Mosaic Records a seller on Ebay?

[Ed S]

Anyone notice that Mosaic Records is now listing sets on Ebay? Looks like they are slightly above the price at the site with shipping to US only.

Interesting

[Stefan Wood]

Just noticed. I don't understand why they would do it, other than to advertise themselves. Still, they are going to take a 10% hit off of each sale in fees.

[J.A.W.]

Times are tough (OK, cliché, but still...), that might be why they're doing it. They're obviously trying to move some stock. On their site they're also offering free shipping within the United States and reduced shipping anywhere else on orders over $50 until August 31.

Edited August 22, 2013 by J.A.W.

[Ed S]

Certainly a sign of the times. My guess is that Stefan is right and it's an attempt to get their current releases into the mix.

I have not been able to afford any sets recently, but I remain a big fan of the label and concept. Perhaps I'll take advantage of the free shipping sale.

[Kyo]

  On 8/22/2013 at 9:56 PM, Stefan Wood said:

I don't understand why they would do it, other than to advertise themselves.

Same reason why people would sell music on iTunes: Because that's where people buy stuff these days.

[Stefan Wood]

My point is for a company to do business on eBay, they have to know that they are taking a 10% hit on anything they sell (fees from eBay & PayPal), so it has to be advertising.

[David Ayers]

  On 8/25/2013 at 11:55 AM, Stefan Wood said:

My point is for a company to do business on eBay, they have to know that they are taking a 10% hit on anything they sell (fees from eBay & PayPal), so it has to be advertising.

Maybe they just tested the water and it worked? And maybe the sale justifies the 'hit'? there is no upfront discount to the customer so customer price-perception is not affected. Probably they just figured that if people are looking for their stuff on ebay anyway why not join in.

[Ed S]

I'm weak.

Placed an order - MJQ, Jamal, Goodman.

I hate myself

Edited August 27, 2013 by Ed Swinnich

[disaac]

Ed,

After your terrific Canada music trip post, I personally think you've earned those....

[BFrank]

Looks like Cuscuna is unloading some stock on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/usr/bluenotesound