Reef Records Lakemoor — Local services in Lakemoor

It is a good shop, but prices are on the higher end. They will tell you it is because their vynil is all high quality. I understand. You may pay 5 bucks instead of 1 dollar. 10 instead of 3 and so on. But I've bought about 5 or 6 vynil from this shop so far. Every single one has skipped. I thought it was my player. Nope. All my records play just fine. I'm starting to think this place is a bit of a scam, and am at this point no longer a customer. But even then they get 4 stars because the dude there is super nice and friendly. I don't think he realizes he's selling vynil that...

My first visit here was for RSD24 so need to come back at a less crazy time, but my experience was great despite having to wait a bit outside in some chilly temps. The owners are really nice, they had drinks and snacks for everyone waiting in line and a bunch of swag and raffles set up. As there was a long line I didn't spend too much time browsing the regular stuff, I need to get back for that. I did snag a couple RSD releases and then off the "Rare Wall" I grabbed a Pumpkins live at the Metro from 93 double LPn- very solid recording. Check them on FB...

Looking for cassettes for my daughter, I asked for assistance. She, the retail sales person, simply pointed in the general direction of the cassettes and let me know, in no uncertain terms, she was unwilling and had no desire to help me find cassettes for my daughter. All of this was done while she smiled and waved her hand in a dismissive manner. I don't understand why a business that has several shop serving the same market, within a few miles, wouldn't make an effort to assist a paying customer. In conclusion; I am unable to...