The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #22530   Message #248803
Posted By: Paul G.
28-Jun-00 - 07:29 PM
Thread Name: Help: Wholesaling recordings
Subject: RE: Help: Wholesaling recordings
I would agree with Phil on the wholesale pricing -- $10 if your selling for $15. I've done reasonably well that way with both my solo and group recordings. Consignment is another avenue...the seller gets a third of the sale price without any risk -- you just have to trust the sellers honesty. Web outlets are also pretty good. if you have your own web site you can set up secure on-line credit card ordering through CDstreet.com. They'll ship for you or you cand ship yourself. As others have stated -- the best way to sell is through your gigs...develop a reputation...get heard. It's not magic and its not easy. My only advise contrary to what has previously been posted is DON'T GIVE IT AWAY! The only freebies should be to radio stations that might play it, reviewers who might write about it, and booking agents who might book you ( and a few for special friends and family and the Mudcat). You deserve to be paid for your time, effort, and investment. If your product is good, folks will buy it and you'll be rewarded. If not, then they won't...Best of luck!

pg