TOWER RECORDS CLOSING DOORS

mjosef · « **Reply #120 on:** 20 Dec 2006, 06:52 am »

Same here, the world section evaporated, still saw a few 6degrees and did pick some up. I had second thoughts on some and left them, my basket had about 90 cds today...came out with about 76, my biggest haul ever...so that may account for the massive saving I added up.
I am giving music as gift this Xmas.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #121 on:** 20 Dec 2006, 07:01 am »

Quote from: mjosef on 20 Dec 2006, 06:52 am

Same here, the world section evaporated, still saw a few 6degrees and did pick some up. I had second thoughts on some and left them, my basket had about 90 cds today...came out with about 76, my biggest haul ever...so that may account for the massive saving I added up.
I am giving music as gift this Xmas.

Sure....76 cds x $14.00 savings each cd = $1,064.00 todays saving....

mjosef · « **Reply #122 on:** 20 Dec 2006, 07:11 am »

Yeah...slicker shock for sure...

Quite a few were imports and marked in the $20+ range.
It was kind of amusing to see people in the aisle looking very confused, by the cd of unfamiliar artists...wanting to partake in the bargains but lost as to whats to buy.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #123 on:** 20 Dec 2006, 07:24 am »

I even saw a few SACD's still available tonight.....

And a lot of Rock.....but groups I don't know....so I pasted them by....

I'll stop back on Friday.....one last time.....see whats cooking.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #124 on:** 20 Dec 2006, 10:43 am »

Came across this......on Coolfer website....

"Several rock legends -- Grateful Dead Producgtions, Carlos Santana, members of Led Zeppelin and The Doors -- have sued online music memoribilia retailer Wolfgang's Vault. Wolfgang's Vault operator William Sagan purchased an archive of live recordings from the late Bill Graham. The plaintiffs allege the site streams live performances to generate sales of other items. Said Bob Weird in a statement, "We have never given permission for our images and material to be used in this way. What Sagan is doing is stealing. He is stealing what is most important to us -- our work, our images and our music -- and is profiting from the good will of our fans."

Recently, Norton LLC, the owner of Wolfgang's Vault, obtained the Tower.com domain as well as the retailer's 33rd Street Records and Pulse magazine."

I wonder why ?

SET Man · « **Reply #125 on:** 21 Dec 2006, 01:52 am »

Hey!

I went to the Tower on 4th Street this evening for the last time. The place still have music on but those CDs racks are shrinking. I was eyeing 2 import CDs last time I was there... last Thursday I think. But I didn't buy them. Well, guess what? Those 2 albums are gone

Oh! well.

I did picked up some CDs from 6 degree record.... you know those chilled/electronica thing of which are pretty good not bad at all.

It was kinda sad for me. I told the cashire that I used to come here often back than in my school years and this will be the last time I'm coming here. And it won't be long til this place turn in to Chase or Starbuck. He was pretty cool about it and we both laugh.

Well, so long Tower Record!

Take care,
Buddy

mjosef · « **Reply #126 on:** 21 Dec 2006, 02:49 am »

Hey Buddy you should go say bye to the uptown store too...

Spend more money...

SET Man · « **Reply #127 on:** 21 Dec 2006, 03:24 am »

Quote from: mjosef on 21 Dec 2006, 02:49 am

Hey Buddy you should go say bye to the uptown store too...
Spend more money...

Hey!

Yeah I think I should

But really I have lots of memories with the downtown store since I go there often.... well at least that was before the big Virgin opened anyway.

Take care,
Buddy

Levi · « **Reply #128 on:** 21 Dec 2006, 04:29 am »

Anyone here bought their sound system? that system could be great if you have room for it.

mjosef · « **Reply #129 on:** 21 Dec 2006, 10:53 pm »

Tower is now officially His-Story. Last Day was Today.
Made my final rounds of the aisle, they were dismantling the speaker system and blowing out all CD's for $1.50 or less. Picked up a few (several-many) stragglers that either escaped my earlier browsing or those that I figured may still be around on the Last Day. Really was just the scraps left.
Adieu TR...RIP

Levi · « **Reply #130 on:** 21 Dec 2006, 11:05 pm »

they are still open until midnight.

mjosef · « **Reply #131 on:** 21 Dec 2006, 11:09 pm »

Its past midnight in China...

Levi · « **Reply #132 on:** 21 Dec 2006, 11:17 pm »

it is true.

mjosef · « **Reply #133 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 12:25 am »

They have quite a lots of cds no one may buy...I won't be surprised if they just dump it when they close tonight.

Levi · « **Reply #134 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 12:32 am »

Let's just say they will do such a thing. Do we expect to see you in the back by the dumpster?

You then call me and I will bring my truck.

mjosef · « **Reply #135 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 12:34 am »

what I left there I don't think I even want it for free...

mjosef · « **Reply #136 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 12:36 am »

Hey Levi I just noticed you are a "Facilitator", what's that?

Freejazz · « **Reply #137 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 01:04 am »

OK, the last few days have been a bit of a whirlwind ... just over 200 new cds, as I visited the Village Store on Tuesday and Lincoln Center yesterday. For today's finale, as we began a year-end holiday, my wife and I hit both stores - she bought nine DVDs and I purchased 107 cds - between the two of us, we spent $161.78 ... our savings for just today's visit were $1651.63. I had the fever ... and there was no cowbell to be found!!

The B&K preamp from the jazz dept in the Village sold as I was looking at it ... an OK deal at $50 for what I think was a B&K CS-117. There were a number of CD changers still there ... stacked in one of the browsers, including a Pioneer Elite w/ Legato link. Too many cds in my arms to get a closer look at what was there.

It was interesting to see yet how much stock was at the Village at 1:00 and how threadbare the Lincoln Center store was at 2:30. I did get lucky as they put out a large new batch of their "breached" play copies just as I wandered past that browser.

As they were pulling down the aisle speakers for a customer, a couple aisles over was a TV reporter from ABC doing an obligatory "Oh how the music business is changing" piece ... even down to the "my Mom and Dad told me that there used to be music on something called vinyl" ... yeeesh!

I have to admit, although I will miss the glory days at Tower, the several long week feeding frenzy was enjoyable and allowed me to do even more experimentation than normal.

It was nice saying goodbye to some acquaintances and a friend at the stores today. Most of the employees were eagerly anticipating the celebration party and wake. Some have secured other jobs ... most outside of the retail business. Many others were looking forward toward a vacation.

Levi · « **Reply #138 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 02:36 am »

Good question. I am still trying to figure out.

Quote from: mjosef on 22 Dec 2006, 12:36 am

Hey Levi I just noticed you are a "Facilitator", what's that?

Levi · « **Reply #139 on:** 22 Dec 2006, 02:39 am »

+1

So long Tower Records and I guess Thank you!

Quote from: Freejazz on 22 Dec 2006, 01:04 am

OK, the last few days have been a bit of a whirlwind ... just over 200 new cds, as I visited the Village Store on Tuesday and Lincoln Center yesterday. For today's finale, as we began a year-end holiday, my wife and I hit both stores - she bought nine DVDs and I purchased 107 cds - between the two of us, we spent $161.78 ... our savings for just today's visit were $1651.63. I had the fever ... and there was no cowbell to be found!!

The B&K preamp from the jazz dept in the Village sold as I was looking at it ... an OK deal at $50 for what I think was a B&K CS-117. There were a number of CD changers still there ... stacked in one of the browsers, including a Pioneer Elite w/ Legato link. Too many cds in my arms to get a closer look at what was there.

It was interesting to see yet how much stock was at the Village at 1:00 and how threadbare the Lincoln Center store was at 2:30. I did get lucky as they put out a large new batch of their "breached" play copies just as I wandered past that browser.

As they were pulling down the aisle speakers for a customer, a couple aisles over was a TV reporter from ABC doing an obligatory "Oh how the music business is changing" piece ... even down to the "my Mom and Dad told me that there used to be music on something called vinyl" ... yeeesh!

I have to admit, although I will miss the glory days at Tower, the several long week feeding frenzy was enjoyable and allowed me to do even more experimentation than normal.

It was nice saying goodbye to some acquaintance and a friend at the stores today. Most of the employees were eagerly anticipating the celebration party and wake. Some have secured other jobs ... most outside of the retail business. Many others were looking forward toward a vacation.