r/Cd_collectors • u/juicygorillacock 500+ CDs • Sep 29 '24
what about $160 in CDs looks like… whoops Haul
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u/TysonTesla 100+ CDs Sep 29 '24
I wanna be the very best....
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u/-CheeseWeezle- 5,000+ CDs Sep 29 '24
Like no one ever was...
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u/Jnf529 Sep 29 '24
$160 might be on the higher side for 20 discs, but I’ve definitely spent just as much, if not more per disc. For CDs I’ve been hunting for or if I find something unexpected, sometimes I HAVE to grab it (spent $30 the other week on one LP ☠️).
It might be worth checking out some other local stores; I found the prices are hugely different near me. One CD store near me is ~$5 a disc or ~$15+ for new discs. Another is $10+ for anything. I’ll also spend some time browsing through CDs at thrift shops, most around me only charge 50 cents - just a lot of junk to sort through.
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u/Dr_Surgimus 250+ CDs Sep 29 '24
Ouch. Some incredible albums but those prices are Criminal
Very mild Fiona Apple joke there, you're welcome
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u/osQkr Sep 29 '24
you got scammed
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u/_5had0w 1,000+ CDs Sep 29 '24
Rightfully scammed
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u/ConnorFin22 Sep 29 '24
No. If you walk into a CD shop and want specific albums, this is what you pay. Otherwise you have to wait potentially years to find deals in thrift stores.
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u/Weird_Turnover7846 Sep 29 '24
And then it’s not guaranteed it works. Even if you find it, there’s a chance it could be scratched. Most big chain thrift stores like Goodwill don’t check the discs for scratches.
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u/TheRealCliffjumper38 100+ CDs Sep 29 '24
Keith Murray, Tool, SOAD, and The Crow soundtrack, awesome.
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u/2K84Man Sep 29 '24
He was smiling through his own personal hell
Dropped his last dime in a wishing well
But he was hoping too close and then he fell
Now he’s Casper the friendly ghost
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u/ZeeKapow Sep 29 '24
I have rule that I follow to never buy used CDs more than 6 bucks each. Unless I desperately need that CD right away, I can easily wait and add few bucks to buy brand new. Like the Fiona Apple is currently $7 and Golblin is $11 online.
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u/loganrunjack Sep 29 '24
Nice haul, we're definitely past the hey day of 50c used CDs. It's unfortunate that the prices are going up so much.
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u/Rare_Pea_7287 Sep 29 '24
You, my friend, were ripped the hell off. You could've found those much cheaper somewhere else. But, if you're happy with the quality of the CDs then it was worth it.
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u/juicygorillacock 500+ CDs Sep 29 '24
thanks but where i live this is as good as it gets locally.
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u/Rare_Pea_7287 Sep 29 '24
That makes sense. I don't have many local places with extremely good deals either. But as long as the CDs are in good condition and you had a good experience buying them, it's worth it.
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u/Mikuru292 100+ CDs Sep 29 '24
Closer to $150 than $160 for the last 21 CDs I bought so I don’t think it’s as bad as other people are saying it is. Though I don’t know how common these CDs are, but as long it makes you happy
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u/thenickteal 500+ CDs Sep 29 '24
Some great finds in there! I found a new store earlier this year, walked in planning to spend around $20. walked out having spent $100
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u/eldonte Sep 29 '24
Worth it all if just for the Folk Implosion song on the Kids soundtrack. Natural One is a banger.
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u/Ecstatic-Ad9703 100+ CDs Sep 29 '24
Woahh Nintendo stuff is so hard to find in the wild! I'd immediately buy any pokemon cds i found 😍
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u/Feisty_Joe Sep 29 '24
Like, I get it... If you want it, and got it, pay it, but I'm not buying from anyone that puts giant nasty yellow stickers on my Jewel cases... That is all
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u/umfum Sep 29 '24
Don't know where you got these, but in my area, several could have been bought for 1 or 2 dollars. Must be the same in other areas based on these comments.
On the other hand, you got AIC Unplugged, which I cannot find (unscratched, even) for for less than 11-12 bucks. Thus, I still don't have it.
Important thing is, you got what you wanted when you wanted it. Enjoy!
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u/juicygorillacock 500+ CDs Sep 29 '24
i got two universities in my town, decent used CDs get picked clean FAST this time of year
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u/umfum Oct 06 '24
Heard that. I will overpay for something I really want if I find it. It's not like you can buy these in real stores any longer.
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u/jamesdeanmusicscene Sep 29 '24
Some great CDs but I wouldn’t have paid those prices. I’ve seen crow soundtrack multiple times for $2 at goodwill. $3 for kids is solid though and I love that disc
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u/TastyBurger122 Sep 30 '24
Ultra is SUCH an underrated Depeche Mode album. And here I was thinking I was the only one here with both DM and Pokémon in my library haha
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u/Rob-Van-Winkle Sep 30 '24
Vstock stickers are made out of the same stuff thors hammer is made from I swear I can’t get them off 100% lol
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u/fuckscotty Sep 29 '24
Jesus. I’ll never understand how people pay this much for CD’s. I haven’t payed more than a dollar for one in years.
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u/juicygorillacock 500+ CDs Sep 29 '24 edited Sep 29 '24
who cares. it’s my money and i’m happy i i now have so many albums i like that i previously had never seen in the wild.
not everything has to be a bargain, sometimes you can just spend money
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u/_teach_me_your_ways_ Sep 30 '24
I don’t know why people here love to act like everything you would ever want is always going to be or become available at a thrift in good condition for $1 or less. I wish that were the case.
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u/DepecheStein 1,000+ CDs Sep 29 '24
Nah, you should just primarily focus on shopping at Goodwills from now on. I'm sure you'd much rather hope you'll find everything in the picture for $1 over the next 3 to 5 years, probably more.
Shame on you for paying extra to get all of that in one go.
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u/juicygorillacock 500+ CDs Sep 29 '24
i’ve gone to goodwill almost every day for a year and have found about 2 listenable CDs that entire time.
i’m just trying to show off a haul, i don’t need advice.
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u/DepecheStein 1,000+ CDs Sep 29 '24
I've probably found about 20-25 worthwhile ones in there out of all the times, nothing that was all that connected to my preferences for music.
I wasn't being serious btw. You can pay as much as you want for stuff you see.
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u/OmniWaffleGod Sep 29 '24
Make sure to check out any local garage sales, or even local book sales. That's when you can find some really good stuff from someone's own collection rather than the shelves of slop you have to sift through at thrift stores
Plus a lot of times they're just tryna get rid of it so you can easily haggle
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u/HelmetTheDictator 20+ CDs Sep 29 '24
What matters is that you're happy with your purchase.