Buying Used Records Online 

👍. Hi Hanna: Happy Easter! Rock Always! - Heather

Very insightful video Hanna,wishing u all the best on ur quest to finding a copy of The Church’s The Blurred Crusade..take care! ✌️😎🎶

Great video Hannah! Yes, I watched it all the way through!

🙋‍♂️ Good Morning 🌞 Hanna - First To Check In ✅ Today 😃

In all my years buying on Ebay there have been a couple of times when the record arrived broken. Both times I pointed out how the record hadn't been secured properly--and they blamed the postal workers. No, you didn't ship it right. There are even videos on You Tube about how to do this so no excuses.

I miss the Lincoln Homers, that place was awesome. Then Zero Street was right next door. Recycled Sounds down the road. I've had good luck buying vinyl online, but I do appreciate the community interaction when going to an actual store. I've never really checked out the shops in Omaha, have to take a weekend and swing over there sometime. I'm glad your move is going well, good luck with that and good luck buying records!

Hello Again Hanna - I've been selling & buying on eBay since 2000 & it's the most reliable for me. It saddens me to see two great records by Tom Verlaine & The Church arrive thrashed. Dreamtime was my 2nd favorite album of 1981 between Sleep No More by The Comsat Angels & Heaven Up Here by Echo & The Bunnymen. Nice to see the tribute to Chris Bailey. Stranded is a punk classic. Happy Easter 🐣 !

Hey, Hanna -- Sweet Elvis shirt! Glad your move is going well. Have a great weekend...

Really great video!! You're absolutely right do not buy used records from the Amazon warehouse 🙁😶. For me personally I do more impulse buying on eBay than I would in person..lol I put a bid on an album then the next day be like oh my gosh I hope I lose I don't really want that that bad. Again great job on this video my friend

Appreciate seeing Sonic Youth's Sister and Stranded by The Saints in the background. I enjoy your contenta.

I like the convenience (like you mentioned) buying online but I always prefer getting a used record in person at record stores. But crate digging is fun to me. It’s an adventure! I appreciated the part of video talking about best places online to buy used records. Thanks!

Hello Hanna; Always good to post an informational video. Convenience in ordering is a pro as is comparing prices. The con being the consumer's are at the mercy of the buyer in grading & packaging of a record. We know people who run an online E Bay outfit on Long Island, NY that we would never buy from. Amazon's return policy is decent & covers third party sellers. The Church record scratch is brutal, good that you were able to receive a full refund. Good luck with your future purchases. Take care, Happy Easter. Tina & Pat!~

Nice to see the Saints LP behind you. RIP Chris Bailey.

Great video for the newbies! Probably the most detailed, yet down to the point video I've seen on this topic. Keep up the good work!...and good luck on that move!

Awesome advice on all ends, Hanna! Love the shirt btw. Glad to hear the move is going smoothly. Talk soon. Take care ✌🏻

Hi Hanna. Thats was a very well presented primer with sensei-level advice. I'm going to start wearing a WWHD bracelet when I'm in buying mode. You really know your product. R.I.P. Chris Bailey.

Greetings Hanna. This is a very timely video for me. I have been wanting to buy a decent turntable for some time now, but just can't afford one. My brother was fully aware of this and recently shipped me a brand new Pioneer plx1000, and also a very expensive cartridge that he had shipped from Japan. Anyway, God bless him!. I have yet to buy a single record, and have been collecting cds for years. My landlord has a couple of boxes of vinyl which have been in storage since the 80s. My cleaning of them consisted of a quick wipe with a clean bandana, and I instinctively knew that this just is not efficient, or wise.. So thank you for the validation that a proper cleaner needs to be used. I am looking forward to starting a vinyl collection, but clearly it will be a slow process because of the expense. When I visit my parents in the LA area,, I will be much more vulnerable to the impulse buying which you mentioned. I'm sorry that the excellent Church album was damaged, and best wishes finding a nice copy. Thanks again and love the t-shirt!

Hi Hanna, Great to see a video from you. I agree with you about the pros and cons of buying used vinyl. IN my experience, I have found that quite a few sellers on ebay don't know how to grade a record. Just recently I bought a record that the seller said was VG+ which it was not. It had many clicks and pops so I would say it was a "Good" at best. But for the most part I have had good luck on Ebay and I try to only buy from sellers I bought from before. As far as Amazon, I don't shop there anymore, I have had too many issues.

Like 270. Thank you for the online record buying info. Very fascinating stuff. By the way, 2 of my favourite records of all time are: 1) East Side Story (Squeeze), 2) The Unforgettable Fire (U2). I have them both on vinyl. You should maybe sample these 2 albums (on YT) and see if you like. I think Elvis Costello co-produced the Squeeze album.

I’ve had really good luck since 2018 or so also with only a couple hiccups. Good news is that I received full refunds plus return shipping - always research reviews/ratings from who you are purchasing. Just got a promo pressing in of a Throwing Muses LP I’ve been wanting. Good tips Hanna!

The facebook vinyl groups are fun sometimes, I like to watch people over pay in the auctions. You can really tell thw buyers have no clue on record prices and pressings. I am also surprised youve only been doing the youtube thing since 2018, I thought you have been around a lot longer than that.Your channel is pretty well known and It seems like Ive heard your name and channel for a long time.

Hello Hanna, Thx for going thru all your pros/cons about online. At this point I'll only be buying in the Wild, online just seems to risky for someone like me, who has limited funds and doesn't want to hassle about refunds etc. Your tips were very useful, thx. I found an actual Grail of mine at the Ann Arbor show last Sun. Nanci Griffith, "Love At The Five and Dime", from 1986, an OC in what I'd call NM for$5!! Also picked up an old 70s fav, Wishbone Ash 4 in great condition for $12. Overall was disappointed at the zero amount of product from late 80s- early 90s, shoe gaze etc..None. mostly 70s or earlier. Great of you to mention the passing of Mr Bailey. Sad indeed. A true legend. I'll be patient in waiting for your Australian extravaganza, maybe this summer after you've settled into your new home. Til next time, Mark in MI

Enjoyed the video. So much good advice. The grading has always been a stumbling block. I got hit buying two albums that weren’t graded correctly. I really rely on customer reviews and questioning the seller. I have found great success with discogs.

It's worse with CDs that are out of print. They're always WAAAY overpriced, and the grading is never to be trusted. Someone says it's LIKE NEW, and it has scratches all over it.

I find you good people in the US are very good (no pun intended) at grading records, ive been collecting for 40 years, and your gradings are the best. I dont understand the plus and minus gradings though. After all, VG+ is exactly the same as EX-. only that sounds better.

this was a great video ,an important one,i don,t order a lot of used records ,and the ones i have,ordered used ive been happy with but for me a lot of records if they are old i expect a little scratch ,its the cover art i appreciate,im in the process of getting Elvis,s 50,s singles and ep,s and the art has to be good not perfect but not a big mess either ,the colors used in old pressings are what i look for ,when they reproduce these records the colors and picture can be off a little.packageing is really a good topic,when i was a kid living in Kodiak Alaska,my best friend had left the island about a year before i did,i was so bummed out,missed my friend and really had a crush on his sister,probably real reason i was bummed lol;) anyway one day out of nowhere an everly bros 45 from peter,mailed from the states,i was SO EXCITED only to unwrap it and find it had cracked in half in the shipping, my mind just could not accept it,i kept trying to stick it back together haha well that experience took a long time to get over and all these years later i can still see that cracked record in front of me-- long time ago but yes your right packing is so important, thanks for this video,and hope you and boyfriend have a Happy Easter-

Hello Hanna! I don't often buy vinyl online-I prefer to see it in person. But sometimes you take a chance. For instance, the Angie single I sent you the artwork for...I would never expect to find that otherwise. I also recently purchased a multitude o' Little Marcy lp's, most o' which I wasn't aware existed. Little Marcy is a puppet that sings Sunday school songs via Big Marcy...a ventriloquist! As weird as it gets...on Word Records from Waco, TX. I played several Little Marcy songs on my radio show just to be outrageously strange 'n was thrilled to find so many more titles from a single seller. Sometimes you get lucky. Thanks for the informative video. Best wishes from John.

My worst experience via Discogs so far was an album rated NM and the inside cover revealed water damage and black mold. Black mold! It’s not a bad idea to ask for photos prior to buying for peace of mind. Outside of that, my experience has been pretty good with both eBay & Discogs.

great video Hanna ..

When it comes to shipping , let’s say media mail, it cost 3:50 to ship about 40 cents for an inner pad, 30 cents for an outer sleeve, plus a few other things, so about 5 bucks is understandable

Hello again Hanna and good tips. Thanks for sharing your experiences buying online. I don't usually buy used CDs online, only in person at record stores or used books and records stores called ''sebos'' in Brazil. Again great job on this video my friend ''American Woman.'' Song by the Canuck band The Guess Who. Cheers!

Hannah, I always love the enthusiasm you bring, in your videos. Bought that Brit Pop book you mentioned in the last video. Big Brit Pop Fan. After the big 3 of Oasis, Blur, and The Verve, be sure to check out Sleeper and Echobelly (female singers) and Cast, Lush, Supergrass, Ocean Colour Scene, and Shed Seven for starters... Keep on Rockin!

hello Hanna-i also buy a lot on internet amazon-ebay-discogs-but i never had a problem about shipping-the longest time i wait for un cd boxset was from japan "the velvet underground" live-3 or 4 months-i wish you a great week-end , and courage for your moving out -greetings from belgium -cheers Patrick .

Hi Hannah, totally surprised to see a Danielle Dax record at the outset of your video. She’s a great artist - saw her live in 1985 in London. Fantastic performance. Do you have more vinyl by her?

I'm getting the record cleaner. I like browsing used records and if cleaning can make a good record very good then it's worth it. You should get a commission. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for this video. I have been buying some used items online lately, mostly from a nice shop on etsy who grades their albums quite fairly, and also from discogs which so far, I've had a lot of luck with. Your suggestion to buy record lots from ebay is one I hadn't thought of, I've used ebay mostly for singular purchases, so thanks for that idea. I've found that in most cases, like you said, if you watch the ratings of the seller, you can usually depend on their condition ratings. Thanks, Hannah!

Hey Hanna yes RIP to Chris Bailey :( very handy video for folks new to vinyl, and for those who've been around to share their stories. You could almost argue that by being burnt you work out what is acceptable and not, but there's stuff like your video shows that's good to know before you jump in. Grading is becoming my real bugbear in buying, even on Discogs. Couple war stories lately like your Blurred Crusade (found the Bats first EP on FN and the seller graded as EX, was a vg at best. This was a $65 purchase; posted back and got a full refund). Great tips on the store flip videos!! Cheers- Dean

Danielle Dax!! A fave and big influence. Great clip! And that Church record... What a drag.. One I've been wanting. Need many Church records to fill in my collection. Mainly "Priest=Aura. x

Great video. My preferred sources of buying online are Discogs sellers in Europe and online record stores and online underground record labels - I've found lots of cool obscure metal records that way.

H ! Good video. I’ve never got used on Amazon either. I agree e bay is much better and I haven’t been burned yet . Sometimes I’ll message the seller right after I pay for it and ask him to pack it in cardboard and tight and they always do. That’s a good idea with the video new arrival flip I should pass that on to SC maybe they can do that on thier Instagram or FB. I can’t because I don’t have either one of those.☮️💜

Great video Hanna. I love that Elvis Costello shirt! On shipping, media mail is now $3.85 for 1-4 albums. Plus packaging, so I understand why people are charging $5. Rock on Hanna!

Great video, I prefer going to my local and maybe not local shops, you help support their shops plus what you will find is always a surprise. I am not a collector as I am more a accumulator. I have bought a lot of used records by artists I never may have paid attention to, this expands my musical tastes. Plus buying the old forgotten records gives them a new life and home, which I play on my 1967 magnavox console, another thing very few people want. First record I bought on Amazon came in a plastic bag and was damaged, between the packaging and where the idiot delivery person jammed it on my porch. Fortunately the actual record wasn’t damaged

You already know that I am a massive proponent for the support and dedication to the independent record store, and how important it is that we all do our part to contribute to the survival of even the smallest mom and pop store (especially those actually), but there are times where online purchasing is the only way to go and to me, that's ok too. I think you touched on all the important parts. Good video - TONE P.S. Avoid Popmarket as a seller... CDs are ok but buying vinyl from Popmarket is a death sentence... they know nothing about warehousing their vinyl stock and it comes so screwed up 98% of the time P.P.S. where are you moving to?

Happy Easter, Hanna! Glad to hear the move is going well. Oh, I didn't know about Chris Bailey. Sad, though I'm kind of surprised he lasted as long as he did. As for buying online, that's something I leave to the womenfolk. Every birthday & Christmas, say, the womenfolk of the family, I'll have X, Y or Z, thank you kindly, if it can be had for a reasonable price. Otherwise I don't bother. First rule of Record Club: the gentleman collector delegates. 😉

Really great video, Hannah, so many tough lessons to learn ! My biggest disappointment was my grail-- The Singles Soundtrack. It was rated VG+ and wouldn't you know there's a skip in the middle of 'Would'. :( This happened very early on in my journey, so it has definitely helped with expectation setting since then. I would really love to hear your thoughts on how to check used records at record stores. I tend to be really trusting of stores, but feel like I've gotten burned a few times.

Ive gotten stiffed on ebay as well. Once I bought rush double live album all the worlds a stage. But only problem is i got 2 of the same disc. Guy wanted me to send it back which I did. But never refunded me the shipping.

Great overview Hanna. These are cool for new and old collectors. An introduction or a reminder. Good luck on the move ✌🏻

Great video and a most useful introduction to new vinyl collectors 👏

Back in the year 1975 ..... My mother took me to see a musical movie in Hollywood called TOMMY by The WHO...I was hooked ever since .... and still am ❤ 😍

Great video Hanna! Take care...

I can definitely sympathize with the Tom Verlaine LP. I consider myself pretty lucky with online purchases but I've had three shipped exactly like that. One of them was from France and while the LP survived, the cover was practically demolished. In another instance, I received an LP from Amazon with nothing but the shipping label slapped on the shrink wrap which was extremely frustrating. With the Church LP, did it play through with the scratch? I have had a few records with scratches like that and they played through with no clicks or pops. Scratches like that usually occur when there are vinyl shavings from a new record that stick on the surface and mare it up when it gets slid in the sleeve. It was likely always there but I wouldn't have rated it as NM. I would have treated it as VG. Great video and I hope this will draw a lot of traffic given the topic. Can't wait to see the new set up in Chris' place when it's all said an done. It's always fun when you get a new Ikea

I started in August of last year after watching a lot of videos about it. I vowed to not buy a record for just one or two songs. I mostly listen to punk rock. I also like jazz and 90s gangsta rap/hip hop. This is a wonderful hobby. I missed going to actual record stores to buy music. I just sent a link to this video to a friend of mine who’s just about to get started. A great Non MALT LIQUOR Video.

Most shipping issues I've had is new records loose in a big box directly from Amazon. Knock on wood. Nice Tommy James record. Still haven't run across a good copy yet.

Great tips, Hanna. I wish Discogs sellers would post pics of the sleeve and vinyl they are selling like most sellers do on eBay. I'm apprehensive of buying off Discogs. I've only bought 1 sealed record off Discogs so far (I got that "Loveless" MBV deluxe repress finally from a store in Netherlands, finally!). I don't trust most sellers grading on there though. I've had luck using eBay, I've received all in proper record senders that were reinforced with more cardboard. I did have one seller reinforce with old record sleeves and a corner was bent, ugh!!

Great video! I'm lucky to have a '88 UK repress of the Blurred Crusade album - not only is the music wonderful but the sound of it on vinyl is phenomenal. They had a great producer in Bob Clearmountain and the mastering was first rate.

I haven't had any vinyl records damaged in the mail yet but I once had a CD bought on ebay snapped in half jewel case and all. I still left a positive ref as the fault was clearly the postal process as it was packaged fine (the packaging was mangled and scuffed like it was jammed in a sorter or something) and they sent me a replacement copy for free. I started collecting vinyl in January 2018 too and post punk is also a high priority for me. Small world. Greetings from Australia!

I found a reputable dealer on line and have buying from him for awhile now. I have been very satisfied doing business with him and have not had a problem to date. Stick with what you know I guess.

Great video and your tips are right for new vinly collectors. Ik made a big mistake 2 buy on Amazon and i was in a big shoke because they send a record in a plastic bag. The record was destroyd. Cheers and greeting from Holland

Lots of great tips here! Whether it’s from eBay or Discogs; after making a purchase, I always send this note to sellers… “Could you please remove the vinyl disc and inner sleeve from the jacket (to help prevent split seams), and if you could also sandwich the albums between a couple pieces of 12” corrugated cardboard before placing everything into the LP mailer, would be greatly appreciated :^) Thanks!!”. Aside from that, I almost Never buy anything graded less than VG+… and especially not if there’s any mention of ring-wear😵! Ring-wear/ scuffed cover art is my biggest OCD pet peeve 😬

The main plus is finding vinyl you will likely never see in your vicinity. The con is the pleasure of the hunt is eliminated. I recall being ambiguous mid to late 90's when vinyls you'd be seeking for years were suddenly a mere click away or usually a long way away in another country.

Another con to buying records online is having to pay sales tax on top of the shipping charge.

Good luck with the move H!

Ya always look at the sellers reviews ! i had recently reported a person to ebay and then this person emailed me telling me i should have contacted him first ! clearly i was scammed ! very educational video !

Cleaning is paramount to looking after your record collection. I clean my compact disc's using a solution called Isopropyl alcohol. Notice the Sex Pistols record in the background. I had that back in 1977 on vinyl. I was a 17 year old and i was into the new Punk sound that was coming out of the UK. I saw Public Image Ltd which was the group that John Lydon formed after the Sex 🔫 Pistols broke up in concert interviews 1980s.

I buy 99% of my albums online mainly because I have a disease searching out rare / first presses. Thankfully I’ve had great success but I always ask questions and request more pics from the seller…I’ve even asked for video of the record playing in a area that shows surface scuffs to prove it doesn’t affect playback.

Nice shirt!

Cheers Hannah, ive got to agree it is very difficult finding Punk , postPunk, NewWave lps in the wild ... Amazon will not go. There to buy vinyl just because of the reasons you mentioned. Ebay is my go to place when shopping on line 95% i find what im looking for and will only go with the VG+ Or better. I do alot of research on hard to find albums as well so i can get the lowest possible price. If the records i buy on line show up as not discribed i contact sell to iron it out if that dont work i leave neg feed back and start my hunt all over again

Great Video

Your assessment is spot on, I’ve been selling on Discogs and eBay for 8 years, worked at a record store for 10… some sellers I have met at record conventions, straight up told me they sell on Amazon because they jack the price up and get it, i personally hate Amazon, my own trip, and don’t want to give Bezos any percentage of my $… stick to Discogs & eBay :)

All of this could easily apply to buying CD online. Lost count of how many times I got burned on the NEAR MINT claim! Near mint means unsealed but like new, or with only a tiny imperfection. End of story. I should post a list of excuses I've received for it not actually being near mint. Very entertaining. The one that cracks me up is when they say a CD has "only been played a couple times", as if the CD player laser might burn a hole into it if you play it a lot! 😂 One of the most important points: always read the seller feedback. They may have a seemingly high rating but read the negative comments. Inevitably you see patterns in the comments such as "took 2 months to receive my item" or "emails ignored." In those cases I run and look elsewhere.

for newbies, but great as always! off course sucks the increased global shipping rates or the UK dilemma - BUT add some online pro's: the expect of the package, the hope the shipping goes well and EVERYONE love to open a package and specially for ebay: WIN THE AUCTION! i've ordered 300+ records but only a handful of disappointments, even nowdays it's possible to make a real bargain - win a 40 year old LP worth 200€ for 7,5€ on ebay a month ago, in top shape, unbelievable!

Love you sweetie love ur Channel Great information to know. I love vinyl records started my my own collection myself. Just love vinyl!! Stay frosty beautiful❤️❤️❤️❤️

High shipping prices on ebay are also a way to avoid paying ebay their cut. They don't get any of the shipping fees.

Sad about bailey.I finally dished out 50 bucks for prehistoric sounds.I paid 20 for it back in 84

Great advice.....I think we have all had the occasional bad experience, but thankfully, they are usually resolved amicably.

Hi Hanna! Upgraded your microphone? Sound is excellent now! 👍🏻🤗

I bought a record from eBay and it arrived in an old pizza box. Total nightmare. Discogs used to be very good, but I’m finding too many sellers aren’t even bothering with getting the accurate pressing that they are selling. They’ll list it as a US first pressing, but then send out a Canadian reissue, and then offer to refund a part of the purchase. I only buy NM records, and only from sellers with 99.8% or better…and still run into problems.

Too many cons for me in buying online, Hanna. Shipping from US to here (UK) is exorbitant. More frustratingly, as of July 2021 we have to pay 20% import duty (as we left the EU☹). I got ripped off on a Roxy Music LP on Discogs through poor grading. Somewhere there used to be an upside.

I'm also primarily an eBay buyer, and I'll offer one other small bit of advice. Sellers there often include lots of pictures of the jacket, sleeve and disc, which is great, and the next best thing to being there. Examine those pictures carefully on a good screen. That can reveal flaws, like ringwear, cut-outs or handwriting, that might change your mind about a purchase.

Have to get lots of experience with reading between lines of sellers and what their perspective is. I have had 8-tracks arrive in 200 pieces (run over by 8000 lb forklift), albums bent over knees on purpose. But 95% arrive 'OK'. For cassettes and tapes I BEG them to double box. For anything over $200 I ask them to do same for vinyl.

Great advice. I like eBay the best currently because of the auctions and photos. If discogs had those features I would use it more often. I still usually trust discogs though.

Hello Hanna ツ Thanks for sharing your experiences buying online. My son has gone through international sources for vinyls for the past couple of years, so far he encountered one situation where the pops and cracks in the record was overwhelming. He tried this solution where you dab it on and allow it to dry, then peel it off. When you peel it off, it gets the obstacles out of the groove along with it, similar to using scotch tape to get something off an object. Buying vinyls has its own set of risks, they really need TLC, which is a missing element as you brought out in a lot of cases. I nearly ruined a Spencer Brewer album by using the wrong type of cleaner, so care has to be taken as well with which cleaner you use. Vinyls are great, but I still prefer CD's. My son and I have been recording from vinyl to a computer using Sonar Producer and Audacity as a wave editor to remove some of the vinyl noise and enhancing the sound through a 16 band EQ which works nice. Incidentally he ordered a prog jazz album from a seller in Quebec Canada, super rare, and lo and behold it was a "produced for air time" album, and autographed by all the band members, still shrink wrapped. What a surprise that was when he received it, the inner sleeve being autographed. So, we have quite a collection. I really enjoy you sharing your finds with us! I look forward to more. Cheers!

You still have to get a copy of the rascals time piece. They are a dime a dozen but it is great. I see you have a Tommy James and the shondells album.

I bought a record on Amazon and it was packaging was all jacked up. The cover was dog eared and record was warped. I sent it back and it was sent back proper

I love Discogs and have had nothing but success, until two recent purchases from Spain and Portugal... back-to-back heartbreaking experiences of items described as Mint that were either warped with skips and or, completely unplayable. Discogs and Paypal were no help as the best resolution would have been to pay an extra $25 to ship them back to the seller to get a refund...maybe? From now on I only buy from the US and sometimes Canada.

The Carrere Church is the only Gatefold version of that album.

IF LPs had been supplied in a rigid sleeve that the disc never comes outside of unless inside of the player would make for a better listening experience and less prone to scratching and I wish RCA CED players had a second mode that would play records inserted into a rigid sleeve as well as CED vinyl.

Vinyl is the KING!

Helpful as always. How's the move going? Use eBay mostly myself. Take care.

I have had so many problems with packages lately that I personally wouldn't buy any item via USPS. I have had 2 books crammed into my mailbox recently and damaged so I could just imagine what the Mailman would do with vinyl. As far as Amazon the last 2 CDs I bought from them were lost but they gave replacements. I really prefer buying media in person but unfortunately there are no music stores in my town and only one bookstore so Amazon is sadly the only way to go for me.

happy Easter to you and all your loved ones personally I don't trust anything online so I shop at my local stores and flea markets good video for the newbies of our beloved community for a quick recommendation check out the armoury show waiting for the flood it's a one off Scottish post Punk led by Richard Jobson and half of the skids and the late great John McGeoch from siouxse and the banshees and many more it's a cross between simple minds and public image Ltd give it a listen

eBay is the best. You can just go with trusted sellers and pay retail or gamble with new sellers who wouldn’t know a NM record from a G+. Or an original from a reissue as well The advantage of the new sellers is you can score some great deals on some hard to find originals from bands like The Cure REM Depeche Mode Oingo Boingo The Church I’ve been able to pick up titles like these for less than $10 each . If the cover looks worn I just pass on it but if the cover is clean looking you have a better chance of the vinyl also being pretty nice and at $10 a record for a normally $50 - $60 record or higher it’s worth the gamble as long as the cover is clean as stated Never buy records graded VG or worse . Sometimes a power seller will get in a batch of rare out of print titles and sell them at original retail price even though the record has quadrupled in price .

I've only had 2 bad experiences with buying a record online in 10 years...and the postal system was to blame... heres a few sidenotes I want to add.. 1. Dont trust any online seller..I dont care how good their feedback is. 2. I always ask for detailed pics. No pics No sale ! 3. Make sure they package the LP well with oversized whiplash mailers to prevent corner damage...especially on expensive LP's ! 4. This hobby aint cheap.If the LP is over graded and you expected much better even with detailed pics, always ask for an exchange refund ! Dont settle for something you are not happy with.. We want our hobby to be enjoyable. 5. Never send payment as family or friends through Paypal ! You are not protected !

Good video, I'd say that I've found my best hard-to-find records on eBay, but discogs has been pretty good with a few exceptions. I don't like the fact that discogs sellers don't post photos of what they're selling like they do on eBay. The best and often unexpected finds are always in the wild, but that takes time and a lot of travel. The thrill of the hunt in the wild makes it a great choice for building your record collection. 👍👍👍

i have nothing to do with vinyl, but i watched for aesthetic pleasure of female beauty 😍

The problem with Ebay shipping fees is that they had to start adding the shipping fee to the seller's commission. That happened because of unscrupulous sellers that were selling an item for $1, but charging shipping fees of say, $50. The old system had the seller not getting charged a commission for the shipping fee. Frustrating.

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Great Video that reflects quite what can happen when you order Online. I have been ordering online mostly to complete my Collection. I have Not had too much trouble. Amazon is great for new stuff but i avoid Amazon marketplace. EBay has been ok, but I prefer Discogs. I have lost almost all my Boys on Ebay Anyway😂😂. Again i agree with what you say. Cheers.

"Near Mint", well, I didn't say HOW near it was to mint.

i am in to cd s and vinyl