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    shamrocks got a reaction from Derek™ in fs: JAKOB, CASPIAN, DEPECHE MODE, YELLOW SWANS, YONL LPs   
    im not sure theres any sense bumping with those prices
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    shamrocks got a reaction from Mourning Wood in PO NOW! Manchester Orchestra "Cope" and Headlining Tour with B&C, Kevin Devine   
    so are the deluxe LP and the un-deluxe LP the same?  im assuming they are, but there are only 120 left of the non-deluxe one...would be surprised if they planned on selling 1500 deluxe packages but many fewer single LPs.
     
    i will say this is the way to do a deluxe set.  dont fuck around with tee shirts and tote bags and coasters.
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    shamrocks got a reaction from A-Bon in PO NOW! Manchester Orchestra "Cope" and Headlining Tour with B&C, Kevin Devine   
    im frustrated that the email cam to my inbox at 1224 PM central time...i had no shot at the first 100 deluxe
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    shamrocks reacted to Derek™ in THE OFFICIAL EBAY CRAZINESS THREAD   
    Sweet.  Hope you're able to breathe a little easier now.  All those neg votes are definitely showing me.
     
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    And so the proper tone is established here;
     

     
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    I wanted to come back to this post to elaborate.  First and foremost, I'm sorry you feel the way you do.  There may be a few members on this board that I frequently disagree with, but I have zero animosity for any user on the boards.  Regardless of how rough I may play around, it's the internet.  The internet.  If a stranger is knotting up your panties on a message board, you're doing it wrong.  End of discussion.  I kind of wish more people would acknowledge this more often.
     
    With that in mind, I'd say that I try not to step on [too m]any toes here on the boards.  I've made some great friends through this community, and have scored many-a-fantastic records through it.  Despite all the bickering and ridiculousness, I really do enjoy this forum.  And I am grateful for everything in it, good or bad.  Variety is the spice of life... and at the end of the day, wading through bitch-fests and petty behavior is worth it if I can have my laughs, deals, and opportunities to nerd out about music.
     
    But let's be real -- it's impossible to appeal to everyone.  There is no way that 100% of this forum is going to like me.  And quite frankly, I'm okay with that.  But there is no point in bending over backwards for you or anyone else in an attempt to gain your approval.  Win some, lose some is the proper mentality to embrace when making acquaintances on this board.  Or anywhere else, for that matter, online or off.
     
    It's funny that you'd say I'm an elitist, or that I take an elitist approach with my posts.  I've been a member on the boards longer than some people, sure... and I do have more posts than a good chunk of the VC population.  But that certainly doesn't put me above anyone else.  I know that, have always known that, and will always know that.  And so should you.  I was shat on when I first registered here at VC in the Proboard days.  I've spent my time learning the ropes and being "victimized" by the veteran posters of this board.  I was never above that, so please discard the idea that I view myself as some sort of higher entity here on the forums.  Thanks.
     
    I poke fun at new people because it's entertaining.  The last member I went off on was StrangeTerrain, only before having a sincere exchange of messages shortly afterwards.  Feel free to ask him about it.  I don't think the guy is any less intelligent than you or I; I merely had fun at his expense of being a newbie.  If the difference in our post counts lead you to believe that makes me a "veteran elitist", then that's your problem.  Certainly not mine.  And if we're being honest, how boring would this board be if 100% of all members - new and old alike - didn't ask goofy questions or post some cringe-worthy threads from time to time?  That's VC entertainment, bud.  I'd really be an asshole if I let that slide by, untouched.  Everyone wises up sooner or later.  Get in the laughs while you can... especially if they're all in good jest.
     
    I occasionally make fun of the generic VC tastes because I'm 25 and no longer listen to the same bands I did in high-school.  It's a free country; listen to what you like and disregard anyone who tries to tell you otherwise.  Or get some thicker skin.  I'm sorry that you (literally) own 40 NOFX 12"s.  If I imply that you should listen to something other than pop-punk for a change, that's not me being a dick.  It's forum banter based off your specific collection.  I've harped on people for binging on Hot Topic releases exclusively, and for having mallcore tastes.  Get over it.  There is no official standard for what constitutes Good Music.  And if there was, I'm sure that I'd personally miss the mark myself.
     
    And lastly, flipping.  This has been a heated topic for as long as I can recall being a member.  There are two very valid sides to the argument.  At the end of the day, it is a shitty thing to do, but it is hardly illegal.  Capitalism, free market, so on, so forth.  We've all read the debate.  But regardless of what your stance is, I don't think it's "elitist" of me to point and laugh at some dude trying to sell three records - all released within the last 10 years - for over $1,000.  That's not snobbery.  It's ridiculous.  And I see no wrong in pointing that out.  As far as that "gem" of a thread goes; I'd call it tough love.  It's common sense and sale / trade know-how that wasn't elaborated on, in the initial guidelines thread.  I don't view myself as Moses delivering the ten commandments, if that's the impression you get.  The words ring true, but they do not carry more weight simply because I posted them.  Copy and paste them in a new thread; I'll delete the one that's up and you can have "all the glory" or whatever delusion you've got in your mind.
     
    So that's basically it.  New members.  Music.  Flipping.  Those are three things I have fun with.  If you feel the urgency to be butt hurt about that, that's your loss.  I can't be bothered to care, truthfully.  And if you feel the need to vote down everything I say in hopes of making yourself feel better, you've got much larger problems in life than online etiquette.  If you're really that uncomfortable with the posts I make, how about you speak up about them?  Call me out.  Either bluntly, or with a subtle remark.  Or PM me, so long winded explanations like those don't clutter up threads where they don't belong.  Anything is more respectable than trying to anonymously take me down a peg with your tail between your legs.
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    shamrocks got a reaction from somethingvinyl in seam splits   
    okay i feel better now.  thanks guys
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    shamrocks reacted to bigbruise in seam splits   
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    shamrocks got a reaction from brandy in seam splits   
    seriously we need to revolutionize something about production or packaging that gets rid of this.  pretty much every record i get has a 2-4cm split in the seam at the top and its really driving me crazy.  i dont mind it happening occasionally as things happen but this is maddening.
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    shamrocks got a reaction from kamalatapes in seam splits   
    seriously we need to revolutionize something about production or packaging that gets rid of this.  pretty much every record i get has a 2-4cm split in the seam at the top and its really driving me crazy.  i dont mind it happening occasionally as things happen but this is maddening.
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    shamrocks got a reaction from sjb2k1 in The Format's Dog Problems to be repressed in 2013   
    sound?
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    shamrocks got a reaction from Hobbes in The Format's Dog Problems to be repressed in 2013   
    sound?
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    shamrocks got a reaction from davepriz in The Format's Dog Problems to be repressed in 2013   
    sound?
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    shamrocks got a reaction from SweetJerryWine in The Format's Dog Problems to be repressed in 2013   
    sound?
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    shamrocks got a reaction from drds89 in FS/FT: Set Prices Reduced/ a few for Offers: Gifts From Enola, TAP, Whirr/Anne Daturah Misery Index   
    got my huge package from seller today.  if you dont buy from this man, you hate freedom.  great turnaround and packing, not to mention great taste in music.
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    shamrocks got a reaction from daegor in Records on Walls Kickstarter   
    hint: kickstarters can also be free advertising
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    shamrocks got a reaction from Team Avatar in Brand New - TDAGARIM repress in 11/4   
    ive got them all in my cart
     
    9 of them is 664.58 with shipping.  a deal!!!
     
    edit: RUN FREE LITTLE TDAG!
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    shamrocks got a reaction from somethingvinyl in Brand New - TDAGARIM repress in 11/4   
    ive got them all in my cart
     
    9 of them is 664.58 with shipping.  a deal!!!
     
    edit: RUN FREE LITTLE TDAG!
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    shamrocks got a reaction from deletedunknown in Brand New - TDAGARIM repress in 11/4   
    tl;dr is the one i preordered from amazon.de black?  thanks
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    shamrocks got a reaction from julioanta in What is the safest way to do a trade on discogs?   
    paypal him for his record, he can paypal you the same amount for yours, you lose a few bucks on fees but have protection
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    shamrocks got a reaction from nelso330 in Arcade Fire - Reflektor   
    anyone who doesnt agree that funeral is the best is suspect
     
    and, i suppose the holographic cover is limited, in that there is a finite amount of anything physical in this world
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    shamrocks got a reaction from agaetisbyrjun in Arcade Fire - Reflektor   
    anyone who doesnt agree that funeral is the best is suspect
     
    and, i suppose the holographic cover is limited, in that there is a finite amount of anything physical in this world
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