There are many reasons, one of those reasons is the thrill of the hunt. 90 percent of the time, I have a clear perception of what I am after. How about that other 10 percent ? Aside from the item I am after, what else is in store for me ? What other cool thing might I find while I out ? All of those preconceived notions are why I collect; the thrill of the hunt.
However, there was an incident a month or so ago where my game changed entirely.
After my eye appointment, I decided to go to the mall. I have no use for the mall however, I was in the neighborhood and the FYE inside the mall usually has a good bargain or two. That and I knew they would have the reissue of Pantera's "Far Beyond Driven". I got there, checked new releases: not there. Check the "metal" section: not there either. What the fuck ? This is not an obscure release, why don't you have this !?!?!
I ended going to three other places that day to find it. None of them had it.
Usually if there's something I feel I desperately need: I go online. In this instance, I went to Amazon. Amazon had it in stock and for 5 or 6 dollars cheaper. I also managed to snag a few other items as well. In the end, my total was just about the same in comparison to going out to get it.
"That was easy" I thought. Not only was it easy but I got it cheaper. Then it came to me: maybe doing all of my purchasing online isn't a bad idea after all.
To be honest, I didn't want to become that guy. That guy that does the whole online thing (not knocking on anyone who does). For awhile, I was like "where's the fun in that ?". You just go on a site, type in what you want, find it, check on it, pay for, and in a few days to a week it's yours. Where was the fun in that ? I like the notion of going out to look for something. There again, the thrill of the hunt
On the flip-side, doing the whole online thing is super convenient. I got what I wanted plus more at a very reasonable price. None of the shit I bought, the price wasn't jacked up or at suggest retail price. Maybe I've been looking at this all wrong. Rather that using Amazon as my last resort, maybe it should be my only go to. Which isn't a bad idea considering where physical media is going. You ever notice that any department store with a media section is getting smaller ? It's a sign: physical media will be a thing of the past. Everyone wants to stream it, have a digital copy, or illegally download it. It sucks but I get. And you know what ? I can't hate on the streamers or pirates. Why ? Because they're making my hobby a even cheaper one.
In closing, my days of going to the mall or any other place that sells media are about over. It's sad but then again, it's called progress.
P.S. I'll still go to record stores. They will never disappoint or shove a god awful new release down my throat.
However, there was an incident a month or so ago where my game changed entirely.
After my eye appointment, I decided to go to the mall. I have no use for the mall however, I was in the neighborhood and the FYE inside the mall usually has a good bargain or two. That and I knew they would have the reissue of Pantera's "Far Beyond Driven". I got there, checked new releases: not there. Check the "metal" section: not there either. What the fuck ? This is not an obscure release, why don't you have this !?!?!
I ended going to three other places that day to find it. None of them had it.
Usually if there's something I feel I desperately need: I go online. In this instance, I went to Amazon. Amazon had it in stock and for 5 or 6 dollars cheaper. I also managed to snag a few other items as well. In the end, my total was just about the same in comparison to going out to get it.
"That was easy" I thought. Not only was it easy but I got it cheaper. Then it came to me: maybe doing all of my purchasing online isn't a bad idea after all.
To be honest, I didn't want to become that guy. That guy that does the whole online thing (not knocking on anyone who does). For awhile, I was like "where's the fun in that ?". You just go on a site, type in what you want, find it, check on it, pay for, and in a few days to a week it's yours. Where was the fun in that ? I like the notion of going out to look for something. There again, the thrill of the hunt
On the flip-side, doing the whole online thing is super convenient. I got what I wanted plus more at a very reasonable price. None of the shit I bought, the price wasn't jacked up or at suggest retail price. Maybe I've been looking at this all wrong. Rather that using Amazon as my last resort, maybe it should be my only go to. Which isn't a bad idea considering where physical media is going. You ever notice that any department store with a media section is getting smaller ? It's a sign: physical media will be a thing of the past. Everyone wants to stream it, have a digital copy, or illegally download it. It sucks but I get. And you know what ? I can't hate on the streamers or pirates. Why ? Because they're making my hobby a even cheaper one.
In closing, my days of going to the mall or any other place that sells media are about over. It's sad but then again, it's called progress.
P.S. I'll still go to record stores. They will never disappoint or shove a god awful new release down my throat.
