Records
Record collecting is something I enjoy and take a lot of pride in. I trawl though the local shops in my city at least once a week hoping to find a hidden gem as I keenly scan for new arrivals. Its quite difficult these days to find a bargain as a lot of sales now occur online.
Years ago the only way you could find rare records was by visiting stores or subscribing to mailing lists via the old snail mail. There were also regular collector fairs to attend. Now with the help of a search engine request it is very easy to track down any records you are looking for.
The opportunity to sell online has made it so easy for people to buy and sell from even the most remote corners of the world.Prices often tend to be cheaper online which is understandable give the margins that bricks and mortar shops have to live off.
While its great to be able to find the records you are after so easily I do sometimes wonder if it takes some of the fun out of it. Finding that elusive record in a shop can be a really great feeling. I guess at the end of the day its nice to have both options. Long may it continue.