Where do you purchase CD's?

Obsession18
Obsession18 Posts: 191
edited July 2011 in Music & Movies
I was wondering where everyone purchases CD's. I currently get my new music at Best Buy and I'm thinking there has got to be a better option, their selection sucks!

I've just recently upgraded my 2-channel equipment and I've been buying CD's like crazy. The sound of my Tyler Acoustic Signature System speakers is going to bankrupt me!

I've explored a couple of the online sites and I'm wondering what people think?
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited June 2011
    amazon.com (both new and from their resellers there) and cdbaby.com (for more independent acts) - or the various artist-releated merchandise websites..
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited June 2011
    Locally I frequent the used CD retailers. The selection isn't consistant, but the prices are great. For new CD and SACDs Amazon is the usual place to buy.
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,606
    edited June 2011
    Usually cduniverse or amazon
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited June 2011
    IF there is one near you Hastings is a great option for used cds, especially if you are in a college town and don't have to have all new releases. i also swing by goodwill every now and then and almost always walk away with something for pretty much nothing. Both hastings and goodwill sell on amazon so that's also a good option as well. I have also bought lots of cds from ebay over the years, never really had a problem but I also don't care if they are mint.
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  • 27dnast
    27dnast Posts: 255
    edited June 2011
    half.com

    Owned by ebay... a great place to pick up a cd for between 4 and 5 dollars shipping included.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited June 2011
    I look at the local garage sales and flea markets
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited June 2011
    I've bought TONS of CDs/SACDs/DVD-As off Amazon.com without a hitch. I buy used "like New" many times at a fraction of new cost & haven't been ripped off yet. All but one came like new, the one was listed as Good but I would consider it "Fair"....but it plays ok, so no big deal for $2.00~
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2011
    Another Amazon customer. I usually have 1-5 CDs, and a Bluray or two, arriving on a weekly basis with free shipping.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2011
    There's this thing called Google,try it out.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited June 2011
    I DO NOT recommend Best Buy. I was just there about 40 minutes ago and wanted to buy the new Mccartney "delux edition" of Mccartney. It was selling for $89.99 at best buy. I also was going to buy an 18 X 32" sheet of Dynamat Xtreme that was selling for $29.99 at best buy. At Amazon the same items are selling for $54.99 and $19.99 respectively. I asked if they would match Amazon's price and the response was "Oh no, not Amazon. No online price matching." So, apparently they are not the Best Buy. Previously, another employee said they would do online price matching, but I had to show proof of the price. Hence, why I returned with the proof. She was then going to proceed to ring up the items, but I interupted here and said "Ok, thanks anyway. I will just get them fom Amazon then." I then proceeded to walk out the door.

    Needless to say, you don't get the best buy at best buy and they don't even attempt to be the best buy. Stick with Amazon instead. I did and it saved me about $45.00.:smile:

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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited June 2011
    I don't care for the brutal way they treat their merchants (because they sell for 16% less than their own merchants that they are charging a 15% commission), but amazon is generally priced lower than anyone on the Internet.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited June 2011
    Amazon, during the winter where I like to sit and go threw tons of cd's I will go to ebay and look for "lot of cds" lots of good bulk buys.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited June 2011
    decal wrote: »
    There's this thing called Google,try it out.

    No need to be a smart a$$... again. He's simply inquiring as to where others make their purchases. Sometimes people ask obvious questions that beg for a response such as yours, but really, not necessary this time.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited June 2011
    Good question I search pawn shops, craigs list, garage sales, used cd stores, it is amazing what you find in places like that and it also makes you wonder why people part with such gems, the local walmart latley has been a treasure chest the one by us has a big box jammed packed with cd's for 5 dollars right next to the dvd's box for 5 dollars. I look at artists web sites as they sell there also, and in a friendly response the Internet is a good place amazon is a good place, I know what you mean about spending lots of your hard earned funds on cd's I have to constantly start alphabeticly resorting my collection weekly, have fun searching and spending.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2011
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    No need to be a smart a$$... again. He's simply inquiring as to where others make their purchases. Sometimes people ask obvious questions that beg for a response such as yours, but really, not necessary this time.

    not being a smart **** just stating the obvious which you seem not to comprehend !!!!!:eek:
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited June 2011
    decal wrote: »
    not being a smart **** just stating the obvious which you seem not to comprehend !!!!!:eek:

    Sure. Quite a few others didn't find it necessary to state the obvious. Thank goodness for you! :smile:
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited June 2011
    Manifest records, in Columbia. Independent store, with a hell of lot better selection than BB or Fryes.
    And the store has some nice Paradigm speakers, that they play the music on.
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2011
    CD's? What are those?
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited June 2011
    I get alot of my CDs from Half-price books if you have one around you.. varied selection of course depending on store.
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,646
    edited June 2011
    Garage sales
    ebay in lots
    Goodwill
    Amazon
    half price books
    used music shops
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited June 2011
    Amazon or used cd stores
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited June 2011
    I always go to Amoeba in Hollywood to snipe the used section. They have an insane vinyl section too. They are always having artists perform live in the store also. Great place if you are ever here in the Los Angeles area.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited June 2011
    Amoeba was (and I assume still is) a very good store. Always something to be found there.:smile:

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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2011
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    Sure. Quite a few others didn't find it necessary to state the obvious. Thank goodness for you! :smile:

    My pleasure!!!!! :smile:
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited June 2011
    headrott wrote: »
    I asked if they would match Amazon's price and the response was "Oh no, not Amazon. No online price matching." So, apparently they are not the Best Buy. Previously, another employee said they would do online price matching, but I had to show proof of the price.

    If I remeber right the only on line price matching they do is to www.bestbuy.com. So they will price match a in store purchase if it is listed cheaper on best buy's own web site. So they are matching their own price.


    I bet it isnt to much longer before Best Buy joins Circuit City. If you buy a 3d Blu Ray at best buy you better bring $40+ bucks with you. You can go to walmart and get the same movie for $25

    I am all for buying local but when they flat refuse to match prices they can do with out my business. You make the effort doing research, checking prices, walk in to their store and tell them that you will buy it here if they will sell it for the same price, they say no. Do they actually think people are going to say ok and pay more.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2011
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    If you buy a 3d Blu Ray at best buy you better bring $40+ bucks with you.

    That is how Barnes and Noble prices their regular Blurays. Every time I go there I wonder who is stupid enough to buy one of these things at their insane price. I guess that is the manufacturers suggested list price, which is intentionally set high so that the consumer thinks they are getting a deal at $17.
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  • vstarkwell
    vstarkwell Posts: 328
    edited June 2011
    Paul's CD's in Bloomfield, if doesn't have it he'll order it. I like supporting local independent music stores. The place reminds me of store setting in the movie "High Fidelity"
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2011
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    Sure. Quite a few others didn't find it necessary to state the obvious. Thank goodness for you! :smile:

    Me, for one! I never knew about half.com until I read this thread. and yes, I use google, A LOT. My thanks to the OP!:biggrin:
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  • villock
    villock Posts: 72
    edited June 2011
    Newbury Comics awesome selection of new and used also new and used blu rays
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,181
    edited June 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    CD's? What are those?

    :tongue:

    And I just bought 250 cassettes this past Sat. ..:redface:



    I buy CD's at yard sales and my local Good will stores. .25 to 1.00 but I have bought some off Amazon this past 12 months.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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