Saw them live again last night, probably the best out of all three times I've seen them. It was the first show for them in a while, so the whole band was firing.
Diamond Eyes
Rocket Skates
Be Quiet and Drive
My Own Summer
RX Queen
Rosemary
Change
Tempest
Swerve City
Engine No. 9
7 Words
Ears still ringing. My only disappointment was a lack of anything off SNW.
This thread started out as a parody, but was then beefed up with answers to questions and tidbits of information that a lot of new members may not know. Lock it. Merge it. Elaborate on it. Do what you feel. If there's positive reception here, I will definitely flesh it out and make it into a VC Newbie Guide, in an attempt to address the majority of reoccurring questions before they can even be asked.
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In order to sell, trade, and buy records without being shat on, we would like to bring out some new guidelines. Most of them are common sense, but it’s becoming apparent that said common sense is sometimes left outside the forums. Please do read these rules and take them on board; ignorance is no excuse for being clueless.
!! Editing a Thread
So you bought or sold something, and now you want set up another transaction? Please edit the title of the thread appropriately, revising as much detail where possible. This prevents the forum from running rampant with excessive requests. To edit the title of topic, click the Edit button of the thread's first post, followed by the Use Full Editor button. (Note: you only have this ability if you possess the first post of the thread, and are thus the thread creator.) Revise as you see fit. An added benefit to this is the accumulation of replies and views. Members are more likely to pay attention to a five page thread with actual discussion and transactions taking place, than five separate threads where the OP posts the word "bump" or "." in succession.
!! Ebay Threads 2.0
Don't make them. But if you must, they should be posted here, as specified. Furthermore, if you do choose to use the designated thread, and are asking ridiculous Buy It Now prices - or have set absurd reserves - the community is entitled to harass and troll you. Think of it as a small cost of doing business around these here parts.
!! Courtesy 2.0
Do not be shitty.
As a buyer; do not troll sellers with lowball prices. Offering $0.99 for a $15 record isn't funny, and impresses no one. Nor is trading a MC Hammer 7" for a copy of Deja Entendu. No one wants to read through sarcastic offers. Come back when you mean business. Or when you have something more clever to suggest, at the least.
As a seller;
Do not strut in here looking for "close to eBay" prices.
Do not gloat about the 10+ copies of the Hot Topic exclusive you have for sale.
Do not use top dollar Popsike auctions as a reference to what you think your records are worth.
Do not say "PM with offers", and proceed to ignore any price you're not satisfied with.
Do not expect to receive what you paid for your records. Especially if you overpaid.
!! Bumping 2.0Please post entertaining GIFs, videos, or links while bumping a thread. We get that you're looking to complete your Circa collection. You've made it very clear. But why not have some common courtesy and avoid boring us to death in the process?
!! Disputes 2.0
Public shaming is the way to go... assuming you've been reasonable and have tried to contact the other party on several occasions. Sometimes shit happens. Such is life. There is no need to panic until it has become blatantly clear that you're being ripped off. At which point the rest of us would love to read the conflict, weigh in, and critically judge the offender.
!! Communication 2.0
Communication is key. If you don't have e-mail notifications synchronized with your private messages, you're doing it wrong.
!! Sale Spoiling 2.0
"Please do not march into a thread and state that you can get an item for $X on eBay or some other online store. Or that you're selling the same item for less. If you think their price may be too high, don't be rude about it. If others feel the same way, then it won't sell."
While this is true, it can (and should) be negated if the seller is being a complete asshole. (Exhibit A.) VC rules state that members shouldn't interfere with a sale thread, but this rule only carries so much weight. I don't care how many times you may quote the guidelines or try to cower behind this rule; if you're trying to sell a record that's readily available for 200% of its MSRP, you're gonna' have a bad time. The community is quick to call out the bullshitters and blatant flippers. And that's a stank you can't easily shake.
!! Raffles 2.0
Under no circumstances will we allow users to host or conduct raffles on the boards... unless you're Secular Haze. In which case, raffle away.
!! PPD
PPD = Postage Paid. The total cost, with shipping included.
!! Math & Costs
Just so we're in the clear.
When you sell something on eBay, you receive ~86% of the final selling price. (-~14%)
When you sell something on Discogs, you receive ~92% of the final selling price. (-~8%)
This is why it's practically expected that you'll be asking for a lower selling price here at Vinyl Collective. At the absolute maximum, you should be asking for the average eBay cost minus 14%. This puts the same amount of money in your pocket - compared to selling on eBay - and gives a fellow VC member a nice little price break.
To ship a single record in the U.S., the base price is $2.98. Add a dollar for tracking. Most people tack on an additional dollar for every additional item.
!! Paypal
This is the preferred method of payment. When sending money via Paypal, your address is not automatically included. You need to provide this to the seller via PM, or in the comments section of your Paypal transaction. I prefer both places to be safe.
When you send money via Paypal, you have two options.
GIFT
You can Gift the payment. (This option is now specified as "Payment to Friends and Family", I believe.) This should only be done with members your trust.
+ Pros: they receive 100% of the funds you send.
- Cons: assuming the exchange goes south, Paypal cannot intervene, and you cannot be refunded. When you Gift a payment, consider that money gone for good. This is why it's critical to make sure it goes into the right hands.
EXCHANGE FOR GOODS
This is to be used when dealing with members you aren't familiar with, and is a safe rule of thumb in general. This is specified by ticking the "Exchange for goods or services" button in Paypal. Paypal will pocket 3% of the total transaction; you will have the option of taking the hit on your end, as a buyer [which just means you'll be paying a tad more], or you can deduct it from the amount the seller will be receiving. The latter is rude, in my opinion. The seller should be receiving an amount for the price you've agreed on, and not a penny less.
+ Pros: your purchase is backed. If there is a dispute of any sort, Paypal is able to investigate and intervene.
- Cons: you're paying an extra 3% on top of your transaction.
Not the Death Letter EP itself. There is a additional 7" which carries the bonus tracks!Glad they made a statement and revealing the thing about the rights! Maybe everyone who wants can get the full lengths now!
Just sent him a .99cent offer plus a little note:
Just wanted to send you a friendly message to let you know you're a piece of shit. Not only are you selling something you don't actually have but you're selling it for 4x the retail price. Go fuck yourself!
I'm loving the album, really solid.
They are a great bunch of guys too. They played in Auckland, NZ earlier this year. We ended up hanging out after the show and the following day I took Chris, Jeff and Goose out sailing on the harbour.
In my opinion, resist is the best out of these three, then beatdisc.
There's also a place called the record crate on glebe point road, they are pretty good.
The jb HiFi at broadway has a good amount of new vinyl, but it's prices slightly high, though they regularly have sales.
Red eye is alright. Though they cram the shelves tightly so it's a pain to browse.
On the subject of tightly packed shelves, come utopia. It's a metal heads delight. Though their vinyl is all shrink wrapped in house, over the usual shrink/sleeve. That's rather annoying too.
If you're after secondhand records egg, is where you'll want to head. It's across the road from resist. Plenty of $3 records.
If you want, I'd be happy to show you round or just give any further advice on shops depending on what genres you are looking out for
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