Buying UK Music in the US???
#1
Buying UK Music in the US???
Having lived in the US now for nearly 4 months, I realise one of the things I miss is an HMV or a Virgin Mega Store for browsing and buying music.
I have not found anything here yet that even comes close (Best Buy is sort of OK ish!)
Can you buy from Amazon.co.uk and have it shipped to the US. Amazon.com is full of US music!!
I see than HMV will be starting music downloads soon which may be an answer.
What is the best way to browse and buy UK music? Any good suggestions?
Minty
I have not found anything here yet that even comes close (Best Buy is sort of OK ish!)
Can you buy from Amazon.co.uk and have it shipped to the US. Amazon.com is full of US music!!
I see than HMV will be starting music downloads soon which may be an answer.
What is the best way to browse and buy UK music? Any good suggestions?
Minty
#3
Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
I have a Virgin near me which has a huge selection but costs more than other stores (although is still much cheaper than UK stores). I believe amazon UK would ship here but you may get import tax added. I've found Target to be pretty good, stocking some UK bands at around $10. If you are near LA then Amoeba Records is huge and has many genres, used and new. They are on Sunset Blvd but I think they have a couple of other stores in California.
Neil
Neil
#4
Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
Originally Posted by Minty
Can you buy from Amazon.co.uk and have it shipped to the US.
#5
Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
Originally Posted by NeilW
I believe amazon UK would ship here but you may get import tax added. Neil
Most probably get a bill for duty on it. Especially as it's a purchase for yourself and not a gift. Found that out when I bought a footy shirt for my husband and got an import bill from customs
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cg..._purchases.xml
#6
Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
Originally Posted by Minty
Having lived in the US now for nearly 4 months, I realise one of the things I miss is an HMV or a Virgin Mega Store for browsing and buying music.
I have not found anything here yet that even comes close (Best Buy is sort of OK ish!)
Can you buy from Amazon.co.uk and have it shipped to the US. Amazon.com is full of US music!!
I see than HMV will be starting music downloads soon which may be an answer.
What is the best way to browse and buy UK music? Any good suggestions?
Minty
I have not found anything here yet that even comes close (Best Buy is sort of OK ish!)
Can you buy from Amazon.co.uk and have it shipped to the US. Amazon.com is full of US music!!
I see than HMV will be starting music downloads soon which may be an answer.
What is the best way to browse and buy UK music? Any good suggestions?
Minty
#7
Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
The last order we placed (Chelsea FC Season Review), we paid £10.20 plus £3.08 shipping. The email confirmation stated 'Sold by Amazon.com Int'l Sales, Inc.' It was also received within a week of placing the order, which was nice!
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Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
Most probably get a bill for duty on it. Especially as it's a purchase for yourself and not a gift. Found that out when I bought a footy shirt for my husband and got an import bill from customs
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cg..._purchases.xml
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cg..._purchases.xml
#9
Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
Most probably get a bill for duty on it. Especially as it's a purchase for yourself and not a gift. Found that out when I bought a footy shirt for my husband and got an import bill from customs
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cg..._purchases.xml
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cg..._purchases.xml
#10
Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
HMV are in the US as well, but a bit shite over here...same naff uniforms though
But best bet, buy music from amazon.co.uk or cdnow.com there's also all those download mp3 sites that you'll be able to buy tunes from...
But best bet, buy music from amazon.co.uk or cdnow.com there's also all those download mp3 sites that you'll be able to buy tunes from...
#11
Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
Originally Posted by Bob
there's also all those download mp3 sites that you'll be able to buy tunes from...
Place something that looks like a lemon but is green before the name of something that conducts the electricity from the socket in the wall to your TV and it's all there!
#12
Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
Originally Posted by fatbrit
What is it with everybody here?
Place something that looks like a lemon but is green before the name of something that conducts the electricity from the socket in the wall to your TV and it's all there!
Place something that looks like a lemon but is green before the name of something that conducts the electricity from the socket in the wall to your TV and it's all there!
#13
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Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
Why not sign up for a UK iTunes account if you've still got a UK credit card?
#14
Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
Originally Posted by Minty
Amazon.com is full of US music!!
#15
Re: Buying UK Music in the US???
Originally Posted by fatbrit
What is it with everybody here?
Place something that looks like a lemon but is green before the name of something that conducts the electricity from the socket in the wall to your TV and it's all there!
Place something that looks like a lemon but is green before the name of something that conducts the electricity from the socket in the wall to your TV and it's all there!
some sites have other formats like monkey, flac etc, which aren't compressed formats, so huge, but top quality sound.