28th December 2012

CDMUSICROW NEWS

 

28th December 2012

 

 

Good Morning from a dreary Brixham I am beginning to wonder when the sun is going to  shine again! I have a question today from Mark in the  United States from my EBay messages.

 

Some years ago, I was listening to some of my parents' old LP records. I happened to discover the very most beautiful rendition of "Where Or When" that I've ever heard. For the life of me, I wish that I'd noted the names of the singers and orchestra! Recently, I've been trying (and failing) to find/identify that particular recording / performance / rendition / version. It was done by an orchestra, possibly with "strings", a vocal group, a male lead singer, and, possibly, a female lead singer. This performance and recording must date to the 1940s or 1950s. I can't believe that it's not the standard, most famous rendition. Unfortunately, it spoiled me for anything else. (I, for one, am underwhelmed by Peggy Lee's version.) Any chance that you know which recording I'm talking about?

Well I searched the web cause I am not older to know and I came up Leona Horne. Can anyone else come up with any other names it could be? No prizes for any right answer just a bit of fun to re-start the Blog.

A mix year sales wise on EBay but for now I will keep going like to go multichannel onto amazon and will be looking at HMV marketplace as this does seem an obvious choice to sell music. Digital does impact it but still think there is enough people out there wanting the physical format. Around 65 / 35 split at the moment according to Music Week. As it is to continue to be a part time project / business then it does seem to be a lot of hard work to do this.

The Blog will be back regularly in 2013 I will make a better effort to write a bit more so stay tuned .... its only just begun!

Please visit my shop at EBay:

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NOW SELLING VINYL ALBUMS AND SINGLES

 

 

 

 

TO CONTINUE THE BLOG .......

Good news I have decided to continue the blog so keep reading!

On Twitter more then Facebook and link now available from the Ebay Shopfront

So stay tuned and will be back soon with more comment.

cdmusicrow chris bryant

stores.ebay.co.uk/cdmusicrow

END OF BLOG!

I have decided to end the blog and move  over to Twitter & Facebook.

Twitter: twitter.com/cdmusicrow

Facebook: facebook.com/cdmusicrow

Please feel free to join me there for chat

TUESDAY 13th MARCH 2012

Hello and Welcome to CDmusicrow News. I am trying a few auction style listings over the next few weeks they will last for 7 days so please take a look at the store. The  address at the bottom of the page.  You may pick up a bargain!

Postage will be going up from the 2nd April no details of what the prices will be yet but if like last year a similar rise prices will be +13p to post a cd to the UK.  So be around £1.22 to post 1st class a standard CD or DVD.  I have no plans to move to 2nd class as trying to offer the fastest service possible.  As prices are inclusive of uk post (FREE)  this does not affect the uk.  Overseas I will review the prices currently £1.99 per cd £1.29 for each additional cd.

I see still no comments on the blog that is fine long as you all know you can if you wish.

I hear a supermarket is getting into the act of sponsoring  festivals this year.  MFest Food and music festival being held at Harwood House, Leeds 7/8 July. Artists to perform include Human League, Texas, inspiral carpets and Bob Geldolf. You can search the net for further infor if interested.

No other news to pass on as always please visit the store and why not subscribe to the newsletter giving you the latest details of CDs for sale. Details on shop front.

                                                            stores.ebay.co.uk/cdmusicrow

Monday 5th March

Hello everyone!  Just to let you know that the latest New CDs are now listed on EBay.  A few Used ones were added today also.

Please take a look.

                                                           stores.ebay.co.uk/cdmusicrow

WEEKEND BLOG - 3/4 March 2012

Hello again from sunny Brixham.  The Cd's mentioned in yesterdays blog will not be here to Monday now.  Will hopefully put some on Monday and Tuesday morning.

One of the quietest weeks for a while on EBay I do wonder if sometimes it is working properly but I am sure it is.  Paypal continues to have the occasional postage blip so when this happens it off to the Post Office to wait in the queue or create one!

I have ruled out going to sell on other online sites for the time being.  To be honest there is only Amazon marketplace unless that CD is not there I can't see me selling it any easier then EBay. 

Time to mention a few companies that I use for supplies. 

Stormtrading for envelopes.  They seem to be strong and reliable I use the DVD Padded envelopes they have white or gold.  £25 for 300 (100 is free).  Web address is stormtrading.co.uk

Intocases for CD cases.  Well recommend this company as if any CD cases arrive broken they will refund you. (not postage). Based in Sunny Jersey! Web address intocases.co.uk

Think I will leave it there for now. See you all soon in the shop.

stores.ebay.co.uk/cdmusicrow

2ND MARCH 2012

Good morning everyone it is sunny here in South Devon I still not sure anyone is reading this so please pardon the delayed blog.  If I can see people reading it or suggesting stuff for the blog this might just encourage me.

More new music should be with me later today to go on to EBay.  Includes ABBA, Agnetha Faltskog, Frida, Etta James, Phil Lynott and hopefully The monkees!  Of course Davy Jones and Etta James who passed away recently  both will be reasonably priced. 

ABBA will be releasing their first single for 18 years in April think around the 23rd found in the vaults! It's called twinkling star to a passing angel. Also re-releasing there last final studio album The Visitors on the same date hopefully as no mention in the key releases in Music Week.  The CD chosen for the shop was The Visitors.

I see another new release on Monday 5th March is the Military wives In my dreams you will have to support your local indie shop or  put some money in to the banks of HMV for this one!  Also Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking ball out on Monday as well! some back catalogue of Bruce in the shop. 

I mentioned the postage for worldwide being reviewed by me.  I have a feeling the increase will be April as VAT may  go onto postage stamps.  It is already on some services. I won't put it up to I have to.  It is probably between Australia & U.S my top worldwide buyers.  Europe wise seem to suggest Germany as top CD buyers.

Think that is all for now please feel free to comment.

Please visit: stores.ebay.co.uk/cdmusicrow for the latest new and used Cd's. Many thanks chris