Questhate Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Life is what you make of it. I've got the same 2 guys I've been in line with for 3 years now at my RSD store. Great meeting up with them and chatting for a few hours each year. I don't think I've ever had a convo with someone in line who I thought was a douche. This! The girl in front of me only wanted Mumford & Sons while she was there. The guy behind me was into old psych rock. Our tastes didn't overlap much at all, but was still fun chatting with them about their favorite records, shows, moments in music, etc. I find it hard to believe you can't find some common ground with a complete stranger to talk about for a couple of hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 This! The girl in front of me only wanted Mumford & Sons while she was there. The guy behind me was into old psych rock. Our tastes didn't overlap much at all, but was still fun chatting with them about their favorite records, shows, moments in music, etc. I find it hard to believe you can't find some common ground with a complete stranger to talk about for a couple of hours. Exactly. You must really be socially awkward (coming from me a generally introverted person) if you can't at least find SOME common ground with any person in this world that you sit in line with for 3+ hours. If that's the case, go back into your mama's basement and find all your RSD wants online. Cannot believe (and have never once seen, BTW) somebody just sitting in line silent with headphones on. If you're on this music-based message board and cannot find some reason to talk music with others, what is that really saying about you? Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbrain Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 haha yeah what kind of dummy would want to listen to music while waiting to buy music on a day specifically about music dorks nothingnatural and NG1991 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 haha yeah what kind of dummy would want to listen to music while waiting to buy music on a day specifically about music dorks If you're spending 24 hours a day 7 days a week listening to music, my post about being socially awkward still stands. Tommy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. sincere Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Exactly. You must really be socially awkward (coming from me a generally introverted person) if you can't at least find SOME common ground with any person in this world that you sit in line with for 3+ hours. If that's the case, go back into your mama's basement and find all your RSD wants online. Cannot believe (and have never once seen, BTW) somebody just sitting in line silent with headphones on. Says somebody who needs RSD to talk to people at the record store. I strike up conversation at the record store all the time. I don't need to spend hours in line one or two days a year with a bunch of people waiting to buy overpriced crap to call myself social. circuit bored records, drds89 and nothingnatural 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I do not like RSD lines. Last RSD I got stuck behind people discussing the potential profit in the releases, one of whom snagged a 7" I wanted despite stating he had no idea what it was. I care less and less about the releases each year. The Rocket from the Crypt LPs were a nice surprise, though. Also, got a discount on some Pixies albums I wanted. I generally can converse with people in line, hell, I went to PAX and had an awesome time waiting in line for 3 days. I feel like RSD brings out jerks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreetodisagree Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You guys are better people than me. The few times I went out on RSD and waited in line I immediately hated the folks around me in line. I just stood in line silently and quietly seethed about the annoying people around me until the store opened. You nailed the feeling for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xadamhudsonx Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Exactly. You must really be socially awkward (coming from me a generally introverted person) if you can't at least find SOME common ground with any person in this world that you sit in line with for 3+ hours. If that's the case, go back into your mama's basement and find all your RSD wants online. Cannot believe (and have never once seen, BTW) somebody just sitting in line silent with headphones on. If you're on this music-based message board and cannot find some reason to talk music with others, what is that really saying about you? Haha. It's not about being socially awkward. I make my living speaking in public to classrooms full of adults and I have a second job as a server at a restaurant that requires me to be knowledgable about food/beer/whiskey and speak confidently about it. It's about not giving two shits what the other fanboys in line are waiting for or what they did last year for RSD or how much they like/don't like bands I might or might not care for. I'd much rather stand in line with earphones in that pretend to care about a conversation that I don't actually care to be having just to pass the time. bathroommonkey, turbobrando, nothingnatural and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'm looking forward to the sales some of my favorite labels may have (as they did in the past). But I also wouldn't mind a cheaper version of August & Everything After... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 It's not about being socially awkward. I make my living speaking in public to classrooms full of adults and I have a second job as a server at a restaurant that requires me to be knowledgable about food/beer/whiskey and speak confidently about it. It's about not giving two shits what the other fanboys in line are waiting for or what they did last year for RSD or how much they like/don't like bands I might or might not care for. I'd much rather stand in line with earphones in that pretend to care about a conversation that I don't actually care to be having just to pass the time. But then how will you know which Disturbed album is best? xadamhudsonx, Tommy and Mordecai 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albie007 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Rsd shopping online? No thx im bled dry enough by physical stores. And yeah if im surrounded by peps talking about stuff I have no interest in then yeah the headphones go on. And the lines here in oregon aren't all that long. Id prawlly avoid all together in a major mkt area though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Says somebody who needs RSD to talk to people at the record store. I strike up conversation at the record store all the time. I don't need to spend hours in line one or two days a year with a bunch of people waiting to buy overpriced crap to call myself social. I don't need RSD to talk to people. Though when I'm surrounded by a bunch of people who A) Like vinyl B ) Like music I tend to feel like I don't want to be sitting there wasting an opportunity to be able to discuss these things with others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtcb Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Glad to see titles are starting to be announced. I've picked up quite a bit at the last few regular RSDs and the last BF RSD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreetodisagree Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I don't need RSD to talk to people. Though when I'm surrounded by a bunch of people who A) Like vinyl B ) Like music I tend to feel like I don't want to be sitting there wasting an opportunity to be able to discuss these things with others. Okay cool guy. Why would everyone have to feel the same way as you to not be considered a "dork" though? nothingnatural 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xadamhudsonx Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 But then how will you know which Disturbed album is best? Everyone knows Down With The Sickness is the best Disturbed album. C'mon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbrain Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 what i've learned from this thread is everyone experiences RSD in different ways and they are all valid Smitty and entendu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 what i've learned from this thread is everyone experiences RSD in different ways and they are all valid Agreed, I get that people like the social aspect but there's no reason to denigrate those who don't relate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David The Gnome Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Agreed, I get people who like the social aspect but there's no reason to denigrate those who don't relate and vice versa while we wait in line to buy the new Dave Matthews Band Live Trax box set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Okay cool guy. Why would everyone have to feel the same way as you to not be considered a "dork" though? Because those who choose to throw on headphones instead of talking to people they already know beforehand that they don't like are the ones who have the "too cool for school" mentality. Or maybe they're just too scared and/or socially awkward to relate to humanity? Also, these are the ones who tend to gripe about RSD every single year it comes up. If you don't like the music being released or don't like the people you're gonna wait in line with, why even show up in the first place? You can find 90% of the things you're looking for online anyways. Every single RSD you hear the same old complaints. Personally, I haven't been to an RSD yet where I wouldn't want at LEAST 10 releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I actually own this CD. Grabbed it from my college radio station's freebie pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfrancese5 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I just don't have time... I am a wedding photographer / videographer so every year when RSD comes around I am always working... it's much easier for me to just order online. I've been fairly successful too I've never missed a release or over pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albie007 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 ^timbrh2001 'To each his own' my man. A rocky horror picture show reissue would be pretty sweet. I can only find copies that are beat to hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 ^timbrh2001 'To each his own' my man. A rocky horror picture show reissue would be pretty sweet. I can only find copies that are beat to hell. I got lucky and inherited a NM copy of this. I didn't know it was hard to find a decent copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoidantroyd Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I just don't have time... I am a wedding photographer / videographer so every year when RSD comes around I am always working... it's much easier for me to just order online. I've been fairly successful too I've never missed a release or over pay for it. People get married on Black Friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 So, I'm living proof that RSD does get people excited and into the hobby. somethingvinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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