JohnB

May I tactfully opine that 'total BULL' could be a little harsh and slightly unfeeling?

Maybe I didn't explain properly.

By 'break point' I was referring to the point at which the increase in demand caused by the discount meets the decreased income caused by the discount - i.e. no net gain. Yet the going rate is £10, and I sell enough at that price to keep me happy, so have no incentive to offer a discount, specially as carrying sufficient change would be a major hassle, as would be the need to man the CD table at all times.

The 'hedge veg' system doesn't work if you need to fiddle with coins, and standing by the CDs all night can make a chap look a little sad and desperate. Also, believe it or not, I may have other things to do; to visit the gents, tune my guitar, pop to the bar for water, chat to the organiser or other chums, answer questions in the corridor about lyrics, back-stories, guitar tunings, recording techniques, microphones, someone's visit to Sark, how Tom's elbow is, and so on.

Maybe you are not aware of the mechanics of solo touring? Jed and Villain have mentioned the problems associated with carrying round large quantities of metalwork. I would add that I already have enough trouble keeping my folding stash safe on tour. If I don't go to a bank to 'launder some eagle,' I come home with a sizeable wad. I also have two (or three) foot journeys in and out of every gig with six or seven heavy items to carry. The requisite money bag would be too big for my pocket, and would oust a sizeable block of product form the 'shop box.'

No, I don't think my system is 'total BULL.' 'Businesslike in a non-business environment' would be closer to the mark, I submit.

Tom