MOTM idea

[Paul Schreiber]

I like this!! Feedback?!?!?!?!

Paul Schreiber
Synthesis Technology


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From: 	Dan Higdon[SMTP:hdan at charybdis.com]
Sent: 	Wednesday, September 10, 1997 3:27 PM
To: 	synth-diy at horus.sara.nl
Subject: 	Modular Kits idea

While chatting with my wife about the upcoming Digisound re-release, she
came up with a really cool idea:

Module of the Month Club

Basically, the customer pre-orders a 10, 20, or 30 module system (whatever
sizes you make cases for).  They pay for the case/powersupply up front, and
commit to buy one module a month until their system is full.  The advantage
to Paul is that he has guaranteed revenue he can book, and a set of modules
he can plan to have available.  The customer benefits from spreading the
payments out, and gets the fun of watching the mailbox wondering what's next?

I personally would specify a certain set of "standard" module packages,
possibly with elective modules, to choose from.  For example, a 10 module
system might include a 2 VCOs, Mixer, VCF, VCA, 2 EGs, LFO, Power, and one
elective module (maybe an external input/envelope follower).  But personal
tastes being what they are, you will certainly need a couple of
configurations.

If you stick with a bit more standardization however, you can do the
"Featured Module" of the month.  This module gets sent to all subscribed
customers, and can be purchased by anyone at a slight discount.
Then, make the rest of the modules available in a more standard "ala carte"
way.  If a customer wasn't interested in the module of the month club, they
could simply buy stuff as they want.  But the MoM Club members would
ultimately
save more money.

The idea needs some logistics worked out, but what do you guys think?  Should
we push Paul to do this, or do people think its more trouble than its worth.


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Dan Higdon (hdan at charybdis.com)
http://www.charybdis.com/~hdan

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