What a sad world we now live in.......

@blindjim, well thought out and said! We are in agreement on all points. I still go for the tangible media when serious but must admit to succumbing to convenience on rare occasions. We are a dying breed.........literally. 

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Target and Walmart have cut way back on their Music and Video sections.
The new business model from these entertainment companies is to have the consumer rent/stream everything. This means no longer owning a physical product, at least, new product. This is the main reason why I am not into music servers/streamers-nor paying for that kind of service.

Happy Listening!

Interesting...I see a little vinyl in Target, and I've read there's vinyl in Walmart.

Our local Target does indeed have a small selection of Vinyl, and the one I just visited in Wilmington did as well.

However our local WallyWorld has NO vinyl or CDS right now, so NO hard music media at all.

Now that is just my WalMart I am speaking of, have not done  a nationwide survey... lol.

My smartphone let's me hunt for LPs with ease - no need to leave home! Yes shipping takes a few days to a week and patience is required. And I prefer original pressings, which the Big Box stores don't carry.