@jeffdill2 I didn't see any mention on genre. Luckily we have great local shops where I live headlined by the Attic. If I do go online for records I like:
for electronic, dj, world, hip-hop, afrobeat, reissues: Juno, underground hip hop, fat beats and turntable lab
for used/new jazz and world: dusty groove (great store in Chicago)
for indie/Rock: Insound, amoeba
For good selection if you don't mind imports: import CDs (plenty of vinyl)
for a general catch all: amazon
i travel for work and make it a point to carve out time to dig in other cities...if you do as well build a rapport with the shop owners with your preferences or wish list and keep in touch with them.
Also, check with your local stores and ask if they discount for pre-orders. A place here will give 10% off if you "place an order" with them.
Good luck...
for electronic, dj, world, hip-hop, afrobeat, reissues: Juno, underground hip hop, fat beats and turntable lab
for used/new jazz and world: dusty groove (great store in Chicago)
for indie/Rock: Insound, amoeba
For good selection if you don't mind imports: import CDs (plenty of vinyl)
for a general catch all: amazon
i travel for work and make it a point to carve out time to dig in other cities...if you do as well build a rapport with the shop owners with your preferences or wish list and keep in touch with them.
Also, check with your local stores and ask if they discount for pre-orders. A place here will give 10% off if you "place an order" with them.
Good luck...