Registered: Jun 2004
Location: I've got a twanger and I'm not afraid to use it!!
Why so bloody difficult
I've finally purchased a tt....Good SHIT.
you know, it's easier for me to buy a car than it is to buy 2 tts and a mixer, Everytime I have the money it goes for something else, I just decided to say to hell with it and buy a tt and a mixer... not the best mixer on the market though, but oh well. Hopefully I will buy my second tt in dec.
Seems to me very few of you have trouble saving for decks. Why? How?
It's not like I don't have money, I have a very good job etc. THe money is just always needed for other crap. Cars break, PCs pack up, etc.
I just realised if I had a GF i would never even have been able to afford the one tt... them bitches are expensive.
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Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Ayr : Scotland : UK
why do you even want to dj if you cant be arsed to save up for the basic equipment?
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Oct-02-2005 19:58
webbie
is this LIFE?
Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Sweden
I don't get it. What's the problem?
If you can afford decks and want to buy them, then do so.
If you cannot afford decks but want to buy them, save up for em.
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Oct-02-2005 20:23
Abhay
banned user
Registered: May 2004
Location: mould coast
I agree...
I think it's a fucking rip-job as well...
i don't think a lot of the equipment is worth how much it costs.
Oct-03-2005 02:42
Xtracktor
EDM Conservative
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: Lathrop, CA
quote:
Originally posted by Abhay
I agree...
I think it's a fucking rip-job as well...
i don't think a lot of the equipment is worth how much it costs.
If only it was like computer hardware...a geforce 3 ti500 from 2000 was 500 dollars, now ive seen some sell for 20 on ebay. 1980, technics sl-1200 mk2 is in the same price range as it is today
Oct-03-2005 03:02
T-Soma
The Sky Was Pink...
Registered: Oct 2004
Location: Chair
quote:
Originally posted by Xtracktor
If only it was like computer hardware...a geforce 3 ti500 from 2000 was 500 dollars, now ive seen some sell for 20 on ebay. 1980, technics sl-1200 mk2 is in the same price range as it is today
Although with inflation $700 US would have been worth ahell of alot more back then.
Oct-03-2005 07:21
Nic
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Melbourne, Australia
quote:
Originally posted by Abhay
I agree...
I think it's a fucking rip-job as well...
i don't think a lot of the equipment is worth how much it costs.
If you dont think its worth how much it costs dont buy it.
The equipment is worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it.
I mean, thats basic economics.
Oct-03-2005 07:29
Abhay
banned user
Registered: May 2004
Location: mould coast
quote:
Originally posted by Nic
If you dont think its worth how much it costs dont buy it.
The equipment is worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it.
I mean, thats basic economics.
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and that's exactly why it's expensive.
the consumers simply don't have enough choice...
there needs to be more suppliers of quality DJ equipment, making the market more competitive, and bringing prices down.
Oct-03-2005 08:04
Nic
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Melbourne, Australia
quote:
Originally posted by Abhay
^
and that's exactly why it's expensive.
the consumers simply don't have enough choice...
there needs to be more suppliers of quality DJ equipment, making the market more competitive, and bringing prices down.
DJ Gear isnt made to be consumer gear, its supposed to be for djs. More suppliers and equipment would be nice, but the market isnt really big enough to attract more supplers.
Look on the upside, with expensive equipment there are less wannabe djs
Oct-03-2005 09:14
Abhay
banned user
Registered: May 2004
Location: mould coast
quote:
Originally posted by Nic
Look on the upside, with expensive equipment there are less wannabe djs
Yeah that's true.
Anyone who's buying a product is a consumer.
U know Djing isn't about equipment. It's a skill. I have no gear, but i have the skill. WHen i play, i borrow TTs, and CDJS etc.
Oct-03-2005 10:33
Dj_Es-Dva
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Registered: Jul 2005
Location: City, Country format (ex. Paris, France)
if only i should be so lucky, im 16 no job no source of income and yet im still saving just about all my money for a decent pair of decks. im currently practicing on one shit one and playing music through a line channel
Oct-03-2005 10:39
Nic
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Melbourne, Australia
quote:
Originally posted by Abhay
Yeah that's true.
Anyone who's buying a product is a consumer.
U know Djing isn't about equipment. It's a skill. I have no gear, but i have the skill. WHen i play, i borrow TTs, and CDJS etc.
Yes i realise this but what i ment is that the high price of dj gear is a good deterant for people who want to dj because its cool. There are enough djs out there that have the gear without the talent to use it, cheaper prices for gear and every man and his dog will pickup decks and call themselves a dj
