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Please help with my uni Dissertation

Si-bob

Si-bob

Jun 30, 2001
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High Wycombe, UK
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#1
Hey all, it would be a massive help if you could fill out this questionnaire for my research. I need as many answers as i can get asap, it would be a massive help. You can either answer hear (as long as its ok with the moderators, or email your answers to [email protected] Thanks in advance.

Questions.

 Sex

 Age

 Location

 Are you a gigging Musician?

 How much on average do you spend a month on musical instruments & equipment?

 Have you ever purchased Instruments or equipment from an Internet retailer?

 If so, how much of your monthly purchases are done so via the internet as opposed to more traditional music shops?

 Do you have a preference over which of these methods, internet or music shop, you use to purchase your equipment? If so, why?

 If you purchase from both the internet and high street music shops, what factors influence you when deciding between the two eg Price, Atmosphere, Expertise etc?

Thanks again

Si
 
#2
 Sex

Male

 Age

19

 Location

Annandale, Virginia, USA at home. Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA at James Madison University

 Are you a gigging Musician?

no

 How much on average do you spend a month on musical instruments & equipment?

Now? None. I might buy a set of strings in a little bit though. I'm content for now. (no G.A.S.??)

 Have you ever purchased Instruments or equipment from an Internet retailer?

Yes

 If so, how much of your monthly purchases are done so via the internet as opposed to more traditional music shops?

I havn't bought anything music-related in a while. However, if I do buy those strings, it will be on the internet.

 Do you have a preference over which of these methods, internet or music shop, you use to purchase your equipment? If so, why?

I'd like to be able to do it in a store as it's more convenient and I don't have to pay shipping, and I can try the equipment out. However, the prices are often better on the internet, and 9/10 times I'll be looking for something specific after a recomendation that's hard to find in stores.

 If you purchase from both the internet and high street music shops, what factors influence you when deciding between the two eg Price, Atmosphere, Expertise etc?

Price, availability of specific equpment, shipping costs, return policy etc
 
#3
Si-bob said:
Hey all, it would be a massive help if you could fill out this questionnaire for my research. I need about 30 or so peoples answers, it would be a massive help. You can either answer hear (as long as its ok with the moderators, or email your answers to [email protected] Thanks in advance.

Questions.

? Sex
Male
? Age
19
? Location
Home: Johnstown PA, school: Daytona Beach, FL
? Are you a gigging Musician?
Does one a month count?
? How much on average do you spend a month on musical instruments & equipment?
If you count strings n such $50ish.
? Have you ever purchased Instruments or equipment from an Internet retailer?
Yes, only one, very long ago
? If so, how much of your monthly purchases are done so via the internet as opposed to more traditional music shops?
In recent times I've found the used market to be better than anything else, so that's where I do most of my gear shopping.
? Do you have a preference over which of these methods, internet or music shop, you use to purchase your equipment? If so, why?
I like buying used from someone in that you can get it cheaper, usually in pretty good condition etc. etc. Music shops just don't seem to keep up with their prices either.
? If you purchase from both the internet and high street music shops, what factors influence you when deciding between the two eg Price, Atmosphere, Expertise etc?
Price, condition, staff/person I'm dealing with, what others have to say about that person/retailer.
Thanks again

Si
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There ya go :)

Ray
 
#4
Si-bob said:
Hey all, it would be a massive help if you could fill out this questionnaire for my research. I need as many answers as i can get asap, it would be a massive help. You can either answer hear (as long as its ok with the moderators, or email your answers to [email protected] Thanks in advance.

Questions.

 Sex: Male


 Age: 30

 Location: Slidell, LA

 Are you a gigging Musician? No

 How much on average do you spend a month on musical instruments & equipment? $50

 Have you ever purchased Instruments or equipment from an Internet retailer? yes
 If so, how much of your monthly purchases are done so via the internet as opposed to more traditional music shops? 10%
 Do you have a preference over which of these methods, internet or music shop, you use to purchase your equipment? If so, why? Physical store. I like people more than you might think.
 If you purchase from both the internet and high street music shops, what factors influence you when deciding between the two eg Price, Atmosphere, Expertise etc? Who had it.
Thanks again

Si
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Glad I could help.

Mike
 
#5
Questions.

 Sex M

 Age 50

 Location MINNESOTA

 Are you a gigging Musician? Please define (1-month)

 How much on average do you spend a month on musical instruments & equipment? $100

 Have you ever purchased Instruments or equipment from an Internet retailer? actually yes, strings not available locally

 If so, how much of your monthly purchases are done so via the internet as opposed to more traditional music shops? 1%

 Do you have a preference over which of these methods, internet or music shop, you use to purchase your equipment? If so, why? Local shop, I believe it is best for me. I need to know my salesman and have a home/store to go too.

 If you purchase from both the internet and high street music shops, what factors influence you when deciding between the two eg Price, Atmosphere, Expertise etc

Price almost always close enough. to buy locally.
 
#6
Si-bob said:
Hey all, it would be a massive help if you could fill out this questionnaire for my research. I need as many answers as i can get asap, it would be a massive help. You can either answer hear (as long as its ok with the moderators, or email your answers to [email protected] Thanks in advance.

Questions.

 Sex

Male

 Age

20

 Location

Meadville, PA - Allegheny College Johnstown, PA - hometown

 Are you a gigging Musician?

Not at the moment.

 How much on average do you spend a month on musical instruments & equipment?

35$

 Have you ever purchased Instruments or equipment from an Internet retailer?

Yes

 If so, how much of your monthly purchases are done so via the internet as opposed to more traditional music shops?

I'd say it's about 50/50

 Do you have a preference over which of these methods, internet or music shop, you use to purchase your equipment? If so, why?

An actual store, unless I'm buying strings. Then I like the net.

 If you purchase from both the internet and high street music shops, what factors influence you when deciding between the two eg Price, Atmosphere, Expertise etc?

Price and availability are the two that could make me look online.

Thanks again

Si
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Glad to help.
 
#8
 Sex
Male

 Age
19

 Location
Palm Harbor, FL

 Are you a gigging Musician?
Yes

 How much on average do you spend a month on musical instruments & equipment?
At least $200

 Have you ever purchased Instruments or equipment from an Internet retailer?
Yes, strings

 If so, how much of your monthly purchases are done so via the internet as opposed to more traditional music shops?
Not much, just strings, so about $20-60

 Do you have a preference over which of these methods, internet or music shop, you use to purchase your equipment? If so, why?
Well if the price is the same, I'll go with the music shop because buying it is instant. No waiting for shipping or anything. Internet shops are for hard to find items, and the price at the internet shop better be A LOT cheaper (including the shipping price) if I'm going to have to wait for shipping. Also you have to worry about expensive heavy stuff getting broken when it's shipped. Returns are ALWAYS A PAIN to internet stores.

 If you purchase from both the internet and high street music shops, what factors influence you when deciding between the two eg Price, Atmosphere, Expertise etc?
Price definitely. Internet music stores better be A LOT cheaper to give me incentive to buy from them. Otherwise it's just easier and safer to buy from a retail store. Of course atmospher and expertise of most retail stores are terrible, I can't ask Sam Ash ANYTHING, but it doesn't bother me since I know exactly what I want the minute I enter the store and it is a quick transaction.
 
#9
 Sex

Yes please.

 Age

Not telling.

 Location

Not telling you that, either! I'm the best hide-n-seeker, y'know.

 Are you a gigging Musician?

Kinda. I'm in a band that would like to gig but isn't at the moment.

 How much on average do you spend a month on musical instruments & equipment?

Don't buy stuff every month.

 Have you ever purchased Instruments or equipment from an Internet retailer?

Nup.

 If so, how much of your monthly purchases are done so via the internet as opposed to more traditional music shops?

NA

 Do you have a preference over which of these methods, internet or music shop, you use to purchase your equipment? If so, why?

I'd rather buy at the shop, 'cos I can talk to the guys about the stuff and I also am assured I'm getting what I'm paying for.

You never know who's lurking around on the Internet.

 If you purchase from both the internet and high street music shops, what factors influence you when deciding between the two eg Price, Atmosphere, Expertise etc?

NA
 
#11
Hey guys, u guys are great, please keep them coming!!! :)
with regards to the musicians friend focus group questions, it looks like its a hell of a coincidence, i'm a 3rd yeah Music Business student in the UK, doing my Diss. on the effect of E-taling on high-street instrument SME's.

Ummmm, so yeah, thanks again and keep them coming :-D

Si
 
#12
jazzbo said:
There is something weird about this thread.

This is for a dissertation??!?

Folmeister, do I know you? Grew up in Martinez, went to DVC then Davis ....
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Yes, we have chatted before. I teach at DVC in the social sciences. We talked about Steve Sage's program and the good work he and the program does. I hope all is well over the bridge!

I think this thread is a little strange, also. A dissertation is what you produce to get a doctorate degree. A thesis is for a master's, and this is no more than a sample survey.
 
#17
Sex
Male

Age
32

Location
London, UK

Are you a gigging Musician?
Yes

How much on average do you spend a month on musical instruments & equipment?
Over the last few months, virtually nothing - a set of of strings and that was about it! I wonder how much the mean figure of my monthly spend is if I spread it over the length of my "playing career"? Doing a quick bit of calculation, probably c. £25 / month!

Have you ever purchased Instruments or equipment from an Internet retailer?
Only strings.

If so, how much of your monthly purchases are done so via the internet as opposed to more traditional music shops?
See above

Do you have a preference over which of these methods, internet or music shop, you use to purchase your equipment? If so, why?
I prefer to try gear before I purchase it, so my preference is for music shops for things like basses and amps, although the Internet is great for sundries like strings.

If you purchase from both the internet and high street music shops, what factors influence you when deciding between the two eg Price, Atmosphere, Expertise etc?
See above

Wulf
 
#18
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Questions.

 Sex male

 Age 17

 Location >birmingham , UK

 Are you a gigging Musician? >yes

 How much on average do you spend a month on musical instruments & equipment?
£30 for strings cables etc
 Have you ever purchased Instruments or equipment from an Internet retailer?
nope
 If so, how much of your monthly purchases are done so via the internet as opposed to more traditional music shops?

 Do you have a preference over which of these methods, internet or music shop, you use to purchase your equipment? If so, why? >music shop >i can look and try what im buying

 If you purchase from both the internet and high street music shops, what factors influence you when deciding between the two eg Price, Atmosphere, Expertise etc?
 

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