I’ve worked at both a record and book store, shopkeepers have have no problem carrying local books/records if you actually patronize their shops, participate in the scene. so much of the time though people who’ve never stepped foot in the shop crawl out of the woodwork and expect a pretty big favor.

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You make a great point. Building a genuine relationship with local shops and being an active part of the community goes a long way. It’s important to support and engage with these businesses regularly, rather than just showing up when we need something. Thanks for sharing this insight!