Discussion of all things related to Public Domain

[tom poe <tompoe AT amihost.com>]

Here's an example of a niche market being tapped for the Independent
Artist just starting out.  
Tom

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> From: Vicki Blankenship <spottedkivaproductions AT yahoo.com>
> To: tom poe <tompoe AT amihost.com>
> Subject: Re: starting packages question
> Date: 16 Jul 2004 12:23:01 -0700
> 
> Hi Tom,
>  
>    Let me clarify your question.  Do you just want 10 CD's which would 
> include 10 songs each?  Is that how I am reading this?  Just wanted to make 
> sure I understood you correctly.  If you just want 10 CD's that have 10 
> songs a piece on them I would just charge you $17 for B&W print no graphics 
> except for a logo and that would include a standard jewel case that has a 
> clear tray card.  $19 for color print on the CD with no graphics except for 
> a logo.  You will need to furnish me a good demo quality or master quality 
> CD to duplicate from.  Front inserts or tray card inserts would be extra if 
> you need them.  Not sure exactly what your needs are.  But we work with all 
> artists on any size order.  I know what it is like to only need a few 
> things starting out and not needing or affording to order 1000's like most 
> larger companies will only take.  That is why we are concentrating on short 
> runs and not larger runs for artists and at an affordable price.  We do 
> large runs but our con!
centration
>  is on helping out artists with short run needs.  :-))
>  
>     If you have any other questions, feel free to email me or call my cell 
> phone as I am playing venues tonight & tomorrow in Florida and will return 
> to North Carolina and my office Sunday night July 18th.  Good luck with 
> your music.  I can relate to the dirt poor artist part as we all scrape by 
> trying to get venues and getting our songs out there.  I have been lucky to 
> get some backing and to have two partners to start the CD Duplicating & Web 
> Design business with.  I will talk to my partners to see what we can come 
> up with for your prizes on your non profit adventure.  :-))  Thanks for 
> stopping by our website and emailing me.
>  
> Sincerely,
> Vicki Blankenship
> www.spottedkivaproductions.com
> 910-452-1336 Office
> 910-264-1336 Cell
> Safe Travels On The Music Highway
> 
> tom poe <tompoe AT amihost.com> wrote:
> Hello: Caught your message on Indiegirl, and took a quick look.
> 
> Question: What would it cost for a dirt-poor artist to put together 10
> CDs, if all the artist has is the song files for ten songs?
> 
> Question: SONG STORM is a nonprofit project of Open Studios, a
> 501(c)(3) organization located in Reno, Nevada. The site is based on a
> Playlist Contest theme. Would you be interested in donating one or more
> packages as prizes? We could offer in return, advertising for a year
> with an image/link on each of our main pages. You can see what we're
> doing by visiting the site and clicking on the prizes link page on the
> right side menu.
> 
> Thanks, in advance,
> Tom Poe
> SONG STORM
> Reno, NV
> www.ibiblio.org/studioforrecording/php/playlist.php 
> 
> 
> 
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