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| - This is my first review in a while, but I thought I should write about my experience here.
After searching for things to do in Vegas that didn't require me destructively burn away $20 bills in the casinos, fill my gullet to the brim with buffets, or need to buy new pants after donating $1 bills to dancing saleswomen, I looked for local record stores. I was on a bit of a tight schedule, since I was going to be in town for only a few more hours. While I thought it would be nice to check Zia out, I didn't really think I'd make it until my next visit.
My friends and I went to Egg & I for breakfast and guess what? Noticed that Zia Records was in the same plaza! I had to check it out, at least, you know, to confirm your guyses findings as well.
My experience is primarily going to be based on what I've examined based on the vinyl selection. Lately, I've been one-track minded in hunting down vinyls, and while this is the case I noticed that Zia Records wasn't your one trick pony. They specialize in all sorts of media.
After finding a VG+ copy of Abbey Lane for $6.99 (!!), and a few Oscar Peterson albums around sub-$5, I noticed the clearance section. $0.75 for two, or $1.50 for two?! I picked up a few good finds! Mind you, this is one of those places that I could spend hours digging through. After spending 45 minutes digging, I reluctantly walked over to the checkout counter to pay for my records. My friends were having a food coma, and were ready to head back to our suite.
I was surprised at the value, and now that I'm home, I'm surprised that these used records aren't your average thrift-store beaters. These are pre-loved, pre-owned records looking for a new home. I took a bumper sticker along with me that read "Support Your Local Record Store." While I'm far from being a local in Las Vegas, I know where I'll visit when I'm in town.
TL;DR - I'll be back when I'm in town. Thanks guys.
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