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Collectors say "there is an absolute need for physical media" as Best Buy halts in-store sales

Oct 15, 2023 06:17AM ● By Editor
Image:  CBS News Minnesota

By BERET LEONE of CBS News Minnesota


It's the end of an era. Minnesota-based Best Buy will stop selling hard copies on movies in its stores by early next year.

"Physical media, I'm not surprised Best Buy is getting away from that," Mr. Zeros owner Richard Swinden said.

Swinden is a long-time collector of music, movies, games and more. Right now, his shop is one of the only locally owned stores still selling DVDs and even VHS tapes.

"Getting physical media is not going to be as difficult as it sounds, you're just not going to get it from Best Buy anymore," he said.

While the move doesn't surprise Swinden, it also doesn't deter his mission.

To view the full article, follow this link to CBS News Minnesota.


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