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>At some point, they won't even make CD players anymore.
>It'll go the way of the 8 track and VHS. So I guess the
>pricing reflects demand. I also read that labels get more
>from MP3's than from CD's so them pricing the MP3 higher makes
>sense. Artist makes x amount and that hold's steady across
>formats but as there is less overhead to putting out an MP3
>the label profits more. Also, most of the music buying public
>probably uses digital now so that's where the pricing politics
>will land.
>
>I'm actually surprised by this post in 2017.
>
>-Streaming
>-Phones with increased storage/better music players &
>organizers
>-Cloud storage
>-Modern cars with USB ports or at worse AUX ports
>-Bluetooth connectivity for home stereos and modern cars
>-Ipods
>-Bluetooth headphones
>
>Why would anyone want to carry around CD's in the tech age? I
>have 15,000 (and growing) songs with me at all times if I
>choose. I have an Ipod classic (Which I bought 2 yrs ago), 2
>Ipod touches and song storage on my phone if I want.
>
>LMAO @ CD's in 2017. Either you're old and stubborn/afraid of
>tech/not tech savvy or not in a financial space to have some
>of the more modern toys if CD is your go to for listening.

Or you just prefer physical formats at home. The car? Digital all day. Not at home though.

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When the CD is cheaper than the MP3s [View all] , handle, Tue Jun-06-17 07:03 PM
 
Subject Author Message Date ID
Makes all the sense in the world in 2017
Jun 06th 2017
1
What?!? No...you backwards as hell
Jun 06th 2017
4
      Hahahahahaha this has me crying.
Jun 06th 2017
5
      do you have a CD walkman?
Jun 07th 2017
12
      ...Sometimes I cop CDs because the digital doesn't exist
Jun 07th 2017
24
      Nahhhhh...what I mean is, well, as you know...nobody really using CD
Jun 07th 2017
30
RE: What's funny, is on Amazon sometimes. . .
Jun 06th 2017
2
LOL hahah damn never noticed that
Jun 06th 2017
6
I only buy their vinyl when it comes with Auto-Rip.
Jun 06th 2017
8
Sometimes? Nearly every time IME.
Jun 07th 2017
22
and I love it
Jun 06th 2017
3
RE: When the CD is cheaper than the MP3s
Jun 06th 2017
7
Are people listening to MP3s through their home stereos?
Jun 07th 2017
9
that's a pretty complex question because:
Jun 07th 2017
10
Yep, everyone has bluetooth stereos
Jun 07th 2017
11
yes, I have an aux chord
Jun 07th 2017
13
I haven't inserted a CD into anything in at least 6 years....
Jun 07th 2017
14
it's the best option for me in the car. but i hate it.
Jun 07th 2017
15
      I have a 6 CD changer with 2 CD's in it. Sign of the Times and Mos Def
Jun 07th 2017
16
      every CD i've ever owned has been stolen
Jun 07th 2017
18
      What kinda car?
Jun 07th 2017
28
           haha 06 corolla, basic model.
Jun 07th 2017
31
I cast from my phone or use Plex generally.
Jun 07th 2017
23
I do occasionally
Jun 07th 2017
26
who has a cd player tho?
Jun 07th 2017
17
my VW is 2011 and has a CD player
Jun 07th 2017
20
when they put CD changers in new vehicles
Jun 07th 2017
21
      Our hospital room had a DVD/VHS combo player
Jun 07th 2017
25
My 2015 Prius came with a CD player
Jun 07th 2017
29
Dying format
Jun 07th 2017
19

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