Opinions on costs when buying metal online

crast · **Joined:** Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:29 pm **Posts:** 1502

I got a question for you guys!

I'm currently looking into printing a 7" split and releasing/selling it via my webshop.

How do you guys prefer to see the costs associated with buying online?
Would you rather have the price of the item be higher, but then including shipping&handling and paypal fees?
Or do you prefer to see the split of the costs on checkout?

It feels like either way I do it, people might feel ripped off.

Second question, for those of you who buy vinyl, what do you consider to be a reasonable price for a 7"?
I've seen prices range from around 5-6€ to about 12€.

.:crast:.

traptunderice · **Posted:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:55 pm

I'm honestly more into just a bandcamp download for $4. But that's me.

noodles · **Posted:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:36 pm

I like it when it's added afterwards, because when buying multiple items the S&H is usually lower per item, but if it's included in the price then can't really calculate that.

SilkCrimsonMoon · **Posted:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:44 pm

Hey Fred. I think the average price for a CD purchased in Europe should be around 10-11€ maximum. And the shipping price should be added at the end because it looks much better but either way the shopper might be surprised because of the added price. And a price of a 7" should be around 8-9€ maximum, if you want costumers to come back.

The Annoying Frenchman · **Posted:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:58 pm

5€ (7$) + shipping.
I'd like it better all-included but it shouldn't be more than 8/9€.

GeneralDiomedes · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:15 am

I never pay shipping, I always buy in large lots to save money .. buying a single item has always seemed like a waste of money to me.

SilkCrimsonMoon · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:27 pm

General, you have Chopin, Sibelius, Stravinsky and you had Vivaldi on it too. On a Classical spin, huh? That's always great to see on a Metal site.

AlexandeR · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:45 pm

Indeed, the world would be a better place if more people listen to classical music. Mozart ist krieg :dio:

GeneralDiomedes · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:15 am

Define Infinity wrote:

General, you have Chopin, Sibelius, Stravinsky and you had Vivaldi on it too. On a Classical spin, huh? That's always great to see on a Metal site.

I find it helps with my concentration at work. Metal is OK for drowning out surroundings and giving me energy, but classical is a better catalyst overall.

crast · **Joined:** Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:29 pm **Posts:** 1502

Thanks for all the replies guys!

I've now placed the shipping&paypal fees on separate lines in the shopping cart, feels like the best way of handling it for now.

As for the prices, I think I'll just be cliché and go for 6.66€ price, ;) (will be limited to 250ex, hand numberd, include free digital download and a poster as bonus!)

I'll let you guys know once I have 'em, maybe someone here will be interested,

.:crast:.

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