How much do you spend for solo piano scores and another few questions...

[nikolasideris]

Ok,

This is a poll of some sort, and a tiny bit of a marketing questionaire... I can't add a poll, by default in this forum, but I do hope to have a better idea of things.

Question 1: How much do you pay for solo piano scores (physical copies) of classical composers (Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, etc)?
1a. Between 5-10$.
1b. Between 10-20$
1c. More than 20$

I'd say that for better understanding let's assume we're talking about a collection of pieces, rather than a single piece. So book 1 of Mozart sonatas, NOT a single sonata. The whole of Chopins nocturnes, not a single op.

Question 2: How much do you pay for solo piano scores (physical copies) of contemporary composers (those whose copyrights have not expired, like Messiaen, Ligeti, Schnittke, etc)?
2a. Between 10-20$
2b. Between 20-30$
2c. Between 30-50$
2d. More than 50$

Again, we are talking about a collection of pieces (Ligeti's etudes, or Vingt regard sur L'enfant Jesus) and not individual pieces.

Question 3 (final): Would it be possible to provide links/telephones/address/name (whatever is more convinient) of your favorite music store(s). All those places you go hunting for scores, when you're in a mood?

I've talked around here in Greece, and have a very good idea of what I can/can't do: I can compose, copy, edit, proofread, print and anyways complete a publication of my own music. This includes scores, CDs, and probably DVDs as well. I also know that I can sell my stuff through various music stores here in Greece. But I do need to have a better idea of the outer world. Greek market it tiny and I do know very well that I can't do this alone.

I appreciate all comments, help and feedback.

Nikolas

[thalbergmad]

1. Anything up to $600, which was my most absurd purchase
2. $0, because the vast majority of it is worthless
3. I have got a list, but it is at home.

Thal

[nikolasideris]

1. $600?!?!?!!? Please tell me there was some kind of manuscript attached... (I do know that a working copy of Beethoven's Gross Fugue was sold for $1.6m (price might be a bit off, but either way a huge amount of money).
2. Ouch! In which case, can I approach you further for some truthful comments on my music (if possible that is)
3. Thanks. A list is most welcome!

[quantum]

1. For the greats I tend to go after performance or scholarly editions.  $20 is around the lower limit.  A lot of them would be less than $50.  Some are more. 
Eg: The Beethoven sonatas I have are divided into 2 volumes.  Each was $40.
Eg: The International version of the Paderewski Chopin Mazurkas is about $80 here (although it wasn't that expensive before they made a change to the North American distribution)

2.  Depends on the publisher.  Some are reasonable, some are not. 
Eg: I've grabbed up some Canadian compositions for under $20.
Eg: Messiaen's Vingt Regard is $100 here.

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You should look at how much Universities spend on Journal Subscriptions.  Some of them hold price tags like $20,000 per year. 

[abj]

Answer 1: More than $20. The most I have ever paid is $60.

Answer 2: I've never purchased any, but I wouldn't mind paying the same price as any other book if I ever did.

Answer 3: https://music-center-of-san-francisco.ypguides.net/ And I've often purchased online from sheetmusicplus.com or another website.