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The regular carrier didn’t do this. He didn’t mind 30,004 steps in his day. Not all heroes wear capes ✌🏻

Nige, you've successfully activated my radar for that poster as I don't have that one. As you know, the posters and supplemental "goodies" are often much, much more difficult to find than the records. Thanks for listening to our shenanigans!

@@SikNic unreal! 🤯

@@memyselfmyvinyl894 lots of heavy petty going on. In fairness, he got it very early so had to play coy 😬

@@dimebagdave77 thanks for watching the nonsense! Have a great weekend buddy!

​@ConcertBuddie you too Buddie✌️ you're currently showing my favorite Scorpions album

@dimebagdave77 it’s mine too (clearly) 🔥

@@dimebagdave77 gone too soon 🙏🏻

That's right, you were a card collector as well. Lots of similarities between some of the "reissue boom" in vinyl now, to those 90's card dealers. Have a great weekend Steve!

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Thank you very much for the kind words! He’s a great collector, even better human!

I love this - so weird and awesome at the same time! Thanks for sharing and watching 🙏🏻

Nice to meet you Mark and welcome! There are still gems in the cheap bins, it just takes more canvassing to find them. Estate sales, flea markets, even bookstores are still places to pull solid records. What kind of genres/artists are you into, and what's been your favorite find so far? I'll go over and check out your channel as well!

@@ConcertBuddie I'll need to explore my local book stores. I think the bubble has been burst here in Philadelphia, as resellers have really taken over. I'm into mostly 80's and early 90's. I am big into 80's Rock and New Wave , with some New Jack Swing thrown in for fun. My favorite find at a thrift store was my Empire Strikes Back Soundtrack.

@valuevinylwithmark big 90’s fan/collector here too. Are you familiar with the channel “Pieces of Vinyl”? Rocco is a Philly guy and talks record shops in that area as well. ✌🏻

@@ConcertBuddie yes, I have been subbed to him, and enjoy his channel. I am really enjoying everyone's videos, and am always looking to check out others in the VC

Thanks Nige! It’s those stories of great finds on the cheap that keep me hunting myself. Even at the charity shop 😂

@@ConcertBuddie Haha, the life can be sucked out of you for sure when looking through crud in charities etc. but you just never know. I actually had my best charity find last year after 20+ years of looking. UK psych LP by Velvett Fogg for £1, current median £230. I don't do them weekly so it's a miracle to find something of that ilk and when I did them regularly in the 00s never found one psych or prog lp. I always think in the US (obviously depending on the State) you have a lot more potential to find gems as the amount of records pressed was far higher than the UK. All the best...Nige

Welcome! Thanks for subscribing and checking this one out. That's about the same length of time as I've been doing it. What kind of records (genres, labels, etc) do you collect? Would you ever get a record slabbed?

@@ConcertBuddiethank you!! I started with classic rock like a lot of people do still listen to that but I bought a used rush hemispheres about eight years ago and it was my gateway to prog so now it’s more like Eloy, porcupine tree, genesis and funk also. I feel like slabbing an album will most likely be done more for investment purposes not a preservation one. If I had something crazy rare and valuable one that I already owned I would slab it but just so I could sell it later when it was at its most valuable. I just feel like with there being so many recopies of these “rare” albums made that only a very small amount will hold value long term. I do feel like this this going to lead to people asking crazy prices for used records you would usually get at estate sales, garage sales and flea markets though and that will be a bummer.

@@Chasing_records Totally feel you, definitely on so many reissues being released the last 5 or so years. To me originals and early pressings are more likely to be worth more in the long run; maybe even some limited reissues. I do remember the days of hunting garage sales, estate sales, etc. and coming up with some great scores. Been a very, very long time since I've found any great vinyl that way; matter of fact, I think Rush "Hemispheres" was the last deal I got at a garage sale, and that was $8 a few years ago. 🙂

And if you can find them, they are generally beat up pretty good & titles no one wants (hello Barbara Streisand). Thanks for watching!

Timing is the biggest factor, for sure. But I have seen some of the newer reissues hit the thrift and then get priced WAY up and put behind the counter/glass/table like a historical artifact. There’s truly no rhyme or reason (cough, cough) consistency in how they do what they do at the store level.

@@ConcertBuddie ugh yea man. This video was huge for talking about the specific pricing goodwills are starting to do and obviously will be doing more and more until they are just the resellers themselves. And the shop goodwill thing. Ive gotten a couple CDs from various eBay stores of different shop goodwill stores in different states and they do know about some stuff like this Underoath CD I got that should have been 3$ at most being from goodwill but they priced it at the going rate of it which is around 30$. Gah!!!!

@@arzabael $30 for a cd at the thrift? COME ON MAN! haha. That's wild.

@@ConcertBuddie yep. Yet yesterday at a local independent thrift store I paid 25 cents a CD and got a stack including Cocteau Twins, Alanis Morrisette, U2, Paul Simon, Genesis, Dave Brubeck, Neil Young, Christopher Cross, their and each were either their best albums or greatest hits comps. Treasure matey!! Happy hunting Concert Buddy. I got some concerts coming up myself. Thanks again for the highly topical and valuable video dude

@arzabael enjoy those shows sir! And that new stack of cd’s 🤘🏻

I think that’s exactly how a lot of us got started, mainly because it was too cheap not too AND there was good stuff pretty regular. Both a far cry to the thrift of today. Thanks for watching this video (and the other one as well)!

I like where your head is at Kevin - mind if I borrow that idea? My wife will totally go for it 🙂

@ConcertBuddie We are in this together...of course you can and should use it. Speaking of...just got a new (to me at least) turntable. As I'm unboxing it and setting it up, I got a sideways look from the wife. She didn't say anything with her mouth, but her eyes told me something. It was to the effect, "why is there another record player on my dining room table?"

@memyselfmyvinyl894 hahaha. Fight the good fight! Gattica!!!

Totally agree. First I’d heard of it, but it makes a TON of sense. I think the mission of vinyl4vets is AWESOME and look forward to seeing it grow

@@ConcertBuddie abso freaking lutely dude. Some science backed spiritual kind of shit for veterans that involved doing something interesting like putting on records is just a lot of good shit together at once

Thank YOU for watching it and the kind words. Sincere thanks! 🙏🏻

Sincerely appreciate those kind words, thank you! Takes one to know one 🙂

@@MarkMorris-1962 thanks Mark! That would be awesome to meet up one day 🤘🏻

@@tokyorecordstyle appreciate you giving it a watch/listen! Thank youuuuu✌🏻

Totally hear you. I only know very loosely about the WATA situation, but what I do know is that any sort of collusion or compromise on standards is bad for everyone. I think back to the Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck rookie card fiasco in that arena; how the manufacturer had thousands and thousands made + held back and was not forthcoming of that practice and how they were manipulating the marketplace for it. I definitely feel standardization is a must, and feel that regardless of competition, any “grading service” in any hobby needs to adhere to a level playing field. Here in vinyl records, I still look forward to that happening sooner than later. Thanks for watching this piece. 🙏🏻

@@ConcertBuddie So true, there is a lot of crossover to vinyl from video games, especially with the popularity of video game soundtracks coming out on vinyl these days and those collectors have already seen this before. If the slabbing of vinyl is ever going to be a thing, grading companies need to keep themselves completely independent.

Thanks for checking it out! My fear would be sending in something “good” to me, only for it to return with a soft grade. Maybe one day I’ll give it a shot 🤔

I totally understand. I would probably send one of my sealed Pearl Jam’s or Soundgardens

Hey Tom, appreciate the kind words sir. I do recall you aren’t a big fan of slabbing from the VMG piece month’s ago 😁. You are right, I’m still making up my mind on the topic, for a few of the reasons you call out here. I do feel that bringing the speculation aspect into this hobby is equal parts inevitable and uneasy, only because (as a collector) it’s more competition for the super rare pieces, and when they do get slabbed, I’m not sure I’m a buyer at that point. I’ve collected cards and comics both over the years, and see some merits of slabbing, especially the old/sealed pieces that are very, very rare and in great condition as/is. Ari makes good points towards that aim, and I agree. I also agree that it’s not for everyone (including myself) but I may change my opinion down the road. I’ve had a lot of trouble with old sealed dead stock that (once opened) had warping or the dreaded ”gassing” effect and then the vinyl is unplayable. It’s changed my approach to buying old sealed pieces, and in those cases I could see employing encapsulation in the right situation. I do appreciate Ari’s new project with Vets, and his enthusiasm for the hobby was sorely needed (by me) of late. Hope you had a nice 4th holiday weekend Tom ✌🏻

Love hearing that. Thanks for watching this one!

@@drop_the_needle_records It’s still pretty much a wasteland. Reminds me of a saying from a friend of mine: even a broken clock is right 2x a day 😁. Hope you had a nice 4th holiday!

Thank you my friend. I had a great 4th and I hope you did too. I have better luck at flea markets it seems.

@@catherine6653 Thank you for watching Catherine! Hope you had a nice 4th holiday! 🇺🇸

@@stevebender4546 great to hear from you Zonkman! Yeah, they were a staple on alt rock radio in my market, and I even dated a girl who was a bigger fan than I was 😂. PS, Sirius guy here too! Hope you had a 4th holiday! ✌🏻

@@dimebagdave77 hope you are having a nice 4th weekend sir! Always appreciate your support on the channel 🤘🏻

Classic 🤘🏻

@@donnieodom7844 I bet you scored some great deals back in the day!

I feel ya. Up until these recent drop ins, hadn’t stopped at any thrift for at least 6 months. Have a great Fourth Mike! 🇺🇸

@@Bootradr not missing much my friend. What good records do show up at the store level are gobbled up quickly; just a matter of “right place, right time”. I’ve seen some eBay sellers are actual Goodwill stores (ex. Seattle), so I’m not sure how/why they do that as opposed to being forced to use the ShopGoodwill website. Didn’t use to be so sketchy, ya know? Hope this note finds you well Brian! Happy Fourth! 🇺🇸

@@ConcertBuddie yeah I kind of figured it was probably like you described. Thanks for the feedback Chance. I'm doing well and I hope that you and yours have a wonderful 4th of July also buddy 👍

Weird Al parody - tailor made! 🤣 You are spot on re: used…it’s drying up out there in these streets!

The thrill remains, fo ago. Better look up those classical records before moving off them - I recently heard about one being worth 15k 🤑. How’s the new spot coming along?

@@ConcertBuddie The new spot is coming along. Shouldn't be too long. I have my son going through the classical records just to make sure there isn't something valuable. Let me know if you want to stop by the shop and take a look before I open.

@Axel_Foley1970 yesssssss! Gotta break in the public restroom 😂

@ConcertBuddie too funny!

Sounds like an all-time find! I’ve only found one Blue Note (Jimmy Smith) and it was beat up, big time (and yes I still bought it just in case it was a butterface record - sounds great, looks terrible 😂). Thanks for dropping by!

Spot on assessment as usual Nige 🫡The laminate looks to be virtually ringwear/seam split impossible. Card stock a little light, yes, but it gives it a unique patina that is not something seen often around these parts. And it’s the “Chairman of The Board” AND Dino? Couldn’t resist! But yes, time being the most precious of commodities, I bet there are people out there still getting “the good stuff” through sheer frequency; have already heard some great stories along those lines since this aired. Be well my friend!

Strong rant Karl. 7/10. More censored profanity would’ve lifted the score (the Albanian judge loves it) 🤣. Kidding aside, no doubt “pricing abuse” blame lays on both sides of the proverbial aisle. Flippers (and sharing online - let’s face it) only made those Goodwill execs aware and wanting more of a cut. Won’t stop me from romanticizing those days back in the day when $20 would need an instant collection for any geek off the street. 😎

@@ConcertBuddie Come to The Dark Side, my friend... CDs are still $1 at Goodwill!!! (Unfortunately, I live in Eugene and the selection here is more like Bakersfield than Los Angeles...how many @#$%ing Buck Owens & George Strait cds did they sell in this town back in the 1990s? )

@@revkarl so many George Strait 😂

Like anything else, some are managed (ie tidiness) better than others, but that mothball smell never leaves the merchandise. So they have that going for them 🤣. Thought of you today when I saw a record with an old Kmart sticker on the shrink.

Funny you mention that, I've bought more cassettes in the past year than I had in the past 5 - combined. Not sure I'll go full into amassing a ton, but still fun nonetheless. Really appreciate you stopping by and sharing! Good vinyl (and cassette) luck!

@@ConcertBuddieyes I’m not going full swing into the cassettes. Just being really selective for the most part.

What a way to go out! Tied for first with Bruce Willis’ “They Call Me Bruno” for Goodwill Classic!

HPB wasn’t even on my radar for records until 2015-ish, but I bet you are into something there; because where someone is getting rid of a lot of their old books, “oh hey, records” probably is part of their purge too. I’m still counting on you to build that time machine so we can get all the best 1st pressings from the mid century - how’s it coming? 😁

Babs is the undisputed queen of the bins no doubt! Leading contender for lead suitor usually involves a face off between Herb Alpert or Bob Goulet. And the smells…musty cologne is back! 😷

Andy Williams will move forever in thrift stores. Probably will be the records the apes find the forbidden zone in 1000 years 🤣. Thanks for checking this one out!