All good tips, Mark. In my experience, it's also good to check any neutral comments left for the seller. Some buyers won't leave negative feedback even if they had a bad experience. And checking the other items the seller has for sale is a good idea, just to make sure they usually sell records and CDs. Sometimes sellers will have the odd record amongst their dolls or books or whatever and may not know how to grade. A pet peeve of mine is when a seller describes their records as being in "nice shape." Yes, they're round, I know. What about the scratches? 😅
Hi Mark, This is very pertinent for me, both from the point of view of getting back into collecting Elvis and the fact that having been obstinate that I was not going back to vinyl, I finally bought the Audio Technica turntable which you can use to rip vinyl. I had several records, some from local bands, which will never be released on CD, or even download. Also several B-sides. I also decided to try to source vinyls I had as a kid, or my mother had - which is also where I discovered Elvis. She had one 45 - It’s Now Or Never! I’ve found Discogs easier as you can quickly narrow down what you want and are willing to accept. Then it’s your choice if you’re prepared to pay the price. I’ve only been buying again for three months. I’ve received 3or 4 records which hadn’t been accurately graded, but the sellers did refund. In such a short space of time I’ve been able to source sealed copies of several long deleted albums, some not too fashionable but which I remember fondly. The prices have been very reasonable and rather than rely on over-optimistic grading I’ve decided only to buy mint/sealed. As for Elvis, to my surprise, I was able to salvage several passable records from my stored childhood collection. Sony have released several reissues of the classic albums recently, like the two Christmas albums and I’d rather have new copies than try to source mint originals. I missed the boat on FTD vinyls and am not prepared to pay silly prices playing catch up. EBay has obviously been the place to find the books I missed and the buyer protection is a good guarantee. Best wishes, Gary
Thanks for watching Gary! I wish you all the best in your new vinyl collecting journey! It’s both challenging and fun, sprinkled in with a little bit of frustration, but elation all at the same time. Thanks for watching!👍🏻
Some thoughts on discogs buying Elvis 1) Sellers list under the wrong edition edition all the time so communication is critical 2) I've found some highly sought after pressings collectors would usually snap up quickly by finding clues in the description and confirming with the seller (ie. rigid vs flex etc.) 3) the "seller not responding" feature allows you to hold their feet to the fire by having their discogs account frozen until they answer you. I've used it a couple times and it is a good motivator.
Hi Mark, great explanation thank you. I will leave discogs alone and going to look at ebay instead. I scrolled through discogs and didn't see actual pictures a lot. Mostly common that I don't like. When I put some for sale on a Dutch market I put up actually pictures of the CD or lp that I have from all, sides in and out and not some store picture and that is what I expect from sellers as well. Informative video thank you.
Great video, Mark. Discogs has been my go-to for 7 years. For me, because shipping is so expensive to Canada, I'm able to find more international sellers with better shipping prices. I did use one domestic ebay seller years ago. Perhaps time to revisit. The ebay offer limit is a biggie.
0 seconds ago Hello Mark, just listening to the new Elvis 'Memphis' LP, so I'll watch your video post with interest tomorrow if okay please? It will be good to hear your thoughts.. Personally I prefer eBay because generally there is more information on the condition of records along with photos and sometimes 'offer' or bid options are available too, (additionally, they usually provide a 'click & collect' service here in the UK, which makes life easier too). Discogs can often provide better value and help with harder to find Elvis albums, (although, these can work out quite expensive!). All the best, Steve (UK) Hopefully you'll be able to do a show with Adam and David soon too please Mark?
Thanks for watching! It’s funny you mention Adam and David. I will be uploading a promo video tonight for our new channel- The Elvis Forum with a link to subscribe! Stay tuned!! 👍🏻
Just recently started "collecting" a select few item and rarities in the last month and a half, and i must say that everything you said in this video is great advice. One thing between discogs and ebay is that it can really depend on the artist. In my field, Johnny Cash never really broke into movies and doesnt have too many "decent" boxsets to collect or really any "The Making of" stuff that elvis has. The thing is that all of these factors can drastically alter which site you use as your findings may vary. Ive been watching your videos and have been quite impressed with the presentation and quality of the item and the video. So thank you for making this video it has really helped a lot. I really wish i had been more diligent with the "checking that theyre reputable" part on ebay. Bought something from Australia, the delivery keeps getting pushed back so we'll see how that goes. I have had no real issues with buying and this video really helps with being able go figure something out in case. Thanks a lot again for making this video.
Thank you for your kind words-I really appreciate comments like yours! Buying online is definitely a process and takes some time and looking carefully at the description (which unfortunately isn’t always accurate) I have been fortunate with buying these last 6 plus years but I’ve heard a few horror stories along the way. You seem to have a solid idea on what you’re looking for when maneuvering on these sites! 👍🏻
Hello, Mark. Another great video and quite informative especially those not familiar with how eBay works. A couple of things that I would like to add is when listing items on eBay, time of day and the day of the week can be CRUCIAL to what dollar amount you will realize at the end of the auction! If an item ends at 2 am on the west coast on a Wednesday, it’s not going to garner anywhere NEAR what it will fetch on a Sunday at 3 pm. Also, I have been noticing an increasing number of sellers copy/pasting generic descriptions from discogs or popsike or even Wikipedia. These “descriptions “are a lot of mumbo-jumbo that do not give much information about the specific item that you’re looking at. I have NEVER looked for Elvis records on discogs, BTW; eBay is my go-to. Walter
I use both , I perfer ebay just a all a around better experience for me. Better prices, never have to worry about getting ripped off with ebay protection.
Hey Mark, great topic. I'm the same as you, most of my stuff comes from eBay, for the same reasons - the buyer protection and being able to actually see what you're buying. I've been quite lucky with Discogs, but did have a hassle trying to get a refund on an order I cancelled. Wasn't the seller's fault, but like you say Discogs themselves have no mechanism to do anything, which is pretty poor. That said, I do like the Discogs watchlist feature on the app, which lets you add a specific version of a particular release 😊
All good tips, Mark. In my experience, it's also good to check any neutral comments left for the seller. Some buyers won't leave negative feedback even if they had a bad experience. And checking the other items the seller has for sale is a good idea, just to make sure they usually sell records and CDs. Sometimes sellers will have the odd record amongst their dolls or books or whatever and may not know how to grade. A pet peeve of mine is when a seller describes their records as being in "nice shape." Yes, they're round, I know. What about the scratches? 😅
Yes, that's a good tip - I usually check the other items a seller has when he/she has listed one Elvis item. There are usually more!
Good information my friend! 👍🏻
Hi Mark, This is very pertinent for me, both from the point of view of getting back into collecting Elvis and the fact that having been obstinate that I was not going back to vinyl, I finally bought the Audio Technica turntable which you can use to rip vinyl. I had several records, some from local bands, which will never be released on CD, or even download. Also several B-sides. I also decided to try to source vinyls I had as a kid, or my mother had - which is also where I discovered Elvis. She had one 45 - It’s Now Or Never! I’ve found Discogs easier as you can quickly narrow down what you want and are willing to accept. Then it’s your choice if you’re prepared to pay the price. I’ve only been buying again for three months. I’ve received 3or 4 records which hadn’t been accurately graded, but the sellers did refund. In such a short space of time I’ve been able to source sealed copies of several long deleted albums, some not too fashionable but which I remember fondly. The prices have been very reasonable and rather than rely on over-optimistic grading I’ve decided only to buy mint/sealed. As for Elvis, to my surprise, I was able to salvage several passable records from my stored childhood collection. Sony have released several reissues of the classic albums recently, like the two Christmas albums and I’d rather have new copies than try to source mint originals. I missed the boat on FTD vinyls and am not prepared to pay silly prices playing catch up. EBay has obviously been the place to find the books I missed and the buyer protection is a good guarantee. Best wishes, Gary
Thanks for watching Gary! I wish you all the best in your new vinyl collecting journey! It’s both challenging and fun, sprinkled in with a little bit of frustration, but elation all at the same time. Thanks for watching!👍🏻
Good helpful video for buyers Mark 👍
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
Great information, and very handy to know, Mark! Very useful video! Thanks. 👍👏👏🙂
Thanks for watching Graeme! 👍🏻
Some thoughts on discogs buying Elvis 1) Sellers list under the wrong edition edition all the time so communication is critical 2) I've found some highly sought after pressings collectors would usually snap up quickly by finding clues in the description and confirming with the seller (ie. rigid vs flex etc.) 3) the "seller not responding" feature allows you to hold their feet to the fire by having their discogs account frozen until they answer you. I've used it a couple times and it is a good motivator.
Good to know- Thanks for the info! 👍🏻
Hey Mark! I hope you’re well. Thanks for the video
Thanks, you too! 👍🏻
Hi Mark, great explanation thank you. I will leave discogs alone and going to look at ebay instead. I scrolled through discogs and didn't see actual pictures a lot. Mostly common that I don't like. When I put some for sale on a Dutch market I put up actually pictures of the CD or lp that I have from all, sides in and out and not some store picture and that is what I expect from sellers as well. Informative video thank you.
You’re welcome- thanks for watching! 👍🏻
Great video, Mark. Discogs has been my go-to for 7 years. For me, because shipping is so expensive to Canada, I'm able to find more international sellers with better shipping prices. I did use one domestic ebay seller years ago. Perhaps time to revisit. The ebay offer limit is a biggie.
Thanks for watching! I agree- Discogs you can sometimes locate a rare or hard to find item. I really like that! 👍🏻
Another great video, keep it up!
Thanks so much! 👍🏻
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Hello Mark, just listening to the new Elvis 'Memphis' LP, so I'll watch your video post with interest tomorrow if okay please? It will be good to hear your thoughts.. Personally I prefer eBay because generally there is more information on the condition of records along with photos and sometimes 'offer' or bid options are available too, (additionally, they usually provide a 'click & collect' service here in the UK, which makes life easier too). Discogs can often provide better value and help with harder to find Elvis albums, (although, these can work out quite expensive!). All the best, Steve (UK) Hopefully you'll be able to do a show with Adam and David soon too please Mark?
Thanks for watching! It’s funny you mention Adam and David. I will be uploading a promo video tonight for our new channel- The Elvis Forum with a link to subscribe! Stay tuned!! 👍🏻
@@markselvisforeveryonechann1153 Thank you Mark, I'll look forward to watching!
Just recently started "collecting" a select few item and rarities in the last month and a half, and i must say that everything you said in this video is great advice. One thing between discogs and ebay is that it can really depend on the artist. In my field, Johnny Cash never really broke into movies and doesnt have too many "decent" boxsets to collect or really any "The Making of" stuff that elvis has. The thing is that all of these factors can drastically alter which site you use as your findings may vary. Ive been watching your videos and have been quite impressed with the presentation and quality of the item and the video. So thank you for making this video it has really helped a lot. I really wish i had been more diligent with the "checking that theyre reputable" part on ebay. Bought something from Australia, the delivery keeps getting pushed back so we'll see how that goes. I have had no real issues with buying and this video really helps with being able go figure something out in case. Thanks a lot again for making this video.
Thank you for your kind words-I really appreciate comments like yours! Buying online is definitely a process and takes some time and looking carefully at the description (which unfortunately isn’t always accurate) I have been fortunate with buying these last 6 plus years but I’ve heard a few horror stories along the way. You seem to have a solid idea on what you’re looking for when maneuvering on these sites! 👍🏻
Hello, Mark. Another great video and quite informative especially those not familiar with how eBay works. A couple of things that I would like to add is when listing items on eBay, time of day and the day of the week can be CRUCIAL to what dollar amount you will realize at the end of the auction! If an item ends at 2 am on the west coast on a Wednesday, it’s not going to garner anywhere NEAR what it will fetch on a Sunday at 3 pm. Also, I have been noticing an increasing number of sellers copy/pasting generic descriptions from discogs or popsike or even Wikipedia. These “descriptions “are a lot of mumbo-jumbo that do not give much information about the specific item that you’re looking at. I have NEVER looked for Elvis records on discogs, BTW; eBay is my go-to. Walter
Thanks for the great info! 👍🏻
I use both , I perfer ebay just a all a around better experience for me. Better prices, never have to worry about getting ripped off with ebay protection.
Exactly! 👍🏻
Hey Mark, great topic. I'm the same as you, most of my stuff comes from eBay, for the same reasons - the buyer protection and being able to actually see what you're buying. I've been quite lucky with Discogs, but did have a hassle trying to get a refund on an order I cancelled. Wasn't the seller's fault, but like you say Discogs themselves have no mechanism to do anything, which is pretty poor. That said, I do like the Discogs watchlist feature on the app, which lets you add a specific version of a particular release 😊
Positives and negatives for both, but eBay is my go to 95% of the time! 👍🏻