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I would first try to borrow a copy of it from another parent. $50 sounds really high!
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Fifty dollars sounds a bit high. I would not pay that kind of freight for my daughters recital. I would look for a new dance studio. Just my .02 cents!Comment
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Several people have suggested finding a new dance studio. I don't think that is the right answer. The dance studio isn't the one selling the video. It sounds like it is an outside videographer. I say to complain to the studio so they know everyone is upset and they can look for a more affordable video service.
We had a similar problem a few years ago at my daughter's school with school photos. They had gotten really pricey and lots of parents complained. The next year, guess what. They brought in a different photographer to do the school photos whose prices were much more reasonable. We didn't transfer schools because of it. I just think leaving the dance studio is not the right response to the problem.Steve
* Despite the high cost of living, it remains very popular.
* Why should I pay for my daughter's education when she already knows everything?
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I totally agree with disney steve. To make it easier for the studio, if you have the time just call around and get a few comparison prices to present to them. Granted if the current videographer is someone's brother in law or what not, you may not be able to get rid of him, but it's worth a try...Comment
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Wow - that is bad.
I just wanted to say I see the angle on not wanting all the parents in the way with their cameras. But my husband does a lot of video work and I can not imagine gouging people for $50/DVD for a kid's dance recital. Yeesh. I mean how many kids are there? Seems like they could charge $5-$20/pop if they got everyone to buy some. It takes time and effort to produce a DVD, but not that much to replicate it for a large number of people. Sounds like quite a rip if you ask me.
Complaining to the Dance Studio would be #1.
& I am going to tell my dh to start selling his wares more I guess - I had no idea so much money to be made.
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Talk to other parents who recorded it. I say how dare they #1 tell you you can't record it, and #2 charge you $50 for a copy.Comment
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