pepperonigin Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 1 minute ago, thepunkguy said: thank you! and you're right. it's been super tough so far.. (dealing with tiling and shit now..) please stop by. we're closed on Mondays but we're open the rest of the week. starting at 10a on all days but Sunday. Haha, I'm glad you told me that! I'll probably come by the following weekend then. Really looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Will you be doing mail order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dunc said: Will you be doing mail order? goal is is to not do it for the first month.. and let's see how it goes. we'd rather it be like a destination spot (like double decker, arrows aim or something...) but if something sits.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 IG just shows records...lets see the store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) 18 minutes ago, youspinmeround said: IG just shows records...lets see the store trust me I KNOW. we're in the middle of painting and doing tiling. should be done by this weekend. then the bins. a friend of mine does furniture building and he's doing all the bins. they are really beautiful. Edited July 19, 2017 by thepunkguy allenh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 31 minutes ago, thepunkguy said: goal is is to not do it for the first month.. and let's see how it goes. we'd rather it be like a destination spot (like double decker, arrows aim or something...) but if something sits.. Well, if I ever make it across the country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Dunc said: Well, if I ever make it across the country! yeah please stop by. after the first month, if you ever see something on IG that you absolutely need or something. hit me up. depending on the demand or whatever, Ill see what I can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aopps42 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 11 hours ago, shenanigans said: I hope this crashes and burns. Seems harsh thepunkguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjplaysdrums Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 getting up nice and early for this. not a terrible trip from Astoria thepunkguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 Just now, ninjplaysdrums said: getting up nice and early for this. not a terrible trip from Astoria make sure you say hey!! ninjplaysdrums 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 13 minutes ago, aopps42 said: Seems harsh all I kept thinking was.. in my best Robin Williams voice. "It's not your fault..." "It's not your fault.." Look at me son, "It's not your fault". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prestonlanes Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Will be hitting this up for sure! thepunkguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOldStock Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Very best of luck with the opening! Looks great, sadly I won't be over from the UK any time soon as I've just returned from a trip state-side. However, I'll hit you up if there is any must haves that I see on IG. Let us know how the opening goes! Looks forward to hearing of success and seeing some store photos. allenh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 best of luck - this is a really cool idea for a record shop - will definitely visit next time i find myself in NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 16 minutes ago, lastvaultboy said: Very best of luck with the opening! Looks great, sadly I won't be over from the UK any time soon as I've just returned from a trip state-side. However, I'll hit you up if there is any must haves that I see on IG. Let us know how the opening goes! Looks forward to hearing of success and seeing some store photos. 11 minutes ago, drewberinger said: best of luck - this is a really cool idea for a record shop - will definitely visit next time i find myself in NYC thank you. this means a lot. I really hope people dig it and see what I was going for. we did some really cool things with labeling and little things.. hope you guys like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bu$hleaguer Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Good luck man. As others have said owning a business is a bitch, but at least you don't have walk in refrigerators/freezers running 365, over 90k in equipment repairs a year and a staff of 40. I long for the days of having something simple with 4 walls, a pos system, hvac and some speakers. Lucky bastard! I dobt live in NYC anyway, but I'll check you out and watch your success from afar. Congratulations on taking the risk, it'll all be worthwhile in the end!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Bu$hleaguer said: Good luck man. As others have said owning a business is a bitch, but at least you don't have walk in refrigerators/freezers running 365, over 90k in equipment repairs a year and a staff of 40. I long for the days of having something simple with 4 walls, a pos system, hvac and some speakers. Lucky bastard! I dobt live in NYC anyway, but I'll check you out and watch your success from afar. Congratulations on taking the risk, it'll all be worthwhile in the end!! THANK YOU. and haha. I can't even imagine putting a restaurant together. I am just getting crushed on trying to find a roll down security gate for less than 2k. I can't imagine putting that together. next time you visit, make sure you come thru and say hey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowty Dollaz Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Congrats on this. I really want to get that AM! cassette. I'm sure I'll be in at some point the next time I'm in NYC. Be nice to see you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenanigans Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, thepunkguy said: we are pricing everything in the store at the lowest possible discogs pricing and anyone who knows me, knows that this isn't about making an extra ten bucks or something, off of some new hard to find LP. I don't see how you can possibly travel to the EU and Asia to buy expensive records and then sell them at a lower price than anyone else is selling them for and make enough to pay your overhead (not to mention where you're paying that overhead). But if things are going to be so reasonably priced what are you selling those limited to one little elephant sessions for? Edit: Maybe I'm jumping to conclusions but I don't see how at reasonable prices you'll be able to pay your overhead and keep stock after a few months. Like you mentioned earlier, labels have sent you some cool OOP stuff because they think its a cool idea. Do you think they're going to continue doing that? I'm moving that way in a few weeks. I'll definitely be in to check it out. Edited July 19, 2017 by shenanigans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Fowty Dollaz said: Congrats on this. I really want to get that AM! cassette. I'm sure I'll be in at some point the next time I'm in NYC. Be nice to see you again. totally dude@ would love to hang again. I know a few people pining for the AM cassette so it might not be here when you come but i'm sure we'll have a few other things you care about. Fowty Dollaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowty Dollaz Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 If I don't snag it, no hard feeling, but there's a ton of cool stuff on that IG, so there's bound to be something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 Just now, shenanigans said: I don't see how you can possibly travel to the EU and Asia to buy expensive records and then sell them at a lower price than anyone else is selling them for and make enough to pay your overhead (not to mention where you're paying that overhead). But if things are going to be so reasonably priced what are you selling those limited to one little elephant sessions for? a. we bought a lot of them for less then what they go for on discogs. and the ones that weren't we only bought the ones we could sell at similar cost. when I started looking to build the shop, I wanted great rare items in there. and to be honest, there are a few items that I am selling for what I paid for them. (not a lot cause that would make a terrible business model).. but a few. b. we'll be selling the LE lathes for between 25 and 28 bucks. (we haven't priced them yet and I need to look them over, we haven't gotten them yet). I think this is a pretty fair price since the normal non limited ones cost 18 to ship. c. I honestly just wanted to make a shop that was catered towards the new collector. younger music and cool hard to find lps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emokid9963 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Going on a trip to NYC in December with the gf, told her about the place and she is excited to check it out! Good luck opening day!!! thepunkguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, emokid9963 said: Going on a trip to NYC in December with the gf, told her about the place and she is excited to check it out! Good luck opening day!!! thank you!! make sure you say hey when you arrive. emokid9963 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emokid9963 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Just now, thepunkguy said: thank you!! make sure you say hey when you arrive. No doubt! I think the idea is pretty awesome! Glad you arent letting others shit all over it! Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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