Richard Pennycuick wrote:

>>My favourite UK supplier's newsletter advises that the price of Naxos
>>CDs will go up at the end of September to GBP4.88 which is about a 12%
>>increase.

Kevin Sutton responds:

>In dollars at the current exchange rate that's about $8.  The have
>been selling in many stores in the US for $7.99 for quite awhile now.
>Considering their consistent quality, and the cost of all things petroleum
>(plasics, paper products) going up and up, this isn't a bad price at
>all, I don't think.

Not at all bad, given the role that Naxos plays in the culture of recorded
classical music.  Further, Virgin SUPERSTORE IN BOSTON HAS BEEN SELLING
THEM FOR $ 5.99 on occasion.  I just wish that they had a more complete
selection.

Bernard Chasan