i have been buying records like a nut lately, and i am ecstatic to discover that you can actually mailorder records, find the ones you're looking for even and for good prices, in the USA again..it hasn't been this good since when groovetech went under imho, especially for those of us who don't live in hip cities with decent record stores
i think there are 3 main shops that really have it together -- accurate stock lists, good selection, and good customer service..between these i can find most everything i'm after: http://dancerecords.com -- they chose a good name! sane prices ($9/$10 imports, $7 domestics), insane shipping prices (free over $50, 2-day air for $5...what!), completely realtime stocklist, nice built-in re-ordering and pre-ordering system, and a big catalog...choice! i am really excited about this place, it's like the new groovetech.. http://submerge.com -- oh yes! pricey shipping for small orders but if you do a big order it's very reasonable, and bridgette is the best customer service person i have ever dealt with at any record store http://emporium50.com -- detroit house mecca! havent actually ordered there but friends have and speak highly! http://planetxusa.com -- not exactly realtime stocklist, but pretty close, nice for findin stuff the first 3 might be out of stock on...just picked up shez satan here for $2.34 :P just thought i'd share some tips, there's no excuse to not buy records because you live in the usa anymore...at least for years, i have heard people here saying they have to order from europe and so dont buy much anymore...support the dance music business in the usa!
