[mikeg]

Since movies on DVD and VHS can be rented, does anyone know of any music CD rental service that's available on the Internet?

 

[andrzejpw]

there's always the library.

 

[Nezer]

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Originally posted by mikeg Since movies on DVD and VHS can be rented, does anyone know of any music CD rental service that's available on the Internet?

The RIAA would shut that down so fast it would make your head spin...

EAC + CDR + cheap CD rentals = Bullseye for RIAA

 

[AtEase]

I think I've heard that they rent cds in Japan? Anyway, like Nezer said, there is no way that it'd fly on this side of the Pacific....especially with burners so common place

 

[mikeg]

Local libraries have very limited holdings, and their CDs are often old and damaged. Anyone know any internet accessible libraries that have large CD holdings? Also, is it common for some Head-Fi members to share or exchange CDs? I realize that these questions are a bit sensitive, but they seem reasonable in view of CD availability from libraries, and existing rental sources for DVDs and video tapes, and also rentals, loans and exchanges of books.


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Originally posted by andrzejpw there's always the library.

 

[Masonjar]

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Originally posted by mikeg Local libraries have very limited holdings, and their CDs are often old and damaged.

Luckily that's not the case with my local libraries.. and it's not all pop and country either! I've checked out some awesome stuff.. Wilco, Mercury Rev, His Name is Alive, Dead Can Dance, James, Morrissey, Cocteau Twins.. the list goes on!


-jar

 

[Dusty Chalk]

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Originally posted by mikeg Local libraries have very limited holdings...

Actually, my library will order whatever I want it to. You may want to check the policies at your library.

 

[SBomm]

King County Library, Seattle area, has a great collection of music. Almost every music suggestion I've read here that interested me.

 

[andrzejpw]

my library is a treasure trove for classical and jazz. I mean its a JACKPOT!

Other stuff is sketchy. OTOH, they will order anything, and 2) They have a TON of dvds.

 

[Jeff Guidry]

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Originally posted by mikeg Also, is it common for some Head-Fi members to share or exchange CDs

Check the Mystery Box thread...

 

[andrzejpw]

That reminds me. If john hasn't jinxed my day again, I should be getting a few new cds today.

 

[mikeg]

Thanks Jeff. I looked up the Mystery Box thread, found it to be a fantastic idea, and will join. It's exactly what I've been looking for.

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Originally posted by Jeff Guidry Check the Mystery Box thread...

 

[sunshine]

My local library is very well stocked with cd and dvd's. They have 10-20 copies of most of the new DVD releases. I never rent DVD's anymore. This is one place where I can safely say that my taxes are well spent.