@chakster I don't know about every record store, but the ones I've seen typically pay around a dollar per album, more if it's a more valuable record. It's just like anything else, they have to buy for much lower than their sale price to cover their costs of stocking inventory, paying rent, utilities, advertising, employees, insurance, etc. etc.
What they sell for is a different story. One record store near me typically sells good quality used records that aren't rarre for $4 - $6 and about 80% of discogs prices for higher value items. They turn over stock very quickly. Another store I know sells the same records for $15-$20 each and some sit in their inventory for years. They do have a much larger selection since they don't turn over inventory as quickly as the other place.
What they sell for is a different story. One record store near me typically sells good quality used records that aren't rarre for $4 - $6 and about 80% of discogs prices for higher value items. They turn over stock very quickly. Another store I know sells the same records for $15-$20 each and some sit in their inventory for years. They do have a much larger selection since they don't turn over inventory as quickly as the other place.