It's not the first time we've covered the issue here, but amidst the horror story that has become the chart of overall music sales, there's a quiet confidence among the owners of America's finest record stores. The Columbia Free Times devotes an exceptional amount of space to the truth that a record store owner who clearly loves his or her niche and understands how to create a real experience for customers can continue to thrive in a music-as-water world.

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