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I would have, but the ones I looked at were badly scrathed.

About 70% of my purchases are new these days. I only really buy the new stuff that I gotta have.

Most used CD's that I've come across that would be of interest to me have not been in very good shape. I'm not opposed to buying used, it's just difficult to find ones that interest me that are in good condition.

Why spend more than you have to? Also, you can often find interesting and out of print items in the used bins.

Probably half of the CDs in my collection were originally purchased used. Used price $6-9. New price $14-18. Appears to be a "no-brainer". Only problem with preferring used CDs is lack of choice. If there is a specific title you want, you usually have to wait for it to appear in the used bin. Given the current environment, buying used is also another way to send a message to the music industry regarding their current business model.

Why not buy a used CD for half the price (or less) of a new one? I have no qualms about it as long as it's still in good condition. I feel that CD's are over-priced. I remember being able to buy newly-released CD's for $12cdn about 10 years ago. No chance of that now.

Since I refuse to pay more than $13 for the average new CD, I find myself at the used disc outlets periodically. My sources always have a decent selection in all categories, and all discs are guaranteed to be in playable condition or they're returnable. I've never had a problem and have saved well over a thousand dollars via the used CD market. It would be a sad day, indeed, if the music industry was able through legislation, to prevent the sale of or add surcharges to used CDs, for whatever reason.

Some used CDs even come with shrink wrap - to recreate the thrill of buying a new CD and to prevent you from knowing if it's damaged.

CD's are pricede far to hugh, plus the music industry has really pissed me off. So I buy used when I able.

CDs that sell really well eventually show up a the used CD store. Also fun to look for rarities that I would not dream of purchasing at retail.

I bouy almost 90 % on the Internet swo I always check the used option before I buy anything. No disapointment so far and great buys!

When I can find a used copy in very good condition and at a good savings, you bet. But recently, I have found stores paying less yet selling for more in spite of a glut of some titles in the used market.

I'd guess that 90% of my CDs were purchased used. Been buying used for over 10 years now.

There is so much music and so little cash, that of course I shop used. However, it is much easier to find Alanis Morrisette in the used bin than King Crimson. Some stuff people just don't return. Thankfully, they're usually artists more needy, and deserving, of my support

I would say that over 40% of my collection is used. Why not? However, it is very important to regularly buy new recordings, especially from people like Chesky, Mapleshade, Mosaic, etc. Therefore, I try to be fair and supportive to the whole record industry and my local used CD bins.

I even bought your example used! Fleetwood Mac's "then Play On"

Truth be told, I'd rather buy NO CDs. However, in the event that I do want a CD, a used CD makes my cheap, er, frugal side far happier than a new CD.

At a local independent CD store, many CDs bearing stickers indicating that they are promotional copies not for re-sale magically appear on the shelves on the official release date, many bearing additional labels identifying the radio station they were given to. This happens most frequently with jazz CDs. I also frequently find good buys on out-of-print CDs as well. In recent months, several used SACDs have appeared as well, an indication that I should probably buy an SACD player now!

I often purchase used CDs. I'll check out garage sales, pawn shops, stores that accept trade-ins, and any other outlet that offers them. I try to visually inspect the CDs for scratches and defects prior to purchase and have rarely had any problems. I also try to check out the cut-out bins for new, but discontinued and discounted music. I have found some of my favorite discs through these outlets. If the record companies would concern themselves more with providing quality product at fair prices, I would be more inclined to check out the new music first instead of as a last resort. I've never sat down and counted how much of my music was purchased new vs used, but I would guess about 50/50. I've long since stopped counting how many CDs I own, but estimate it to be around 3000. Most of these were purchased for under $10 or less. I find that my willingness to experiment with unknown artists is greatly increased as the price drops. Why should I pay $18.95 at the store when, by waiting, I can find it used for much less. Retail pricing for music is too high look at the used market and you can expand your collection without breaking your budget. I would like to close with a plug for Mapleshade records (www.mapleshaderecords.com). When you purchase four or more the price drops to $9.60 each with s&h of $4.25 no matter how many you order. They even allow you a 30 day exchange period if you don't like a selection. Their discs are among the best recorded available and offered at a fair price. If other labels would follow their lead I would be happy to purchase from them too. My only affiliation with Mapleshade is as a satisfied customer, I just thought this was a good forum for thanking them for their efforts.

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

I like to buy them locally so I can see the condition of the CD and the literature. I haven't bought a lot of them but have saved some money on good discs. Often it's just hard to find what I want.

I have a used music store a block from my house. I've found Reference Recordings, Mobile Fidelity, etc. For $2–$10, in perfect condition. Why would I care that they have all that frustrating shrink-wrap on them?

It's a great way not to pay to much if your not sure of the artist. I sometimes find some real winners in the used bins.

I only buy new if I can't get the music I want used (CDs or LPs). There are several good used CD huts in Tucson and plenty more in the way of used music is available on eBay (though shipping can be an over-inflator there). There is no glory I can see in tearing off new shrink wrap.

Don't you mean used LPs?

I do bye used cd's unless there is a new record coming out. But the cd has to be in good condition, not too many scratches. But in the end, why not spend less on a cd? It's stupid to spend more on a cd just because it hasn't been used.

Every chance I get. In the SF Bay area, great stores like Amoeba and Rasputins in Berkeley help music lovers save a ton of dough.

I don't buy used CDs because it's easier to find new recordings with the music I want.

Why wouldn't I—or anyone else for that matter?

And used books, clothes, and dishes.