Bub 85 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Legit albums you can find online that won't rape your wallets. List them, I'll start: Q And Not U - No Kill No Beep Beep $12.98 Minus the Bear - Menos El Oso $17.95 Both on ebay. I'm new to this, but I'm not looking to spend $300 on a Brand New or Circa Survive album. Especially when it's from someone who bought it to line their pockets. Help each other out here. GO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub 85 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 I'm just looking for people to list decent albums at decent prices on here. Buy my Dillinger Escape Plan "Irony is a Dead Scene" Cola press for $40 on ebay when it's still available on Epitaph for $13.99. That type of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniquemel0dy Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 What did I just read? youspinmeround, kriss and taylo234 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 http://anchorbrain.bigcartel.com/product/math-the-band-get-real-cd Math the Band - Get Real LP $16ppd gets you the album and a bonus 7" (for this month only) Rad album, good deal Boom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub 85 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 http://anchorbrain.bigcartel.com/product/math-the-band-get-real-cd Math the Band - Get Real LP $16ppd gets you the album and a bonus 7" (for this month only) Rad album, good deal Boom. That's what I'm talking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneatingcow Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Just keep an eye out for Sale Threads and stuff like that. The Hot Topic steal of a deal just finished. Theres an Amazon deals thread and a bestbuy deals thread both are great places to come across absolute steals. A handful of distros post about their sales and promotions too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 All LPs at Graveface are $15 ppd. Some great stuff too. somethingvinyl and homework 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 http://www.noidearecords.com The grab bag deal they just did was amazing. Plus all of their LPs are cheap/great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Also http://www.polyvinylrecords.com Great bands and great prices. themeconspiracy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub 85 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 The deal things are awesome, but what are the albums you can pick up for those prices and listen from start to finish? Just looking for recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 The deal things are awesome, but what are the albums you can pick up for those prices and listen from start to finish? Just looking for recommendations. That's tough to say, truly, because what I may deem as an album that you can pick up [...] and listen [to] from start to finish (which is literally every record I own) may be different than what you'd prefer. That being said; did you create this thread in hopes of people posting their favorite records that are readily available for cheap prices? Because that could take a while to sift through, and the resulting hits will no doubt be hit and miss for everyone. But glancing at the thread title and truly considering how I build my collection, I must humbly recommend... • Googling the record, or the record's label. This is often the cheapest route, though there are exceptions. If you're willing to dig, you'll find some gems. I can't tell you how many times I've taken a gamble on an oddball distro on the third page of my results when the record was sold out everywhere else, only to be quite pleased a week later. • Amazon.com. More importantly, secondary sellers through Amazon.com. Just a few minutes ago, I picked up a mint x2 LP for $18 shipped. It's $22 - $30 everywhere else, including the actual listing price on Amazon. • GoHastings.com. A bit of a gamble on the condition of the record you'll receive, but lately I've had good luck. Some unbeatable prices at times, and the coupons they run only sweeten the deal. • Discogs, obviously. I've been having less and less luck compared to my first exposure and use of the site, though. It's become an alternative eBay, but you can still find and haggle some good deals from time to time. • eBay auctions. Scoring a record for $4.00 because the seller has the end time set for 04:35 AM is pretty rad. Also, don't be afraid to message sellers with absurd BINs. I've scored some great items at prices significantly lower than their asking price, solely because they were willing to work out something via Paypal, and eliminate eBay fees in the process. Always worth a shot. Pretty much all you need. Hot Topic's Hot Cash was a pretty good deal until they cut off vinyl from the sale, and the occasional Amazon / Best Buy sale is always worth skimming through. Otherwise, the above suggestions will lead you to an expansive collection while saving you money left and right. Just do a bit of digging and research on the going rate of a record before you buy it, and you'll be fine. moonbeams and esbe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotfactory Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Derek's suggestions are spot on. One thing that I also try to do is buy more than one record at a time. For example, if a label has a release you want and they also happen to have 2 other distro releases that you can grab at the same time it helps save on shipping. Granted, this is also a way to spend more money even faster. I am a terrible example as I spend way too much money on records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Derek's suggestions are spot on. One thing that I also try to do is buy more than one record at a time. For example, if a label has a release you want and they also happen to have 2 other distro releases that you can grab at the same time it helps save on shipping. Granted, this is also a way to spend more money even faster. I am a terrible example as I spend way too much money on records. Oh yeah, also this. I personally have a bookmark folder that I frequent and update regularly. If there's a break in shipping, I always try to wait to bundle up my purchases. And going back to Amazon -- I don't have a Prime account, so I often add my wants to a Wishlist. I keep an eye on the quantities, and if one item dips dangerously low in stock, I'll pull the trigger on $25+ worth of records to get free shipping. I don't think I've paid shipping on Amazon in over two years - outside of secondary sellers, which is still often cheaper than list price + free shipping. Just makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub 85 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 I feel that. I've definitely been downing much of my paycheck on records. I definitely like how this forum helps each other out on finds though. I've only been on here for like 2 weeks and I've traded with good people, found great preorders, and have found out about bands I didn't know existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homework Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 All LPs at Graveface are $15 ppd. Some great stuff too. Their prices are unbeatable, and for the quality of product as well. One of the best labels out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Graveface, Topshelf, and Deathwish are unfuckwithable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homework Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Graveface, Topshelf, and Deathwish are unfuckwithable. Aside from the number of pressings and variants Deathwish and Topshelf put out, they're ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Aside from the number of pressings and variants Deathwish and Topshelf put out, they're ace. Having great albums readily available for new fans > first-world problems for variant collectors. monsterrod and brandy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homework Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Having great albums readily available for new fans > first-world problems for variant collectors. I agree somewhat, but ultimately: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I mean I guess. It's not like the labels are taking bags of money to the bank, though. In the case of Deathwish, it's those successful represses and variants that allow them to thrive and continually release quality product. Really a win-win for everyone. topshelfsquad and amnstypls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homework Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I mean I guess. It's not like the labels are taking bags of money to the bank, though. In the case of Deathwish, it's those successful represses and variants that allow them to thrive and continually release quality product. Really a win-win for everyone. Agreed. Topshelf entices variant collectors with their three 7" bundles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Wouldn't starting a collection to be subjective to the persons taste in music? kriss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Wouldn't starting a collection to be subjective to the persons taste in music? That's tough to say, truly, because what I may deem as an album that you can pick up [...] and listen [to] from start to finish (which is literally every record I own) may be different than what you'd prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 That's what I said, booby trap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yeah, it's not a terrible thread idea. But for the sake of accuracy, the title should be more akin to "Cheap Record Links" or something similar. But I'm not picky enough to care, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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