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iTunes, you have a problem

As I wrote about a few months ago, I started checking the Amazon MP3 store along with the iTunes Store when shopping for music, and I was surprised that most of what I was looking for was not only available from Amazon, it was cheaper as well.  Well, I have been buying more and more music lately and I can’t remember the last time I ended up buying it from the iTunes Store.  This is a huge change for me, but money talks.  I am getting individual songs a little cheaper, but I am usually getting full albums $2 cheaper.  That’s significant.  I still check with iTunes and I make sure to compare the number of tracks on the full album because once in a while iTunes has more songs for the money than Amazon does, but that has been really rare.

Apple, I realize you have the majority of the market share right now, but as one of your loyal customers that has way too many of your products than most people should, I think you have a problem here.  Not only do I have more Apple computers and iPods than any household should, I’m a share holder!  If I’m comfortable using another service over the iTunes Store what does that say for the average customer?  It may not be today, it may not be this year, but I think you need to address the pricing issue before others see what is going on and Amazon starts eating away at your market share.

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  • Dr G
    Squirrel-meister, for the time being, I will accept your explanation as well intentioned but be advised that you are on the good Doctor's watch list. If I ever feel you are using the "power of the Squirrel" for personal financial gain as opposed to a triumph of good over evil, well let's just say the reprocussion would be harsh.

    I too remember the days of 'Made in America' as well as the times when there were people in America that make buggy whips. We don't lower ourselves to that level any more. We have people for that.
  • Dr G, you were so close, but no conspiracy intended. My point was actually the opposite; I was stating that if a share holder won't use the product, what chance do they have with a regular consumer?

    No Walmart stock - I'm one of the guys that thinks Walmart's practices helped make China the economic power house it is today, all at the expense of the American economy. Remember the days when Walmart used to advertise "Made In America?"
  • Dr G
    You had me, I was rivited, I was yellin' you go man, stick it to the man until you got to the point that you mentioned "...I'm a share holder..." and then it hit me, POW, you're not worried about we consumers over paying to listen to Dylan, it's all about you and your precious stock price, isn't it.

    You're all honked off because you're losing your precious $.10 per song you capitalistic snob. As soon as a competitor comes into the market place and undercuts your market cap, you want action. Post your snail mail address and I'll send you my pocket change. Here's 2 bits on me....call Stevie J and demand immediate action.

    I bet you own Walmart stock too.

    Thanks for the advice though.
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