Brock N Roll Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Went to one of my local shops today and they got in a used copy of AFI-Sing The Sorrow which I have been looking to get for about the last year without having to pay ebay prices. This copy they got in was BEAT TO SHIT. I mean the jacket had HUGE creases across the top two corners, the top seam was completely split, dings and gouges, all over it, and about the top 25% of the spine was completely worn down. Best part....they were asking for 35 bucks for it and their reasoning was it goes for between 50-100 on ebay. I asked if the records were fine and they said "should be, I didnt notice any scratches" I told them with how bad shape the jacket was, I wasnt going to take a 35 dollar risk and told him I would give him 15 for it which he almost laughed off. I wish you guys could have seen this thing, easily the worst jacket I have ever seen. If its still there next week when I go, I'll take some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'd take a beat to shit jacket of an expensive record that played well to avoid paying really high prices. Couldn't they just put the record on in the store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 sounds lame. there are a lot of shops taking full advantage of the popularity of vinyl right now and it sucks. the only shop near me that has stayed pretty consistent with their used/new record pricing is End Of An Ear. they wouldn't even take a record that damaged. I think I paid $9.99 for a used Euro import of Evil Empire by RATM. then I think they gave me %10 off because I had a long conversation with the dude ringing me up about the Drive OST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock N Roll Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'd take a beat to shit jacket of an expensive record that played well to avoid paying really high prices. Couldn't they just put the record on in the store? I thought of that but I was on my lunch break and only had about 10 min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
213041284s Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Like isavedlatin said, I hate when Record Stores take advantage of the vinyl hype and gouge prices. It's annoying when they assume younger people like me and my kid brother will be dumb enough to pay 50% more on an album we can get for less elsewhere. What's worse is when they try and justify their prices because of ebay. I have a shop down the street, but never go because it's incredibly disorganized, overpriced, and a bit shady. I stay out of 80% of shops here in North Jersey. Best one I've found is a 30 minute drive, but totally worth it Now that I think of it, there's a shop in PA that had records I'd been looking for - NIN Pretty Hate Machine OG and With Teeth - 150 for each, not even sealed. Yeah...no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock N Roll Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 sounds lame. there are a lot of shops taking full advantage of the popularity of vinyl right now and it sucks. the only shop near me that has stayed pretty consistent with their used/new record pricing is End Of An Ear. they wouldn't even take a record that damaged. I think I paid $9.99 for a used Euro import of Evil Empire by RATM. then I think they gave me %10 off because I had a long conversation with the dude ringing me up about the Drive OST. Yeah this shop is taking advantage of the rising popularity also. Just rubbed me the wrong way with "they're going for 50-100 on ebay" . Jacket wear doesn't really bother me all that much but I wish I would have sneaked in some pictures. Words can't describe how bad this was haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partysmasher Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 My local second-hand place had a copy of Converge - ATF on clear w/ shards framed on the wall with a £200 price tag attached last time i went in, i've absolutely no doubt they use popsike or something to figure out what they should be charging if they're not sure these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 my OP of jawbreaker - dear you is beat to shit, but the record itself is perfect. good thing I got it for free and didnt have to pay for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Great example of partly why (in my opinion) small record stores are closing. You came in there ready to give them your money for something that was likely going to be difficult to sell for what they wanted for it (given the condition of the jacket) and they refused. If the store thinks they can get 35 for it based on their knowledge of eBay prices, they should test the market and sell it on eBay instead of turning away customers who are ready to give them money. turnstiles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnstiles Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I don't think Reckless in Chicago is taking advantage, they've been in the business long enough to know that's how you lose customers. fueledbymike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
213041284s Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Yeah, one of the much smaller stores (which is also a comic book store) by me now sells almost all records exclusively on ebay, even their RSD stuff lol. The only ones left in store in are old beat up classic rock and jazz records you can buy for a dollar or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derby625 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 i laugh when i go into a store and every beatles record is at least $10-$20 in the twin cities we have quite a few that are still really good with things logically priced. and then we have the ones where the n00bs over pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I get it, valuable records are still worth something in shitty condition. But I hate when something isn't playable, like a bunch of skips and they still have $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 This is how I separate the "good" shops vs. the "bad" shops, in my mind. Sort of parallels how I feel about good and bad sellers on the board. Pure Pop here in Burlington does a pretty good job of labeling condition and selling their rarer used stock at decent prices. I'm thankful for them. I don't really mind a reasonable mark-up, but if all the physical locations are pricing off eBay and Discogs I don't really have as big of a reason to check there in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Now that I think of it, there's a shop in PA that had records I'd been looking for - NIN Pretty Hate Machine OG and With Teeth - 150 for each, not even sealed. Yeah...no What shop in PA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock N Roll Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 This is how I separate the "good" shops vs. the "bad" shops, in my mind. Sort of parallels how I feel about good and bad sellers on the board. Pure Pop here in Burlington does a pretty good job of labeling condition and selling their rarer used stock at decent prices. I'm thankful for them. I don't really mind a reasonable mark-up, but if all the physical locations are pricing off eBay and Discogs I don't really have as big of a reason to check there in the first place. Burlington, Iowa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 No, the nice one. In Vermont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
213041284s Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 What shop in PA? Musical Energi edit: 150 not sealed was for with teeth, pretty hate machine is, but its around the same price. Still not worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Next time start snapping photos with your phone while chuckling to yourself. If they ask what's with the photos say "I write for a blog that specializes in ridiculous record sales and stores." This tactic also works well when someone is freaking out on you in traffic. Even if you're not actually taking photo or video it will infuriate the living shit out of them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I don't see how the shop owner was being unreasonable. He was basing a price off of something tangible; prior selling prices of said merchandise. He then took into account the damage of said record, thus lowering the price. If this were anything but a record would it have settled with you in such a negative way? If you go to a used instrument store, they are going to price a used guitar based on selling price vs wear and tear on the guitar. If the record played well, and you purchased it for much less than an internet copy, why the complaint? rudeboydh and BBech 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickcook19941 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Ragged through my experience is a decent shop. Depends on who you get behind the register. Bob the owner is a great guy who will give you deals and stuff. Everyone else there is too hipster for their own good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Musical Energi edit: 150 not sealed was for with teeth, pretty hate machine is, but its around the same price. Still not worth it Never been there. My two favorite in PA are Long in tbe Tooth and Siren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papermonsters Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 My local shop has a Limp Bizkit album for 45 bucks. I laugh every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest realtalk Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't see how the shop owner was being unreasonable. He was basing a price off of something tangible; prior selling prices of said merchandise. He then took into account the damage of said record, thus lowering the price. If this were anything but a record would it have settled with you in such a negative way? If you go to a used instrument store, they are going to price a used guitar based on selling price vs wear and tear on the guitar. If the record played well, and you purchased it for much less than an internet copy, why the complaint? This. + So don't buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaxcowboyx Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't see how the shop owner was being unreasonable. He was basing a price off of something tangible; prior selling prices of said merchandise. He then took into account the damage of said record, thus lowering the price. If this were anything but a record would it have settled with you in such a negative way? If you go to a used instrument store, they are going to price a used guitar based on selling price vs wear and tear on the guitar. If the record played well, and you purchased it for much less than an internet copy, why the complaint? holy hell. somebody gets it. Huzzah to this fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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