EDIT: just found out that the labels/producers are getting a percentage of this price increase, so not as bad as first thought. however, the fact that beatport increased prices by 80% without informing their customers is still pretty out of order.
not sure if any of you have noticed the new beatport design - it's really nice and they've obviously put a lot of thought and effort into it.
however, they've also slyly changed the prices for UK users - previously most tracks were $1.49 which equates to about 80p. they're now charging in pounds - but haven't adjusted the amount, so tracks are now at £1.49. this is over an 80% increase!
they are also charging UK customers more than US customers as you can see below. the top image is the data received if you are a UK customer, the bottom image is the data received if you are a US customer. they are charging UK customers roughly 50% more.
the fact they've done this and done this without informing their customers stinks of profiteering and taking advantage of djs.
please email them at support@beatport.com and let them know that what they've done is out of order. i've set up http://www.boycottbeatport.com so have a look and use one of the many alternative online shops to buy your dance music.
thanks for your time!
not sure if any of you have noticed the new beatport design - it's really nice and they've obviously put a lot of thought and effort into it.
however, they've also slyly changed the prices for UK users - previously most tracks were $1.49 which equates to about 80p. they're now charging in pounds - but haven't adjusted the amount, so tracks are now at £1.49. this is over an 80% increase!
they are also charging UK customers more than US customers as you can see below. the top image is the data received if you are a UK customer, the bottom image is the data received if you are a US customer. they are charging UK customers roughly 50% more.
the fact they've done this and done this without informing their customers stinks of profiteering and taking advantage of djs.
please email them at support@beatport.com and let them know that what they've done is out of order. i've set up http://www.boycottbeatport.com so have a look and use one of the many alternative online shops to buy your dance music.
thanks for your time!
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