Being an avid collector of records, I was excited to find a locally owned record store fairly close to my home.
I must admit I am a pretty loyal customer to Revolver Records (I was introduced by a friend years ago.) It is the only place I know of for a great selection of records, but all too often I don't have enough time to make that drive on busy weekends.
One Saturday afternoon I was jonesing to buy a few new records and was limited on time so I googled record stores closer to home. Enter Rockzone records... A few miles away, I was excited to make a quick visit. Much smaller in size, I wasn't very impressed by Rockzone's selection, but thought it would be a fun place to come and brouse on a Saturday afternoon.
As I walked in the store, the counter guy was on the phone. He had brought his kid to work that day and I thought that was cute that the little guy was there helping Dad. I browsed for a bit (not too impressed by the prices or limited selection) and talked to the kid. When the Dad got off the phone I went up to ask a question.
I have had a Curtis Matthes stereo for years. It has served me well, but it is on it's last leg and I am needing something else. I asked for recommendations. After all, an employee of a record store, should be knowledgeable about players, right? Wrong! He showed me his selection of p.o.s. way over priced used record players, and tried to sell me a new bare bones cheap player for $100. I later found out he was trying to scam me by asking $40 over the regular retail price. This guy obviously knew nothing about record players (or thought I knew nothing,) and definitely wasn't interested in my business.
I am always one for shopping local, and was saddened of such horrible service. Oh well, I will still try to find a place close by who actually wants my business.
You lost out on some decent business Rockzone!