Boot Sale 2016

[Beobloke]

No, sadly not - nothing really floated my boat there.

Didn't sell much either...

[Barry]

Barry

Im surprised you manage to buy any if those are your rules

Yes, and that's why I don't come away with records spoilt by "snap, crackle and pop", or have torn, stained or dog-eared sleeves. The appearence and condition of the sleeve is a good indication of the likely state of the vinyl inside. So too is the way they are displayed - if they are simply dumped down on the ground with no care, then I won't even look at them. I doubt very much if I have missed a bargain in doing so.

Classical records sold by private sellers at boot sales are usually very good, as they have been well looked after and often just need a clean. Even so, I always check the surface of each side carefully before I buy. I have posted here the records I have bought (many of them are boxed sets), and in all cases the condition of the records have been very, very good to excellent (I won't use the term 'mint' or 'minty-mint' (ugh!) as the records are not new and have been played, so cannot be mint); the worst cases only requiring a clean on an RCM.

I should also add I'm a bit choosey about the record label, recording and the reputation of the performers: so no Reader's Digest, Music for Pleasure or Record Club pressings for me. Call me a snob if you like, but I can quite easily pick this stuff up (and better) at my local charity shops.

[Audio Al]

Call me a snob if you like,

SNOB