I have over 100 VMP records, many of which are among the favorites in my collection. 5-6 years ago, they were a huge part of my monthly buying, and I’ve still found several things I’ve wanted each year.
At this point, it’s hard to figure out where they sit in the industry. There’s just so much out there now, and it’s hard to see them standing out anywhere anymore. The record club model doesn’t really work at their prices, outside of the huge discounts they offered last year. The “jump in for 5-10 records a year” thing that I’ve been doing isn’t going to sustain them, and I’m sure there are many other doing the same as me.