GameX Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Hello =) I bought my first CD in 2006 but started collecting music more seriously around 2012. My first vinyl record was acquired in 2013 and since then, I made an Excel spreadsheet of my collection/wantlist (Can share if interested). Here's a photo (Bending shelf :| ). 325 CDs, 34 vinyl records and 4 cassettes. https://www.dropbox.com/s/khgrt21droma47i/IMG_20170520_101501_complet.jpg?dl=0 I've found out that the reasons I collect are various - Maybe boredom, lurking on collecting/auction sites (Everyday that is), or also that I find every CD missing from my wantlist spreadsheet some sort of long-term goal to acheive at some point. It's a passionnate but quite addictive hobby haha, so expensive (That's why I am more on the CD side, yet. Vinyl records are a lot more costly, 20-50$, while I can find CDs for as low at 3,50$ CAD on Amazon). I recently considered buying a turntable (Maybe Pionneer PLX-500. I got a 1989 amplifier for dirt cheap, 20$, cassette deck for 20$ (Both Ken-Tech. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-systeme-de-son/ville-de-montreal/amplificateur-tuner-k7-vintage-ken-tech-x-105-x-905/1265684733?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true ) and 2 speakers included recently, so figured it might be a *decent* start). At least I won't have to spend ~600$ for turntable, amp and speakers to simply get sound haha. I often find myself struggling to save up (I can if I want haha, trying now, need that turntable), and figured the easier way was to stay away from buying sites ever haha. I guess most of this community share a similar bond (Or issue) like I do haha. And still, 300 CDs or 33 records isn't even THAT much, considering some have 1,000+ ( ) haha. Any feedback? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 inlimbo, Reshiram, HoneyFrosted and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) We're not addicted, who are you calling addicted? If you feel like you're getting addicted you came to the wrong site. Hanging out on VC trying to break a mild record collecting addiction is the equivalent of hanging out on Pornhub if you're trying to quit smashing your clown. Edited October 25, 2017 by Tommy GameX, whoa and The Saint 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1876records Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 lost my wife and three kids to my addiction of records. wish I could turn back time Multiverse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl21 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Simple. Buy more records! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameX Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Quote But seriously though, if you feel like you're getting addicted you came to the wrong site. Probably haha, but I haven't found the equivalent of Vinyl Collective for CDs (True, VC does sell CDs, but records are dominant obviously). I have been on VC since last year and only bought one record (The problem is obviously the price which is much higher than CDs of course, and shipping cost, most of them being shipped from USA or Europe, I'm in Canada so shipping kills me haha. I wouldn't say I'm trying to break my habit because I deeply enjoy it and know what triggers it at this point I guess (There was a line on Wikipedia saying that some people collect music to keep the past present. Cool line). I do recognize that I spend too much on it still (Not broke. I always keep more than enough money). Maybbe I should try a budget haha. Would be interesting to discuss about it with other serious collectors It blow my mind when people have 1000+ records/CDs (And yet, I only have CDs. RECORDS cost even more! 1000?! Omg ), haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andables Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, GameX said: Probably haha, but I haven't found the equivalent of Vinyl Collective for CDs (True, VC does sell CDs, but records are dominant obviously). I have been on VC since last year and only bought one record (The problem is obviously the price which is much higher than CDs of course, and shipping cost, most of them being shipped from USA or Europe, I'm in Canada so shipping kills me haha. I wouldn't say I'm trying to break my habit because I deeply enjoy it and know what triggers it at this point I guess (There was a line on Wikipedia saying that some people collect music to keep the past present. Cool line). I do recognize that I spend too much on it still (Not broke. I always keep more than enough money). Maybbe I should try a budget haha. Would be interesting to discuss about it with other serious collectors It blow my mind when people have 1000+ records/CDs (And yet, I only have CDs. RECORDS cost even more! 1000?! Omg ), haha. all the lolz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 You're in the wrong market man, investing in depreciating assets is not smart. Time to liquidate your CD collection and start collecting the only format that matters faaip de oiad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 's a good hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfranciosa Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 make more money somethingvinyl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWindBlower Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 55 minutes ago, 1876records said: lost my wife and three kids to my addiction of records. wish I could turn back time So, like, I sincerely hope this is sarcasm. HOWEVER, there WAS a guy who came in here trolling once, saying that he would buy three copies of each record he bought. One was for his collection, one was to resell at a profit, and one was to hold onto for his kids' college tuition. He also talked about how his wife left him and what not. It was absolutely bizarre. I wish I could find that thread... tape 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuck Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) I started collecting to fill a constant, nagging emptiness in my life. Vinyl doesn't seem to be doing the trick. Think I'm gonna try faberge eggs next. Or drugs. Probably drugs. Edited October 25, 2017 by zuck Darnoc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battra Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) I don't collect music...but I think that has a connotation that I'm trying to earn equity from them. I'm just trying to earn mental floss from them. The value of my records is just what I hear....which is why I've not dropped the C Note on Coverdale and Page no matter how badly I want it.... I buy records. I listen to records. As a family, we have about 300 at this point considering that the bulk of that are my records, the wife had some from when she was younger, and I only started about two years ago...I'm moving too quickly perhaps.... But right now, I've only got three on order...Buckethead, Bruce Dickinson, and Robert Plant. Edited October 25, 2017 by Battra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han Solo Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tommy said: Time to liquidate your CD collection and start collecting the only format that matters ^ Edited October 25, 2017 by Han Solo Tommy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andables Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 who still has a CD collection?! it's 2017 for godsakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battra Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 minute ago, andables said: who still has a CD collection?! it's 2017 for godsakes! I still have about 600 CDs...they're in boxes. In the walk in closet. Behind the clothes. Never to be taken out of the boxes pretty much. andables and highfives 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack8urt0n Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Hold on. You mean I can play these things? I've been framing them like an idiot. andables 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andables Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, jack8urt0n said: Hold on. You mean I can play these things? I've been framing them like an idiot. you can play the frames for unreleased songs as well! just an FYI from one VC'er to another. jack8urt0n 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshiram Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I just replace this addiction with another addiction, usually opioids. Then I just alternate between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Battra said: I still have about 600 CDs...they're in boxes. In the walk in closet. Behind the clothes. Never to be taken out of the boxes pretty much. Sell that shit in lots on eBay. I made about 1K selling my CD collection (~500) a few years ago Sold them all by band, then by genre once I hit the bottom of the bucket and had random 1s and 2s Edited October 25, 2017 by Tommy docbronze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 34 records in 4 years and calling an addiction is the equivalent of going to a drug rehab because you smoked a joint once. Shelby, jack8urt0n, jeromium and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V3XED Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, zuck said: I started collecting to fill a constant, nagging emptiness in my life. Vinyl doesn't seem to be doing the trick. Think I'm gonna try faberge eggs next. Or drugs. Probably drugs. Pretty much this, just feed the machine. Drugs, vinyl, drugs, enamel pins, lace doilies. Something like that. Edited October 25, 2017 by V3XED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 22 minutes ago, V3XED said: Pretty much this, just feed the machine. Drugs, vinyl, drugs, enamel pins, lace doilies. Something like that. Shockingly close to describing my life. GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!! Also, cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 please put sleeves on your LPs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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