Best store for used CDs

Part of Newbury Comics' staying power in an industry overcome with downloaders and bootleggers has been its ability to change with the times. This doesn't just mean stocking shelves with the latest Osbourne dolls and blank CD-Rs. In addition to being one of the best retail music vendors, Newbury Comics now sells used CDs it's bought from customers for cash or store credit. Ideally, you won't end up buying a CD on Tuesday only to return it on Thursday, but it's reassuring to have that option.

Since 1988, CD Spins has offered cash for the CDs that no longer (or never quite did) make the cut in your collection. From JP to Newbury Street to Davis Square, your local CD Spins has a vast selection of old and new CDs. And like a stalwart old friend, the store will take almost anything you give it -- even that Chumbawamba CD single.

Newbury Comics, various locations; www.newburycomics.com. CD Spins, various locations; www.cdspins.com.