Quote Originally Posted by schlongfingers
Distributors int the traditional sense are being cut out of the loop because of the internet - no way around it I'm afraid aside from thinking out the box. Any label can sell direct to DJ's without the dist taking a cut.
agreed, but distributors could use the net more, for more information for the man on the street, and (horrible phrase coming) direct marketing. so long as they're not 'buy buy buy' and all semi-secretive about it, thenthe distributor could become an identity that you come to trust as to having the good shit you may be after. its the way i play it, i import lots of stuff and intend to quite chirpily promote it via the net, no harm.

i know whats meant by the listings being posted up, but it is a kind of streamline way of doing business. better to acquire a definite order or sell the promo to show it sells, than buy ten and be left with 9 after 6months, thats not good for business at all.