Have read lots about alternatives to cds, but I suppose I'm old fashioned. I have 500+ cds, mainly classical. If I want to listen to music, I sit in the lounge and listen to the stereo. I could put them on a hard drive or something, but I like selecting a cd from the shelf and reading the notes etc, and can't see the point.
Buying cds has changed however. Over the years the selection of cds at hmv gradually reduced to the point that they only stocked very popular pieces of classical music. So for anybody who wanted choice beyond that, Amazon was the only answer, and I stopped looking in hmv.
Today, however, I was in town and popped into hmv. I was pleasantly surprised that the previous policy has been reversed. There was a really good selection of classical cds at what looked reasonable prices, which encouraged me to to browse and actually purchase some. The girl at the checkout said following administration they had changed policy and increased the classical stock 3 times over. I noticed there is also now a small dedicated vinyl section.
I suppose If you are going to try and sell cds you might as well target the groups (50+, classical fan, dinosaur) who want to buy them!
If you like cds and classical music and have a hmv nearby, have a look, you might be surprised.
Buying cds has changed however. Over the years the selection of cds at hmv gradually reduced to the point that they only stocked very popular pieces of classical music. So for anybody who wanted choice beyond that, Amazon was the only answer, and I stopped looking in hmv.
Today, however, I was in town and popped into hmv. I was pleasantly surprised that the previous policy has been reversed. There was a really good selection of classical cds at what looked reasonable prices, which encouraged me to to browse and actually purchase some. The girl at the checkout said following administration they had changed policy and increased the classical stock 3 times over. I noticed there is also now a small dedicated vinyl section.
I suppose If you are going to try and sell cds you might as well target the groups (50+, classical fan, dinosaur) who want to buy them!
If you like cds and classical music and have a hmv nearby, have a look, you might be surprised.