Just a reminder that the record store has a profit margin... On a single LP that is selling for $20 the profit is only like $2.00 (after you take out all the shops' overhead costs) then a person brings back a record. If the shop took it back, eating the cost is the only profitwise thing to do. the cost of labor in returning the defective LP is probably as much as he would get as a credit on his account. When all there was were records, the stores had a lot more to send back, including old overstock of required (ie: you pre-order 800 Pickle Grease, or your store gets doo-doo) stock to carry, (that's the music business).
Not any more. So give your local retailer a break... at least they still carry LPs...
Not any more. So give your local retailer a break... at least they still carry LPs...