The reasons I buy from Amazon is that (a) they are cheaper than my local record store, (b) rarely do I have time to go to the local record store and shop, and (c) I prefer to have box from Amazon handed to me at my desk so I can put it straight in to the PC and begin ripping it (or, if I get the disc at home, put it straight into the HSX109).

If I know I really want the CD and I don't necessarily need it this instant, an Amazon order is actually a lot more convenient than going to the local record store for me.