I’ve commented this before…you sound like a great husband and father. As the father of an autistic son myself I know how important it is to be there for them. I love your passion for vinyl but I love your passion for being a good person even more.
I had about 2,000 records and sold them almost all at once for financial reasons after I was married with 2 kids. Once they were gone, I looked at where they used to be and seeing that empty space broke my heart. So I slowly started building another collection after I got divorced and now my son goes record hunting with me. I passed the bug onto him. But sometimes you just do what you have to do. Thanks for your story Dillon.
This isn’t about selling my record collection as such But after my split with my Children’s Mother I got rid of very sentimental items from my late family It’s breaking my heart to this day ☹️ We do silly things when our minds are all over the place I thing I got right is I never sold my Records Only a few But I’ve re purchased them all now 👌🏻 Anyways Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
I got into collecting records early after getting a job at 15 in a local jazz record shop. I sold my collection of rare jazz, soul and funk records when I was turned 21 to buy an apartment. That was the best thing I have ever done and now 26 years later I still own that spot and have a 3 times bigger collection. I would not hesitate to sell it again if I needed to. The hunt is the most fun part for me :)
My collection is almost 7,500 records. I'm at a stage in my life where I'm starting to think of selling most of my collection off. With the market really high right now it is just another push in that direction. Hard decisions ahead!
If you think you’ll regret don’t do it. When it feels right you know it’s time. I still love my records including the ones I sold. I’ve kept a few and I’ll probably buy others but priorities shift in life. It’s nice to know someone else will now have them and treasure them for a time.
Thank You. Made me feel a little better about selling most of my records to survive. I miss them but a roof over my head and food is way more important.
Dillon, thanks for sharing your story. You seem to keep a healthy perspective on life and obviously love what you do. Your record videos are my favorites. I feel like we’re sitting down at a table as friends and you’re telling stories. I really appreciate the knowledge you share with this community. But most of all, your love for your family is most apparent which is the most important thing you could ever have! Thanks for keepin’ it real bro!
I relocated in 2012 and had to sell all my vinyl. I just couldn't afford the shipping charge for all that vinyl. The good thing is that in 09 I started to get all that vinyl in a digital format and the ones that I could not find I burned the vinyl myself to disc. Now in 2022 I look at the cost of vinyl and I can't believe it but I have no regrets at all. I like the digital world for music for me it makes life easier.
my house was robbed twice back in the early 2000's, both times, my records survived... Both times I realised how lucky I was & how devastated I'd be if my records were gone.. While I've had numerous times I could have done with the money I'd invested in the records, every time I've managed to scrape by financially, & while I have sold many records over the years, (the 'crappy' ones) I've never ever sold them all... Money is so temporary, fleeting & can be gone so quickly, while the records are forever! Music is life! Thanks for sharing your experiences... Hopefully the collection is stronger than ever!
I've been collecting CDs for 20 years with a huge jazz collection.. I also inherited from a friend of mine his old final collection which is incredible... Really enjoy it.
I'm not surprised the records weren't stolen. Last time I moved, my vinyl was the most cumbersome (and stressful) to move. So heavy! My collection has since quadrupled so I loathe the thought of ever moving again.
Man I'm sorry your house got robbed twice I felt bad give another thumbs up I wasn't giving it thumbs up cuz you got robbed... At least your record survived my friend
I lost my entire collection when I went to prison. Word on the street was a bunch of meth heads broke into my pad while I was fighting my case a wiped me out. Honestly I didn't care. I was fighting Life and had a new born daughter that was ripped away from me too soon. As the years went by I would think about the records I once owned and felt relieved that I didn't have to worry about them anymore. No more renting storage units or breaking my back when moving them around. But nowadays I'm free, I found my daughter and got bit by the record bug again. Slowly I'm getting all my gems back. My daughter joins me sometimes when I go record shopping.
ive sold my record collection a few times over and like you i saved a small crate. that small crate was/is the nucleus and helps bring me back to a place to where and why i started collecting in the first place
Came across your channel today and I am learning so much. My Dad passed away last month and I am going through his record collection. I know what you mean about how going through your albums bring up memories. We shared a love of all kinds of music so it really hit me lots of tears and smiles. Thank you for inspiring me, you are awesome!
One thing that I've always loved about you and your videos is your willingess to be truthful and straight foward, no matter how others might see it. I appreciate everything you've done and continue to do for the vinyl community and myself. There are those out there who put so much time, energy, and effort into video production, look and super ego to gain viewers and followers, etc. but you have always delivered the goods on a much more low-fi approach that is relateable to the masses. Thank you for sharing your stories, your life experiences, and the ups and downs of this crazy world with us. Love you brother! Billy-
Tifs your story! You’re spot on, it’s about priorities! We had a fire in our house 3 weeks ago (no vinyl was harmed😉) & main thing is we’re all safe. We’d lost many of our memories in a basement flood close to 20 years ago so had moved whatever was left into the room that had the fire. It breaks my heart as there’s family heirlooms, memories, our collections (hubbys 60s/70s comic collection), my research library (I’m an author/writer, some books over 200 years old) that might be gone forever but in the end it’s all “stuff”. We’re going thru the process of trying to salvage what we can but already decided to downsize in general- pictures work for memories, don’t need “stuff” (even tho I’m super sentimental). Bless you & your family, I’m sure it’s been difficult. I’m glad they’re talking more about autism as they’re able to find more out. I’m 62, recently found out I’m likely on the autistic spectrum, wild right? Cheers! 🧡🎸🎶⚡️
Dillon, you are my go to guy when it comes to vinyl record collection. I don’t have ambitions of opening a store, but I love hearing you talk about your collections, the hunt, the relationships you make. It’s inspiring and a lot of fun to see someone at the top of their game. I collect to listen not to own or sell. HOWEVER I do feel like I’m starting to change a bit and now am looking for better more expensive and “sellable” records. Still it’s all about my enjoyment. I started over the lockdown and now have over 700 albums and The hook is sunk deeeeep. Im 54 and retiring from teaching PE next year. Can’t wait to collect as a retiree. Omg goodbye pension. Haha. Love it. Keep it up.
I have mixed feelings about my collecting records habit. I feel a bit of shame because I think of all the time record shopping and money spent. It is time and money I could have spent doing something more "productive". Then I think that the time and money spent has saved me from becoming depressed and that it has eased my anxiety. So in a way record shopping has been my therapy. Another aspect is that looking back I realized that records I paid $9 or $15 are now worth $45 or even $150 and I go like "wow, great investment". So I don't know when and if I'll ever sell my collection. Sometimes I think I'll die and somebody will cash in. Damn! LOL
I think today we have the very nasty habit to consider everything as an investment. I have about 1000 records fluctuating in value. There a few if I am to believe Discogs are worth a few hundred Euros in my case. I still remember when people just gave away their vinyls for a few Euros per box. Today, it selling again but the industry to take the business in hand and we already see that they are messing it up. There is already fatigue in some lp enthusiasts. Used lp's also soared through the roof. Why sellers asking insane prices for really bad pressings or really worn out records. Should we think that our kids, going to make beaucoup money? Nothing is more uncertain. I would sell my records online, one at a time. It will take time and effort. As long as we don't want to monetize our collections, we should just enjoy it for the music and nothing else. In a year, lp's can be out of fashion again. If the music industry, milk the cow too much. What they are known to do.
Collecting records, music in various formats as well as memorabilia are very very important to me and my well being as a hobby. A hobby that allows me time for myself that has kept me from allowing myself to get caught up in unhealthy habits. First and foremost is my family while having a hobby that I really enjoy (I cant explain the feeling and joy it brings) keeps me grounded and a better grounded individual to give back to my family, I hope this makes sense. A very good video this was, take care, keep on collecting, enjoy the music while remaining content because the more content you are the better person you will be to others around you, and really enjoy your channel.
Hey Dylan, that was a very touching and personal story you just shared with us, and I thank you for that. You are absolutely right on all fronts! Family is EVERYTHING!!! And compared to that, records are worthless! I have a decent sized collection that I have been building on since I was 9 or 10 years old. I am now 46, so that's a long time that some of these LPs have been with me. I would sell them all today if it meant taking care of my family, bar none! I hope that day never has to come, but that's a bridge to be crossed when it comes! Your story struck a nerve with me and I respect you very much for sharing it! Thanks so much, and all the best to you and yours! Cheers
I really needed this video. I'm in the process of opening my own store (not record related). Like you, I got laid off, and I've spent the last few months getting things ready. I'm set to open at the beginning of July. I may have to get a job in the meantime, but I've got all the heavy lifting completed. Thanks again, and I wish all the best to you and your family :)
This video and the subject matter is absolutely beautiful! Man, you've got your priorities for life in the right place and order!!! Family, the one that you helped to create, comes FIRST! God bless you and yours.
Once, i lost my job, and was in a lot of debt, so, i had to sell all my lp's and cd's, but today a have recovered 70% of them. Young man, you are a winner !!
You've helped me realize that my records don't own me and I'm proud of that! God Bless you and yours. Fantastic video for the vinyl community to absorb. Hope this goes big time viral!
Thanks Dylan for your openness in sharing about your son having autism and your decision to be there for him no matter what even if it means selling your records. Kudos to you for being able to determine what has priority in your life, your records or your family. I don't think you will ever regret putting the needs of your family first. Thank you for the great video!
You are so real and I love the passion you have for your family thank you for posting the videos I always look forward to them and if I ever make it down south I will most definitely stop by the store you rock!
Early last year, I moved from Detroit to Jacksonville. After some thought, I sold off my entire vinyl collection instead of moving it with me. The cool thing is that I worked out a great deal with a local store, that I knew would handle the whole collection well. They've had great success with selling all the rare stuff I had, so that makes me happy too.
Thank you for your story. I’ve sold many records over the years. Right now. I’m happy with what I have now. I plan to pass them down to my kids and people that may want them when it’s my time to go on to the next life.
I’ve heard you tell your story a few times on here and I always watch it all the way through. I love records but I deeply appreciate finding the connection between the things I love and the philosophy or psychology that underlays whatever it is. Records are an interesting one for sure. Big ups to what you’re doin man. You’ve progressed my music taste by a lot of years beyond where it would be had I not subed. Cheers to you and the noble records fam.
It’s a really admirable story. I can relate in sense with just getting married. My wife and I started life together last fall and still feel like we are drowning. It’s encouraging to know there’s people out there who have dealt with the same thing and made it through. Never met you but I can tell you got a heart of gold. Not sure if you are or not but you definitely seem like a man of God and virtue. Your record collection and you continue to be an inspiration to me 👍
30 years ago I gave up my record collection, but was lucky enough to get it all back recently. Here's my story: I left England in 1993 and moved to North Carolina. I left behind almost 200 records. Back then CDs were all the rage, so I repurchased many of my albums on CD in the US. On visits to England it seemed my records had disappeared. To be fair, my parents moved house, so I sadly made peace with them lost forever. Fast forward 30 years: my sister tells me she found my records in a cupboard at my parents’ house! So when my son and I visited the UK in February we packed lightly, leaving room for some records! We managed to bring back 100 records between 2 suitcases. And then my daughter visited the UK in July, and she brought back the remaining 100! So finally after over 30 years, my record collection and CD collection have been reunited and are being enjoyed as they should!
Such an amazing video, thanks for all the help along my vinyl journey. I'm bordering on selling all mine, perhaps I'll make the drive down to NC if I can ever get myself to part with em ;)
What a great message. I recently started my own business and the deal I made with myself was that if I needed money for the home or for the business, I would part with my collection. This video is comforting to hear that you can bounce back and that there are more important things to life than just vinyl. Priorities. I will be visiting you when that time comes to sell, I’m sure to keep my business a float I’ll have to.
This is so incredibly relatable to me in the current time. Although my personal collection is only 300 records, I've been selling hundreds on discogs for the last year. I decided to stay home with my two toddler girls almost a year ago and it was an enormous sacrifice. At that same time I decided to start collecting to sell. It's made me realize a lot about myself and why I listen to music. It's also made me miss my own personal collection and actually sitting down and listening to it (I'm sure anyone who sells and collects understands this, lol) At a crossroads my friend, I appreciate the video!
Sold my collection before I got married. Kept a crate of my most collectable as well. Got back into collecting again a few years ago but thinking of selling my collection again. Tired of the crazy prices and tired of the unscrupulous people who are selling "M, NM even VG+" and when I receive the item, it's trash. I have bought from some very nice honest people, but the hassle is getting to me. Not many record stores around me so most of my purchases are online. I need someone I can trust to look at my collection. Thanks for the video👍
Dillon, your passion for music and records is really enjoyable and informative to follow. But your commitment to your family is truly inspiring! Kudos to you. Hope to make it out to your shop one day.
*I gave away 3,000 albums as I was 'running from Texas' for the crime I did....* .... They all ended up in the 'Rock n Roll Museum' there in Austin. ....... *It took 20 years, but I have 8ft by 6ft trailer and I have about 500 albums again* out in the FORREST where I party with D.B. Copper whose about 90 now!
@@noblerecords Sure, but it's kind of Maze we made out here 99.9% leading to Grizzlys, Cougars, stuff that keep the 'Feds Out.' ..... I can't get you a Map, but if you can find us you can stay with us (got bring some vinyl... Right!) --- Unfortunately D.B. can't let you go back once your here, but we have some GREAT Amps and would love to see those KLIPS shining if you came! m.
Great video. I have a kid on the spectrum too. You made some hard and brave choices for your family and it seems like it really paid off. You'll never regret doing what you know is right. Thanks for sharing
Well said! I always think that the money wasn't "spent", but (as long as I handle them with care) is there "on hold" for if I need it at some point in the future
Thanks for sharing your story and good on you for having the courage to follow your passion and turn it into a way to make a living and support your family. If I’m ever down your way I’ll be sure to swing by your store.
Thank you so much for this man, sold my entire collection for a percent of their worth during the pandemic due to dire financial reasons, about 500 of my dad's original 70s-80s collection including original stones and beatles stuff, Definitely a mental battle in the beginning but enjoying the more important things in life, maybe some day I'll collect myself when I become successful haha, take it easy brother much love!
I've lived a version of your story. No kids, but I've definitely sold my collection a few times to figure where my life was going. I'm at a good place to be (fingers crossed) be able to keep the records I have - and I'm reaching the limits of what I 'must have', so I think the journey may be taking a new turn for my collecting life. Can't wait to visit your shop - hopefully next year!
Tbh this is probably my favorite video of yours. Your wife sounds amazing. To hear somebody who wants to do something like starting their own business trying to be responsible and hold themselves back to provide the best they can for their family seems to be a rare thing but even rarer is their partner/spouse who pushes them to pursue their full potential. Obviously I don’t know you or your wife but based on that story alone you both seem like amazing partners to each other and amazing parents. Despite having a much smaller collection than you at your various stages, it feels like it would be impossible for me to part with my records and then I would always find another way. Your perspective on everything is very refreshing and I would say inspiring lol keep up the great videos
I am so glad there are people like you in the world,,,I don't feel alone,,,My story is so similar to yours.I am 61 years old I started collecting when I was 10 years old and I still can't shake that crate digging bug.It makes me happy when you show albums that I have.Never stop Bro,,,"you're the Man"Many blessings to you and family.
Thank you for this. You have the best mentality in regards to collecting. "Do I own my collection or does my collection own me" there are more important things in life and family is always comes first. Bravo
Thank you for sharing this with us. And yes, things change when you get married. I had to sell my drumset when I got married, and I really loved that drumset. Now that I have a small record collection, I don't think I could sell it, but you never know. Things changes always for good.
What a record collection is worth to a potential buyer, is genuinely negotiable. My records are too attached to me and I could never break their little black hearts. I am guilty (gulp) of throwing some records in a dumpster during a difficult move. Don't recall what titles as it was decades ago.
I’ve had thoughts of selling my whole vinyl and cd collection, but I know I would miss them. Lol. I would definitely have a big chunk of money but an empty space in my life. Music is everything. Now is the time though! I have around 4K cds and 1,200 records. Thank you for the video.
I'm at that point. I have a MFSL "Dark Side of the Moon" I bought new in Reno, NV in June 1980. It has never seen a stylus upon it. After 42 years, I'm guessing that it and the rest of my collection need to go to someone who will play and cherish them.
Always enjoy hearing this story in different iterations. Could totally see a 30-60+ mini bio one day with a deeper chronicle of your story. You have a great shop, but more importantly, a great approach to the priorities in your life. Cool to see this refocused push on RUclips, keep it up sir!
Great story Dillon. I can appreciate your philosophy on record collecting. You've always come across as a great guy who's dedicated to his family. As a dad, step dad, and husband I can relate. I truly hope you enjoy the Soundgarden record coming your way. Have a great day! I hope to visit your shop someday.
Great story and yes, it’s hard to sell off a habit that you enjoy collecting, including records. As much as you enjoy the hobby of buying records, family comes first as always. For me, nothing major is happening now. But when that time comes it’s going to be a very hard decision for me to sell records, even when I started collecting last year. Most to what I own are very cheap, except for some that I owned new. It’ll be tough but then again, anything precious isn’t worth having for long. You just gotta do what you have to do.
I kept all my records. Almost everyone I ever collected over the years. I purged a lot as a kid when I worked in a record store. I kept what I truly loved. I moved them all my life. I’m ready to purge more now that my wife and I have moved for the last time. My collection is not that big compared to most and I don’t have many that are extremely rare. I’m going through them now and cleaning them up and trying to get an inventory. They are like a time machine and the ones I had originally and never sold I can be very attached to, but It’s not as important as my family members to me. When we had to move I left a lot of everything I collect to charity. We had to move fast and I had to emotionally let go in order to get to our new place in life. I was very unhealthy during our move and had to trust and put my faith in god that it would all work out. I am doing better now and our new life here is just incredible. I’ve been watching your channel a while now and enjoy your stories. I think your stories have got a lot of people making their own channels and opening stores. I think you are loved by many maybe more than you know. Keep on keeping on! God bless you.
Great video! I have struggled in my life whether to keep my records during rough times and especially during moves. So far, so good... I've managed to lug my collection around with me from Japan to the US, then from the US to Poland, and now I am moving to France. (I have a collection in Canada that I had to leave behind, and I still don't know how I will reunite everything yet). This move is really a test of my resolve, but I figure as long as I have the will and the circumstances to lug them with me, I'll continue doing so. I think moving-related inconvenience is not a good excuse, but if I didn't take this opportunity BECAUSE I had records that I could't take with me, that would start being a problem. As I get older, I'm starting to wonder at what point in my life will I stop wanting to acquire and start selling it off, though. My girlfriend and I just broke up, and the records are providing much-needed comfort, so now is certainly not the time. But in the future, maybe I'll be married, maybe I'll have kids, maybe the records won't be as important? I think every collector asks themselves these questions at some point.
Great video, thank you for sharing your journey. Our families are very similar in many ways. My oldest was also diagnosed with autism and I appreciate you bringing awareness. My wife and I have so many memories of hunting down the records, it would be tough to part ways but God and family always comes first.
I admire that, I kept my records through a divorce (in the middle of a 20 year hiatus of buying them), had a few stolen in that time, and recently have begun buying again like never before. I get to much enjoyment out of them to sell them all. Will I sell a few here and there? Sure. I recently got rid of a dozen or so, things I knew I would never listen to again, and traded them for some that I really wanted. Your videos are one of then things that actually got me buying vinyl again. Really reminded me how much I loved it. Thanks
I just last week had to sell my whole collection of about 1500 albums sold them all for 2g way way below what they all actually were worth I lost probably 8g but thats ok it went for the co pay to start my wife's cancer treatment if we didn't pay it they were just going to cut her off chemotherapy obviously my wife's health and her life are WAY WAY more important than some albums but damn I do wish I still just had a few to listen to the music got us through some hard times and after her treatments when she was really sick from it we would come home an put on one of our favorite albums and cuddle her on the couch she will get through this and I will start my collection again
It's the kind of thing that should be a no-brainer and I'm sure I'd do the same. Nowadays music is so easier to listen to it's not that you're losing the music anyway - honestly I quite often find it more convenient to listen to stuff online rather than pulling out the record / cd anyway. All the best to your wife 🙏
Dillon, thank you for this video and sharing your thoughts! Your videos helped me to build by psychedelic rock collection and I hope that I will never land under circumstances that will force me to sell them… cheers!
Du kommst (auch) aus HH? Ich kenne fast nur Jazz-liebhaber, wobei ich selbst eher auf Folk-Rock & Psychedelic stehe. Vielleicht kann man sich ja mal austauschen! Grüße aus Alsterdorf ~
Thank you for sharing your story. Very real and human. As a record collector who owns 35 copies of the same album who secretly wishes to open up a store...this inspires me :)
I just sold my collection, 930 records for $2900. Few were new a lot of older but I'm glad I sold them, they really are a pain to keep around, especially if you have a large collection. Cool video, thanks for sharing your experience.
What you speak about is so true across the entire spectrum of collecting things. Each category is important to us as individuals as tokens to times in the past. Those items take us back to good or bad experiences and are like bookmarks in our lives. Outside of that, they have value to others similarly and they will garner money depending on the demand. No matter what, they excite, comfort and amplify the joys we find in life. Thanks for doing this video.
I was in that boat in the 1990s when I lost my business and needed to earn money so I started selling my records on a market I fully understand your reasoning and I had a 4-year-old son with Asperger's syndrome and brand new baby at the time. Funnily enough, I'm just putting my second collection up for sale and I'm going to be doing a video about why I'm selling this collection in a few days!
As someone on the spectrum I want to wish Noble and your family a happy Autism Awareness Month! As far as people asking, "What do I do?" in regards to someone with ASD I say, "Treat us with kindness." That's probably a good rule in general for treating any human being. Patience also helps.
I'm still fighting the idea of having to sell off my collection (built slowly over the last 45 years) in order to relocate to another continent. . . It's painful, but has to be done - once I can finally bite the bullet and start the process. However, I still have to await delivery of the new Rammstein album (the 2-disc clear vinyl version) . . .
Well, NOW is the time to sell. The bubble will inevitably burst cuz it has to...what goes up, must come down. But the only to really make money on them is to sell them off piece by piece online which is time consuming and annoying when you factor dealing with the post-office buyers nickel and diming you on "condition." Selling in bulk to another collector or a shopkeeper is quick and easy but guarantees taking at least a 20-30% hit in terms of the overall value.
That might be my favorite video of yours. It's not as long as the others ;-) Plus it's was very touching and offered me a little reflection on my own wants in my life and whats really important. Keep up the good work.
Sold My record Collection about a Year ago im 56 and been collecting since I was 14 a lot of records - as soon as I sold them I new something was wrong all these records weren't just records they were my memories of my whole life even those the value of some of these records was not a lot to me they were priceless - Im glad im not alone - Now on my journey to collect my memories back and will never sell again a record is for life not for Christmas & Not a Fad or Trend
I loved collecting vinyl in the early 1980's as a kid when Sam Goody had the letter system for pricing, e.g. J is $8.99, K is 9.99. For so many years, unlike other things I collected, like baseball cards or coins, vinyl never experienced the valuation craze until the last few years. Regardless of them not being worth much at the time, I thoroughly enjoyed them and don't regret purchasing what I did. Definitely do understand how the purchase of a record brings you back to a time and place; quite nostalgic! Certainly, understand how things do change as I've since parted with most of the things I collected over the years, keeping only a few key items. Most important I feel is you've enjoyed the journey along the way. I think after all, it's the pursuit that makes collecting fun!
Your records appreciated during this time while in the past most collectors couldn't get much for their records/hard work. When things went out of print, they once upon a time got discounted. For me, I decided not to have a family early on. I never wanted kids and music has become the quest of my life which I collect on cd only. Music is really the only link I have with my fellow man. I've worked retail for a long time and see first hand, the hangups and limitations people have. When I get home, I want to get away from people and their vices. I can't stand small talk and have to excuse myself if the conversation doesn't become about something of specific interest within say 5 mintues. I can't swallow gambling, alcohol, religion, spirituality, gossip, and unchecked activism.
I remember back in 2010 when I lost my job. I had to sell a few things. A fellow came over and bought some some from my collection. I would say about 15 or 20 for about 100 dollars. I didn’t show him my favorites. I’ve always played vinyl over the years except for a period of time when CDs ruled. I would say I’ve got about 500 to 600 albums. Lately I’ve been trading some in at the local record stores for credit usually in return for a new remastered copy of a favorite artist. The sound is incredible on these new ones. Though some records have a bit of sentimental value I prefer to put them in the hands of someone who will play them often. I feel the same about a few of my guitars that I’ve sold over the years. If I find myself neglecting them it’s better to find them a new home. Funny, just when I feel I’m at the point where I think I have enough to listen to- something else comes along. One thing that bothers me is that so much now is simply repackaged with maybe a different color vinyl. I guess there’s a market - some folks feel that they have to have everything by their favorites. I’m not one of them. For example, I love Hendrix(fellow lefty) but I don’t need to have 50 versions of Purple Haze. Really enjoy your videos.
One of my close friends in years past was a serious record collector. He was worried that he wouldn't have enough money to retire, so he decided to sell his entire collection - he had 7000 records. With the type of collection he had, he was able to have Chad Kassem fly in from Kansas, and Chad bought the entire collection for $28K. Well, it was a very serious collection, even back in 2006. Of course, if you are serious record collector, you never stop. About 10 years later, my buddy had 10,000. He is a real record hound, always finding fantastic stuff at low prices.
A lot of the struggles we face actually come from not following our passions. I wasted years because I wasn't running my own business, and my wife also pushed me to get back into following that passion. I'd rather be struggling in life doing what I love instead of struggling in life doing what I hate.
Stuff is stuff - so true! I love record collecting but in the end family is most important. I empathize with feelings of isolation as I've struggled with this feeling as well. My children don't have Autism but they have struggles. Thanks for this, I love all of your videos and best wishes to you and your family.
I’ve commented this before…you sound like a great husband and father. As the father of an autistic son myself I know how important it is to be there for them. I love your passion for vinyl but I love your passion for being a good person even more.
I had about 2,000 records and sold them almost all at once for financial reasons after I was married with 2 kids. Once they were gone, I looked at where they used to be and seeing that empty space broke my heart. So I slowly started building another collection after I got divorced and now my son goes record hunting with me. I passed the bug onto him. But sometimes you just do what you have to do. Thanks for your story Dillon.
The time you spend with your son record hunting is more important than the records themselves. Thanks for watching! 🙏
This isn’t about selling my record collection as such
But after my split with my Children’s Mother
I got rid of very sentimental items from my late family
It’s breaking my heart to this day ☹️
We do silly things when our minds are all over the place
I thing I got right is I never sold my Records
Only a few But I’ve re purchased them all now 👌🏻
Anyways Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
I got into collecting records early after getting a job at 15 in a local jazz record shop. I sold my collection of rare jazz, soul and funk records when I was turned 21 to buy an apartment. That was the best thing I have ever done and now 26 years later I still own that spot and have a 3 times bigger collection. I would not hesitate to sell it again if I needed to. The hunt is the most fun part for me :)
My collection is almost 7,500 records. I'm at a stage in my life where I'm starting to think of selling most of my collection off. With the market really high right now it is just another push in that direction. Hard decisions ahead!
Yeah I got a bunch too. To keep or not to keep that is the question .
Do it before the bubble pops
I regretted selling my records 9 out of 10 times.
If you think you’ll regret don’t do it. When it feels right you know it’s time. I still love my records including the ones I sold. I’ve kept a few and I’ll probably buy others but priorities shift in life. It’s nice to know someone else will now have them and treasure them for a time.
Thank You. Made me feel a little better about selling most of my records to survive. I miss them but a roof over my head and food is way more important.
Dillon, thanks for sharing your story. You seem to keep a healthy perspective on life and obviously love what you do. Your record videos are my favorites. I feel like we’re sitting down at a table as friends and you’re telling stories. I really appreciate the knowledge you share with this community. But most of all, your love for your family is most apparent which is the most important thing you could ever have! Thanks for keepin’ it real bro!
I relocated in 2012 and had to sell all my vinyl. I just couldn't afford the shipping charge for all that vinyl. The good thing is that in 09 I started to get all that vinyl in a digital format and the ones that I could not find I burned the vinyl myself to disc. Now in 2022 I look at the cost of vinyl and I can't believe it but I have no regrets at all. I like the digital world for music for me it makes life easier.
my house was robbed twice back in the early 2000's, both times, my records survived... Both times I realised how lucky I was & how devastated I'd be if my records were gone.. While I've had numerous times I could have done with the money I'd invested in the records, every time I've managed to scrape by financially, & while I have sold many records over the years, (the 'crappy' ones) I've never ever sold them all... Money is so temporary, fleeting & can be gone so quickly, while the records are forever! Music is life! Thanks for sharing your experiences... Hopefully the collection is stronger than ever!
I've been collecting CDs for 20 years with a huge jazz collection.. I also inherited from a friend of mine his old final collection which is incredible... Really enjoy it.
I'm not surprised the records weren't stolen. Last time I moved, my vinyl was the most cumbersome (and stressful) to move. So heavy! My collection has since quadrupled so I loathe the thought of ever moving again.
Man I'm sorry your house got robbed twice I felt bad give another thumbs up I wasn't giving it thumbs up cuz you got robbed... At least your record survived my friend
I lost my entire collection when I went to prison. Word on the street was a bunch of meth heads broke into my pad while I was fighting my case a wiped me out. Honestly I didn't care. I was fighting Life and had a new born daughter that was ripped away from me too soon. As the years went by I would think about the records I once owned and felt relieved that I didn't have to worry about them anymore. No more renting storage units or breaking my back when moving them around. But nowadays I'm free, I found my daughter and got bit by the record bug again. Slowly I'm getting all my gems back. My daughter joins me sometimes when I go record shopping.
ive sold my record collection a few times over and like you i saved a small crate. that small crate was/is the nucleus and helps bring me back to a place to where and why i started collecting in the first place
Came across your channel today and I am learning so much. My Dad passed away last month and I am going through his record collection. I know what you mean about how going through your albums bring up memories. We shared a love of all kinds of music so it really hit me lots of tears and smiles. Thank you for inspiring me, you are awesome!
One thing that I've always loved about you and your videos is your willingess to be truthful and straight foward, no matter how others might see it. I appreciate everything you've done and continue to do for the vinyl community and myself. There are those out there who put so much time, energy, and effort into video production, look and super ego to gain viewers and followers, etc. but you have always delivered the goods on a much more low-fi approach that is relateable to the masses. Thank you for sharing your stories, your life experiences, and the ups and downs of this crazy world with us. Love you brother! Billy-
Tifs your story! You’re spot on, it’s about priorities! We had a fire in our house 3 weeks ago (no vinyl was harmed😉) & main thing is we’re all safe. We’d lost many of our memories in a basement flood close to 20 years ago so had moved whatever was left into the room that had the fire. It breaks my heart as there’s family heirlooms, memories, our collections (hubbys 60s/70s comic collection), my research library (I’m an author/writer, some books over 200 years old) that might be gone forever but in the end it’s all “stuff”. We’re going thru the process of trying to salvage what we can but already decided to downsize in general- pictures work for memories, don’t need “stuff” (even tho I’m super sentimental). Bless you & your family, I’m sure it’s been difficult. I’m glad they’re talking more about autism as they’re able to find more out. I’m 62, recently found out I’m likely on the autistic spectrum, wild right? Cheers! 🧡🎸🎶⚡️
Dillon, you are my go to guy when it comes to vinyl record collection. I don’t have ambitions of opening a store, but I love hearing you talk about your collections, the hunt, the relationships you make. It’s inspiring and a lot of fun to see someone at the top of their game. I collect to listen not to own or sell. HOWEVER I do feel like I’m starting to change a bit and now am looking for better more expensive and “sellable” records. Still it’s all about my enjoyment. I started over the lockdown and now have over 700 albums and The hook is sunk deeeeep. Im 54 and retiring from teaching PE next year. Can’t wait to collect as a retiree. Omg goodbye pension. Haha. Love it. Keep it up.
I have mixed feelings about my collecting records habit. I feel a bit of shame because I think of all the time record shopping and money spent. It is time and money I could have spent doing something more "productive". Then I think that the time and money spent has saved me from becoming depressed and that it has eased my anxiety. So in a way record shopping has been my therapy. Another aspect is that looking back I realized that records I paid $9 or $15 are now worth $45 or even $150 and I go like "wow, great investment". So I don't know when and if I'll ever sell my collection. Sometimes I think I'll die and somebody will cash in. Damn! LOL
I think today we have the very nasty habit to consider everything as an investment.
I have about 1000 records fluctuating in value. There a few if I am to believe Discogs are worth a few hundred Euros in my case.
I still remember when people just gave away their vinyls for a few Euros per box.
Today, it selling again but the industry to take the business in hand and we already see that they are messing it up. There is already fatigue in some lp enthusiasts.
Used lp's also soared through the roof. Why sellers asking insane prices for really bad pressings or really worn out records.
Should we think that our kids, going to make beaucoup money? Nothing is more uncertain.
I would sell my records online, one at a time. It will take time and effort.
As long as we don't want to monetize our collections, we should just enjoy it for the music and nothing else. In a year, lp's can be out of fashion again. If the music industry, milk the cow too much. What they are known to do.
Cornell is definitely my favorite vocalist. Great songwriter as well.
Collecting records, music in various formats as well as memorabilia are very very important to me and my well being as a hobby. A hobby that allows me time for myself that has kept me from allowing myself to get caught up in unhealthy habits. First and foremost is my family while having a hobby that I really enjoy (I cant explain the feeling and joy it brings) keeps me grounded and a better grounded individual to give back to my family, I hope this makes sense. A very good video this was, take care, keep on collecting, enjoy the music while remaining content because the more content you are the better person you will be to others around you, and really enjoy your channel.
Love the support your wife gave you, that’s an amazing partnership of real love.
Hey Dylan, that was a very touching and personal story you just shared with us, and I thank you for that. You are absolutely right on all fronts! Family is EVERYTHING!!! And compared to that, records are worthless! I have a decent sized collection that I have been building on since I was 9 or 10 years old. I am now 46, so that's a long time that some of these LPs have been with me. I would sell them all today if it meant taking care of my family, bar none! I hope that day never has to come, but that's a bridge to be crossed when it comes! Your story struck a nerve with me and I respect you very much for sharing it! Thanks so much, and all the best to you and yours!
Cheers
I really needed this video. I'm in the process of opening my own store (not record related). Like you, I got laid off, and I've spent the last few months getting things ready. I'm set to open at the beginning of July. I may have to get a job in the meantime, but I've got all the heavy lifting completed. Thanks again, and I wish all the best to you and your family :)
Good luck!!!!
This video and the subject matter is absolutely beautiful! Man, you've got your priorities for life in the right place and order!!! Family, the one that you helped to create, comes FIRST! God bless you and yours.
Thank you!
Once, i lost my job, and was in a lot of debt, so, i had to sell all my lp's and cd's, but today a have recovered 70% of them. Young man, you are a winner !!
You've helped me realize that my records don't own me and I'm proud of that! God Bless you and yours. Fantastic video for the vinyl community to absorb. Hope this goes big time viral!
Sold a load of my treasured records to buy a guitar years ago-regretted it ever since! They’ve all tripled in value now!😫😫
Thanks Dylan for your openness in sharing about your son having autism and your decision to be there for him no matter what even if it means selling your records. Kudos to you for being able to determine what has priority in your life, your records or your family. I don't think you will ever regret putting the needs of your family first. Thank you for the great video!
You are so real and I love the passion you have for your family thank you for posting the videos I always look forward to them and if I ever make it down south I will most definitely stop by the store you rock!
Early last year, I moved from Detroit to Jacksonville. After some thought, I sold off my entire vinyl collection instead of moving it with me. The cool thing is that I worked out a great deal with a local store, that I knew would handle the whole collection well. They've had great success with selling all the rare stuff I had, so that makes me happy too.
Thank you for your story. I’ve sold many records over the years. Right now. I’m happy with what I have now. I plan to pass them down to my kids and people that may want them when it’s my time to go on to the next life.
I’ve heard you tell your story a few times on here and I always watch it all the way through. I love records but I deeply appreciate finding the connection between the things I love and the philosophy or psychology that underlays whatever it is. Records are an interesting one for sure. Big ups to what you’re doin man. You’ve progressed my music taste by a lot of years beyond where it would be had I not subed.
Cheers to you and the noble records fam.
It’s a really admirable story. I can relate in sense with just getting married. My wife and I started life together last fall and still feel like we are drowning. It’s encouraging to know there’s people out there who have dealt with the same thing and made it through. Never met you but I can tell you got a heart of gold. Not sure if you are or not but you definitely seem like a man of God and virtue. Your record collection and you continue to be an inspiration to me 👍
30 years ago I gave up my record collection, but was lucky enough to get it all back recently. Here's my story: I left England in 1993 and moved to North Carolina. I left behind almost 200 records. Back then CDs were all the rage, so I repurchased many of my albums on CD in the US. On visits to England it seemed my records had disappeared. To be fair, my parents moved house, so I sadly made peace with them lost forever. Fast forward 30 years: my sister tells me she found my records in a cupboard at my parents’ house! So when my son and I visited the UK in February we packed lightly, leaving room for some records! We managed to bring back 100 records between 2 suitcases. And then my daughter visited the UK in July, and she brought back the remaining 100! So finally after over 30 years, my record collection and CD collection have been reunited and are being enjoyed as they should!
Such an amazing video, thanks for all the help along my vinyl journey. I'm bordering on selling all mine, perhaps I'll make the drive down to NC if I can ever get myself to part with em ;)
What a great message. I recently started my own business and the deal I made with myself was that if I needed money for the home or for the business, I would part with my collection. This video is comforting to hear that you can bounce back and that there are more important things to life than just vinyl. Priorities.
I will be visiting you when that time comes to sell, I’m sure to keep my business a float I’ll have to.
This is so incredibly relatable to me in the current time. Although my personal collection is only 300 records, I've been selling hundreds on discogs for the last year. I decided to stay home with my two toddler girls almost a year ago and it was an enormous sacrifice. At that same time I decided to start collecting to sell. It's made me realize a lot about myself and why I listen to music. It's also made me miss my own personal collection and actually sitting down and listening to it (I'm sure anyone who sells and collects understands this, lol) At a crossroads my friend, I appreciate the video!
Sold my collection before I got married.
Kept a crate of my most collectable as well.
Got back into collecting again a few years ago but thinking of selling my collection again.
Tired of the crazy prices and tired of the unscrupulous people who are selling "M, NM even VG+" and when I receive the item, it's trash. I have bought from some very nice honest people, but the hassle is getting to me.
Not many record stores around me so most of my purchases are online. I need someone I can trust to look at my collection.
Thanks for the video👍
Great story! I’ve been collecting for over 50 years and experienced many of these shifts as well. Life
Right on brother. Stuff is just stuff. Great perspective for the collector in all of us. I needed to hear that.
Just when I thought I couldn't have even more respect for you! Amazing stories my friend. More importantly, great father!!!
Thank you Brandon!
big respect for always doing what was in your family's best interest my man, a lot of collectors get to a point where they do the exact opposite.
what an awesome and real guy you are. Thank you for sharing this story----your honesty is wonderful and you will keep doing great things!
I have sold my entire collection twice. I now have a great collection again but you have put it all in perspective perfectly.
Dillon, your passion for music and records is really enjoyable and informative to follow. But your commitment to your family is truly inspiring! Kudos to you. Hope to make it out to your shop one day.
Thanks for the kind words!
Inspiring story and message, Dillon. Good job on achieving your dream and congrats on all your successes.
*I gave away 3,000 albums as I was 'running from Texas' for the crime I did....*
.... They all ended up in the 'Rock n Roll Museum' there in Austin.
....... *It took 20 years, but I have 8ft by 6ft trailer and I have about 500 albums again* out in the FORREST where I party with D.B. Copper whose about 90 now!
Oh man! Can I come over?
@@noblerecords Sure, but it's kind of Maze we made out here 99.9% leading to Grizzlys, Cougars, stuff that keep the 'Feds Out.'
..... I can't get you a Map, but if you can find us you can stay with us (got bring some vinyl... Right!)
--- Unfortunately D.B. can't let you go back once your here, but we have some GREAT Amps and would love to see those KLIPS shining if you came!
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Great video. I have a kid on the spectrum too. You made some hard and brave choices for your family and it seems like it really paid off. You'll never regret doing what you know is right. Thanks for sharing
Well said! I always think that the money wasn't "spent", but (as long as I handle them with care) is there "on hold" for if I need it at some point in the future
Yes! Thanks for watching! 🙏
Thanks for sharing your story and good on you for having the courage to follow your passion and turn it into a way to make a living and support your family. If I’m ever down your way I’ll be sure to swing by your store.
Thank you so much for this man, sold my entire collection for a percent of their worth during the pandemic due to dire financial reasons, about 500 of my dad's original 70s-80s collection including original stones and beatles stuff,
Definitely a mental battle in the beginning but enjoying the more important things in life, maybe some day I'll collect myself when I become successful haha, take it easy brother much love!
I've lived a version of your story. No kids, but I've definitely sold my collection a few times to figure where my life was going. I'm at a good place to be (fingers crossed) be able to keep the records I have - and I'm reaching the limits of what I 'must have', so I think the journey may be taking a new turn for my collecting life. Can't wait to visit your shop - hopefully next year!
Tbh this is probably my favorite video of yours. Your wife sounds amazing. To hear somebody who wants to do something like starting their own business trying to be responsible and hold themselves back to provide the best they can for their family seems to be a rare thing but even rarer is their partner/spouse who pushes them to pursue their full potential. Obviously I don’t know you or your wife but based on that story alone you both seem like amazing partners to each other and amazing parents. Despite having a much smaller collection than you at your various stages, it feels like it would be impossible for me to part with my records and then I would always find another way. Your perspective on everything is very refreshing and I would say inspiring lol keep up the great videos
I am so glad there are people like you in the world,,,I don't feel alone,,,My story is so similar to yours.I am 61 years old I started collecting when I was 10 years old and I still can't shake that crate digging bug.It makes me happy when you show albums that I have.Never stop Bro,,,"you're the Man"Many blessings to you and family.
Thank you for this. You have the best mentality in regards to collecting. "Do I own my collection or does my collection own me" there are more important things in life and family is always comes first. Bravo
Thank you for sharing this with us.
And yes, things change when you get married. I had to sell my drumset when I got married, and I really loved that drumset.
Now that I have a small record collection, I don't think I could sell it, but you never know. Things changes always for good.
Sold a custom ordered over-size chrome Slingerland drum set when I got married. I know how that feels.
Another heart felt video...I love these deeper thoughts of yours. Thankyou for sharing.
What a record collection is worth to a potential buyer, is genuinely negotiable. My records are too attached to me and I could never break their little black hearts.
I am guilty (gulp) of throwing some records in a dumpster during a difficult move. Don't recall what titles as it was decades ago.
I’ve had thoughts of selling my whole vinyl and cd collection, but I know I would miss them. Lol. I would definitely have a big chunk of money but an empty space in my life. Music is everything. Now is the time though! I have around 4K cds and 1,200 records. Thank you for the video.
I'm at that point. I have a MFSL "Dark Side of the Moon" I bought new in Reno, NV in June 1980. It has never seen a stylus upon it. After 42 years, I'm guessing that it and the rest of my collection need to go to someone who will play and cherish them.
good talk, felt that, subbed, much love and respect from one dad who cares, husband who cares, and music lover to another, wish u all the best
Always enjoy hearing this story in different iterations. Could totally see a 30-60+ mini bio one day with a deeper chronicle of your story. You have a great shop, but more importantly, a great approach to the priorities in your life. Cool to see this refocused push on RUclips, keep it up sir!
Thank you! I would love to make a video like that. We have talked about it,
I’m sure you’ll see one soon. Thanks for watching! 🙏
Awesome video Dylan. Really appreciate it
Well i was'nt expecting that ! Great sentiments and some food for thought. Best of health for yourself and your family. Thanks for sharing. Rock on
Been off of Instagram for years, but still own the record I bought from you during your sell-off: Booker T & The MG's Green Onions.
That was a lovely video. Very understanding and you told a great story. Said a lot to me. Thank you. 😊❤️
Very sage advice ! Thanks for sharing this important message on a topic I have wrestled with a lot lately.
I appreciate you sharing your story. So many of us - who love the records - or should I say music - can relate to it.
Great story Dillon. I can appreciate your philosophy on record collecting. You've always come across as a great guy who's dedicated to his family. As a dad, step dad, and husband I can relate. I truly hope you enjoy the Soundgarden record coming your way. Have a great day! I hope to visit your shop someday.
Thanks man! Looking forward to it!
Great story and yes, it’s hard to sell off a habit that you enjoy collecting, including records. As much as you enjoy the hobby of buying records, family comes first as always.
For me, nothing major is happening now. But when that time comes it’s going to be a very hard decision for me to sell records, even when I started collecting last year. Most to what I own are very cheap, except for some that I owned new. It’ll be tough but then again, anything precious isn’t worth having for long. You just gotta do what you have to do.
you truly are the mother Teresa of records !
Bahahaha I’ll take it!
Well spoken brother, life does make a lot of left turns, at the end of the day your family is more important.
Yes! Thanks for watching! 🙏
I kept all my records. Almost everyone I ever collected over the years. I purged a lot as a kid when I worked in a record store. I kept what I truly loved. I moved them all my life. I’m ready to purge more now that my wife and I have moved for the last time. My collection is not that big compared to most and I don’t have many that are extremely rare. I’m going through them now and cleaning them up and trying to get an inventory. They are like a time machine and the ones I had originally and never sold I can be very attached to, but It’s not as important as my family members to me. When we had to move I left a lot of everything I collect to charity. We had to move fast and I had to emotionally let go in order to get to our new place in life. I was very unhealthy during our move and had to trust and put my faith in god that it would all work out. I am doing better now and our new life here is just incredible. I’ve been watching your channel a while now and enjoy your stories. I think your stories have got a lot of people making their own channels and opening stores. I think you are loved by many maybe more than you know. Keep on keeping on! God bless you.
Wise words indeed. You are a good man taking care of your family. All the best.
Great video! I have struggled in my life whether to keep my records during rough times and especially during moves. So far, so good... I've managed to lug my collection around with me from Japan to the US, then from the US to Poland, and now I am moving to France. (I have a collection in Canada that I had to leave behind, and I still don't know how I will reunite everything yet). This move is really a test of my resolve, but I figure as long as I have the will and the circumstances to lug them with me, I'll continue doing so. I think moving-related inconvenience is not a good excuse, but if I didn't take this opportunity BECAUSE I had records that I could't take with me, that would start being a problem.
As I get older, I'm starting to wonder at what point in my life will I stop wanting to acquire and start selling it off, though. My girlfriend and I just broke up, and the records are providing much-needed comfort, so now is certainly not the time. But in the future, maybe I'll be married, maybe I'll have kids, maybe the records won't be as important? I think every collector asks themselves these questions at some point.
Great video, thank you for sharing your journey. Our families are very similar in many ways. My oldest was also diagnosed with autism and I appreciate you bringing awareness. My wife and I have so many memories of hunting down the records, it would be tough to part ways but God and family always comes first.
Thanks so much!
I admire that, I kept my records through a divorce (in the middle of a 20 year hiatus of buying them), had a few stolen in that time, and recently have begun buying again like never before. I get to much enjoyment out of them to sell them all. Will I sell a few here and there? Sure. I recently got rid of a dozen or so, things I knew I would never listen to again, and traded them for some that I really wanted. Your videos are one of then things that actually got me buying vinyl again. Really reminded me how much I loved it. Thanks
I just last week had to sell my whole collection of about 1500 albums sold them all for 2g way way below what they all actually were worth I lost probably 8g but thats ok it went for the co pay to start my wife's cancer treatment if we didn't pay it they were just going to cut her off chemotherapy obviously my wife's health and her life are WAY WAY more important than some albums but damn I do wish I still just had a few to listen to the music got us through some hard times and after her treatments when she was really sick from it we would come home an put on one of our favorite albums and cuddle her on the couch she will get through this and I will start my collection again
It's the kind of thing that should be a no-brainer and I'm sure I'd do the same. Nowadays music is so easier to listen to it's not that you're losing the music anyway - honestly I quite often find it more convenient to listen to stuff online rather than pulling out the record / cd anyway.
All the best to your wife 🙏
Best wishes to your wife
Awesome subject, and great message. Thanks!
Dillon, thank you for this video and sharing your thoughts! Your videos helped me to build by psychedelic rock collection and I hope that I will never land under circumstances that will force me to sell them… cheers!
You gotta do some videos and start sharing your Psych stuff :)
Thanks so much!!!
Du kommst (auch) aus HH? Ich kenne fast nur Jazz-liebhaber, wobei ich selbst eher auf Folk-Rock & Psychedelic stehe. Vielleicht kann man sich ja mal austauschen! Grüße aus Alsterdorf ~
@@dfhdasfj klaro!! Sehr gerne! Bin ziemlich alleine in meinem Hobby in meinem Freundeskreis, also würde mich freuen! Grüße aus Speicherstadt))
Thank you for sharing your story. Very real and human. As a record collector who owns 35 copies of the same album who secretly wishes to open up a store...this inspires me :)
The best video you've ever produced. Kudos. 👍👍
Hell yeah, man. I’m not heavy into psych, so I don’t tune in regularly, but you really said something today. Much respect.
Thanks! I don’t talk that much about psych anymore, some of course but not a lot. Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for coming back
I just sold my collection, 930 records for $2900. Few were new a lot of older but I'm glad I sold them, they really are a pain to keep around, especially if you have a large collection. Cool video, thanks for sharing your experience.
What you speak about is so true across the entire spectrum of collecting things. Each category is important to us as individuals as tokens to times in the past. Those items take us back to good or bad experiences and are like bookmarks in our lives. Outside of that, they have value to others similarly and they will garner money depending on the demand. No matter what, they excite, comfort and amplify the joys we find in life. Thanks for doing this video.
I was in that boat in the 1990s when I lost my business and needed to earn money so I started selling my records on a market I fully understand your reasoning and I had a 4-year-old son with Asperger's syndrome and brand new baby at the time. Funnily enough, I'm just putting my second collection up for sale and I'm going to be doing a video about why I'm selling this collection in a few days!
As someone on the spectrum I want to wish Noble and your family a happy Autism Awareness Month! As far as people asking, "What do I do?" in regards to someone with ASD I say, "Treat us with kindness." That's probably a good rule in general for treating any human being. Patience also helps.
I'm still fighting the idea of having to sell off my collection (built slowly over the last 45 years) in order to relocate to another continent. . .
It's painful, but has to be done - once I can finally bite the bullet and start the process. However, I still have to await delivery of the new Rammstein album (the 2-disc clear vinyl version) . . .
Your insights are pure gold. Thanks, Dillon! - Heather
Thanks! I try!
Beautiful and from the heart.. well done 👏 💕
Well, NOW is the time to sell. The bubble will inevitably burst cuz it has to...what goes up, must come down. But the only to really make money on them is to sell them off piece by piece online which is time consuming and annoying when you factor dealing with the post-office buyers nickel and diming you on "condition." Selling in bulk to another collector or a shopkeeper is quick and easy but guarantees taking at least a 20-30% hit in terms of the overall value.
That might be my favorite video of yours. It's not as long as the others ;-) Plus it's was very touching and offered me a little reflection on my own wants in my life and whats really important. Keep up the good work.
Sold My record Collection about a Year ago im 56 and been collecting since I was 14 a lot of records - as soon as I sold them I new something was wrong all these records weren't just records they were my memories of my whole life even those the value of some of these records was not a lot to me they were priceless - Im glad im not alone - Now on my journey to collect my memories back and will never sell again a record is for life not for Christmas & Not a Fad or Trend
you seem like a really cool and genuinely funny guy, i wish you and your family the best :))
I loved collecting vinyl in the early 1980's as a kid when Sam Goody had the letter system for pricing, e.g. J is $8.99, K is 9.99. For so many years, unlike other things I collected, like baseball cards or coins, vinyl never experienced the valuation craze until the last few years. Regardless of them not being worth much at the time, I thoroughly enjoyed them and don't regret purchasing what I did. Definitely do understand how the purchase of a record brings you back to a time and place; quite nostalgic! Certainly, understand how things do change as I've since parted with most of the things I collected over the years, keeping only a few key items. Most important I feel is you've enjoyed the journey along the way. I think after all, it's the pursuit that makes collecting fun!
That was very noble of you to set priorities
Your records appreciated during this time while in the past most collectors couldn't get much for their records/hard work. When things went out of print, they once upon a time got discounted.
For me, I decided not to have a family early on. I never wanted kids and music has become the quest of my life which I collect on cd only. Music is really the only link I have with my fellow man. I've worked retail for a long time and see first hand, the hangups and limitations people have. When I get home, I want to get away from people and their vices. I can't stand small talk and have to excuse myself if the conversation doesn't become about something of specific interest within say 5 mintues. I can't swallow gambling, alcohol, religion, spirituality, gossip, and unchecked activism.
I remember back in 2010 when I lost my job. I had to sell a few things. A fellow came over and bought some some from my collection. I would say about 15 or 20 for about 100 dollars. I didn’t show him my favorites. I’ve always played vinyl over the years except for a period of time when CDs ruled. I would say I’ve got about 500 to 600 albums. Lately I’ve been trading some in at the local record stores for credit usually in return for a new remastered copy of a favorite artist. The sound is incredible on these new ones. Though some records have a bit of sentimental value I prefer to put them in the hands of someone who will play them often. I feel the same about a few of my guitars that I’ve sold over the years. If I find myself neglecting them it’s better to find them a new home. Funny, just when I feel I’m at the point where I think I have enough to listen to- something else comes along. One thing that bothers me is that so much now is simply repackaged with maybe a different color vinyl. I guess there’s a market - some folks feel that they have to have everything by their favorites. I’m not one of them. For example, I love Hendrix(fellow lefty) but I don’t need to have 50 versions of Purple Haze. Really enjoy your videos.
So true, the things you own, end up owning you - Tyler Durder shout out. Great video, thanks for the share, and good luck.
One of my close friends in years past was a serious record collector. He was worried that he wouldn't have enough money to retire, so he decided to sell his entire collection - he had 7000 records. With the type of collection he had, he was able to have Chad Kassem fly in from Kansas, and Chad bought the entire collection for $28K. Well, it was a very serious collection, even back in 2006.
Of course, if you are serious record collector, you never stop. About 10 years later, my buddy had 10,000. He is a real record hound, always finding fantastic stuff at low prices.
That’s amazing!
A lot of the struggles we face actually come from not following our passions. I wasted years because I wasn't running my own business, and my wife also pushed me to get back into following that passion. I'd rather be struggling in life doing what I love instead of struggling in life doing what I hate.
Totally agree!
Stuff is stuff - so true! I love record collecting but in the end family is most important. I empathize with feelings of isolation as I've struggled with this feeling as well. My children don't have Autism but they have struggles. Thanks for this, I love all of your videos and best wishes to you and your family.
When I was about 18 I sold my record collection which consisted of mainly new wave and punk. I wish I had some of those discs now.