anthemforadoomed Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 In before potential flaming derrickcook19941 and youmightbewrong 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickcook19941 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 i mean. personally i enjoy actually listening to records and stuff and not just keeping them to sell them for more than i paid later. gabpower, TheRareCreature and rudeboydh 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agaetisbyrjun Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 You should unseal it and hang it on your wall. Only take it down to play on your Crossley sjb2k1, TheRareCreature, TheGreatMrY and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickcook19941 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 aww, take it easy he's a newbie he cant understand sarcasm yet. sspeck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlovecolouredx Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 i have a sealed alkaline trio's goddamnit original cover.i don't think i want to open it when i have 180 gram repress already.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youmightbewrong Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 enjoytheride, 213041284s, TheRareCreature and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
213041284s Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron666monkey Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Is holding a good fart worth it? The answer is obviously no. This answer applies to your question as well. Jollyronnie, drds89 and chamb117 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickcook19941 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 break the seal. keep the shrink on but break the seal to play the record. best of both worlds. thats what i do rocketcat, smash2pieces, drds89 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 people are going to give you shit because no one around here would ever buy a record and leave it sealed. wait, i mean no one would ever admit to keeping a record sealed. when you collect things, there is nothing wrong with having certain ones that are deemed "untouchable". legend has it, keeping the shrink wrap on a record could cause damage. i've never experienced it, but it seems to have a history of happening. so take that for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeguitars Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Records sound better unopened and framed on the wall. youspinmeround, firefoxUSSR, smash2pieces and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unwound Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 ^^ahaha. Do what you want with it op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Alright. Thanks to the OP, we've got the annual "should I keep this sealed?" topic out of the way for 2013. I implore everyone to get your jabs and witty remarks in, now -- I'd really rather not read any more of this shit for the rest of the year. youmightbewrong, unwound, mattalica17 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecream Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 aww, take it easy he's a newbie he will soon learn the same overused insults that are just as cliche nothingnatural 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 dilemma: get some popcorn, ...or get the OP an asbestos suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 But to answer your question: records contain music. You can't access that music if it never touches your turntable. Keeping records sealed allows you to flip them for premium prices down the road, and that's about it. I have a few extra variants of records that I've had no need to open over the years, and I can assure you that they're in tip-top condition. Maybe 1970's shrink-wrap isn't as forgiving as modern wrap? I have no idea, but nothing appears to be warped or bent, remotely. And even if it was, the clown who's going to someday pay $400 for it won't open it anyway. So, anthemforadoomed. The question, I suppose, boils down to what you want to do with your record. If you're looking to get maximum enjoyment out of your purchase, then you should obviously open, appreciate, and care for the record and its packaging. If you're looking to make an investment or profit, then you should leave it sealed. And kindly piss off. derrickcook19941 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 from a non judgmental stance shrinkwrap plastic is really cheap, and it will oxidize over time.. go look at cheap plastic sleeves on old baseball cards, or comic bags.. the shit turns yellow and looks like hell. It also has the possibility of shrinking and warping the cover or record itself. Its up to you.. ut you're probably better off opening it and rebagging it for the long run. YesPlease 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanos27 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I don't know if this thread has already been made, but I did look! Is keeping a record sealed worth it? Does the shrink wrap really warp the vinyl or the corners? I have a couple albums that are fairly/ really expensive that are still sealed and I don't know if it makes sense to open it for its own protection or leave it sealed for its own protection. I've only been collecting for a little while, and everyone I ask has a different opinion. Is keeping a record sealed worth it? Absolutely. I would never, under any circumstances, recommend opening your records. That is just asking for trouble. The next thing you know you'll find yourself thinking about actually playing the record, which we all know will inevitably damage said record. No need to start down that path: keep them sealed! enjoytheride, eskimosnow27 and bear801 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 i love how many people are watching this thread. i also love how none of you have said anything even halfway funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedannychang Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Just a question to all. Why is it okay to look down upon record flipping but it's acceptable to sell/purchase rare, used records at a premium (i.e., something like The Alchemy Index which originally sold for much less than it is being sold for now in the secondary market). We constantly see records selling for a premium on this very forum, and it seems like most people are okay with it and even purchase these records. Therefore, is it the intent of the buyer that sets these situations apart? If someone listens to a record and then sells it for a premium, is it okay even though you're selling for a higher price than you paid in either scenario? It just seems hypocritical to me when people are fine with selling/buying a record like Jimmy Eat World's Futures for an exorbitant amount and are okay with it, but if it was sealed and in better condition, people would condemn this person and accuse them of flipping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 What kind of response was the OP expecting? And to bust people's bubble I use this before I list a record on eBay http://www.pack-secure.com/product.asp?itemid=538&gclid=CODm4uWN7LQCFelDMgodgG4Aqw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Just a question to all. Why is it okay to look down upon record flipping but it's acceptable to sell/purchase rare, used records at a premium (i.e., something like The Alchemy Index which originally sold for much less than it is being sold for now in the secondary market). We constantly see records selling for a premium on this very forum, and it seems like most people are okay with it and even purchase these records. Therefore, is it the intent of the buyer that sets these situations apart? If someone listens to a record and then sells it for a premium, is it okay even though you're selling for a higher price than you paid in either scenario? It just seems hypocritical to me when people are fine with selling/buying a record like Jimmy Eat World's Futures for an exorbitant amount and are okay with it, but if it was sealed and in better condition, people would condemn this person and accuse them of flipping it. Buying something that is in high demand with the expectation of selling it in a short time is a shitty thing to do. It is so shitty that the government has rules against it, capital gains tax. I guess I should report everyone who flips a record to the IRS for tax evasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedannychang Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Buying something that is in high demand with the expectation of selling it in a short time is a shitty thing to do. It is so shitty that the government has rules against it, capital gains tax. I guess I should report everyone who flips a record to the IRS for tax evasion. But what about those people that buy a record for $20 with no initial intention to sell it, listen to it, and then sell it for $100? It's seems like most people are fine with this. How is this okay, but flipping is not okay if the result is essentially the same? It seems like both of them should be condemnable. firefoxUSSR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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