I haven't bought my christmas gifts online. Simply because once in a while I really enjoy to actually go out to do my shopping.
Well..., I have bought cd's, dvd's and things like that online before, but I certainly won't buy shoes or clothing online.
Shoes and clothing are things you have to try on, feel and see how it looks, that's why I still don't buy things like that online.
As for record stores...... Untill some years ago there was this very nice vintage record store in my neigbourhood shopping centre.
As a teen I used to love to go there. I bought my first cd's there when I was 15/16 years old. I remember you could actually listen to the cd or record (yes, they also sold vinyl records) before buying it. I think the owner sold the store in 2007, it's a boutique for more expensive childrens clothing now. Very sad, I sometimes miss those days.
Talking about cd's and records. A trend I do like, is that vinyl records are becoming more and more popular again in these days of Ipods. Iphones and music downlaods.
I am actually thinking of getting myself a turntable, as I do have some nice original vinyl records (my mom passed some of hers down to me. Me and my mom have plenty of artists we both like).
Maaike
