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gussteivi
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- Posted: 02/03/2012 14:19
- Post subject: Treasure hunting
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Today I was in a small second hand store and decided to take a look at what LP:s they had.
I haven't really done so for quite a while, and when I was doing it I was only looking for classical records.
Anyway, I found, for 10 SEK=less than 1,50 US dollars a piece:
Cat Stevens-Greatest Hits
ELO-Time
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PINK FLOYD:WISH YOU WERE HERE!!! In perfect condition!!!
My heart was literally beating faster as I found myself holding that album in my hands.
I had to really restrain myself not to look too pleased in front of the counter lady as I was paying for it
That was so exciting, I think I'll start scouring all the second hand shops in my home town!
Now, I'd be interested in hearing what experiences you people had with uncovering "hidden treasures".
I'm sure you have plenty of stories to tell.
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Applerill
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- Posted: 02/03/2012 14:48
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I buy most of my physical music collection at the local Half Priced Books near me. They're the best-run used bookstore chain in the country, and normally have a great selection in their bargain bins.
There, they sell CD's for $2 and LP's for 50 cents. Of course, this is only for the clearance items, but since those are always shuffled around, it's normally silly to buy anything else there.
As for great purchases, I've had way too many to count. If you know anything about economics, you'll know that the bargain bin doesn't necessarily mean junk like N Sync and Crazy Frog. It normally applies to anyone who has sold a boatload of copies in their day, from REM to Alanis Morissette to Billy Joel on vinyl.
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Hayden
Location: CDMX
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- Posted: 02/03/2012 14:53
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You lucky bastard.
The CD of that in Canada is like..$15  Vinyl is about $40-ish.
I found a copy of Ghostface Killah's Supreme Clientele (cd) for $1...That was nice...  But that's about it  Most hock shops or thrift stores, etc...just have crap.  I've never found anything else interesting in one.
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gussteivi
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- Posted: 02/03/2012 14:56
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| Applerill wrote: | I buy most of my physical music collection at the local Half Priced Books near me. They're the best-run used bookstore chain in the country, and normally have a great selection in their bargain bins.
There, they sell CD's for $2 and LP's for 50 cents. Of course, this is only for the clearance items, but since those are always shuffled around, it's normally silly to buy anything else there.
As for great purchases, I've had way too many to count. If you know anything about economics, you'll know that the bargain bin doesn't necessarily mean junk like N Sync and Crazy Frog. It normally applies to anyone who has sold a boatload of copies in their day, from REM to Alanis Morissette to Billy Joel on vinyl. |
So not a good topic is what you're saying. Thanks for the reply though.
Well, it's my first attempt, I'm still trying to learn how to become a contributing member of this site.
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Necharsian
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- Posted: 02/03/2012 18:22
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| Hayden wrote: |
You lucky bastard.
The CD of that in Canada is like..$15 Vinyl is about $40-ish.
I found a copy of Ghostface Killah's Supreme Clientele (cd) for $1...That was nice... But that's about it Most hock shops or thrift stores, etc...just have crap. I've never found anything else interesting in one. |
Canada, why you so expensive!?
My favorite local store has used CDs for about $8. Not too bad, and I usually just buy random ones. Although their new CDs are more pricey. I bought Ege Bamyasi for like $21. Not a fan of spending money.
HMV had some crazy sale a few months ago and I saw &Nico for $5 I was trying to convince my friend to buy it and listen to it, but he bought Rihanna instead!
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RFNAPLES
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- Posted: 02/03/2012 18:32
- Post subject: Re: Treasure hunting
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| gussteivi wrote: | Today I was in a small second hand store and decided to take a look at what LP:s they had.
I haven't really done so for quite a while, and when I was doing it I was only looking for classical records.
Anyway, I found, for 10 SEK=less than 1,50 US dollars a piece:
Cat Stevens-Greatest Hits
ELO-Time
And...
PINK FLOYD:WISH YOU WERE HERE!!! In perfect condition!!!
My heart was literally beating faster as I found myself holding that album in my hands.
I had to really restrain myself not to look too pleased in front of the counter lady as I was paying for it
That was so exciting, I think I'll start scouring all the second hand shops in my home town!
Now, I'd be interested in hearing what experiences you people had with uncovering "hidden treasures".
I'm sure you have plenty of stories to tell. |
I remember that feeling back in the early 60s when I found great Jazz in the cutout bins. I especially remember many fine Bluebird Records.
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RFNAPLES
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Hayden
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- Posted: 02/03/2012 19:05
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| Necharsian wrote: |
HMV had some crazy sale a few months ago and I saw &Nico for $5 I was trying to convince my friend to buy it and listen to it, but he bought Rihanna instead! |
OMG. I HATED THAT.  I had bought a copy of VU&N for $19.99 about 2 months before the sale. 
Wal-Mart is also having some good CD bargains now, right before the Grammies. But...It's wal-mart selection Nicest thing I saw was Black Sabbath's Paranoid for $10.
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- Posted: 02/04/2012 07:41
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| Hayden wrote: | | Necharsian wrote: |
HMV had some crazy sale a few months ago and I saw &Nico for $5 :shock: I was trying to convince my friend to buy it and listen to it, but he bought Rihanna instead! |
OMG. I HATED THAT. ](*,) I had bought a copy of VU&N for $19.99 about 2 months before the sale. #-o
Wal-Mart is also having some good CD bargains now, right before the Grammies. But...It's wal-mart selection :( Nicest thing I saw was Black Sabbath's Paranoid for $10. |
I'm a vinyl man, myself. Sometimes I'll pick up the odd $5-10 used oldie at Rotate This! or Sonic Boom, but they (the new ones especially) aren't typically under $20.
Which is why I have to pirate most of my other music.
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