mechee89 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I know this subject has been brought up before, but I was curious if there were others with input. Does anybody buy rare records in fair to poor condition? What record was it and how much did you pay? Personally, I buy to collect. If I find a rare record that I really want, even if it's in poor condition, I will buy it. Sometimes pay a lot. I am curious if others do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Group Buy Guy Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Welcome to VC. aopps42, MtrCtyWx, nancy_raygun and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 39 minutes ago, mechee89 said: I know this subject has been brought up before, but I was curious if there were others with input. Does anybody buy rare records in fair to poor condition? What record was it and how much did you pay? Personally, I buy to collect. If I find a rare record that I really want, even if it's in poor condition, I will buy it. Sometimes pay a lot. I am curious if others do this. Give some examples? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I only buy poor records in rare condition. V3XED, erasedtapes, aopps42 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawhizz Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I prefer poor records in rare condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, unknown pleasures said: I only buy poor records in rare condition. Did you buy them a 40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hype Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) I like to know my vinyl has been around the block a few times. All those enchanting skips and beautifully haunting pops does things to me no virgin vinyl could dream of doing! Basically, what I am saying is..... I fucking love that shit bro! #Fistbump *EXPLODE!* Edited May 19, 2018 by hype aopps42 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, dawhizz said: I prefer poor records in rare condition. Like Firehouse-3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Group Buy Guy Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Vaporwave Meme Poster said: Welcome to VC. Like I said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erthan Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I wouldn’t buy a rare record that didn’t play well, but I’ve bought old jazz/classical records with typical holes punched and corners cut (aka 80s dollar bin rex) for a hell of a lot less than they’d go for on Discogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I like my grooves like I like my hotdog hallways. Group Buy Guy, Mars and Tommy 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechee89 Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 15 minutes ago, youspinmeround said: Like Firehouse-3? Is there a story here or am I being made fun of? Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeMoreGlass Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Shit, my grandma used to say, What's better, fuckin, a scratched record with nothin' on it... No wait, I fucked up. What's a scratched record with nothin' on it ... erasedtapes, Battra and somethingvinyl 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I have a first press of The Shining OST on scratched up vinyl. Cost 25 cents...but I can't listen to it so in the end I'm a sucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 3 hours ago, mechee89 said: I know this subject has been brought up before, but I was curious if there were others with input. Does anybody buy rare records in fair to poor condition? What record was it and how much did you pay? Personally, I buy to collect. If I find a rare record that I really want, even if it's in poor condition, I will buy it. Sometimes pay a lot. I am curious if others do this. I was having deja vu for a second then I remembered I read this exact same post on discogs. mechee89 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrd Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 before the repress came out i bought a copy of further seems forever the moon is down from a local record store, the sleeve had some pretty terrible ring wear, record itself was fine though. probably paid too much, but i traded in a few things, made the price not sting as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd_z Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I bought a copy of Beastie Boy's Polly Wog Stew a long time ago for pretty cheap. No sleeve and pretty beat up, but I don't care cause it's punk as fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyvacantsholyhell Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 The only one I can think of is my light blue copy of no wings to speak of my hopesfall. Ring wear, creased corners, the whole nine. media played fine though, so $30 was a Fucking steal and a half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 It would have to be old and rare. A newer record in poor condition is just damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapalmBrain Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 if they are in the budget bin sometimes I just roll the dice, some records from the 50s and early 60s were near indestructible, I have Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry Records in like G+ condition and they power through everything and barely even overpower the music at any point. The only record I have that skips and I just can't bear to part with is https://www.discogs.com/Art-Blakey-Quintet-A-Night-At-Birdland-Volume-1/release/2108341 it sounds really good outside of that damn skip. I have a few rare 45s that playing is either not advised or not enjoyable but they take up very little room and I probably paid a quarter or less. Not everyone collects the same, I don't think it's any crazier to fill up your shelf with rare beat up records than it is with 5 variants of the same record that you never play. I have even overheard kids in my store bragging about finding cheap beat up copies of Howlin' Wolf records, they find the character charming or are just excited to own a record and not have to pay out for it. somethingvinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swan Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I got a copy of QOTSA Songs for the Deaf on red wax for 40$. Plays fine but the sleeve is banged up and a couple scuffs on the records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechee89 Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Just so we can clear the air, yes, I did find a copy of FireHouse 3 on vinyl. Seller says it isn't in all that great of condition, but I wanted it and I probably overpaid for it. Likely the only chance I will ever get to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I will pay $5-10 for a really rare record that's in terrible shape. Other than that, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillybarry Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 When I’m digging at yard sales, flea markets and such I barely check conditions... I’ve dug lots of rare stuff in poor condition. But when it comes to a grail my cut off is VG if it’s a great price or if I can’t afford a VG+. but... I’ve paid $20 just for a cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creepy old guy Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 On 5/19/2018 at 12:09 AM, Bladewillisisdead said: I have a first press of The Shining OST on scratched up vinyl. Cost 25 cents...but I can't listen to it so in the end I'm a sucker. I'd give you a fiver for it. So maybe I'm a bigger sucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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