this is not a big deal, depending on what their angle is. the way best buy or any of these consumer electronics stores works with media is this:
they get a bulk discount, cheaper than mom and pop (even cheaper than chain) music stores. they even sell things at a loss just to undercut the competition ( cost is $8 per unit, they sell for $7.50) to get you in the door, just in case you feel like buying a cd player, washer/dryer combo, or microwave too. these are loss leaders. on top of that, they say "since we're a huge retailer (best buy, wallmart, target, etc) that we will not carry cd x if you don't give us cd y for cheaper." not to mention the disgusting cencorship of artists for content.
honestly, selling "independant" artists' albums is good because at least these kids may have another option to that new scott stapp piece of trash that is being marketed to them. hopefully it will teach kids that just because you aren't popular, you can still make "good music."
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