Curly Chalker DVD: A question for all of you.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 27 Nov 2006 2:07 pm

The master disk has now been authored by our fellow forumite Mike Brebes. Mike put in countless hours on this and did an outstanding job. We all owe him a great big "Thank you."

I had hoped to have the duplicates available in time for Christmas, but it appears that they won't be ready in time. We're looking at some time in January.

I have a question for you all. I can either have the disks burned, or manufactured. The problem with burned disks is that they are not always compatable with different systems, and can't be played on some of them. This is not a problem with manufactured disks. From that point of view, there is no question that manufactueed disks are better. Also, the cost per disk of manufactured disks is much less, which means the price you will have to pay will be correspondingly lower.

However, the smallest number of manufactured disks I can have made is 1,000 copies. I don't think we can sell that many. I was thinking of 200.

I'd prefer to get them manufactured, but this would require a considerable cash outlay, and if they are not all sold, I will lose a boatload of money.

So, if enough people respond to this thread and say "I want one" I will mave 1000 copies of the disk manufactured. Otherwise I'll have to have them burned, which means they will cost more, and some of you will not be able to play them.

Please everybody, tell me what to do.

Jeff Bradshaw · Post by **Jeff Bradshaw** » 27 Nov 2006 2:10 pm

Hi Mike, I would buy one thats for sure! ..jeff

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 27 Nov 2006 2:16 pm

Hi Mike,
I want one. See you in Mesa.
Chuck

Billy Wilson · Post by **Billy Wilson** » 27 Nov 2006 2:28 pm

My sister and I both want one, Mike. thanks so much for doing this. Billy

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 27 Nov 2006 2:43 pm

Yep! I want one of these on Curls! All you steel forum memembers better jump on this one there isn't any other video footage of Curly offered for sale. At least that I know about. He was a MASTER STEEL GUITARIST!

Terry Wood

Jim Hankins · Post by **Jim Hankins** » 27 Nov 2006 2:51 pm

I want one, Jim

Jack Goodson · Post by **Jack Goodson** » 27 Nov 2006 2:53 pm

I will definetely take one, i dont know how many people realize this but curly,don helms, julian tharpe, Lou houston, as well as myself all were born in a 30 mile radius of each other...thanks jack

Franklin Jones · Post by **Franklin Jones** » 27 Nov 2006 2:55 pm

2 cd's for sure

Post by **b0b** » 27 Nov 2006 2:57 pm

This survey is a bad idea, in my opinion. I remember a guy who lost his shirt because he took a survey like this to the bank. Hundreds of people said "I want it" and only a handful actually came up with the money.

Besides, you already ran this survey once (in Steel Players), Mike. Every Forum member says they want this DVD. You won't know for sure how many will pony up the $ until it's actually for sale.

I say go for the 1000. They'll all sell eventually. Just don't expect to sell more than 200 the first year.

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Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 27 Nov 2006 4:52 pm

Mike, I want one no matter which method you decide on having them produced.

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 27 Nov 2006 6:43 pm

I'm in for one Mike, but also agree with b0b... however, don't rule out the power of Ebay. There are a bucketload of Chalker fans who will snap up a copy there.
And thanks, and best wishes!

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 27 Nov 2006 8:32 pm

Hi Moke, Put me on the want list. Jody.

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 27 Nov 2006 8:44 pm

I'm good for one.And Mark makes a good point.

Terry Bethel · Post by **Terry Bethel** » 27 Nov 2006 9:26 pm

I will take two,
Thanks for all the effort,
Terry Bethel

David Coplin · Post by **David Coplin** » 27 Nov 2006 9:47 pm

Mike,
Count me in for a couple. I also think the manufactured route is the way to go.
Dave

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 28 Nov 2006 3:54 am

I'll take one.

Ronald Comtois · Post by **Ronald Comtois** » 28 Nov 2006 6:21 am

I want one also.

Ron C.

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 28 Nov 2006 6:26 am

Mike, I'm in for one.

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 28 Nov 2006 6:27 am

I want one.

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 28 Nov 2006 6:32 am

I'll take two!

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Ron Castle · Post by **Ron Castle** » 28 Nov 2006 6:48 am

Have them manufactured and sell them at the 'burned' price + 10 or 15%, this way you'll minimize any potential losses and deliver a better product.
Oh yeah- I'll take one

Joe Fortune · Post by **Joe Fortune** » 28 Nov 2006 7:11 am

Mike, I'll take one for sure, Joe

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 28 Nov 2006 7:31 am

Mike, put me down for two.

Phred

Michael Weaver · Post by **Michael Weaver** » 28 Nov 2006 7:44 am

MIke, I am anxious to get a copy----whichever way you have them available....

Mitch Daniels · Post by **Mitch Daniels** » 28 Nov 2006 8:10 am

Two for me Mike