moonbeams

This is bullshit. Express priority (EMS) issues a tracking number. It's pretty much the safest and quickest way to send things. Also, Matt saying that he had an extra $300 box set and would send that to you and then leading you on and on while playing nice.. I heard this song before to the tune of negative $500. The onus of proof is on Matt for not providing the tracking info.

If you sell an expensive item, it is your responsibility to secure the tracking number. No excuses. Leading someone on for months is lame and reminiscent of true scammers.

truth be told, i have never one had a bad experience with USPS, or any sorting facility. At my old place, I had an LP from the UK come, and my post man left me the pink slip and saw it when I got home. About a half hour later there was a knock on my door and it was him! He said "Hey man, this came a long way and I didn't see you home. But since I'm here and saw your car I thought I'd try you again."
 
Best postal worker ever. Also. When it would rain, he would leave packages at the back door between the screen door and the actual door. I miss him.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.........
 
When dealing with circumstances such as this, always file a PayPal claim on day # 44 no matter what.

Postman dropped off two packages yesterday, sandwiched in between them was a cd mailer that was supposed to go to the UK (from NY).
 
So basically somewhere along the system this cd has stuck to my vinyl from the US, traveled to Adelaide, Aus, got sandwiched between my vinyl and another package from the UK, and delivered to my door.
 
Going to send it to the guy in the UK this week with a little note describing its travels.

You forgot the quotes around "the misifts" because The Misfits that is not.

Sounds to me like you need to dig out the customs receipt that you got when you shipped and look for the 13 digit code. You should have kept this as iit would be the only way to prove shipping so you surely have this. Then you can just scan that in and sent to Philipp. He can then use his domestic tracking and see where it is. This is regardless of what service you have purchased. Custom number alone is enough.
 
One of you is dodging the issue, only you guys know who. And the one who is better documented is likely the one telling the truth.
 
No need to share anything on here right now, talk amongst yourself. I am pretty sure this comes back here anyway via one of you if it is not resolved...

I actually love this album.

I don't buy records anymore unless it's from a handful of core bands I like. Still love vinyl, but  I'm all about building a small, focused collection and avoiding stuff that just takes up shelf real estate.
 
I have 2 records from Balzac coming soon (and 3 CDs)
from Slumberland the new Allo Darlin LP + a Veronica Falls single

Re-presses of first three albums?
If so, those new pressings suck.

Haha. My wife thought I was bad and I was trying to tell her I wasn't now I have proof. Also....mad jealous

That might be my favorite set up yet.

Finally have a camera that will at least take a viewable photo, so I thought I would share some pics. Speaker placement is not ideal, but it is a work in progress.
 

 

So the pressing plant thought they were pressing copies of translucent red Infestissumam, but were using plates from If You Have Ghost? Very interesting...
 
That being said, I'll trade you my red copy of Infestissumam for it!

Me and the family:
 

Me after I clean up all pretty-like:
 

In before potential flaming

depending on the variant you may get more for the record, rather than the thought of it being sealed. People always post the whole 'only opened to verify color' thing as well which still allows potential buyers to know its at least unplayed. its up to you, but thats my 2 cents!

You don't understand why someone who listens to vinyl should want to get everything out of it that they can? 

(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.

Maybe there should be a whole new sub-section dedicated only to PO's?

Hey look, another vinyl-related thread that was moved to the Everything Else board because it isn't about buying something.

It all depends what you were looking for. Recofan in Shibuya is huge and it really takes hours to browse through everything. The used section caters mainly to mainstream releases, but its also a treasure trove for 80s Misfits stuff for low prices. The Shibuya punk section stinks and it's just a few new age bands, but they have an alternative section in the middle of the store that has a lot of 90s~2000s punk releases. 
 
Recofan isn't my favorite store.
 
Another kick ass store is The Vinyl in Shinjuku. Problem is that it can be very expensive for some releases, but they have a lot of hard to find stuff. This blog has photo of The Vinyl and many other stores I listed:
http://www.vinylrecordcollector.net/2012/11/tokyo-japan-style-definitions-table.html

Local shop will give you up to 50% of the item's worth.
 
eBay + paypal will suck out 18~20% of the final value in fees.
 
Discogs will snatch 8%, but you still have paypal fees. Discogs traffic is very slow and prices are very competitive. 
 
As mentioned above, the best way to maximize your return is  to write a list of everything and look up their values. Popsike.com will tell you how much a record has sold on eBay in the past if it sold for over $20. 
 
1st, place the list here for prices that are fair.
2nd, put the most valuable stuff on eBay for Buy It Now prices at 20$ higher than you list here and at Discogs for 10% higher.
 
You'll need packaging material, which can be ordered at http://www.4bubble.com/ for the lowest prices I know of.
Be sure to read this thread to learn how to ship a record:
http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/56823-how-to-pack-a-record/
 
If you just want to get rid of everything at once, you can list them on eBay for lots in an auction. The market will determine the value. Be sure to check the grading with Goldmine standards:
http://www.goldminemag.com/collector-resources/record-grading-101
 
Records should be shipped outside their jackets to avoid splitting the jacket's seam. 

It all depends what you were looking for. Recofan in Shibuya is huge and it really takes hours to browse through everything. The used section caters mainly to mainstream releases, but its also a treasure trove for 80s Misfits stuff for low prices. The Shibuya punk section stinks and it's just a few new age bands, but they have an alternative section in the middle of the store that has a lot of 90s~2000s punk releases. 
 
Recofan isn't my favorite store.
 
Another kick ass store is The Vinyl in Shinjuku. Problem is that it can be very expensive for some releases, but they have a lot of hard to find stuff. This blog has photo of The Vinyl and many other stores I listed:
http://www.vinylrecordcollector.net/2012/11/tokyo-japan-style-definitions-table.html