To me, those all sound at least one notch too generous. But I’m not in the collector game
― yes m!ch!gan - the feeling's forever (morrisp), Thursday, 26 November 2020 18:36 (three years ago) link
for reference:
https://www.goldminemag.com/collector-resources/record-grading-101
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Thursday, 26 November 2020 18:38 (three years ago) link
basically any noticeable flaws should mean VG- or lower, with descriptions of said flaws
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Thursday, 26 November 2020 18:41 (three years ago) link
yeah I mean i should stress it’s just my experience. a few years ago I ordered 10 VG+ steely dan records from 10 different sellers and only one was actually VG+... the rest were VG at best. kind just decided to go with stores I trust + descriptive EBay listings for used stuff since.
― brimstead, Thursday, 26 November 2020 18:43 (three years ago) link
kind “of”
well I should say VG- at best per yr grading scale, sleeve
― brimstead, Thursday, 26 November 2020 18:44 (three years ago) link
I would have thought G means no skips (at minimum). Just by the plain-language meaning of “Good.”
― yes m!ch!gan - the feeling's forever (morrisp), Thursday, 26 November 2020 18:48 (three years ago) link
Good records basically sound like garbage but shouldn’t skip
― brimstead, Thursday, 26 November 2020 18:57 (three years ago) link
fwiu
― brimstead, Thursday, 26 November 2020 18:58 (three years ago) link
I like discussing this stuff btw but I’m a nerd
lol same
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Thursday, 26 November 2020 19:36 (three years ago) link
I reserve “mint” for sealed records; if the shrink has been opened, the highest I will grade is NM, and that only if it looks perfect in every way. Any mark, even spindle marks, instantly downgrade it to VG+. Any mark that looks like it would be audible (or, if playgraded, any audible issues beyond a tiny amount of crackle at the start of a side) instantly downgrades the record to VG. For jackets, even if sealed, I usually grade NM at best. I have one item currently for sale that looks like it just came off the factory line and was handled with care - my only M/M. I have lots of sealed records that grade M/VG+ or M/VG due to bumps, shelfwear, etc. I try to accurately describe any flaws.I’m sure I miss out on lots of sales because people are (rightly) wary of VG+ records actually being VG or worse, and listing 2 or 3 flaws in the description makes the records sound worse than they are, but it’s more important to me to keep my 100% seller rating than to have a couple more bucks in my pocket. YMMV.
― the thing that the angry Left forbids (hardcore dilettante), Thursday, 26 November 2020 20:29 (three years ago) link
^^ tough but fair, I shoulda mentioned that for me "sealed" is a separate thing, some new stock never comes in shrink
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Thursday, 26 November 2020 20:34 (three years ago) link
(would totally buy from you, feel free to plug yr store)
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Thursday, 26 November 2020 20:35 (three years ago) link
yeah was going to say hardcore, great post, would like to browse your store
― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Thursday, 26 November 2020 20:41 (three years ago) link
an old friend of mine who has owned a record store for years always prices stuff very fair, def less than discogs, I asked him why and he said "a record store should be a river not a lake"which I love the imagery but basically he wants stuff going out and stuff coming in at all times, if that means getting $10 less than three theoretical price online so be it, he wants there always to be new stuff when someone comes in
― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Thursday, 26 November 2020 20:43 (three years ago) link
Absolutely, nothing more off putting with these stores than going a month later and seeing the same records in the same order. In college at Green Bay i dropped a lot of money at this one small shop because it seemed like every week there was a new stack of stuff and it made me feel like if I didn’t go there frequently I’d miss something good
― frogbs, Thursday, 26 November 2020 20:48 (three years ago) link
That makes me think of Rat in Camberwell, which has a great flow of new stuff. It tends to be cheaper than elsewhere but damn you have to get there early.
― Vanishing Point (Chinaski), Thursday, 26 November 2020 20:57 (three years ago) link
a record store should be a river not a lake
love this and so true
― the least famous person you were surprised to discover (emsworth), Thursday, 26 November 2020 20:59 (three years ago) link
agreed, and that's also good inventory practice for any brick & mortar really, something that doesn't sell is taking up space where something that does sell could be
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Thursday, 26 November 2020 21:04 (three years ago) link
I’m ShedRekkids on Discogs. I don’t have a ton of stuff listed, as I do prefer to sell locally if possible. If any of you do decide to buy something, send me a message about it first & I’ll sling you an ILX discount! I’m only shipping in NA right now because tracking overseas is hella expensive & I’ve had some scares with untracked parcels (although everything I’ve shipped has — eventually — arrived)I love the River/Lake quote! Def feel that, even if I don’t always practice it.
― the thing that the angry Left forbids (hardcore dilettante), Thursday, 26 November 2020 21:16 (three years ago) link
VG is where the disagreements seem to start
otm
― Paul Ponzi, Thursday, 26 November 2020 21:17 (three years ago) link
italian seller says:
LIVE TEST ON WATSAPP OR FACETIME AVAILABLE!
not for me, exactly, but i appreciate the enthusiasm / commitment !
― budo jeru, Tuesday, 8 December 2020 02:32 (three years ago) link
that is pretty cool!
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Tuesday, 8 December 2020 02:33 (three years ago) link
Ive definitely gotten a lot of busted-sounding records that have been alleged to be VG+, ime its a major black box of a rating, but I dont get mad bc I always figure if I'm paying enough that I'd be mad if it turned out to be overgraded, its a sign that I should just go the extra mile to get NM
― nobody like my rap (One Eye Open), Tuesday, 8 December 2020 03:37 (three years ago) link
I'm taking my shop offline when I get home have been at the post office for half an hour and still nowhere near, fuck this
― CP Radio Gorgeous (Colonel Poo), Tuesday, 8 December 2020 15:40 (three years ago) link
yikes, I gotta mail a bunch tomorrow for the first time in months, wish me luck
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Tuesday, 8 December 2020 15:50 (three years ago) link
an hour to post a CD for £2 standing in a crowded shop where some wankers aren't wearing masks. no fucking way. all items expired, phew.
― CP Radio Gorgeous (Colonel Poo), Tuesday, 8 December 2020 16:06 (three years ago) link
for those in the US this has been the only way i've shipped anything since march: https://tools.usps.com/schedule-pickup-steps.htm (tho idk how widespread availability is)
― adam, Tuesday, 8 December 2020 16:07 (three years ago) link
i've been thinking of getting a scale and starting to print my own labels tbh
― budo jeru, Tuesday, 8 December 2020 16:16 (three years ago) link
100% the way to go in my experience, makes shipping into a routine rather than anxiety nightmare chore
― adam, Tuesday, 8 December 2020 16:45 (three years ago) link
I sell so infrequently (and not actually on Discogs, through a private group) that it's NBD but if I did it regularly I would absolutely go that route.
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Tuesday, 8 December 2020 16:48 (three years ago) link
I’ve been weighing parcels at home and printing own postage if necessary. For vinyl I’ve started sending using Hermes - can buy the postage online the print the label on a machine at the wee shop down the road from me where I drop the parcels off. Been reliable so far. Maybe worth seeing if that’s an option?
― hamicle, Tuesday, 8 December 2020 16:51 (three years ago) link
yeah i'm not exactly a power seller but even shipping a few record out once or twice a week i find a kitchen scale and $100 brother laser printer to be invaluable.
plus then you can print out recipes and shit too instead of cooking from your phone like an animal
― adam, Tuesday, 8 December 2020 16:52 (three years ago) link
Holy shit, this is so cost-effective to do that I can't imagine *not* doing it. Please do this and don't wait in the post office.
― Elvis Telecom, Friday, 11 December 2020 22:56 (three years ago) link
lol I even have a scale and I'm STILL too lazy to print at home
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Friday, 11 December 2020 23:05 (three years ago) link
(I realize that is counter-intuitive and wrong)
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Friday, 11 December 2020 23:06 (three years ago) link
I was handed down a scale last last year and I'm really glad to have it now. The post office nearby always has a ridiculous line (which now goes out the door due to social distancing and the ridiculously small amount of space inside) so ever since March, I just drop everything in, postage paid, into the mailbox outside about 10-15 minutes before it gets cleared out. Zero stress.
― birdistheword, Saturday, 12 December 2020 00:58 (three years ago) link
okay, any suggestions on a brand of scale? ideally something i could use in the kitchen too while i'm at it. last place i worked we had a couple avaweigh 20lb scales that i coveted — far better than the flimsy flat ones that always seem to turn off in the middle of use. but maybe i don't need to spend $50 actually
― budo jeru, Saturday, 12 December 2020 02:00 (three years ago) link
I just got a lil one at Office Depot for 20-30 bucks I think
― brimstead, Saturday, 12 December 2020 02:29 (three years ago) link
Mine’s a Dymo M5
― brimstead, Saturday, 12 December 2020 02:30 (three years ago) link
it’s small though, so for lps you have to press the hold button on it cuz otherwise you can’t see the reading lol
― brimstead, Saturday, 12 December 2020 02:31 (three years ago) link
friend of mine recommends the dymo sp5 and says he's used it for over a dozen years, with the caveat that it only goes to 5 pounds
― budo jeru, Saturday, 12 December 2020 02:31 (three years ago) link
Yeah, mine's basically a kitchen scale. I took it thinking I'd use it just for coffee beans (and still do), but it's perfect for small packages.
― birdistheword, Saturday, 12 December 2020 02:43 (three years ago) link
I’m pretty sure e-40 rapped about weighing drugs on an iPhone before it was actually possible
― brimstead, Saturday, 12 December 2020 02:53 (three years ago) link
Mine’s a hand-me-down Jamie Oliver! It’s a nifty little nipper, though; I couldn’t manage without it, especially in post-ASP world where all new items are weighed.
― mike t-diva, Saturday, 12 December 2020 07:57 (three years ago) link
okay, any suggestions on a brand of scale?
I have this and it works fine: https://www.amazon.com/ACCUTECK-W-8250-50bs-Digital-Adapter-Silver/dp/B00SMHWZ42/
― Elvis Telecom, Sunday, 13 December 2020 23:57 (three years ago) link
lol
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)Played once. DO NOT MAKE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT!!! I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT DISCOGS HAS DONE TO THE SHIPPING POLICIES SINCE I LAST SOLD ON HERE. PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL I HAVE SENT INVOICE!
is it just me or are entire stores consistently removing/reposting their entire inventory on here? I look at "new items for sale on my wantlist" and 75% of it is stuff I've seen before from the exact same sellers. pretty annoying because a lot of these items are at non-serious prices
― frogbs, Saturday, 2 January 2021 18:02 (three years ago) link
it's absolutely the worst and basically ruins the function of the wantlist. i wish there were a way to block sellers who relist their inventory every day
― budo jeru, Saturday, 2 January 2021 18:08 (three years ago) link
yeah I couldn't figure out if this was the sellers or if discogs was doing this automatically somehow. seems like it would be remarkably easy for them to prevent.
― frogbs, Saturday, 2 January 2021 18:13 (three years ago) link