If I could get my hands on a DeLorean and write this review six years ago I would have given Zia five stars. As much as I'd like to, I just can't do that anymore.
I understand that the rise in illegal downloading and free movie websites hurts everybody from the record labels down to the local record stores, but Zia has really let itself slide. The prices aren't that great anymore. In fact, the CDs are usually two to three dollars more than they would be at Target.
I started shopping for vinyl here back when I was jail bait and every 33 was about $1.99. Since then they have begun to differentiate prices based on the band, so Barbra Streisand is now $2.99 while anything by the Rolling Stones would be $7.00+
I used to really like the home accessories too. Everything was funky and sent me into daydreams about how I would decorate my first place. Now, everything they have is either bacon or pot themed.
The staff still remains great. They are as helpful as always.
The only form of media I still have to pay for are my vinyl records, but there are many other local shops that have much better vinyl selections than Zia.
I hate that every visit to Zia is spent thinking about the websites that offer all of Zia's merchandise for less. That is the attitude that is slowly destroying Zia, but they really aren't doing anything to circumvent this problem either.