Wiardgroup

Hi everyone.  This is my first post!.  =)
After seeing the recent discussion, I just couldn't resist...

I really appreciate Grant's decision to keep Wiard's prices as they are and limit his 
customers' annual orders.  It touched a nerve with me regarding, well...

I make my living as a musician.  In my case, this means that I earn the majority of my 
income by teaching private guitar lessons.  I also make a small amount from CD sales (a  
*tiny* amount) and the occasional one-off project (composing music for this or that little 
thing, etc.).  What this also means is that I am not wealthy.  I can only afford two or three 
Wiard modules a year.  I'm not complaining.  I love my work and there's nothing I would 
rather do.

Grant's decision means that people like me, those without much disposable income, can 
continue to afford his beautiful work.  I bought my first three Wiard modules last year and 
I hope to finish my system next year.  When I read comments such as "why don't you raise 
your prices to drive down demand?", I  interpret that as "I've got so much money that it 
doesn't matter what you charge...  I can afford them, regardless, and I don't want to wait.  
Who cares if only 2% of the musical community can afford them."  This actually points to 
a larger issue in our country. (I live in the US)  There is a HUGE concentration of wealth at 
the top and most everyone else is struggling to stay afloat.  

As I see it, Grant's thoughtful decision means that more people will get a chance to enjoy  
his designs, rather than their becoming concentrated in the hands of those who can 
afford to order 10 or 12 modules in a year. 

I'm not trying to attack those of you who suggested raising prices.  I'm not saying that I 
wouldn't buy my last few modules if they were all $200 apiece more.  (honestly, if they 
were that much I never would have started to begin with, but now I'm hooked!)  
I'm just pointing out that Grant will be putting his instruments in more musicians' hands, 
rather than putting more modules in fewer hands.  
I apologize for rambling so long, probably being repetitive and pedantic.  It's just 
something I feel strongly about.

Thanks,
Dylan

P.S. And a big thank you to Grant for all of your hard work!!!!  I hope to complete my 
system soon, before you tell us all to go to hell.  =)