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Vinyl playback is still a secret

Over the last two years I have encountered many baby boomers with vinyl collections who did not know that vinyl was alive and well. Most could not believe that one could buy a new cartridge or replace a TT. What has struck me most is how none of these people would sell me their collection of LPs. Their records represent too many precious memories(even when records have not been played for 20 years).

My point is that mainstream consumers need to become more aware of the revitalization of analog. Articles and advertisements for analog products and accessories must be more apparent through the popular press. Sterophile, Absolute Sound, HiFi News et al. as well as websites such as Audiogon essentially reach the true believers and not the population at large.

Somehow, the popular press barrier must be breached if analog is to become truly vibrant and "cool" again.
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elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
Who EVER said women were logical???
I complain because the sellers probably aquired the stuff for the same prices I get it for, and turn around and try to get $10 for the exact same $0.18 stuff I can find by the 100's any and every day. IF they would sell it for say $3.00 I would not gripe, but ten is just a rip... AND MOST FOLKS KNOW IT!! notice they never sell anything??? Maybe they figure "Hey cable sellers can do it, why not me?"
The folks selling at $4 on the goN' are ok by me.
colitas
150 posts
 
I believe they call that Captitalism, Elizabeth. ;)-~
quincy
176 posts
 
Hey Chuck, anytime you want to borrow my Sony linear tracker to renew your love of some old records just let me know! The Sony is ready to go....even have a new cartridge to mount on it! No charge!
Regards,
aroc
760 posts
 
:-( I wish I had the source of used vinyl that you have Elizabeth. You are truly lucky. Locally, I think the Cleveland area prices have been going up.
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
They are going up in the Bay Area, California, too. Goodwills and other thrifts have gone from their LONG standard 99 cents to $1.99. The dollar bin at one music store is getting increasingly less populated. Once the mostly $2.49 LP's are now 3.99 - $4.99's are $6.99, and so on. Plus, you don't find those mint first pressings as often for a dollar. The staff is getting more careful to weed out based on condition, pressing, etc.

You can still find real values at the thrifts (I found a mint first pressing Buckingham-Nicks two weeks ago for a buck), even they are getting wise. Where I live you NEVER see 50's/60's jazz at the thrifts unless they are TRASHED. Someone is sifting through and selling them elsewhere. I have no real problem because the money goes to those that need it much more than do I need a cheap record.

Still, even at $7.99 for a NM LP, it is cheaper and better than CD's, and FAR cheaper then buying some of the new re-releases. Here is one reason for us to HOPE that vinyl comes back strong. More sales will mean cheaper unit prices, eventually.
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