Colin -

Valid points, all. As far as the mp3 quality, I've played both the original CD and these downloads on a home Bose system and can't tell the difference. Some probably have better ears for that than I. Yes, the artist does make a profit on the card sale, typically better than on a download through the digital distributors. And, don't count us out on the iPod market - I've got one now and can't believe I waited so long. Its loaded with all my favorite geezer tunes!

I'm in the "test" phase of this and will let you know how it comes out. So far it has been handiest for folks who want a CD with some of my newer unreleased material on it that they hear me play live. They buy the card and wait for the next CD to get uploaded since they might not see me live again for a few months.