great jobs for record collectors.

[passionbrand 73]

So i was wondering if anyone out there has a job that is just perfect for a collector?

 

Maybe you work for an artist, or play in a band, or even just intern for a label... 

or maybe you just steal from the post office.

 

I didn't get into collecting until a couple years ago, but for the past 10 years I have worked in the music industry.  Between playing in a band, being a merchandise manager for other artists, tour manager / guitar tech for various tours, and even working at hot topic in my early 20s.  

 

All of these occupations helped me score some pretty sweet records.

 

Share your story. Or don't.

[amnstypls 839]

The best job for a record collector is the one that produces the most expendable income.

[billya 1,357]

I work from home, that helps me see when good POs and stuff go up.

[Derek™ 8,116]

Be Travis.

[olopez6919 440]

Probably a job that gives you a fair amount of leisure time for the sake of PO's. That and money. Lot's of money. 

[iron666monkey 287]

I work for a toy/game company so I'm around a lot for PO's which is convenient.  Plus I get to travel a fair amount which enables me to hit up rad shops all around the country.

[marc32137 1,158]

Be Travis.

[alogical 211]

Being a kid and having more free time than most people here (aka less responsibilities).

[timbrh2001 129]

The best job for a record collector is the one that produces the most expendable income.

This. It's also best for your overall financial life as well.

[billya 1,357]

I want whatever job timbrh has, for real (not sarcasm). Dude has 3 houses, records and a bunch of nice prints. Be like him.

[agua 437]

i work for wal-mart and go to college.

so don't be me really

[IanRees 1,098]

I'm a graphic/web designer and work from home so I can usually catch whatever preorder I want. I also do a lot of work in the music industry so I am able to call in some favors.

[OrangeandGuava 18]

Don't live in Australia

[soundboard 109]

Be a stay at home husband with a rich wife.

 

Or a substitute teacher (decent pay - flexible days).

 

[nickmitch 133]

Don't live in Australia

[cfrancese5 183]

I work from home as a video editor for some studios throughout my area and it's great to be able to score pre orders.

[Olsvik 534]

I work in a record store, and it's really hard not to give into the thought "hey I could use this for my collection" whenever someone brings in some stuff to sell or trade. It's also not too busy most days that I am at work, so it's pretty easy to browse here for POs and good deals while I am working..and spend more money than I am making in a day.

[withengineheart 157]

Same gig as Olsvik,  

I work in an independent record store / pub that sells new vinyl. I usually work days when we get our shipments so I get the opportunity to snatch up any items that interest me before they hit the floor and make orders for customers and myself. Employees get around 30% off depending on the wholesale price so yeah.. my small apartment has gotten significantly smaller after working there for a few years..

[Skeletal Lightning 51]

I'd say working at a label. I work for Polyvinyl and was inadvertently able to build up a nice Owen collection.

[whoshotthefrog 323]

I'm a Quality Control Analyst. So I'm stuck on the computer all day. This helps when preorders are put up.

[brianmorgante 444]

I'm a graphic/web designer and work from home so I can usually catch whatever preorder I want. I also do a lot of work in the music industry so I am able to call in some favors.

 

This.

[captainaldous 299]

I work at Target and its pretty cool.

[somethingvinyl 1,168]

I run a day program for adults with I/DD and sit on the computer most of the day. Inevitably, when I'm waiting for an auction to end on ebay or a PO to go live, I get called away from my desk and forget about the record(s) I wanted.

[phoenixinflight 53]

Don't live in Australia

[sergeantscruffy 155]

I work in Customer Service for an Appraisal Management Company. I'm at my computer all day so it makes POs very easy to snag.