vilified over his current stance and would urge the use of restraint and reasoned argument. Obviously, those very close to the situation may not feel the same way, but a big old rumble on Mudcat isn't going to help anyone...