The Secret to Finding Great Records for CHEAP!

I think my record Karma kicked in for me with one of my luckiest come ups. There was a grand opening of a record store. They had many gems on the wall. And crates filled with cheaper used stuff. They had “The Bends” by Radiohead in the cheaper used section. I didn’t have the record and I only collect originals but I said F-it. Put it in my stack. It ended up being an OG NM copy (the misprint one with the question mark missing on the insert). Worth a few hundred bucks. I got SO lucky!

I just enjoy music. I have a bit of everything from pop, rock, country, gospel. I have Vera Lynn (Forces Sweetheart), Rolling Stones, Sting, Elvis, Charley Pride, Fleetwood Mac and many more. It just depends on my mood. I think music is just really special and different types all have their unique sound. If I like it I just play it and appreciate the talent that has created it.

Great video

Thank you

I'm 50, just got back into Vinyl. I have a shit ton of CD's and a good deal of online downloads, but hell yes Vinyl brings me back. I'm back to square 1. I bought 2, 2 for Christmas from buddies. I'm very entry level, but my stuff is pretty cool for now.

Medium Fi!.

Love your videos. Good stuff.

Funny that the underground and mainstream punk and "alternative" scene was such a hotbed of vinyl trading and buying but damn I need a good record shop, don't know where to go other than book/thrift shops but my daughter got a record player from Santa and she mentioned she likes Nirvana, in my mind I was thinking, time to relive the 90s thru my daughter, she also got a skateboard from uhhh Santa, can't wait to break a hip showing her my pathetic ollie.
But yeah I noticed walmart selling vinyl and saw a pearl jam record for $40 and I'm not gonna be buying those, some records could be priceless but my wallet reserved for unappreciated treasures with appreciative sellers.
I gotta stop rambling in these damn comments lol
Cool channel buddy, subscribed 👍

Dude . Love your videos. I’m in Gold Coast Australia and building my colllection back up again. I’m very grateful for the insights and enthusiasm. Keep em coming.

What futon do you have?

Do u have a code word when you are digging in the wild and find a heater 🐼

Woah ive been to your store before I had no Idea, my friend had a performance there with his band a while ago

You know dude I've been trying to get ahold of you for months now I need to ask you something do you have any guns and roses on vinyl I am looking for GNR lies and guns n' roses live from 87 to 93 do you have them on vinyl

Yes, consistency is a good point: Since the day in the Nineties I found the vinyl album of KINGPIN - "Welcome to Bop City" ( later to be rerecorded as SHOTGUN MESSIAH - dto) here in Germany (!!!) in a record shop for 5 € I know Santa Claus does really exist! Also found the first TANGIER - Tangier from 1985 for 5€ also, which is almost as rare. Sometimes I wonder how on earth this stuff came to Germany pre-internet time?!?

I found a super low number white album at a yard sale. It was like 9000 something. Got it for like 10 bucks

Lesson #1: Don't buy records for money, how much is it worth? Don't do that. Buy because you love music, buy for enjoyment. If a record turns out to be worth a few bucks, then that's a plus, but don't make it your sole reason for collecting records.

What's up! I've been following your channel for about a week or so and learned so many things already. I want to thank you for that. But seeing this video, the way you giggle for this passion you have is priceless. Thank you for being such an amazing person and sharing your knowledge with us. Much appreciated. Got my first two first pressings : Jethro Tull - Thick as Brick in a shop I usually go for vintage clothes for a good price and ordered the first press of Bauhaus - In the Flat Field from discogs. Sharing is caring and you sir, you definitely love your community. Hats off to you

I’m looking for collectors in India, we don’t get many garage sales or such things here. Mostly have to go to scrap dealers and find records.
Most stores selling here are just charging ridiculous amounts. Any thoughts on how to find collectors in my city? Would be open to buying 1000-2000 records

Does anyone on here knows who Nikki Newbury?

great video man! Thank you

Started collecting records as a kid in elementary school about 12 years ago; eventually fell out of it and focused on other things. Recently fell back into it and your chanel is very helpful with teaching me things I need to catch up on 😊

Thanks Dylan for adding the human element to this post, sometimes I watch and think..." this guy is addicted to vinyl."
I must confess...I am addicted to vinyl too. Damn near nothing beats finding an album you've searched for for sometimes several years and one day...poof! There it is!

I have found record shows have the best prices a lot of the sellers are people that buy storage units when they get 500+ records they sell them record shows. These people have no idea how much records are worth they will most of what they have for $3 to $5 they never have any record priced more that $15. Another other place to find good cheap record is Antique malls thrift stores you can good record for $3 to $5.

I'm a new collector (but an old F at 61). I love your videos. Is it really disrespectful to google/discog/whatever? when you're in a shop looking at records? You could do a video on this. It's late and I didn't read others' comments- perhaps it was addressed by others.

I have a decent collection (bout 400 LPs and a couple hundred 45s) im sure I could get a few dollars for them but I don’t collect vinyl or look at it as an investment I collect them because I enjoy them

My best purchase- 90125 by Yes in near mint condition- 3 euros around $3.00 from a charity shop. It was the first Album right at the front of a box full of albums. I could not believe my good fortune.

I am in the begining of open a shop in New Bern and i am very happy to have you give me some great tips. Again thank you. If im ever your way I will stop by to chat. Thanks again.

My main tip is don't get your heart set on finding specific titles that you're into at the present moment. If it's in your wheelhouse - GET IT. You will eventually find everything you're looking for, just not necessarily in the order you want. IE -friends would say "you got Future Games and Kiln House" but don't have Rumours?" I didn't buy Rolling Stones Stripped (extremely rare UK only 1995 live vinyl), brand new for $15, only because I didn't have Sticky Fingers and Exile already back in 95. Now I'm sitting on tons of Sticky and Exile, while Stripped is $200.

I would be very interested in talking to you about some of the records that I have I am not familiar With their value or how to sell them and could use some pointers and advice and maybe you could take a look at some of what I have and give me your opinion please feel free to contact me at any point

Dylan thanks for spreading your record karma and for teaching us so much about records and music history.

Love it with record karma, that’s so cool. Recently discovered you, and really loving your attitude and inclusiveness

Hey brother, I been getting back into vinyl after 20 years and I gotta say we need more owners and "influencers" like you in the community. That mentality where you have the local watering hole where you create new relationships for people, your attitude on sharing knowledge vs looking at people as competition......it's great.

It complements what music is all about also. It's supposed to be about everyone being on the same page enjoying the art together. You're a breath of fresh air and I love it. Please keep the content coming and the good karma spreading.

Coolest record guy I bet it's a southern thing ;)

I'm in NYC where there is a completely dry market in terms of vinyl. I've had record store owners complain they can't get enough used vinyl but they have tripled their prices and still want to pay .50 per record.

Your opening monologue got my subscription. Great attitude. Thanks for sharing your experience!

why would someone think its disrespect full if i wanted to look up a band on discogs before I buy an album?

95 percent of the time, I find no good vinyl at the thrift shops. I do usually find some decent CDs, but good records are a rarity.

It's worth the effort for that occasional score, because it's so much fun when you do find something you've been looking for. The other week I had a really good haul, where I picked up a clean original pressing of Bill Withers "Just As I Am", a sealed copy of The Wizards "Purple Magic" and a bunch of other good stuff for $6.

This is such an informative video and highlights what a nice guy you are. I know that wasn't your intention (to come across as a nice guy) but it shows through. Thanks for doing what you do.

Truth

I really liked this video…

Record karma is real y’all

my secret is to buy cd's;-)

hey this is my first time seeing you but i love your vibe/energy!

Your love of albums has made a business for you and I can appreciate that, but what’s more important an album or the music? Spending $35 on a 13th Floor Elevator’s with one good song says the album is more important than the music.

This was a great video and thankfully I had already learned these tricks so validation is always nice to get. I will say that I still have a lot to learn but I've found that I'm learning on every dig. Keep up the great work on your videos.

If you're looking for the simple solution to this predicament, I recommend using ski masks and ball bats to get what you want on the cheap.

What I would really love to know is your secrets for negotiation a deal. How do you a price that attracts the person you're buying the collection? And is it a fast negotiation or sometimes you take a long of time negotiating? That's what I'd like to know.

The record shop dollar bin thing is real. Some places are very strict about only putting things out that are VG+ or higher, and you can get some great VG stuff for a buck.

Great points here! On the subject of unevenly overpriced consignment shops… I was at a thrift shop that recently opened, they had some shelves of records.. buck or two each. The guy behind the counter sees me and tells me he has his “personal stash” (or some bunk) behind the counter if I’d like to take a look. He had all the “heavy hitters”, Sabbath, Beatles, Stones etc.. Basically he picked out all the ones he thought were valuable.. but they were all completely trashed, and he wanted like $20 a pop.. it was kind of insulting, I said no thanks. Kept looking through his cheapie pile.. Wound up finding cleaaaan mono copies of ‘Them’ and ‘Them Again’ on Parrot.. got ‘em for a buck or two and laughed my way out of there. That place didn’t last long.

Small towns garage sales.
Also advertizing in small towns"newspapers"only.
People who read and deal with Newspapers don't know as much as the internet no life zombies who know everything.

This video sucks , Discogs sucks, Popsike sucks. Internet killed REAL DIGGING and increased prices.

Very cool topic!