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Traded a big box of 70s and 80s radio crap records into the local hardcore store and walked away with these this past weekend.
Hawt scoop, dude.
Discogs is a good starting point. If you're looking to move stuff, maybe price it at 10% less or on the lower end of the discogs value. I prefer looking through bins in alphabetical order, but that's just me. Like the $10 bin in alphabetical order, the $5 bin in alphabetical order, etc.Bringing this thread back to ask you record folks for some advice.
I'm in the process of downsizing a lot of my collections, next up is my record collection. I started collecting maybe 20 years ago and have acquired a few collections along the way. I've never been collectard status seeking rare/collectible stuff, rather I just grabbed records I liked listening too. It's mostly 70s/80s rock and pop.
Anyways I've rented a table at my local flea market next weekend and wondering what the best way to get organized for it is.
Questions:
1. I don't know what anything is really worth. Is Discogs a good starting point for roughly pricing stuff out?
2. Should I organize my shit in alphabetical order or in price ranges (like $1, $5, $10 bins etc).
3. Anything else I should know before going in?
Thanks for the tips.Discogs is a good starting point. If you're looking to move stuff, maybe price it at 10% less or on the lower end of the discogs value. I prefer looking through bins in alphabetical order, but that's just me. Like the $10 bin in alphabetical order, the $5 bin in alphabetical order, etc.
Also, be open to bundle deals or haggles from people, but also know what your bottom line for each record is going to be so you don't get screwed out of some extra money. It really all depends, are you maxing profit or clearing volume?
I have one that I use in my art studio and I'd say it gets used for 75% of my sales. I imagine with records it may not be necessary since they will most likely be smaller sales in cash, especially at a flea market. But it's a good idea to have one, a surprising amount of people don't do Venmo, Cash App etc. so if someone wants to buy a bunch of stuff or you have some pricey individual records you're good to go.Wondering if I should get one of those portable credit card readers setup too...
I ended up borrowing one but then not using it since I forgot you need cell reception to run transactions, doh. I don't have a cell phone plan these days so that was a no go. In the end everyone had cash except for one or two people, one of which went to an atm and came back.I have one that I use in my art studio and I'd say it gets used for 75% of my sales. I imagine with records it may not be necessary since they will most likely be smaller sales in cash, especially at a flea market. But it's a good idea to have one, a surprising amount of people don't do Venmo, Cash App etc. so if someone wants to buy a bunch of stuff or you have some pricey individual records you're good to go.
They're easy to use and cheap, actually I think they give you credit to cover the cost of the reader when you activate it since they make their money on the transaction fees (which are fairly low). Just give yourself enough lead time for it to show up in the mail, I think it takes about 2 weeks if you choose slow shipping.
Went crate-digging on Sat with @gusmoney and @white castle at Double Decker Records, Allentown, PA. Scored a Samhain bootleg and a really nice German 1st pressing of Ritual de lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction. Cool store, good selection and prices, nice staff. Recommended.
We did actually. I think I enjoyed the throwback decor more than the food though.Hope y’all stopped at Yacco’s for pierogis and hot dogs! There’s some great toy stores in Allentown, too.
What did Brian May end up buying?I ended up borrowing one but then not using it since I forgot you need cell reception to run transactions, doh. I don't have a cell phone plan these days so that was a no go. In the end everyone had cash except for one or two people, one of which went to an atm and came back.
In the end I had a great day, sold over four figures worth of records, and reduced my load by about 5-6 boxes. Plus shared lots of laughs with cool people. Thinking about doing it again in the spring already.
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Lol I think she was just a lookie loo. Maybe some Carole King.What did Brian May end up buying?
That’s how it is these days. It’s either over priced or over priced and full of groove damage that you won’t find out until you get it home.Went to a local record fair a while ago, it was a bit of a disappointment, lots of boomers with overpriced Iron Maiden LP's.
Yes, small/independent shops are the best, then there are always thrift stores and the like, but the latter are frequented by flippers these days.You gotta just find a nice local shop for used stuff. They usually tend to actually care about the stock and customer service.
yeah i wouldn't waste my time with places like or flea markets that anymore. 25€ for a repress of queens "a kind of magic"? get the fuck out of here.Went to a local record fair a while ago, it was a bit of a disappointment, lots of boomers with overpriced Iron Maiden LP's.
Aye. I don't collect records, but, I've seen the flippers frequenting my local thrift store, checking prices on their cellphones, and walking out with stacks of them.Yes, small/independent shops are the best, then there are always thrift stores and the like, but the latter are frequented by flippers these days.