Starting Tuesday, October 27, shipping from The Record Centre works differently, and we think it's a lot simpler.

One flat rate, however many records. Until now, shipping went up with every record you added. Now there's one price per order:

• $20 for orders going to Ontario or Quebec
• $25 for orders going anywhere else in Canada

One record or six, the shipping is the same. If you've been holding back on that second or third record because of the shipping, you don't have to.

Free shipping now starts at $175. We've lowered the free shipping threshold from $200 to $175 for orders anywhere in the provinces. Plenty of you were already filling a box to get there. Now it takes one less record.

The fine print:

• Prices are based on your order subtotal before tax.
• Audio gear, speakers and oversized items have their own shipping and don't count toward the $175.
• In-store pickup at 1099 Wellington St. West is still free, as always.
• US and international shipping hasn't changed.

Why we're doing this. The old rates were hard to predict, and a lot of customers told us so. A flat rate means you know what you'll pay before you reach checkout. A lower free shipping threshold also means more of you get your records without paying shipping at all. Just in time for holiday shopping, and for Record Store Day Black Friday on November 27.

Questions? Call us at +1 (613) 722-7746 or drop by the shop.

Happy digging.

The Record Centre team