Where to Buy Audiophile Recordings with a Smile


I recently started using a major internet audio supplier for my lp's, sacd's and cd recordings. They usually come up number 1 in searches for lps (not Amazon). I probably spent close to $1,000 in the last 4 months with this company. Unfortunately I received an album that I didn't open after buying and when I finally did 4 months later the record was sonically a mess. I emailed customer service, explained my situation and asked if anything could be done. Since I found the problem after the 1 month return policy they said "no". I explained that I buy lots of recordings, also from some other sources but with my business schedule I don't always get to the new recordings in a timely manner and would they be willing to make an exception this time since I had listened to the majority of what they had sent me with no concerns. A second email indicated "no" so this company to save $20 and uphold their return policy has lost a customer.

Any suggestions on whom you've used over the years and that you have developed a good relationship with in all facets of being the buyer?
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Swampwalker,The OP stated that the record was new! So what is the problem with my suggestion? Why should he get stuck with a defective product?
I did it in the past after receiving defective product and return policy expired. I don't think that I or any consumer should suffer from defective merchandise. Manufacturer should and therefore it would make sense to purchase same new and than return same new lemon.
Yogi/Czarivey- If you're willing to be dishonest in a transaction with a retailer how is one to be assured that you would not do same w a consumer. Dishonest is dishonest. Situational ethics is a slippery slope!
Hey Swampwalker, The OP stated that the record was new and he spent over $1000.00 with the company. What is dishonest returning something defective? I presume you would not return anything?
Yogiboy- If I waited until after the stated return period and was denied an exception, I would not order a new one just to be able to return the old one. That, IMO, is dishonest.