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Many of the prices have been raised considerably since their last 30% sale.

I think these companies exist solely to serve as content to fill out responsive hero-video, parallax scrolling WordPress websites.

I stumbled across a treasure trove of R.E.M. bootlegs at Amoeba Los Angeles yesterday. I walked out with VG+/NM copies of Can't Get There From Here, Documentary, Working, So Much Younger Then, Mada Mada, and The Return of the Rickenbackers for $20 each. If anyone is into R.E.M. bootlegs and lives near LA, they had a copy of Smokin in the Boys Room, Really Exciting Music, and Down South. I already have those so I left them behind for the next guy/girl.

I think the non-rainbo one has a barcode sticker over the printed (incorrect) barcode on the back. The Rainbo one's barcode is just the printed barcode.

My copy is the Rainbo and it sounds fine. May have been a tick here or there but I wouldn't have thought there was anything abnormally wrong with it had I not read all the fretting before hand. I'm used to new records having minor imperfections.

I got it to work. Terrible choices. I would see Blink 182 but not mid-week 100 miles away.

I've tried for the last 2 days and Im only getting errors and notices to check back later due to volume of requests.

I've had single LPs say "multiple" but usually it shows the album name that shipped before it.

I have more time so I'll throw in my experience with outer sleeves. Sleeve City 5.0 Outer Sleeves - http://www.sleevecityusa.com/ultimate-outer-5-0-record-sleeve-p/9380.htm PROS: These are super thick and super clear. Your records will be ULTRA protected. CONS: They are super slippery. If you are grabbing a handful of records in these sleeves and place them down in a stack, it's not uncommon for the records to slide and fall off your table/bed/surface. They also can be tight on some thicker jackets because the edges are so thick they don't relax and conform around the edges- they stay taut and there is a gap at the top and bottom where the seams come together, meaning there is unused space and the fit can be tight. Also, they're the most expensive sleeves. Their thickness becomes impractical/useless at a point, IMO. Sleeve City 2.5 Outer Sleeves - http://www.sleevecityusa.com/ultimate-outer-2-5-pack-of-50-p/9224.htm PROS: These are very clear. The sleeves are thinner so the fit is more relaxed than the 5.0. Of the high quality Sleeve City options, these are my favorite. The price is better than the 5.0 CONS: These are slippery too. Sleeve City Budget 3.0 Outer Sleeves - http://amzn.to/28MVd01 PROS: After I got over the initial novelty of the super clear, super thick sleeves, I started to notice I actually like the more "gummy", less clear sleeves. They aren't slippery. They "feel" better to me when I'm grabbing records, putting them down on surfaces, and handling them. Also, 100 sleeves for $25 is a much better deal than 50 sleeves for $30 (which is what the premium Sleeve City sleeves cost). CONS: They are less clear. They don't stand out like premium sleeves. As I said in my original post, my only warning when buying sleeves is that some companies and some listings on Amazon use low quality control and you'll pay $10 for 200 sleeves and they'll be wonky sizes and some seams will be poorly cut, etc. Read reviews before you buy any of the super low budget options. And my thoughts on inner sleeves: Diskeeper Ultimate Audiophile Inner Sleeves - http://amzn.to/28KwkDJ PROS: They are super thick and have a paper backing on both sides. It's like slipping your LPs into a tank. CONS: That thickness is a bit unnecessary IMO and the cost is high for a pack of 50 ($34 on Amazon). Diskeeper Audiophile Inner Sleeves - http://amzn.to/28MXUil PROS: Just like the Ultimate sleeves above, except they don't have paper backing on both sides- just one. To me, one is all you need. These are $5-10 cheaper than the Ultimates too. I like handling these more too. These used to be my favorite inner sleeve for a few years- especially when there was that period of time that the Mobile Fidelity sleeves (reviewed next) had a weird white powder in them (which has since been corrected). CONS: Less thick than the Ultimates. Mobile Fidelity Inner Sleeves - http://amzn.to/28MZoJo PROS: These can be found for cheaper than the above two sleeves (you can get 100 for under $50). I bought 200 a few weeks ago and I don't have to worry about buying inner sleeves again for a long time. I like their look and feel. They have a great reputation and are used by "professionals" who archive records (if you care at all about that). CONS: They are a little thinner than the Diskeeper Audiophile sleeves and it's easier for their corners to bunch when placing them back into the jacket/outer sleeve. If you get an old pack, there is a chance that there could be that weird white powder. I hope that helps!

You can leave the shrinkwrap on but keep an eye on those records because the wrap can get tighter as time goes on and damage the sleeves.

Don't refund. Contact Doscogs staff and let them know. If he sent you everything you've mentioned, there is clear evidence that this guy is a knucklehead and Discogs will remove any negative feedback he leaves. They might also suspend his account for stupidly explaining that he'll blackmail you via messages instead of subtly inferring it.

Every sleeve company or model will have a different clarity, thickness, and feel. Some people prefer the really slick harder sleeves, some like the less slippery sleeves, some like thick sleeves, some like thinner. There is not necessarily a best outside of picking a brand with good quality control and consistent sizing/cuts.

I'm actually glad that you were able to get extra copies for the board. The only reason I asked was because if you thought you were going to buy another copy I'd rather trade you for two Burn the Witch 7"s so I can do that raffle. But if you don't plan on buying a 4th copy or if you would just rather not trade with me, that's OK. For real. I don't mind.

Actually I was asking because if there's another person who has a copy to trade then I might be able to pick up your copy and theirs and I wanted to raffle the extra one. If you come across a fifth or sixth copy though, would you be willing to trade?

Canterbury Records in Pasadena had at least 15 and the barcodes matched the correct white version. Their price was $34.99 though which I think is expensive compared to some other accounts here.

In Rainbows was on every media outlet for its release model and TKOL had thousands of dudes launching conspiracy theories about a sequel album. The last few weeks since its dropped have been pretty quiet compared to how I remember the IR and KOL days.

In Rainbows was on every media outlet for its release model and TKOL had thousands of dudes launching conspiracy theories about a sequel album. The last few weeks since its dropped have been pretty quiet compared to how I remember the IR and KOL days.

Did anyone find a fourth or fifth copy of the Burn the Witch 7" yesterday or today that they'd be willing to trade?

Ah I misread your post. My mistake. Do you know if you will be getting more copies soon? I would love to get one of these for myself and an extra so I can run my own raffle in the Moon Shaped Pool thread.

Please add my name to the raffle!

If anyone here gets a black copy instead of the white, I'll change my Facebook pic to a white ribbon in your honor.

My biggest problem right now is static electricity and owning a cat. It feels like every time I take a record out, within .007 seconds a piece of lint or hair will cling to the surface. If I use a dry MoFi brush, the dust/lint/hair goes away but the static charge brings back other stuff thats in the air/nearby. I've bought an air purifier, upped my vacuum/dusting game, and purchased a reusable sticky lint/hair roller (I roll my shirt before I handle records), and when all three are in sync it cuts down on the problem a lot. It's just annoying to handle records on days when I'm too busy to vacuum and roll all my clothes and see that lint/dust/hair return again and again.

They do it because they like the feeling of hoarding something that is limited. It has to be scratching some some kind of impulse itch to see a pre-order go up and then, as soon as possible before everyone else, buy as many copies as possible. That or they are just trolling to get a reaction from strangers.

They do it because they like the feeling of hoarding something that is limited. It has to be scratching some some kind of impulse itch to see a pre-order go up and then, as soon as possible before everyone else, buy as many copies as possible. That or they are just trolling to get a reaction from strangers.

Is that CD in a Japanese style inner sleeve? Lol