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Where to buy CD's

Hi-

I am now just starting out in collecting CD's; I have been told to stay away from certain labels because of quality concerns. I live in Central America so I will need to order on-line. I like different music including alternative, Latin, Spanish guitar, Classic Rock. Any recommendations where to go?
Thanks!
ddelisle911
ddelisle911 OP
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Thank you for all the responses, never purchased music via amazon, I am told to stay away from certain labels due to poor cd pressing quality. I recall BMG? was one them. How does one know who pressed the CD?
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mapman
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Most of mine come from amazon or the goodwill store these days.

Occasionally still, from the local record store chain, where I used to buy most, which unfortunately is now down to just a single store with good selection and fair prices about 20 miles away.
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mapman
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Gotta say Amazon in general is awesome. Been buying things large and small there for years and always fast reliable service and good value with no problems. Definitely the juggernaut in retail for me these days!
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rok2id
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"I am told to stay away from certain labels due to poor cd pressing quality. I recall BMG? was one them. How does one know who pressed the CD?"

Untruths started by audiophiles because BMG sold thier CDs for such a low price. And if there is one thing an audiophile cannot abide, it's a LOW PRICE!! If I remember correctly, If I ordered at least 4 CDs, the price came to around 7 dollars each. I prurchased many, many CDs from them, all with labels like DG, Sony, Blue Note etc.... I don't think those labels would allow sub-standard pressings to be sold under their label. I only went to Amazon after BMG and Tower closed shop and Waterloo Records went nuts.
rbrowne
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http://www.importcds.com/ is a good source and usually less expensive than Amazon. I've ordered many CD's from them without any problems.
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