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re: spending too much money on vacation
although sometimes emptying your wallet on records can remind u that u are a cool person that likes cool music and has been influenced by cool people once upon a time. worth it? probably!
Mar 10, 2024
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you really gotta rethink your relationship with music. I started buying records when I was a teenager and built up a pretty decent, curated collection over the years, but it’s really only worth it if you buy the albums you truly love and want to revisit over and over again. If you treat it like an extension of Spotify, where everything is available instantly, you will be broke and disappointed.
The other thing that people don’t tell you about buying vinyl is that it takes a lot of time. Buying used records is the cheapest way to build your collection, but that means rummaging through a lot of junk. This is fun! But it is also time consuming.
May 16, 2025
some people enjoy spending after hours shopping for new clothes. me? the record shop has always been a place of pure solace. the funny thing is, i don’t even own a record player - i just enjoy flipping through the lyrics and credits and immersing myself into the art of each album.
Feb 26, 2025
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Speaking as the owner of ~400 records (used to be over 1000!), I would say that it depends on what you like about collecting records!
When I was a teenager and in my early 20s, and records were cheaper and I went to shows every week, I think I was more likely to buy stuff. Nowadays I like having more space in my house (fewer shelves) and less stuff. So I only buy a new record if I really want it and talk myself out of everything else. And yeah records are currently very inflated. But if you just like the thrill of digging through a bargain bin or at thrift stores, and you have the space, and you love the music, go for it!
Anyway, chances are the $40 record will get resold for half the price on Discogs or in a record store in a year.
May 17, 2025
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this is a dual rec for a small spot in San Antonio on the Riverwalk called Hugman's Oasis..... wonderful time in there... really good cocktails, pricey bar snacks but when u are drinking and in love who really cares
Jun 12, 2025
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they're just some guy. but they're also cute and nice and make u feel admired and don't judge u for all the things u judge urself for. u can show them all your favorite things and learn all of theirs and also u can kiss them
Apr 23, 2024