hello rachel,

dieter mentioned in earlier posts, that they don't earn
money with the cases, so i guess that a cheaper price is
not possible. it's all about the international exchange
rates, so i guess there is nothing he can do.

best wishes

ingo

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , <grove@z...> wrote:
> Perhaps the solution is for Doepfer to sell G6 cases at a bargain
price,
> which would make them more accessible to more musicians. This would
> mean Doepfer's core business (selling modules) would improve
> markedly.
>
> I can't justify the price for an empty G6 case with just a buss
board
> and power supply for AUD1000, but if the G6 case was like, AUD250,
> which is a more realistic price for a commodity pressed metal
> box with a basic standard Power supply and buss board,
> I know I would be buying modules every month.
>
> As it is, I just shudder at the thought of buying an empty box.
> I know if I paid $1000 for an empty G6, my partner would shoot me.
>
> I am a big fan of Doepfer modulars. If Dieter sells me a G6 cheap,
> I'll guarantee that I'll fill it full of his modules in a heartbeat.
> I betcha every person on this list would agree and do the same.
>
> C'mon Doepfer, give the cases away cheap and your modules will sell
themselves
> and walk out the door in their hundreds.
>
>
> rachel
>
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