brady
Platinum Member
Polly's quote in the piracy thread got me thinking about this and thought it deserved it's own thread. Here is her statement:
I've often wondered this too.
I shop used records quite a lot. In fact, I would say at roughly 2/3 of my collection has come from some sort of used outlet.
I do feel a little bad that the artist doesn't get paid for that particular record. But I am supporting my local economy and the artist DID get paid for the original purchase of that record. I guess I have to be content with that.
I have been fortunate enough to meet a few professional drummers who actually get royalties and buying used records didn't seem to be an issue with them. There was no mention of, "Yeah , you should check out this record...it's a shame Max Roach doesn't get paid for it but it's worth picking up..."
What is the consensus on buying used records? Are we getting a good deal on some great music or are we ripping off the artist?
A question about piracy. What do you guys think of people selling their old CDs? Should this be disallowed because the artist gains no benefit? How does it differ to the spammer? (legit product or not, unsolicited selling is still spam and I'd personally delete too).
I've often wondered this too.
I shop used records quite a lot. In fact, I would say at roughly 2/3 of my collection has come from some sort of used outlet.
I do feel a little bad that the artist doesn't get paid for that particular record. But I am supporting my local economy and the artist DID get paid for the original purchase of that record. I guess I have to be content with that.
I have been fortunate enough to meet a few professional drummers who actually get royalties and buying used records didn't seem to be an issue with them. There was no mention of, "Yeah , you should check out this record...it's a shame Max Roach doesn't get paid for it but it's worth picking up..."
What is the consensus on buying used records? Are we getting a good deal on some great music or are we ripping off the artist?