Chinook Music World - 40% - 60% Off

[Prototype]

So, Music World in Chinook is closing out, Northland too IIRC. Anyways, everything is at least 40% off. Just stopped by. Not a bad selection left. Just picked up the latest Foo Fighters, the Colts Superbowl DVD and a WWE DVD on the history of the Intercontental Title for just over $30.

The place is starting to look a little picked over, and good luck trying to find a DVD or CD that's not a new release. But still, to get 40% off... that's better than a kick in the pants.

And no, I don't work for Music World... thought I'd give a heads up to the uninformed.

[troutman]

Is downloadable music killing the music stores?

[Got Miikka?]

Well, video killed the radio star.

[burn_this_city]

IIRC Musicworld is shutting the doors on all stores across canada January 1st..

[Kipper is King]

Hmm...I was at music world in south centre a week ago, and they only had 30% off Cds.

[photon]

Originally Posted by troutman

Is downloadable music killing the music stores?

I don't think so, recent stuff I've read seem to imply that CD sales are actually up. It could just be a case of one company dominating and another unable to compete.

[Prototype]

Music World always seemed to have higher prices, even on their new release promotional pricing. I think it's tough for them to compete with a WalMart or a Future Shop who tries to get you in the door with a almost at cost price so that you walk out with an above cost DVD player or TV.

Downloading may have something to do with it, but I doubt it's the main catalist here.

And here's some proof: http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2007/1...d.html?ref=rss

Looks like a little of column A, a little of column B... but nothing about illegal downloads.

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Prottotype

but nothing about illegal downloads.

Well, not just illegal downloads, but the likes of iTunes as well. Why drive to the store for a $15 CD when I can download the two songs I want for $3. (or whatever it costs.)

[MelBridgeman]

It just isnt viable to sell just CD's anymore...happens all the time in the market place, technology is changing....what happened to all the drive ins...same thing...

[You Need a Thneed]

40-60% off? so what your saying is that they are still more expensive then the A&Bs and the Best Buys.

Is it any wonder that they can't compete?

[Aeneas]

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

It just isnt viable to sell just CD's anymore...happens all the time in the market place, technology is changing....what happened to all the drive ins...same thing...

Wait a minute, are you saying the drive ins are gone? I really have to get out more!

[fredr123]

Originally Posted by troutman

Is downloadable music killing the music stores?

Where do you get your music, troutman?

[Prototype]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

40-60% off? so what your saying is that they are still more expensive then the A&Bs and the Best Buys.

Is it any wonder that they can't compete?

No, super affordable now... but at 100%... way overpriced!

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by Aeneas

Wait a minute, are you saying the drive ins are gone? I really have to get out more!

for the most part! they were all over the place in the 50's...maybe a bad example...but since i wasnt around back in whenever...oh wait...your local blacksmith shops are now gone....thanks to the car? Better?

Honestly i have no problem with the crumbling of the music industry, they have held consumers hostage for too long...and we have forced a change of thinking for most at least....and the flip side, they have held artists hostage too...artist can now go it on their own thanks to the net...the industry needed a shakeup and its happening..

[Barnes]

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

...........

Honestly i have no problem with the crumbling of the music industry, they have held consumers hostage for too long...and we have forced a change of thinking for most at least....and the flip side, they have held artists hostage too...artist can now go it on their own thanks to the net...the industry needed a shakeup and its happening..

Unfortunatly, Music World is not part of the music industry. I am actually surprised they are still around. They were always in some dark corner of the mall and had ridiculous prices.

But, the fewer CDs sold the better.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by fredr123

Where do you get your music, troutman?

As a music critic, record labels send me free CDs.

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

40-60% off? so what your saying is that they are still more expensive then the A&Bs and the Best Buys.

A&B? Speaking of overpriced, soon to be dead stores....

[Azure]

Originally Posted by troutman

As a music critic, record labels send me free CDs.

How does one become a critic?

[Saint Troy]

Originally Posted by Azure

How does one become a critic?

Be a bitter failed musician with an axe to grind.

[greerb]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

A&B? Speaking of overpriced, soon to be dead stores....

I heard that A&B were shutting down when I was working/living in Calgary back in 2000. Long time comming, I guess.......