point taken
I myself approach cds differently though. What fascinates me about music is that it isn't a concept that has physical boundaries. In fact, music is a doorway to inner self, a spiritual ritual when at its best. So, I only find one benefit in buying real cds: the sound quality is better. So basically a burned copy of original cd is fine and dandy for me.
Not complaining if the cd/artwork (flying rhinos anyone?) has eye pleasing effect though!