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Probably half the time. Part of the fun is finding what you are looking for (even if you do not know it) in the used CD area.
Some folks have to hear the sound of the plastic wrap snapping off every time they get a new disc, while others just want to save some dough. Do used CDs find their way into your collection?
I will buy used cd's if they are out of print and hard to get, other than that, no. I find that often the cd's I buy used are scratched or dirty, have broken cases, etc. I also find the used price on cd's to only be slightly less than new, and if its out of print, then its price is often much higher than the New price.
Why on earth pay retail price when you can get the same audio benefits going through an used CD seller? Just think how it costs you to make ONE digital copy of one of your favorite CD's...25 cents maybe? Now think of all the copies you buy (of course furnished with nice stickers and sutff)at your local tower records store? you end up paying almost $20.00 for it! I think the music industry is having a fot because we have found out what a rip-off they are subjecting us to!