jhulud Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 This is a totally vinyl-related thang... I was pondering this earlier today. What would you do if you came across a very sought-after record that you're not into but you know a fellow VC'er really, really wants? More specifically, it's a record that you know it would yield a decent chunk of change in the open-market. For example. A lot of us "OGs", know that Vedant (V, The Brown One, etc.) really, really, really wants a copy of Circa Survive's "Juturna". So, what would you do if you came across it...for a decent and even cheap price...? Would you offer it to him? For what price? A trade? Or would you keep it? Or even flip it on eBay? I know this is bordering on a morality question...but it has been on my mind as of late. Discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I would grab it, offer it to V at cost plus shipping, then maybe a little extra for the trouble. If he passed, eBay here I come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I've done some similar things. I know Randy on the board really wanted my Slapstick LP and when I was going to sell mine I finally dropped it to him for $70. Not for free, but far cheaper than the $173 the next one got on ebay. Additionally, I picked up a copy of the TBR Live in '06 for Ben and sent it to him for cost. If it's not something I'm into, I'd rather hook up someone I know that just sell it on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desensitizedbyu Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I don't know V, but I do know his love for that band and I definitely would pick it up for him, but I'd give it a spin first. If I knew, I'd pick it up. You guys are cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Oh yeah...I know that this is a loaded question...I'm just thinking in general terms...what would any of us do? And btw...nice avatar Andrew...Ronnie James Dio and Rhea Pearlman...funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentumlost Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Juan, you know what i'd do..but for those of you who dont...i'd buy it and sell it @ cost plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Oh yeah...I know that this is a loaded question...I'm just thinking in general terms...what would any of us do?And btw...nice avatar Andrew...Ronnie James Dio and Rhea Pearlman...funny! Haha..thanks. A buddy of mine sent that picture in an email that just said "Separated at birth?" I laughed pretty hard. I guess your question depends on circumstances too. I'd be more likely to grab something for the guys and gals I "know." Like you and others and sell it for cost or, if you're strapped for cash, trade it for something or even hold it so you can scrape the cash together. Others whom I don't know well I would probably do the same thing, but within reason. I'm not going to drop $100 on a record and be stuck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4m35 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 i hooked counterfiction up with a gaslight anthem lp at cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechevre Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I'd pick it up and offer it at cost and probably throw in any extra poster/stickers/etc i had laying around because I ALWAYS do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 I haven't had the chance to help out a fellow VC'er as I'm asking this thread question but I'm always on the lookout for the few releases that I know some of my peeps are looking out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4m35 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 ok well if you ever come across some lawrence arms records on colored vinyl on the cheap let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I've grabbed tour editions for people and charged them cost plus shipping/fees. And I've done group buys from the UK, so I guess that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 ^^ It def. does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 i hooked counterfiction Baseball up with a gaslight anthem lp at cost. But in return he bought me the latest copyrights LP and had it sent directly to me. stand up guy. I have hooked people up with tour vinyl a few times, but if i saw something that someone really needs i would help them out and pick it up for em. i would just hope people would do that for me too. I know some one is going to the steinways tour and i certainly need one of those tour releases... hint hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisdan Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 If i came across a record i knew someone else wanted but was worth a lot, i would still trade it for something i wanted rather than flip it. i made that mistake already by selling 311 unity for money instead of getting something i actually wanted. also, i'm on my way to teach in japan for a year (next year), and japan is record heaven (in case you dont know) and i'll be taking other's want lists into consideration while i'm there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalark17 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I would definitely offer it to him for the price I got it for plus shipping. Maybe even just eat the shipping costs. Non vinyl-related response: I would stop a bullet with my mind for you guys. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
googlemyass Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 ive got anyones back ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 If I found Juturna I would keep it and love it. I really want The Artist in The Ambulance... I really, REALLY want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
googlemyass Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 If I found Juturna I would keep it and love it.I really want The Artist in The Ambulance... I really, REALLY want it. i have an unnecessary 4 copies of that album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Oh my god. Would you sell me one? I have nothing of trading value but that is my absolute favorite album ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
googlemyass Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Oh my god. Would you sell me one? I have nothing of trading value but that is my absolute favorite album ever. pm me :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 yea it's nice. I've helped some people out, some people have helped me out. if anyone finds the euro version of paint it blacks paradise, you'll be in my wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicker Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 i'd sell it to Fraziermart. DUH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 For me it just depends on the user. I've hooked people up here pretty good a few times, and my first purchase on this board was pretty shrewd (In Keeping Secrets on black for $40 shipped). What I'd do or not do largely depends on the person though. More often than not I've had people on this board try to fuck me for stuff I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentumlost Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 steventangent....you know ive got your back..btw did ya ever give that mxpx lp a spin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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