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What is your go-to online place to buy physical medium of music? And why?

The brunt of the question is pretty much covered in the title, but just curious where most people are buying any physical medium of music (vinyl, cassette, 8-track, etc.) online.

Personally, I've probably only bought a couple of items online. I mostly patronize my local independent record stores but, obviously, the selection of music available online is essentially infinite, so I'd like to start utilizing it more.

Thanks!
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chrisoshea
383 posts
 

bobsjr4…. You have NEVER been satisfied with a used LP purchase??? Try another hobby, vinyl may not be a good use of your time and money….

stuartk
2,872 posts
 

Out of print CDs: Discogs and Ebay. Rarely: Amazon.

New: Import CDs, Discogs, Rarely: Amazon.

Why? Discogs is, so far as I know, the most comprehensive collection of used cds.

Import CDs for the same reason for new disc’s, domestic and imported.

Music Direct for mofi.

jwei
154 posts
 

Another vote for Elusive Disc.

mksun
478 posts
 

+1 for Discogs, my go to place for hard to find CDs.

stuartk
2,872 posts
 

@jeffdill2 

Nonsensical? 

What would you suggest as an alternative?

Condition matters to me. I want to know what to expect when buying used discs. There are plenty of sellers who are sloppy about grading and I've gotten to the point of asking all sellers to double check and verify their grading before I commit. Having to return poorly graded cds is a PITA!

 

 

 

 

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