moonbeams

Valid reason? Probably not. It's much safer for your sanity not to try and relate reason/logic to anything pertaining to USPS. 
 
Honestly.
 
Sometimes packages just sit. Maybe someone missed it, maybe it just didn't get scanned, who knows. 

(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.

Bold statement, but I think this puts everything else on this thread to shame:
 
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Halbe-Schalplatte-Automatic-for-the-People-von-R-E-M-/201368423979?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item2ee27e4e2b

I haven't posted here in a while. Since my Balzac collection had over 500 items, I decided to make a website for it:
 
http://music.geocities.jp/soaringmoon27/record.html

I haven't posted here in a while. Since my Balzac collection had over 500 items, I decided to make a website for it:
 
http://music.geocities.jp/soaringmoon27/record.html

Thread did not deliver......

for the Police and FBI using this in court 5-7 years from now....
 
I had nothing to do with this. i just wanted my money.

Since he is selling stolen property...
http://pages.ebay.com/securitycenter/lawEnforcementReporting.html
 
Seriously. This dude is a piece of shit. One of you guys needs to report him to the cops for selling stolen goods and credit card fraud. Put this fucker in jail.

I...don't think you know what satire is.

Start listening to albums that don't need unnecessarily low pressing numbers to ensure sales

.mp3

been trying to build this back up:
 

Just because you are pissed doesn't make it right to lie and give negative feedback:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porcupine-Tree-We-Lost-Skyline-LP-Orange-Vinyl-SEALED-Steven-Wilson-/251674507684
 
     

Just because you are pissed doesn't make it right to lie and give negative feedback:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porcupine-Tree-We-Lost-Skyline-LP-Orange-Vinyl-SEALED-Steven-Wilson-/251674507684
 
     

Sounds like your brother ripped you off and is blaming it on paranormal activity.

been trying to build this back up:
 

(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.

(love these threads)
 
My favs from my collection are this pair:

 
 This isn't vinyl (it's lathe), but it was limited to only 13 copies and I got to help write the lyrics for 2 of the songs:

 
This is my favorite record:

what is your favorite record given to you in payment for sexual favors?

since he's trying to refute those claims in the actual thread, i figured i might as well post the proof here now and nip that in the bud.
 

Guys, seriously, do not make a deal with jeffjacker689. He fraudulently misrepresents himself and gives you a 'deal' that's too good to be true (it is), he will ask for an Amazon gift card because he 'has an eye on a record' on Amazon. Then never sends you the record you agreed and PAID for! BEWARE!!!

everybody be careful in dealing with the following user:
 
jeffjacker689
jeffjack689
 
he sent me an e-mail about the Matt Skiba Signature GPC guitar i posted about, claiming he had one for sale. gave me a price, and told me he wanted me to send him that amount in Amazon gift cards. i told him that i didn't feel comfortable with that since we were dealing with hundreds of dollars, but that i'd have been more than willing to send via paypal. i also requested pictures of the guitar he claimed to have. he claimed he didn't use paypal and refused to provide pictures. "nah, i'm good" was his exact response to that request.
 
i responded with "nice try, slick." to let him know i knew he was trying to scam me, to which he responded "Fuck you . I know who you are don't worry". so a real stand-up gentleman we're dealing with here. and a mastermind of a sleuth to play the "i know who you are" card when
 
1. i'm a public figure
2. i posted a link to my company's website
3. i posted a link to my personal facebook page
4. i include a business card with my phone number in every record, cd, and cassette i sell
 
either way, just wanted to warn you guys about him before you attempt to deal with him in any capacity.

I bought four other LPs from the same seller that he DID ship (the above link shows one of them). Two of the more expensive LPs were supposed to be new and/or unplayed, but turned out to be in fairly poor condition -- stains, gouges in the jacket, cigarette smell, visible scratches...I literally pulled cobwebs out of a $100+ record.  Given the condition, expense, poor quality of communication, and the fact that they were shipped with zero protection, I felt it was necessary to leave a negative and a neutral for those.  I didn't leave any feedback for the records that were fine.
 
So, no -- I have nothing to lie about here, though without the full story I can see how you may have drawn that conclusion.  This was a bad experience, and I think the feedback was more than fair (especially since the seller was totally uninterested in working things out). Ebay appears to take no action against non-performing sellers, so it seemed appropriate to warn others. 
 

Previous owner.
 

Dude, go complain to your mom, she may actually give a fuck.
If you don't like Newbury's policies, do what I do and don't buy anything from them.
We've all seen this kind of garbage before, but we don't need a bunch of threads from people bitching about stupid shit clogging up the board.