Comments on: Collectibility in the Eye of the Beholder https://jazzcollector.com/riverside/collectibility-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-actually-the-bidder/ For those who love jazz Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:47:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: bill https://jazzcollector.com/riverside/collectibility-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-actually-the-bidder/comment-page-1/#comment-290625 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:47:41 +0000 http://jazzcollector.com/?p=4980#comment-290625 Vinylzone, I must disagree. There are hundreds of wonderful original issues out there on ebay, or at record stores for $20 or less. They are not the sexy Blue Notes or Prestige originals that are talked about here, but the music is still great. Think about different artists like, Milt Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, J J Johnson, and Oscar Peterson. These are only a few of the artists whose originals can be found cheaply. Also, when applicable, look for stereos. These are always cheaper. I am even a bit envious of you and anyone just starting to listen to this wonderful music because you have so many great discoveries ahead.

]]> By: Jim Neal https://jazzcollector.com/riverside/collectibility-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-actually-the-bidder/comment-page-1/#comment-290623 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:10:14 +0000 http://jazzcollector.com/?p=4980#comment-290623 Regardless of genre, yes there are good titles to be had, if you know where to look – but one has to acknowledge that the time and money expended often goes well beyond the asking price, so you really need get some enjoyment out of the search or it’s not for you.

I have to admit that often when I pick up what I consider a good title for fifty cents, it was after having burned nearly half a tank of gas and rummaged about in stores all day.

For those of you who purchase on eBay, sure it has its own downsides, but part of what you’re paying for there is convenience. Further, while you all have stories about records that turned out to be less than advertised, in most cases you seem to be able to work something out with the seller. Most of the places I shop don’t have a return policy and even if they do, it’s another trip to the stor to take it back (I’ve never taken back a thrift store buy. I wouldn’t really feel good about doing that).

I happen to like buying the way I do. While I used to be a highly competitve person, that’s behind me now. Fretting over an auction, worrying about sniping times wouldn’t be good for my mental health. Sitting alone in a corner of a thrift store, taking my time looking through what they have – now that works very well for me. To each his own of course.

]]> By: DaveS https://jazzcollector.com/riverside/collectibility-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-actually-the-bidder/comment-page-1/#comment-290620 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:53:57 +0000 http://jazzcollector.com/?p=4980#comment-290620 Vinyl jazz records and muscle cars.

Who would have thunk it 10 years ago?

]]> By: Chris https://jazzcollector.com/riverside/collectibility-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-actually-the-bidder/comment-page-1/#comment-290612 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:59:58 +0000 http://jazzcollector.com/?p=4980#comment-290612 I tend to agree with vinylzone but I do think there are deals to be found out there. With some patience, luck, and timing, anything can happen.

]]> By: ceedee https://jazzcollector.com/riverside/collectibility-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-actually-the-bidder/comment-page-1/#comment-290609 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:43:14 +0000 http://jazzcollector.com/?p=4980#comment-290609 As much as it pains me to say so,vinylzone is right on point,re: collectibility. In a few minutes I’ll head outside for the Sunday NY Times($5)grab a bagel w/egg,coffee and a soda(for later)..I’m already around $12 and that’s just for walking out the door!
Popsike aside,the idea that a desired lp that was first sold maybe 50 years ago(or more)is in my hands for little more than that is a rare bargain indeed. As time goes by such bargains will seem even more special.

]]> By: vinylzone https://jazzcollector.com/riverside/collectibility-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-actually-the-bidder/comment-page-1/#comment-290604 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:45:29 +0000 http://jazzcollector.com/?p=4980#comment-290604 The days of $20 original jazz records are log gone! You guys are the lucky ones!
You either inherited your collection, bought the records when they first came out, found them in a garage sale for a penny (some years ago!), got them from a friend or family member, bought them for $1 or less sometime in the 90’s (when eveybody thought that vinyl was dead), or, if you are a dealer, then you have your secret sources… for the rest of the record collecting population, it is either:
1- Buy from record shops that are not able to give you a price quote for a record without checking popsike (usually quoting the famous Bob D. prices!).
2- Buy them online from a totally unrealistic seller who is asking an NM price for a rare record that is only VG or worse… (G+ anybody?!)
3- Buy them on Ebay, which means survival of the fittest, and a fierce fight to the last Ebay second with some crazy deep pocketed jazz vinyl maniacs and a certain Japanese record shop!

So it is either pay, or pray… !!

This unfortunately is the sad truth for many vinyl collectors in the year 2013 …

]]> By: Jason https://jazzcollector.com/riverside/collectibility-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-actually-the-bidder/comment-page-1/#comment-290576 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:41:29 +0000 http://jazzcollector.com/?p=4980#comment-290576 Who would pay that for a 50-100 dollar record? Some people are really nuts about the matrix numbers, I could not tell the difference. I know I prefer Analog over digital, but really, I must not have the ear that many have. I have a mono and stereo 2 eye, less than 20 for them each.

]]> By: DaveS https://jazzcollector.com/riverside/collectibility-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-actually-the-bidder/comment-page-1/#comment-290561 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:10:22 +0000 http://jazzcollector.com/?p=4980#comment-290561 I have the exact same Miles Smiles and even better, my record is still in the original sealed plastic. Do I hear $600???

]]> By: Rudolf https://jazzcollector.com/riverside/collectibility-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-actually-the-bidder/comment-page-1/#comment-290540 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:54:12 +0000 http://jazzcollector.com/?p=4980#comment-290540 I thought that the Wynton Kelly is a live recording. It is not. The title gave me the wrong impression. The record is nice, and Philly Joe is very present, without being overwhelming. My stereo copy has very good audio qualities. There is no obvious sound segregation, Philly is on the left, P.C. on the right channel and Wynton is everywhere. A fine album, but not worth $ 400.
I would rather sell it for that price!
Miles Smiles: amazing! One must admit this guy BD has got talent. A super seller.

]]> By: Joe L https://jazzcollector.com/riverside/collectibility-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-actually-the-bidder/comment-page-1/#comment-290511 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:36:38 +0000 http://jazzcollector.com/?p=4980#comment-290511 That Miles Smiles auction is literally unbelievable for such a common record.

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