Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
That means there won't be a CD/DVD and the like shop left in my high street
I'm lucky in one sense that there are a number of independents, but not on the high street, I have to make a trip to them.
I just like browsing the racks and looking at the goods on offer. I also buy as sometimes the cost online is only a ÂĢ or two difference so I pick it up there and then.
Same here. Is it people like us to blame?
No, because I purchase a fair amount from the two HMV's near me. I do find that with blu-rays, I can match their on-line price in store on many items. As I say, I will pay a little more to have it there and then.
Digital downloads are to blame and kids these days seem to want just the odd track, they don't seem to want a full album and they certainly don't want to buy a physical CD in store!
There have been a number of reports citing these things as the greatest threat to high street retailers.