No Buy Vinyl Support Thread
- Thread starter Dirtbag Auntie
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debianlinux
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I had a pretty good abstienece while i was invested in selling some records. Then I relapsed at year's end. right now I'm thinking I will hold off until all outstanding orders come in which puts me somewhere in March. I was also considering a record store only policy for 2020.
I was thinking of switching from mostly online to record store purchases also. I have a decent shop close by and would rather support them than online retailers. And I definitely make more impulse purchases online vs. when I actually have to take my wallet out to pay.
Dirtbag Auntie
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That’s a big look
LiamGallaghersBucketHat
Go on, geezer.
Here’s our stack that needs to be listened to.
About 44 releases that need to be spun. Even have some BFRSD 2018 in there.
Probably a good enough reason not to buy.
About 44 releases that need to be spun. Even have some BFRSD 2018 in there.
Probably a good enough reason not to buy.
Melt Face Molly Drop
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I can see them warping before my very eyes.
LiamGallaghersBucketHat
Go on, geezer.
I only stacked them that way for the photo shoot.
Dirtbag Auntie
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Youse can do it!
Dirtbag Auntie
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I like the idea of only buying from record stores and not online stores! Support yr local and most likely the money stays local.
gaporter
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I have no localsssss
Dirtbag Auntie
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Yeah. Mine is an hour+ away, which is good for meI have no localsssss
gaporter
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It's bittersweet. I love the experience of flipping through records in a real store but keeping my shopping online keeps me from making as many impulse buys.
Joe Mac
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I have no localsssss
Booo! That makes me appreciate even more that I have about 20 record stores within a 10 mile radius! They are really great, the staff are passionate (apart from the chain ones), you always feel good supporting a local business and you get to take your record home and play it right away!
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Joe Mac
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This might seem counter intuitive, but with forum and Voldemort FOMO I’ve bought more regretful impulse stuff online than I ever have in store. I’ll often spend an hour wandering around whichever store I’m in. I’ll pick things up, put them back, have a think and then settle on it. It is much more thought through and considered when the thing is in my hands than a random click online...
debianlinux
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This so much.
gaporter
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Don't get me wrong, I impulse buy no matter what lol I think I just value the experience of being in a record store physically because it's so rare for me that I feel like it's a waste to go to one and not come away with *something*
LeSamourai
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I have a few pre-orders coming (Caroline Polachek, Wolf Parade, Caribou), but I was planning something more like once a month I go to the local, and only allow myself to leave with one album each time.
And if Radiohead does a Kid A 20th anniversary edition, well, all bets are off.
And if Radiohead does a Kid A 20th anniversary edition, well, all bets are off.
debianlinux
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I’m this way with out of town shops but at home I usually go to find a thing. Imma make more just casual trips this year, tho.
Chucktshoes
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I’ve been mulling it over in my brain, but I think I’m about ready to commit to it. I’ve been on a vinyl diet for a minute, though not a super successful one. I’ve got one more outstanding preorder (already paid for) but since I’ve exceeded my allowable storage space not only am I going to join Vinyl Banuarary, over the next 3 months I’m going to commit to trimming my collection by 10%. That’s 58 records. Sell some, PIF some, but it’s got to shrink. Wish me luck.