Does anyone still buy CDs?

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#1 hedden93
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I haven't bought a cd in like 5 years. I don't really see the need because i downl . . . er i mean i borrow my friends cds. ummm . . . yeah

So do you still buy CDs?

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#2 Crypto138
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If it's a band I really like, yeah.
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#3 LJS9502_basic
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Yes indeed I do. Best way to purchase music IMO.
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#4 Samwel_X
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Of course I buy CDs. I feel that certain artists deserve my money because they provide me with enjoyment for their music. Also I like having a physical product as a opposed to some files on a computer. See the overall CD product is great, artwork, linear notes, it all adds up to the album experience, and it is sad that many people are opting out of that.

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#5 Oakfront
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Kinda, usually only happens if it's a spur of the moment thing whilst i'm out.

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#6 fraz1776
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Nope, not bought one in years, I;ve bought a couple of albums on itunes if I can't be bothered to wait for the other means of getting music.

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#7 ufcfan17
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No.Why would I when the net has everything?

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#8 LJS9502_basic
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Of course I buy CDs. I feel that certain artists deserve my money because they provide me with enjoyment for their music. Also I like having a physical product as a opposed to some files on a computer. See the overall CD product is great, artwork, linear notes, it all adds up to the album experience, and it is sad that many people are opting out of that.

Samwel_X
100% with you on that. CD's are an experience. Digital is sterile.
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#9 StudySession
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Yup I have the cd's for all my music.

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#10 Delphanius
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Of course I buy CDs.They are a lot better than a digital copy!

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#11 LZ71
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CD's are my favorite way to buy music. I just recently bought a couple CD's this past week in fact.
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#12 DivergeUnify
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Yeah. My CD collection is small( about 30, but I only started buying around 2008), but growing :P
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#13 Lord_Daemon
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I always buy CDs unless there's no other way to obtain the music. I enjoy having a hard copy of the music so I don't have to worry about losing what I paid for through hardware or software catastrophes and I like paying the artist for their hard work in creating something that I enjoy. If I really enjoy a band then I like to pick up a vinyl copy if it's available and then try to get it signed as signed vinyl is just so much more enjoyable than a signed CD.

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#14 DivergeUnify
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[QUOTE="Samwel_X"]

Of course I buy CDs. I feel that certain artists deserve my money because they provide me with enjoyment for their music. Also I like having a physical product as a opposed to some files on a computer. See the overall CD product is great, artwork, linear notes, it all adds up to the album experience, and it is sad that many people are opting out of that.

LJS9502_basic
100% with you on that. CD's are an experience. Digital is sterile.

I liked Seventeen Seconds a lot by the way. What should I get next? I have Disintegration, Pornography, that, and 4:13 Dream.
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#15 Apocalypse97
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Yeah, lots of people do.
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#16 jer_1
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I still buy CD's yes, however I always copy them immediately to my hard drive so they are a bit more permanent. I disagree with those who say that digital copies aren't as good as a CD, that makes about no sense. I'm sure you've heard of lossless audio ripping by now?

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#17 flowdee79
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Nah, it's nearing a decade since my last CD purchase. I have no intention of buying one.
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#18 cd_rom
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I still buy CDs. I can't stand using iTunes, Rapsody, or any digital distribution for music. That's odd considering I love buying my games off Steam. I also don't support Piracy. If I want the band's CD, then they're worth buying.
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#19 LJS9502_basic
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I liked Seventeen Seconds a lot by the way. What should I get next? I have Disintegration, Pornography, that, and 4:13 Dream.DivergeUnify
Faith...it's the link between the start of the sound in Seventeen Seconds and the culmination in Pornography....

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#20 yagr_zero
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I pretty much download all my music off of itunes nowadays. Haven't bought a CD in a long while.
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#21 chessmaster1989
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Yes, I do.
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#22 Lockedge
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When it comes to purchasing music, I only buy CDs. I'd get some vinyl if I had something to play it on, but it's strictly CDs at the moment. I buy about 5-10 each month.
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#23 Serraph105
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I still buy CD's granted I do download songs (iTunes) but very rarely will I not buy a CD if I want the full album.

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#24 Lockedge
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I still buy CD's yes, however I always copy them immediately to my hard drive so they are a bit more permanent. I disagree with those who say that digital copies aren't as good as a CD, that makes about no sense. I'm sure you've heard of lossless audio ripping by now?

jer_1
Lossless ripping is quite awesome, but if someone only gets the digital version, and their hard-drive cops out, they have to get those files back again. Besides, physical copies are just too awesome(and burning music onto blank CDs is pretty ineffective for long-term storage...they don't have the best lifespans compared to pro-grade discs)
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#25 perphekt
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If i want the cd, then yes i buy it.
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#26 Bloodaxe726
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I buy CDs because I like having the hard copy, the artwork, and everything else that comes with a CD.

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#27 tzar3
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I still buy cds. I've never liked downloading...

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#28 PlaWeird
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Well, no, 'cause "There's nothing cheaper than something free"
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#29 Rikardur
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If I like the artist I will buy the CD.

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#30 DJ_Lae
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Of course. I rip it immediately and generally just listen to the digital files, but I like having a tangible disc that I can resell.
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#31 SpaceMoose
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I haven't bought any in a while...but that does not mean I've been downloading any music either.

I intend to get the new Alice in Chains CD when that hits, which is next month I think. I'll probably have to go to Best Buy since media-only stores are always a ripoff anymore.

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#32 --Anna--
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About 90% of all the music I buy is on CDs.

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#33 Toriko42
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Yeah, if I buy music it sure as hell isn't online
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#34 35cent
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Yes, I do. In fact, I bought 2 CDs this week

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#35 Wae416
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I used to just buy cds. Then I got an ipod and started to download. Now I'm going back towards cds. If a band puts up an album for free legal download, well of course I'll get it. If not, I buy the cd.

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#36 deactivated-5c8e4e07d5510
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If I pay for music, I buy the CD. My CD collection is rather small though. I have 28 CDs.

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#37 Duckman5
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Nope I download. (Yes, legally of course)
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#38 Film-Guy
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Yep, but its hard here in Los Angeles because the only CD stores I know of are Amoeba, and CD trader and they are both pretty far from me. I love CDs though, the artwork, the physical CD. Having the case to put in a collection. its wonderful what some bands do with their CDs. I got a Belle and sebastian CD recently called The Life Pursuit, and in the booklet it comes with are a few pages of questions people sent the band and the answers the various band members sent back. its silly, but its fun to read. I also love having lyrics printed.

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#39 Film-Guy
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If I pay for music, I buy the CD. My CD collection is rather small though. I have 28 CDs.

Guppy507

Where do you go to get CDs? I use Amazon a lot these days since the CD stores I know of are not close to me at all.

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#40 Film-Guy
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Speaking of CDs, who else misses Tower Records:(

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#41 Swanogt19
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Yes I do

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#42 shoot-first
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If I have the money, I'll buy a CD.

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#43 chessmaster1989
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[QUOTE="Guppy507"]

If I pay for music, I buy the CD. My CD collection is rather small though. I have 28 CDs.

Film-Guy

Where do you go to get CDs? I use Amazon a lot these days since the CD stores I know of are not close to me at all.

I love Amazon, especially the third party sellers. I can often get a new CD from a third party seller for 3/4 or less of the price Amazon sells it for. :D

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#44 LJS9502_basic
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[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

[QUOTE="Guppy507"]

If I pay for music, I buy the CD. My CD collection is rather small though. I have 28 CDs.

chessmaster1989

Where do you go to get CDs? I use Amazon a lot these days since the CD stores I know of are not close to me at all.

I love Amazon, especially the third party sellers. I can often get a new CD from a third party seller for 3/4 or less of the price Amazon sells it for. :D

That is how buy DVD's and CD's....
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#45 ice_rootbeer
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Records or CDs, yeah.

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#46 Film-Guy
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[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

[QUOTE="Guppy507"]

If I pay for music, I buy the CD. My CD collection is rather small though. I have 28 CDs.

chessmaster1989

Where do you go to get CDs? I use Amazon a lot these days since the CD stores I know of are not close to me at all.

I love Amazon, especially the third party sellers. I can often get a new CD from a third party seller for 3/4 or less of the price Amazon sells it for. :D

My brother's band has a CD on Amazon:D Nothing beats the atmosphere of a good CD store though, especially somewhere like Amoeba records. I love that place.

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#47 chessmaster1989
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[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

Where do you go to get CDs? I use Amazon a lot these days since the CD stores I know of are not close to me at all.

LJS9502_basic

I love Amazon, especially the third party sellers. I can often get a new CD from a third party seller for 3/4 or less of the price Amazon sells it for. :D

That is how buy DVD's and CD's....

I hardly ever buy CDs in stores any more. I can usually find the CD's cheaper online... haven't been buying any DVDs lately, don't have a blu-ray player yet but don't want to buy any more regular DVDs since I'll probably get a blu-ray player soon (or, more likely, a blu-ray drive for my desktop).

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#48 chessmaster1989
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[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

Where do you go to get CDs? I use Amazon a lot these days since the CD stores I know of are not close to me at all.

Film-Guy

I love Amazon, especially the third party sellers. I can often get a new CD from a third party seller for 3/4 or less of the price Amazon sells it for. :D

My brother's band has a CD on Amazon:D Nothing beats the atmosphere of a good CD store though, especially somewhere like Amoeba records. I love that place.

That's awesome, what's your brother's band name/what type of music do they make?

Although, yes, though I don't usually buy CDs in stores, I still love going to them. I usually just end up browsing, but it's fun. :D

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#49 UT_Wrestler
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I haven't bought a CD in about 10 years. When I'm at home I can listen to music and watch music videos for free on youtube. And since I've got the pandora app on my iphone, I can listen to whatever type of music I want to for free wherever I am. I don't even know how the recording industry is still profitable.
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#50 psychobrew
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Since I'm not going to pay for the low quality sound of an MP3 and I don't "borrow" friends CDs or illegaly download them, of course.