motorbike Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 not sure if this thread should go here or not so move it to the everything else thread if need be... criminal records have been going through financial turmoil for a while and now its getting close to the make it or break it point. the store (its moved a couple of times but still the same name and staff) is twenty years old and does a ton for the atlanta community! it will be super sad if they go. please check out their site and buy a record or if you are in the area stop in and buy something. they have records, cds, comics, books, magazines, dvds, ete. all obscure for the most part. PLEASE HELP! http://criminalatl.com/Home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 This thread should be here. And everywhere. Terrible wretched news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element101 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Went there on a road trip an enjoyed it. Thought there was going to be some better deals by the way people talked about it but its a cool place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriss Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 This is no good. I remember when they were at their old location in the same plaza as Junkman's Daughter - alot of memories there. I hope they pull through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenanigans Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Was just about to post this. http://www.ajc.com/business/criminal-records-owner-plans-1160071.html Hopefully someone will come through. I know manchester orchestra already offered to do a live at criminal something. Maybe Mastodon will do something. I think R. Land is going to do a tshirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 a legitimately worthy subject that would benefit from a kickstarter campaign, as a short term solution, would work well in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluessinger Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I literally JUST moved to Atlanta and love going to Criminal. Hopefully they can find someway to keep their head above water. Good luck fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 So sad when a mom and pop shop faces a closing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorm Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Should start a kickstarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdue Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Grabbed the new Saves the Day and Horrible Crowes from them online. I'm staying at my dad's for awhile and there aren't any indie stores for at least an hour's drive. Seems like a good opportunity to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenanigans Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 A lot of people had been asking about getting tshirts online. Here's one that went up today http://www.etsy.com/listing/81697578/criminal-records-shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theinkd Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 save this place! was just there on tour a couple of weeks ago, its a great shop with a great environment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipmyreeds Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Given rumors of a resurgence of vinyl, independent record stores, and a possible increase in the mainstream's appreciation for the idea of slowing down and "escaping" into music (physical copies, album artwork, related collecting, etc.) as we once did in the golden age of music retail, I've been recently considering opening an independent store of my own. No major ambitions, just enough to maintain the current lifestyle for the family afforded by a corporate job. After hearing about the dire predicament of Criminal Records last week, I can't make up my mind on whether or not this is all a big pipe dream. Anyone close to the situation with more info on the nature of the hot water? Creative Loafing is reporting this is trouble from debt he built up for over 20 years, which would likely mean he expanded into coffee precisely when he shouldn't have and basically just over-extended for too long on credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabpower Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Given rumors of a resurgence of vinyl, independent record stores, and a possible increase in the mainstream's appreciation for the idea of slowing down and "escaping" into music (physical copies, album artwork, related collecting, etc.) as we once did in the golden age of music retail, I've been recently considering opening an independent store of my own. No major ambitions, just enough to maintain the current lifestyle for the family afforded by a corporate job.After hearing about the dire predicament of Criminal Records last week, I can't make up my mind on whether or not this is all a big pipe dream. Anyone close to the situation with more info on the nature of the hot water? Creative Loafing is reporting this is trouble from debt he built up for over 20 years, which would likely mean he expanded into coffee precisely when he shouldn't have and basically just over-extended for too long on credit. You need to watch that DVD first : http://www.ineedthatrecord.com It's about the survival/death of record stores. A very good watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenanigans Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Given rumors of a resurgence of vinyl, independent record stores, and a possible increase in the mainstream's appreciation for the idea of slowing down and "escaping" into music (physical copies, album artwork, related collecting, etc.) as we once did in the golden age of music retail, I've been recently considering opening an independent store of my own. No major ambitions, just enough to maintain the current lifestyle for the family afforded by a corporate job.After hearing about the dire predicament of Criminal Records last week, I can't make up my mind on whether or not this is all a big pipe dream. Anyone close to the situation with more info on the nature of the hot water? Creative Loafing is reporting this is trouble from debt he built up for over 20 years, which would likely mean he expanded into coffee precisely when he shouldn't have and basically just over-extended for too long on credit. The reports are that he hasn't been paying his taxes and owes about $150,000 to the IRS - or at least that's what I've heard. Haven't had a chance to read the article. The biggest problem I see with Criminal is just that their space is too big. They'd be fine in the 2,500 sq ft place they used to be in or even a little bigger, but 6,000 sq feet is unnecessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markovianprocess Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 The reports are that he hasn't been paying his taxes and owes about $150,000 to the IRS Criminal Records LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipmyreeds Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Given rumors of a resurgence of vinyl, independent record stores, and a possible increase in the mainstream's appreciation for the idea of slowing down and "escaping" into music (physical copies, album artwork, related collecting, etc.) as we once did in the golden age of music retail, I've been recently considering opening an independent store of my own. No major ambitions, just enough to maintain the current lifestyle for the family afforded by a corporate job.After hearing about the dire predicament of Criminal Records last week, I can't make up my mind on whether or not this is all a big pipe dream. Anyone close to the situation with more info on the nature of the hot water? Creative Loafing is reporting this is trouble from debt he built up for over 20 years, which would likely mean he expanded into coffee precisely when he shouldn't have and basically just over-extended for too long on credit. You need to watch that DVD first : http://www.ineedthatrecord.com It's about the survival/death of record stores. A very good watch. Hey, thanks a lot for the recommendation. I'll definitely check this out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenanigans Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 The reports are that he hasn't been paying his taxes and owes about $150,000 to the IRS Criminal Records LOL The name actually came because he had originally called the store Secret Service and got arrested for it so a newspaper jokingly said what's he gonna call it next? Criminal Records? And it stuck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markovianprocess Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 You need to watch that DVD first : http://www.ineedthatrecord.com It's about the survival/death of record stores. A very good watch. Hey, thanks a lot for the recommendation. I'll definitely check this out! You definitely should, I enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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