moonbeams

i felt bad for him at the end when he was talking about his family or lack thereof.
 
pretty bad ass though, clockin the crazy guy with a hatchet

(Please add your own questions, I will keep this up to date)
 
Many questions pertaining to hardware can be found at this forum:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/forum/6-turntables-other-audio-equipment/
 
 
How do I clean my records? How do I fix a warped record? How come my records skip? Where can I purchase records? How much is my vinyl worth? Where can I find pressing info? Where can I buy sleeves and accessories? Can I buy/sell/trade here? Vinyl or vinyl(s) or records: Why do people get upset at me when I say vinyl with an s? What does NM, VG, VG+ mean? What is"flipping" ?? Should I leave the shrink wrap on? Will my record lose value? Where can I buy a turntable, replacement stylus (needle)/cartridge/accessories? Is there a record store in my area? Appendix A: Common Terms
Appendix B: Do's and Don'ts
Appendix C: Simple Buying/Selling Guidelines
 

1. How do I clean my records?
Depending on your budget there are several options to keep your records clean. Listed below are some common options from most affordable to most efficient:
1.
A. Brush and cleaner fluid ($15)
B. Anti-static brush ($25-$30)
http://www.needledoctor.com/New/Record-Machine-Brushes?sort1desc=F&sort1=Item_ONLINECUSTOMERPRICE

2. SpinClean manual cleaner ($75-150)
http://www.spincleanrecordwasher.com/

3. Record cleaning machine ($560 and up to thousands)
http://www.soundstagedirect.com/vpi-16.5-record-cleaning-machine.shtml
http://www.nittygrittyinc.com/index.html

http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/83128-cleaning-records/

Some people have reportedly been able to clean their records with wood glue:
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=99837

You'll also want a stylus cleaner. I recommend the ONZOW Zero Dust.
http://www.needledoctor.com/New/Stylus-Cleaners
Some people get the job done with a Magic Eraser:
http://www.high-endaudio.com/Magic.html

2. How do I fix a warped record?
Two popular techniques are to stack your records under heavy books (worked for me) or sandwich between two plates of glass and bake them:
http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Fix_a_Warped_Record
 
Record repair products:
http://www.vinylflat.com/vinylflatproducts.html

3. How come my records skip?
Usually a problem for Audio Technica PL-60, ION, or other budget USB turntable users. These tables often lack counter weights and anti-skating weights, allowing your tone arm to glide over grooves.


 
4. Where I can I buy vinyl?
New records. For independent music, you can order most new releases directly from the record label. Many record labels such as http://www.fatwreck.com and http://www.slumberlandrecords.com often have limited runs of colored vinyl exclusive to mail-order.
 
For new records there is:
http://www.insound.com/ http://www.interpunk.com http://www.shopradiocast.com http://www.oldies.com http://www.hottopic.com http://www.roughtrade.com  
Used vinyl. If you don't have a record store near you, the Internet is a great resource to find virtually any record.
The first place you should look is our sell/trade forum:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/forum/5-saletradewants/
 
The next best place to find records is Discogs:
http://www.discogs.com  
If you still cannot find what you are looking for, try eBay:
http://www.ebay.com  
The above sites are recommended because sellers generally give fair, competitive descriptions of their items and you are in most cases protected by PayPal for 45 days.
 
Other sources of used records are:
http://www.reckless.com http://www.amazon.com or the amazon of your country http://www.gemm.com http://www.musicstack.com http://www.cdandlp.com  
5. How much is my vinyl worth?
You can see how much previous auctions ended at Popsike  and Collector's Frenzy .
 
Keep in mind that these sites just reflect market fluctuations. Just because a record sold for $350 on ebay one time, it absolutely does not guarantee that your copy will sell for the same amount. In particular, many members of vinyl collective frown upon those who try to get market prices for their records on the sell/trade/want forum here.  As a community we aim to help each other get good deals. The price you choose to sell a record at is set at your own discretion. 
  6. Where can I find pressing info? How many copies of my record were pressed?
The best source for knowing how many records of which color at which pressing were pressed is Discogs.
Dead Format is also a nice source.
 
 
The place where you will find the most accurate pressing information is the label's website. If it's not listed, try emailing the label. Finally (or a great starting place), you can try Google.
 
 
7. Where can I buy sleeves and accessories?
You can buy replacement inner sleeves, static-free inner sleeves, plastic outer sleeves at the following websites:
Sleeve City USA Bags Unlimited  
If you live in Japan, try:
Disk Union  
8. Can I buy/sell/trade here?
You can buy, sell and trade records at the Sale/Trade/Wants section of the forum. First, please read the following guidelines:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/35277-guidelines-for-saletradewants-board-pls-read/
 
9. Why do people get upset at me when I say vinyl(s)?
Vinyl is the physical material which records are made from, thus grammatically uncountable like "water" or "money" and therefore cannot be appended with an s. Our colloquial use of the term "vinyl" is short for "vinyl records." Now go, young noob, and responsibly spread this knowledge with respect and regard to the medium.
 
10. How are records graded? What does NM, VG mean?
http://www.vinylrecords.ch/Vinyl/vin_grading.htm
Check out the above link for detailed descriptions. For buying records, NM, EX, and VG+ should play just fine, however, many sellers list items with several scratches as VG+.
 
11. What is flipping?
Flipping is the practice selling a record you purchased for the sole purpose of making a profit. You can find many examples on eBay where new, unplayed limited releases are listed for 300% value. Most people have a negative view of flippers, but without them, it would be difficult to acquire sold-out records, especially for international consumers. Flippers ensure that only the wealthiest or most foolish of collector's can acquire a rare record. Before you purchase a flipped record on eBay, check the record label's webstore or the online stores listed in question 4, as many flippers flip records that are currently available and on the market.  
 
12. Should I leave my shrink wrap on? Will it lose value if I take it off?
Many listeners have observed that shrink wrap will warp the corners of your record if left on for many years. However, this claim could be confounded by the fact that many old records that still contain shrink wrap have sat in stores/inventory for years and thus well handled by customers. Removing shrink wrap usually does not affect resale value; however, in some cases such as Misfits Collection II, the shrink wrap may contain the logo and title of the record in sticker form and thus be sought after by collectors. 
 
 
13. Where can I buy a turntable, replacement stylus (needle)/cartridge/accessories?
Amazon
Needle Doctor
Insound
 
14. Is there a record store in my area?
Beats me. Try here:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/43901-official-record-stores-list-help-us-list-them/
 
Appendix A:
Common Terms
(in no particular order; please add your own to the thread)
1. 180 gram (180g) popular heavy weight of modern records. Most records are between 120 to 140 grams. Sound quality may not improve, however. Sound quality is largely dependent on the mastering and cutting phases.
2. audiophile - a person who is passionate about high-fidelity sound reproduction.
3. 78RPM - an obsolete speed of records
4. white label promo 
5. test pressing - before a record goes into mass production, a test pressing is produced for the label and artist to approve the pressing. Usually between 3 to 5 copies for each release. TPs are highly sought after by collectors. 
6. PO stands for "pre-order," the selling of a record before it is released.
7. MO "mail order"
8. RSD "Record Store Day" a special world-wide promotion of records where many records are simultaneously released. http://www.recordstoreday.com/
 
Appendix B:
Do's and Don'ts
1. Don't place your speakers on the same shelf as your turntable. You want to isolate your turntable from any source of vibration. High end turntables have the motor isolated from the plinth (table part of the turntable). Please note that Expedits are made of hollow wood which transfer vibrations.
2. Don't pm Travis to take issues concerning hottopic.com. Go the customer service section of their website.
3. Do use the search feature before asking a question.
 
Appendix C:
Simple Buying/Selling Guidlines
SENDING MONEY AS A GIFT. Some sellers will ask you to send money as a gift. The reason is because PayPal charges sellers a fee of between 2-4% (including shipping). If the seller receives the money as a gift, they will not be charged a Paypal fee. However, PayPal has buyer protection policies. Within 45 days of a transaction, if you never receive the record or the condition of the record was not accurately described, you can file a claim for a refund/return. However, if you send money as a gift, you waive the right of buyer protection and cannot file a claim.  DELIVERY CONFIRMATION.  Because PayPal almost always sides with the buyer during a dispute, make sure you get delivery confirmation when you sell a record. If you sell to international customers, make it clear that you are not responsible for loss or damage and they need to purchase registered shipping if they want accountability.

Wikipedia's reference: "^ "Audiophile". Dictionary.reference.com. 2011. Retrieved 6 December 2011."
 
I wouldn't worry about plagiarising a dictionary definition.

Shit like this doesn't warrant their name being dragged through the mud in a thread about thieves, con-artists and fuckheads. Don't be a dick.   

He just wants to know how much you want for it. No need to post his name here.

Don't buy that upgrade kit. Upgrade the whole table.

If you read the rules of Discogs, that's clearly listed as not allowed. I would have reported you too as you were compromising the integrity of the database in order to sell things. 

So are you off Discogs' dick then?

I think that there are enough "rules" to being a new member that we need not limit how they choose to post items for sale.
If you're too lazy to sift through only mildly-relevant posts to find the record you're looking for, you must not want it that badly, IMO.

1. You must have me confused with someone else. I have nothing on eBay now.
 
2. I only have one American Psycho.
 
3. I recently gave away a huge chunk of my Misfits variants (including Famous Monsters) to someone here who lost their collection in Sandy. That person didn't ask and was humble enough to try to refuse the offer.
 
4. You should buy your own copy.

How is this? 
 
Don't use "ultra, mega and/or rare" in the title of your eBay listing if more than 300 copies were pressed within the past 10 years.
 
Please modify the number and date.
 
I don't feel comfortable dictating a blanket rule for selling because there are always exceptions.
 
It is frowned upon by the vinyl community when "ultra, mega and/or rare" are applied to recent or mass produced releases in their auction titles. 

Bump for sticky.

(Please add your own questions, I will keep this up to date)
 
Many questions pertaining to hardware can be found at this forum:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/forum/6-turntables-other-audio-equipment/
 
 
How do I clean my records? How do I fix a warped record? How come my records skip? Where can I purchase records? How much is my vinyl worth? Where can I find pressing info? Where can I buy sleeves and accessories? Can I buy/sell/trade here? Vinyl or vinyl(s) or records: Why do people get upset at me when I say vinyl with an s? What does NM, VG, VG+ mean? What is"flipping" ?? Should I leave the shrink wrap on? Will my record lose value? Where can I buy a turntable, replacement stylus (needle)/cartridge/accessories? Is there a record store in my area? Appendix A: Common Terms
Appendix B: Do's and Don'ts
Appendix C: Simple Buying/Selling Guidelines
 

1. How do I clean my records?
Depending on your budget there are several options to keep your records clean. Listed below are some common options from most affordable to most efficient:
1.
A. Brush and cleaner fluid ($15)
B. Anti-static brush ($25-$30)
http://www.needledoctor.com/New/Record-Machine-Brushes?sort1desc=F&sort1=Item_ONLINECUSTOMERPRICE

2. SpinClean manual cleaner ($75-150)
http://www.spincleanrecordwasher.com/

3. Record cleaning machine ($560 and up to thousands)
http://www.soundstagedirect.com/vpi-16.5-record-cleaning-machine.shtml
http://www.nittygrittyinc.com/index.html

http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/83128-cleaning-records/

Some people have reportedly been able to clean their records with wood glue:
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=99837

You'll also want a stylus cleaner. I recommend the ONZOW Zero Dust.
http://www.needledoctor.com/New/Stylus-Cleaners
Some people get the job done with a Magic Eraser:
http://www.high-endaudio.com/Magic.html

2. How do I fix a warped record?
Two popular techniques are to stack your records under heavy books (worked for me) or sandwich between two plates of glass and bake them:
http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Fix_a_Warped_Record
 
Record repair products:
http://www.vinylflat.com/vinylflatproducts.html

3. How come my records skip?
Usually a problem for Audio Technica PL-60, ION, or other budget USB turntable users. These tables often lack counter weights and anti-skating weights, allowing your tone arm to glide over grooves.


 
4. Where I can I buy vinyl?
New records. For independent music, you can order most new releases directly from the record label. Many record labels such as http://www.fatwreck.com and http://www.slumberlandrecords.com often have limited runs of colored vinyl exclusive to mail-order.
 
For new records there is:
http://www.insound.com/ http://www.interpunk.com http://www.shopradiocast.com http://www.oldies.com http://www.hottopic.com http://www.roughtrade.com  
Used vinyl. If you don't have a record store near you, the Internet is a great resource to find virtually any record.
The first place you should look is our sell/trade forum:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/forum/5-saletradewants/
 
The next best place to find records is Discogs:
http://www.discogs.com  
If you still cannot find what you are looking for, try eBay:
http://www.ebay.com  
The above sites are recommended because sellers generally give fair, competitive descriptions of their items and you are in most cases protected by PayPal for 45 days.
 
Other sources of used records are:
http://www.reckless.com http://www.amazon.com or the amazon of your country http://www.gemm.com http://www.musicstack.com http://www.cdandlp.com  
5. How much is my vinyl worth?
You can see how much previous auctions ended at Popsike  and Collector's Frenzy .
 
Keep in mind that these sites just reflect market fluctuations. Just because a record sold for $350 on ebay one time, it absolutely does not guarantee that your copy will sell for the same amount. In particular, many members of vinyl collective frown upon those who try to get market prices for their records on the sell/trade/want forum here.  As a community we aim to help each other get good deals. The price you choose to sell a record at is set at your own discretion. 
  6. Where can I find pressing info? How many copies of my record were pressed?
The best source for knowing how many records of which color at which pressing were pressed is Discogs.
Dead Format is also a nice source.
 
 
The place where you will find the most accurate pressing information is the label's website. If it's not listed, try emailing the label. Finally (or a great starting place), you can try Google.
 
 
7. Where can I buy sleeves and accessories?
You can buy replacement inner sleeves, static-free inner sleeves, plastic outer sleeves at the following websites:
Sleeve City USA Bags Unlimited  
If you live in Japan, try:
Disk Union  
8. Can I buy/sell/trade here?
You can buy, sell and trade records at the Sale/Trade/Wants section of the forum. First, please read the following guidelines:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/35277-guidelines-for-saletradewants-board-pls-read/
 
9. Why do people get upset at me when I say vinyl(s)?
Vinyl is the physical material which records are made from, thus grammatically uncountable like "water" or "money" and therefore cannot be appended with an s. Our colloquial use of the term "vinyl" is short for "vinyl records." Now go, young noob, and responsibly spread this knowledge with respect and regard to the medium.
 
10. How are records graded? What does NM, VG mean?
http://www.vinylrecords.ch/Vinyl/vin_grading.htm
Check out the above link for detailed descriptions. For buying records, NM, EX, and VG+ should play just fine, however, many sellers list items with several scratches as VG+.
 
11. What is flipping?
Flipping is the practice selling a record you purchased for the sole purpose of making a profit. You can find many examples on eBay where new, unplayed limited releases are listed for 300% value. Most people have a negative view of flippers, but without them, it would be difficult to acquire sold-out records, especially for international consumers. Flippers ensure that only the wealthiest or most foolish of collector's can acquire a rare record. Before you purchase a flipped record on eBay, check the record label's webstore or the online stores listed in question 4, as many flippers flip records that are currently available and on the market.  
 
12. Should I leave my shrink wrap on? Will it lose value if I take it off?
Many listeners have observed that shrink wrap will warp the corners of your record if left on for many years. However, this claim could be confounded by the fact that many old records that still contain shrink wrap have sat in stores/inventory for years and thus well handled by customers. Removing shrink wrap usually does not affect resale value; however, in some cases such as Misfits Collection II, the shrink wrap may contain the logo and title of the record in sticker form and thus be sought after by collectors. 
 
 
13. Where can I buy a turntable, replacement stylus (needle)/cartridge/accessories?
Amazon
Needle Doctor
Insound
 
14. Is there a record store in my area?
Beats me. Try here:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/43901-official-record-stores-list-help-us-list-them/
 
Appendix A:
Common Terms
(in no particular order; please add your own to the thread)
1. 180 gram (180g) popular heavy weight of modern records. Most records are between 120 to 140 grams. Sound quality may not improve, however. Sound quality is largely dependent on the mastering and cutting phases.
2. audiophile - a person who is passionate about high-fidelity sound reproduction.
3. 78RPM - an obsolete speed of records
4. white label promo 
5. test pressing - before a record goes into mass production, a test pressing is produced for the label and artist to approve the pressing. Usually between 3 to 5 copies for each release. TPs are highly sought after by collectors. 
6. PO stands for "pre-order," the selling of a record before it is released.
7. MO "mail order"
8. RSD "Record Store Day" a special world-wide promotion of records where many records are simultaneously released. http://www.recordstoreday.com/
 
Appendix B:
Do's and Don'ts
1. Don't place your speakers on the same shelf as your turntable. You want to isolate your turntable from any source of vibration. High end turntables have the motor isolated from the plinth (table part of the turntable). Please note that Expedits are made of hollow wood which transfer vibrations.
2. Don't pm Travis to take issues concerning hottopic.com. Go the customer service section of their website.
3. Do use the search feature before asking a question.
 
Appendix C:
Simple Buying/Selling Guidlines
SENDING MONEY AS A GIFT. Some sellers will ask you to send money as a gift. The reason is because PayPal charges sellers a fee of between 2-4% (including shipping). If the seller receives the money as a gift, they will not be charged a Paypal fee. However, PayPal has buyer protection policies. Within 45 days of a transaction, if you never receive the record or the condition of the record was not accurately described, you can file a claim for a refund/return. However, if you send money as a gift, you waive the right of buyer protection and cannot file a claim.  DELIVERY CONFIRMATION.  Because PayPal almost always sides with the buyer during a dispute, make sure you get delivery confirmation when you sell a record. If you sell to international customers, make it clear that you are not responsible for loss or damage and they need to purchase registered shipping if they want accountability.

(Please add your own questions, I will keep this up to date)
 
Many questions pertaining to hardware can be found at this forum:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/forum/6-turntables-other-audio-equipment/
 
 
How do I clean my records? How do I fix a warped record? How come my records skip? Where can I purchase records? How much is my vinyl worth? Where can I find pressing info? Where can I buy sleeves and accessories? Can I buy/sell/trade here? Vinyl or vinyl(s) or records: Why do people get upset at me when I say vinyl with an s? What does NM, VG, VG+ mean? What is"flipping" ?? Should I leave the shrink wrap on? Will my record lose value? Where can I buy a turntable, replacement stylus (needle)/cartridge/accessories? Is there a record store in my area? Appendix A: Common Terms
Appendix B: Do's and Don'ts
Appendix C: Simple Buying/Selling Guidelines
 

1. How do I clean my records?
Depending on your budget there are several options to keep your records clean. Listed below are some common options from most affordable to most efficient:
1.
A. Brush and cleaner fluid ($15)
B. Anti-static brush ($25-$30)
http://www.needledoctor.com/New/Record-Machine-Brushes?sort1desc=F&sort1=Item_ONLINECUSTOMERPRICE

2. SpinClean manual cleaner ($75-150)
http://www.spincleanrecordwasher.com/

3. Record cleaning machine ($560 and up to thousands)
http://www.soundstagedirect.com/vpi-16.5-record-cleaning-machine.shtml
http://www.nittygrittyinc.com/index.html

http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/83128-cleaning-records/

Some people have reportedly been able to clean their records with wood glue:
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=99837

You'll also want a stylus cleaner. I recommend the ONZOW Zero Dust.
http://www.needledoctor.com/New/Stylus-Cleaners
Some people get the job done with a Magic Eraser:
http://www.high-endaudio.com/Magic.html

2. How do I fix a warped record?
Two popular techniques are to stack your records under heavy books (worked for me) or sandwich between two plates of glass and bake them:
http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Fix_a_Warped_Record
 
Record repair products:
http://www.vinylflat.com/vinylflatproducts.html

3. How come my records skip?
Usually a problem for Audio Technica PL-60, ION, or other budget USB turntable users. These tables often lack counter weights and anti-skating weights, allowing your tone arm to glide over grooves.


 
4. Where I can I buy vinyl?
New records. For independent music, you can order most new releases directly from the record label. Many record labels such as http://www.fatwreck.com and http://www.slumberlandrecords.com often have limited runs of colored vinyl exclusive to mail-order.
 
For new records there is:
http://www.insound.com/ http://www.interpunk.com http://www.shopradiocast.com http://www.oldies.com http://www.hottopic.com http://www.roughtrade.com  
Used vinyl. If you don't have a record store near you, the Internet is a great resource to find virtually any record.
The first place you should look is our sell/trade forum:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/forum/5-saletradewants/
 
The next best place to find records is Discogs:
http://www.discogs.com  
If you still cannot find what you are looking for, try eBay:
http://www.ebay.com  
The above sites are recommended because sellers generally give fair, competitive descriptions of their items and you are in most cases protected by PayPal for 45 days.
 
Other sources of used records are:
http://www.reckless.com http://www.amazon.com or the amazon of your country http://www.gemm.com http://www.musicstack.com http://www.cdandlp.com  
5. How much is my vinyl worth?
You can see how much previous auctions ended at Popsike  and Collector's Frenzy .
 
Keep in mind that these sites just reflect market fluctuations. Just because a record sold for $350 on ebay one time, it absolutely does not guarantee that your copy will sell for the same amount. In particular, many members of vinyl collective frown upon those who try to get market prices for their records on the sell/trade/want forum here.  As a community we aim to help each other get good deals. The price you choose to sell a record at is set at your own discretion. 
  6. Where can I find pressing info? How many copies of my record were pressed?
The best source for knowing how many records of which color at which pressing were pressed is Discogs.
Dead Format is also a nice source.
 
 
The place where you will find the most accurate pressing information is the label's website. If it's not listed, try emailing the label. Finally (or a great starting place), you can try Google.
 
 
7. Where can I buy sleeves and accessories?
You can buy replacement inner sleeves, static-free inner sleeves, plastic outer sleeves at the following websites:
Sleeve City USA Bags Unlimited  
If you live in Japan, try:
Disk Union  
8. Can I buy/sell/trade here?
You can buy, sell and trade records at the Sale/Trade/Wants section of the forum. First, please read the following guidelines:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/35277-guidelines-for-saletradewants-board-pls-read/
 
9. Why do people get upset at me when I say vinyl(s)?
Vinyl is the physical material which records are made from, thus grammatically uncountable like "water" or "money" and therefore cannot be appended with an s. Our colloquial use of the term "vinyl" is short for "vinyl records." Now go, young noob, and responsibly spread this knowledge with respect and regard to the medium.
 
10. How are records graded? What does NM, VG mean?
http://www.vinylrecords.ch/Vinyl/vin_grading.htm
Check out the above link for detailed descriptions. For buying records, NM, EX, and VG+ should play just fine, however, many sellers list items with several scratches as VG+.
 
11. What is flipping?
Flipping is the practice selling a record you purchased for the sole purpose of making a profit. You can find many examples on eBay where new, unplayed limited releases are listed for 300% value. Most people have a negative view of flippers, but without them, it would be difficult to acquire sold-out records, especially for international consumers. Flippers ensure that only the wealthiest or most foolish of collector's can acquire a rare record. Before you purchase a flipped record on eBay, check the record label's webstore or the online stores listed in question 4, as many flippers flip records that are currently available and on the market.  
 
12. Should I leave my shrink wrap on? Will it lose value if I take it off?
Many listeners have observed that shrink wrap will warp the corners of your record if left on for many years. However, this claim could be confounded by the fact that many old records that still contain shrink wrap have sat in stores/inventory for years and thus well handled by customers. Removing shrink wrap usually does not affect resale value; however, in some cases such as Misfits Collection II, the shrink wrap may contain the logo and title of the record in sticker form and thus be sought after by collectors. 
 
 
13. Where can I buy a turntable, replacement stylus (needle)/cartridge/accessories?
Amazon
Needle Doctor
Insound
 
14. Is there a record store in my area?
Beats me. Try here:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/43901-official-record-stores-list-help-us-list-them/
 
Appendix A:
Common Terms
(in no particular order; please add your own to the thread)
1. 180 gram (180g) popular heavy weight of modern records. Most records are between 120 to 140 grams. Sound quality may not improve, however. Sound quality is largely dependent on the mastering and cutting phases.
2. audiophile - a person who is passionate about high-fidelity sound reproduction.
3. 78RPM - an obsolete speed of records
4. white label promo 
5. test pressing - before a record goes into mass production, a test pressing is produced for the label and artist to approve the pressing. Usually between 3 to 5 copies for each release. TPs are highly sought after by collectors. 
6. PO stands for "pre-order," the selling of a record before it is released.
7. MO "mail order"
8. RSD "Record Store Day" a special world-wide promotion of records where many records are simultaneously released. http://www.recordstoreday.com/
 
Appendix B:
Do's and Don'ts
1. Don't place your speakers on the same shelf as your turntable. You want to isolate your turntable from any source of vibration. High end turntables have the motor isolated from the plinth (table part of the turntable). Please note that Expedits are made of hollow wood which transfer vibrations.
2. Don't pm Travis to take issues concerning hottopic.com. Go the customer service section of their website.
3. Do use the search feature before asking a question.
 
Appendix C:
Simple Buying/Selling Guidlines
SENDING MONEY AS A GIFT. Some sellers will ask you to send money as a gift. The reason is because PayPal charges sellers a fee of between 2-4% (including shipping). If the seller receives the money as a gift, they will not be charged a Paypal fee. However, PayPal has buyer protection policies. Within 45 days of a transaction, if you never receive the record or the condition of the record was not accurately described, you can file a claim for a refund/return. However, if you send money as a gift, you waive the right of buyer protection and cannot file a claim.  DELIVERY CONFIRMATION.  Because PayPal almost always sides with the buyer during a dispute, make sure you get delivery confirmation when you sell a record. If you sell to international customers, make it clear that you are not responsible for loss or damage and they need to purchase registered shipping if they want accountability.

I'm sure he just wants to know due to the occasional hot topic exclusive. I doubt he's dumb enough to think HT is the best place to go to buy records considering at best they might have 50 releases in store vs the potential thousands at a dedicated record store.

Hot Topic would be the last place I would look for records if I moved to Boston.

You have like 10 albums, and 200 records.

I work for the USPS and this person is an idiot. They must really hate their job to try to give you shit for this. If they keep doing it ask to speak to the postmaster

the post office left in my town, which only has 3 workers now, encourages me to ship media mail. Even though it is less expensive for me, they tell me it's the best option. Kind of funny considering the USPS is going down the shitter.

I live in Sweden and order a lot of records from the US. You can ship First Class International with a registered option to get a tracking number. That is around 11-12 usd extra. I've had a lot of trackable shipments from the US where postage is nowhere near $45, usuallt ~23usd for one record and a few extra dollars per record added.
 
Oh, and hi, im new over here.

Yeah man those are way basic.

can't believe it took till the second page to get a Jem image. Maybe a lot of people here are in there early 20s.

There should be a beginner or recently joined forum where people could ask questions that have been asked 1000 times.. Then all these threads could be moved there, and hopefully those people could avoid being hated from the get go.

I saw a kid with a shirt that read "Otaku" today (in FL). Do Americans know this word?
I have 3 records to recommend you.
1. Terry Malts - Killing Time
It has a fuzzy bass. Ramones-style pop music.
http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/show/206?ret=artists
still on blue!
2. Kids On A Crime Spree - We Love You So Bad
really catchy pop with fuzzy bass
http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/show/176?ret=artists
still available on white
3. Sounds of Fuzz 7"
http://surfinkirecords.bigcartel.com/product/hange-v-angry-breed-sounds-of-fuzz-split-7-preorder-contest
red wax is really cool