Downtown, very near Indianapolis center city (well within the Danger Zone of the big ugly city), there is an old, no, VERY old record store that is being taken by the city to expand a road. Much like our old home was taken, but this is a business that has been there since the '60s!
The city has already torn down the high school, a block away, from the '50s that had no air conditioning.
Anyway, I have ventured this close to downtown many times over my thirty years here in Indiana. I never left this store without buying something and often busted my budget, because they just had SO MUCH selection and much of what i love to hear.
They are going out of business and the place has to close next week, I think it is. I have been there three times since the summer for a few things. I don't think dropping my little pittance has helped the family any, but taking advantage seems to be what they want all of us to do. They keep lowering the prices, as expected, but I was able to pick up some very desirable music.
I went there in early December and dropped almost $400 bucks on media. Came home with an amazing haul! Mentioned that one, but did not put any $ amount to it.
Last week I filled three large boxes with CDs, DVD and Bluray concerts, complete collections of CDs from some of my favorites, a few LPs and I dropped over $600. That was like super discount, fire sale prices. Amazing!
Don't worry, I am in a stable position to do such. They helped get my selections packed up and out to the car for me.
There were only youngsters in the place so I did not get a chance to wish the old folks I've dealt with for decades any future prosperity.
I did not get a chance to say goodbye or anything. I just hope my pittance will help them transition some.
Supposedly the place goes up for auction next week and is to be demolished soon after.
MAN! I hate to see this place go!
It was one of the last of the last old school record stores.
Anyway, I bought a lot of music media this week.
