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From: chuck@pluto.Harris-ATD.com (Chuck Musciano)
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Subject: Re: Sun User's Group & COPS
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Date: 17 May 91 18:26:17 GMT
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     I didn't catch the whole thread, but I am concerned about the high cost
of the SUG CD.  I contributed several tools to it, and I like the publicity
it brings me and Harris, my employee.  I would like to see the CD reach as 
many people as possible.

     I think CD pricing is currently in the "what the market will bear" range,
rather than the "commodity item we want everyone to have" range.  With a CD
costing about $2 to master, I can't justify $248 of overhead for each CD,
especially since you'll probably sell thousands.

     As SUG members, can't we see our books, and see how much it cost to make
the CD versus how much revenue was garnered?  If the money is put to good use,
I think earning a small profit is fine.  I'd like to see the CD cost around
$50 or so, or even less, depending on volume.  I have a hard time believing
the CD cost more than $100,000 to produce.  You'd only have to sell 2,000
at $50 a pop to break even.

     Does the Houston LUG get paid for their work?  Were other LUGs allowed
to bid the job?  What is the estimated production cost and sales?  

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