The Most Outrageous Prices For Vinyl Records! Should Sellers Be More Responsible?

[@michaeljacobson4844]

Merry Christmas, Melinda! Fun fact...there's a nail salon owned by Tom Petty's brother, Manny Petty. 😁

[@MelindaMurphy]

How do you do it every week?!!! 👏😆 Nice!

[@MelindaMurphy]

And Merry Christmas! 🎄♥️🎁

[@SDsailor7]

@@MelindaMurphy Those records will never sell, Most antique stores charge way to much for records, their store rent must be really expensive so they have to jack up the prices.

[@SDsailor7]

@@MelindaMurphy I have seen the antique stores that have sections where they rent space to sellers and the records those sellers have most of them are falling apart and they want an arm and a leg, so the store must charge them a lot for that space, I have seen it in Arizona, San Diego, Monterey Ca. and i bet there are more places like that, same thing goes with the consignment places.

[@analogwavelength]

Most vinyl sellers who rent booths in antique shops are almost always delusional about what this stuff is worth. You can sometimes find deals, but I'd say a good 90% of the time, I just roll my eyes and keep on walking.

[@Evan-tj1te]

I kid you not, I just went to a local antique mall, and there was a booth that had a beat-to-pieces copy of Thriller for $60. My eyes almost popped out when I saw that!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Very true. When an antique store appears very professional, I expect more or at least I used to. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@deadite83]

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[@rixvspinner]

Antique stores and or malls, flea markets are all expensive if they get lots of traffic which is mostly only on weekends. I have consistently found vinyl sellers asking 30-40% more than a record is worth, for years. Part of the reason is the high cost of having a booth, but still, this is about volume selling unless your records are worth at least $50 each.

[@annkopfer6713]

​@@Evan-tj1telets.have a conversation about the good ones ... even if only between 5 to10 percent...nice to bitch and whine...and...that WONT change...speak of thise who.talk the talk AND Walk the Walk...yes they ARE OUT THERE!

[@erickdunlap-k3p]

I press records for a living at an independent pressing plant. It's pretty easy to explain why NEW albums cost more. 1. The cost of shipping domestic and international has gone up. Most pressing plants in the US use pvc made in Indonesia and has to be shipped to the plant along with all the other materials used to make the record as in stampers, jackets, labels, inner sleeves, rolls of plastic to shrinkwrap. Once the records are boxed up. They typically have to ship 2-3 more times before you see them at your local record stores or delivered to your door. 2. The cost of living has gone up. Most pressing plants are in pretty cool cities and towns which cost more to live in. If you want to keep the person you just spent at least 6 months training how to use a record press you need to pay them as the skilled labor they are. I've been pressing for almost 3 years and I'm still learning things about the machines almost weekly. 3. Everything is more expensive than it was than when you were a kid just getting into collecting and it's probably going to get worse with any new tariffs being that the main raw material used in making records is imported.

[@audiophileman7047]

If you adjust for inflation, basic new vinyl records are around the same price as back in the day. In some cases, the records made today actually have better sound quality. Audiophile records are around the same price adjusted for inflation as well. It doesn't sound like Melinda is talking about newly made reissues and issues. Everything she showed was vintage vinyl pressed back in the day. The prices she encountered are excessive and really just crazy.

[@thepabs911]

@@audiophileman7047 I was just about to write this very same point. Thanks for saving me the trouble.

[@stevenbouler5783]

Incredibly high prices for those albums. wowza! Another terrific video, Melinda… thanks again.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I know. I was shocked! Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@paulhanlon5112]

Australian here....The Vinyl industry here has eaten its own...Try $70 for a new pressing...Ridiculous...Only themselves to blame !

[@MelindaMurphy]

I have been told that records are very expensive in Australia. That is pretty pricey. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@vincentrathbone26]

JB HiFi would have to be the worst when it comes to overpriced records, almost $90 for a standard Led Zeppelin reissue, the mid 90's was great for buying imports, I bought a whole bunch of Funkadelic reissues from the legendary Missing Link Records in Melbourne for $20 each including the double LP America Eats it's Young.

[@craigsandry6737]

Absolutely ! Even record fairs these days are ridiculous .

[@citroen2cvnz]

@@vincentrathbone26 interesting. In NZ Jb HiFi usually have the lowest prices for new records cf independent record stores, but lately their prices have been getting closer.

[@George9436-o3g]

I look at a lot of Record booths and most records are priced reasonably but occasionally you will run into a place where the prices are ridiculous so the only thing to do is just smile and walk away.

[@Tom242-b9s]

I live in the Netherlands and even thrift shops are asking 20 euros for poor condition records full with scratches. It’s almost like people know vinyl records are worth money now and they just price everything the most high possible. Love your channel btw. It’s hard to find good vinyl record KZbinrs but I like your content. ❤

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much for the kind words. ♥️ It seems like antique store owners should know the rules about "condition" better than anyone. 🤔 Insane. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@MichaelBrown.U.K]

Happens in the UK too. I once questioned a price and he showed me what he found on discogs, it wasn't the same release and definitely not in the same condition, he just didn't get it. He offered a small discount, he looked baffled when i said 'no thanks'

[@MelindaMurphy]

I can understand the confusion but if one is going to sell records, they need to know more than that. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@stevec6727]

Not only antique stores/malls... whoever is pricing records at our Half Price Books needs their medication adjusted for sure.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Lol. Unfortunately, I don't have one of those stores. They used to have reasonable pricing. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@donw3912]

I concur....an Elton John record at mine...or at least the last time i looked in the locked box of special records...had a copy of I believe The One for something like 150ish....great album but not worth 150 unless it was signed...which this isn't. I've sold there too and have gotten insulted more then one time...but it's easier then lugging the records home:/

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Wow! Just hearing this story of that shop I was insulted.🙄Thanks for sharing Melinda, Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 🎧🙏🏻

[@HobnobWithBob]

There are some booths at a few local antique stores that have outrageous sellers like that. Most of the time, the records themselves appeared to have been used as a skateboard at some point. Mind blowing!

[@johnpischedda6951]

Well done for calling them out! If we refuse to pay and voice our opinion the laws of supply and demand will prevail! Yes Australia is expensive but I won’t pay those prices and source elsewhere.

[@brianzawistowski5743]

Great video, as always. Surely, the store must be aware of their pricing as I would think their inventory isn't turning over. Hopefully, they watch this video. I recently came across the Petty Let Me Up album brand new in an FYE discount bin for $5. Great sweatshirt, like the rhinestones look from the debut album.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! Now $5 is a great price. I have no idea what that store owner is thinking. 🤔 It's a shame because the store was actually very nice looking. Thank you and take care.

[@stanleystephens4908]

Melinda, Micanopy is pronounced (MICK-Ah-No-Pee) Mi-ca-no-py. The small crossroads is in Seminole territory, which was Native American land. My brother-in-law is buried there at Paynes Prairie Cemetary. I, too, am a transplant to Florida. Glad you are getting settled and have your very own music room. Enjoy!! Love your channel ❤!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm so sorry for the mispronunciation. I am still learning my way. It was a nice little town. ♥️ Thank you and take care. 🤗

[@morrisonAV]

@@MelindaMurphy No need to apologize. Florida is full of towns whose names are of Indian origin. I always love to listen to new weather people on local TV stations who struggle with town names. For instance, how would you pronounce "Dunedin" which is right up the road from me. BTW, all your audio was coming out of the left channel only.

[@richardwhite2344]

Hi Melinda, I totally agree with you. I think the bottom line is it is their loss. Nobody is going to pay those prices for those records when you can pay much less everywhere else. I am not a confrontational person either, but I would have loved to have heard their explanation as to why their prices are 200 percent higher then they should be. Another thing is I guess they should not expect to be in business long. I have been in record shops where the prices were a little high, but nothing like that. That is at this point just at the height of stupidity and greed

[@DarkSideOfThePepper]

I've bought 2 records the whole year. All done with Vinyl for now. I hope you and your Family have a great Christmas and a Happy New Years Melinda.🎸🎸

[@MelindaMurphy]

I completely understand. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🎄🎁

[@billconnor6283]

"You're Gonna Get It!" and "Long After Dark" are two of my favorite Tom Petty albums as well! Highly underrated. (Also love Let me Up though!)

[@billphelps5611]

Wow...those prices are wild! Awesome shirt too, I love that version of the logo. I have noticed in the antique shops I have visited that the records are usually too high but those prices you showed take the cake! Enjoyed the video and take care!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. I have never seen anything like this. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@neilbruce4201]

Hi Melinda. Great post as always. I was interested to hear you say in an earlier post that you always clean a fresh purchase, new or pre-loved. I'd love to know what your cleaning methods might be. Have you ever put together a post of this kind?

[@suprememusicmaster]

You know what else I’m reminded of? Your little town there was featured in a song! In John Anderson’s country song, “Seminole Wind”, he sings “And blow, blow from the Okeechobee All the way up to Micanopy!” That’s why that place sounded familiar!

[@IanJames-s4e]

Hi Melinda, I am a record collector and seller in Australia, I am lucky enough to be travelling around the world this year with my wife and visiting many record stores and markets ( driving her crazy sometimes).I have been finding grails for myself but also thought I would try a bit of an experiment and buy what i think are harder to find records in Australia, overseas releases, variants and the like ,things we just don’t see much of at home. Record collecting in Australia when you get to the stage of having all your base albums you want can be very limited ,our availability of records is just not the same as overseas . So i have a stall in an antiques mall ( oh no you say) and i am going to sell these albums there, so i have to take into account my costs and put a price on them that i think is REALISTIC, fair and reflects the fact that i think they are collectible and the people in the know will recognise this. As a record buyer i know the frustration of seeing the same old records over and over again so i am hoping to offer something different,it is a great feeling when you say I haven’t seen that one before or hey you rarely see this. I hope this works ,it will be interesting to see if I can get that balance between purchase and sale price right Love your channel ,first time commenting but this one really hit the mark at the moment All the best Ian PS. There will be NO $300 Bee Gee albums !

[@annkopfer6713]

The Church Midnight Oil james reyne and others that arent to be in the states...

[@DarkJeffau]

You are not wrong Ian. I find myself not buying many LPs at all these days. I have to be selective on what I buy. Also CDs can be expensive too depending on whether they are new releases or older titles,

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much for saying hello. I hope that this will be a huge success for you. You will be providing other collectors the opportunity to own rare records that are hard to find where you live. There is a big difference between selling a rare record for a price that is researched and took effort to obtain versus charging a fortune for a very common record. That's awesome for you and the buyers. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Where will you be selling this stuff?

[@chickenmusic1]

Hi Melinda, That BeeGees record is £1.00 in any Charity shop here in the UK, how on earth did they get that price? When I query prices they usually say "We have an `Expert` that values them for us. Well one `Expert` last week had valued `Linda Lewis - Lark` (a £3.00 album) at £45.00! and then valued a load of `Fairport Convention` albums at £3.00 each! Guess which ones I grabbed for the collection.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Congrats on your new records. 🤗♥️ I love the Bee Gees but that price was ridiculous. Thank you and take care.

[@bfpsa64]

Enjoyed the video. Prices at antique stores are usually higher as they are looking for the uneducated buyers. The people who are just looking for a memory will spend more money then items are worth. So many new sellers still jumping on the record selling gig that have no idea of how to grade and/or price. I see this on Whatnot! with people finding records in storage units and garage sales, then trying to flip without even really looking at the records. We saw it for sale online for "blah, blah" and this is what we want. Crazy. Go enjoy some music and thank you for your videos.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the kind words. 🤗♥️ You're right. Someone might see a sentimental record and decide to buy it. I hope those records don't sell for those prices but you never know. Take care. ♥️🤗

[@pollyhewitt5413]

Yikes the prices. Interesting video. Have Happy Holidays. Thanks for sharing.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. Thank you and happy holidays. ♥️🤗

[@anthonyvigliotti6560]

Good job on this video and a good subject. And YES, I have seen this kind of ridiculous overpricing at certain antique and collectibles stores. A couple of years ago, I questioned the owner of a collectibles store on a handful of original Beatles 45's in good shape but nowhere near VG-Mint. When this owner told me he had "looked the prices up on eBay", I pointed out to him (on my phone) that the eBay prices he was quoting were picturing excellent condition vinyl with VG to VG+ condition picture sleeves. He wasn't going to budge. Well, I wasn't going to budge either. These 4 singles with pic sleeves at the price he wanted, $375, should have been in the $80-$100 range, and I am being generous at that. While in the store, I also noted that he had some Beatles memorabilia way over-priced also. In talking to this owner, I got the clear message that he was not very knowledgeable about vinyl records at all and felt that just because it was "The Beatles", he could slap prices on the items and just sell them. I ran into a very similar situation at a huge flea market recently. In the case of the flea market, the owner of the goods listened to me and said, "okay, make me an offer" (Beatles 1964 Topps cards). I did and he did sell me the cards. Again, the major issue: condition. The cards were VG - BUT - his original asking price was based on mint.

[@sofiane6042]

my music collection is mostly cds but i love vinyls ! i'm 29 i don't have a wife or kids yet so i can afford to ruined myself sometimes for music !😅 if it's way too expensive, i will not buy but from time to time especially for an album that i want so bad, i take the risk only if it's not extremely expensive ! thank you so much melinda for your great stories ! i think that you are a wonderful storyteller ! i can listen to you all day and never be bored !😊 your passion for music is very contagious ! i am just like you, music is one of my medecines ! even with cds, the prices can be extremely cheap but also extremely expensive ! I totally love your topic of today !

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement. I really appreciate it. Sometimes we have to splurge a little on a record we really want. I completely understand and you are in a good position to be able to do that. It will be harder after you have kids so enjoy it now. Lol. Thanks again and take care. 🤗♥️

[@chrisgoyette1846]

Another Great Video Melinda. I was at an antique mill and the "record store" inside, even worse $10-15 for beat records no jackets, single records beat, scratched, gouged no sleeves or jackets stacked up for $5 each. Saw Ted's Great Gonzo totally worthless jacket in a beat clear cover on wall, couldn't tell condition of vinyl like $50. I laughed and walked out. Some sellers are Delusional= oh wow record resurgence, I gotta charge outrageous money for pieces of Crap! I steer clear, I'm not even interested in trying to converse with someone like that about their pricing, they're right you're wrong. Keep up the lovely content we all enjoy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's pretty expensive even for a nice copy of a Nugent album. Lol. Thank you for the kind words. Take care. ♥️🤗

[@yyman23]

$300 for the live Bee Gees album? That's a steal! :-) Some sellers are completely delusional. Price right and you'll sell well. Price like this? you might find a fool or two to fall for it, but most likely no one would buy a single record from you. Great video, Melinda. Thank you!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! You are right on the money! 🤗♥️ Take care.

[@dallasmorrison6983]

Reminds me of an old joke. A man wants to sell a painting for One Million Dollars in his gallery. It's obviously amateurish and by an unknown artist. He has several on display of the same quality. A visitor says to him, "One million dollars?? You won't sell many paintings at that price!" The gallery owner turns to him and says, "I only need to sell one!".

[@yyman23]

@@dallasmorrison6983 Exactly. It's also called the success method. If you succeed in selling it for a high price, your succeeded. If not, at least you tried...

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

They know that vinyl has had a resurgence. They also know that many new record collectors can be gullible. You know, kind of like fans who’ll pay $8,000 to see Bruce Springsteen or Paul McCartney! I’m a fan of both, but refuse to pay that much to see artists with so much ring-wear Melinda! See what I did there?😂❤

[@MelindaMurphy]

Lol. Unfortunately, you're right. I can't believe the prices people pay for concerts. I can't imagine paying that much money. I expected more from what looked like a nice antique store. I was truly shocked. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@bvfgfvbgch4853]

I think you've hit the nail on the head regarding the gullibillity of some new collectors. Its something ive seen time and again. A lot of them dont even own a turntable which is crazy to me.

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Hi, been a while. My son wants to try vinyl, so I've picked up an entry player , very entry for about $ 800. If he likes great, if not, no problem. I plan to include my Kenwood and Marantz 6G speakers.. Pre loved vinyl look at the shine. A bad stylus will soon make it look like a rat rod. I like watching the UK antique shows and US pawn . They are a good indication of true value. I have a watch we ( family) bought new in about 1890. I was all excited until I watched the antique show. Anyway, Happy Christmas and an amazing new year. USA must adopt the 2 day Christmas. More time to visit folks.

[@audiophileman7047]

The benefit of being Christian is not just celebrating Christmas Day, but celebrating the Christmas Season. For some Christians it will go into February of 2025 and others into January 2025. Merry Christmas and enjoy the Christmas Season as it was meant to be.

[@chuckmaddison2924]

@audiophileman7047 We will be . Having 2 days with family spread all over it makes it easier. Just hope it won't get too hot 35c Max just nice. Where I am now it's 36c my other house 20 kilometres away from ocean is 41c , bit sticky. All I want is peace for everyone.

[@audiophileman7047]

@@chuckmaddison2924 America has with good sense elected an excellent leader who will work hard to bring peace to the world as much as possible. There is much to look forward to during 2025 and beyond.👍👍👍

[@chuckmaddison2924]

@audiophileman7047 Agree I'm a big supporter of Trump. Caused many arguments with the wife. Happy Christmas and an amazing New year.

[@audiophileman7047]

@@chuckmaddison2924 Your support is good to hear. 💪👊 Thank you and the same to you and yours.

[@pipelinecenter]

I'm genuinely surprised that you didn't collapse into a heap of uncontrollable laughter as you went through those albums in that antique centre. I often get funny looks in charity shops in the UK when I either noisily exclaim or laugh out loud at some of the ridiculous prices applied to so called 'rare' items, many of which obviously aren't as well as being in substandard condition. Best regards .... Rick

[@dimebagdave77]

Many thanks and Merry Christmas Melinda, love your channel, always great to see you pop up 🤘 edit: i love that shirt.. you know, it seems to me like they cant get their hands on any rare killer records, so they just slapped the same price tags on the next best things..😂

[@MelindaMurphy]

That sounds about right. The records are nice common records. The prices make zero sense. Lol. Thank you for the kind words. ♥️ Merry Christmas. 🎄♥️

[@erichermann2692]

I hope someone from that shop sees this video. 😮 Thanks for posting. Love your videos!

[@MelindaMurphy]

That would be interesting. You never know. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@m0nkeyboot]

We have a flourishing vinyl collectors market in the UK. I've been collecting for 55 years. Likewise we do not go to antique shops for vinyl but specialist shops, auctions and fairs. We have publications like Record Collector which give prices continuously in all genres.

[@Choochill]

Many antique dealers are scavengers who pay very little for their inventory, and then price it to the max. In multi-vendor antique malls, you see wacky stuff all of the time, not just records. They heard records are worth something, so they assume that goes for any record. You'll see their little box full of albums where you can grab your Jim Nabors, Pat Boone and Johnny Mathis records for $10 each or even more. Want some Tennessee Ernie Ford, or some Englebert? They've got 'em! Even the charity shops can have crazy prices on things. I've seen hacked up, moldy, dirty Beatles records with price tags that had me laughing out loud. Their ignorance works both ways though, because I've picked up some rare and obscure albums that they sometimes under-value. You can't know everything! Always do a quick flip through if I have the time. Love your shirt Melinda!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I do get a kick out of the records you just named being in the $10 bin. Lol. It's cool when something good is found but the good records are few and far between. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@annkopfer6713]

Pat Boone.had.a spin IN.A METAL.MOOD ACTUALLY DID A TOUR.FOR THE ALBUM!

[@dallasmorrison6983]

Hey, I like Tennessee Ernie Ford, Englebert and Johnny Mathis! 😊

[@Choochill]

@@dallasmorrison6983 I love Johnny Mathis! Its just the records are available for almost nothing. I have almost every Nat King Cole album. Nothing against the old stuff.

[@Choochill]

@@annkopfer6713 I've heard of that. That would be a cool find!

[@aminahmed2220]

Awesome video have a great day melinda and also happy holiday season from Canada ❤😊

[@Stickermania2853]

The Beatles ‘Yesterday and Today’ later 1970’s pressings now go for $50 in excellent condition since they include all true stereo mixes. Thanks Mr Stickermania

[@davidfeinauer8793]

Wow, those were the craziest prices I've ever seen. Loved the video.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you very much. I'm still stunned by those prices. Take care. 🤗♥️

[@jerryl2627]

I ended up stumbling across a used record and antique shop that I had no idea about (a few days ago), that was not far from me. Went in and started flipping through the records. All categorized by genre, and pretty well laid out. Unfortunately, the records that should've been right around $20-30 were marked anywhere between $50-$120. I spoke to the guy that ran the shop, and told him that the prices were a bit on the high side. He said he'd be willing to work out "deals", but anyone in the know about the hobby knows he means still above normal costs. Has some good stuff, but I'm not going to overpay for it

[@mikesgotthespins5894]

Happy Holidays Melinda! Great video, I think some antique dealers that dabble in vinyl, are operating on PT Barnum's business model "there's a sucker born every minute" they just throw a crazy price on it and wait, they may be holding some of those records for quite a while imo. Thanks for sharing.

[@MelindaMurphy]

You are right, they probably won't be selling any of those records anytime soon. Thanks and take care. 🤗♥️

[@christiansemeraro2987]

Incredible indeed, Melinda! That is for the newbees that doesn't know the prices and don't use sites like Discogs or other to mesure the pricea of that edition in particular. And they know the OG is allways the most search of all, and when they get it, they up the prices to the sky! Have a nice day!

[@redrocker7857]

Yes, I have seen this before.And laugh all the way to my car!Can’t begin to explain why this happens but it happens all the time.There are people who find records in their basement and believe they have a gold mine.The look of disappointment on their face when they try to sell/trade to a record store is unreal.I have seen it happen!Great video.Enjoyed watching it!

[@MelindaMurphy]

You would think someone that owns an antique store would know better. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@jimmccloskey4254]

Tom Petty - I own all and are first press originals - my research on prices Your gonna get it - Monarch - near mint - $25 Long after dark - promo - near mint - $20 - 40 Hard promises - promo - near mint - $15 Let me - $20 mint - brand new Pack up the plantation - live - near mint - $22 - 30

[@MelindaMurphy]

That sounds much more reasonable. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@LThrap100]

The Rolling Stones record Now. The Stereo, Allentown Pressing from 1965 is tough to find in true mint condition. Most of the OG UK, US ETC copies are thrashed after 60 years in circulation. I found mine still in the shrink, looks to have never been played... Looks brand new. I paid close to $90.00 with shipping and to me that's crazy money to spend but it is worth it to have a copy that has fared so well. A true joy to listen to. 🙂

[@cbfall]

Amazingly interesting video & Merry Christmas,Melinda. 😁

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you very much. Merry Christmas! 🎄♥️🎁

[@cbfall]

@@MelindaMurphy Welcome!!!!

[@Vitally14]

I love these crazy prices videos. You should consider doing a follow up if you’re in the area again!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I may have to go back to the store sometime and see what is still there. Hopefully, everything. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@juliodownbytheschoolyard8006]

Wow, maybe the dot between the 3 and the two 00s rubbed off! I actually gasped "what!" out loud when you said $300, outrageous!

[@MelindaMurphy]

It is outrageous isn't it? 🤔 I wish it was a mistake. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@aleksander7278]

There are no expensive or cheap vinyls. There are the ones you want & the others that you don't want. All in all, we advertise our passion with no limits.

[@nigelcampag1290]

I've been used to seeing overpriced common records in the UK for a long time but from what I see on YT and Insta the US market has well and truly taken it to a new level. On the flip side I see from online posts that although the chancers may have priced their Beatles, Fleetwood Mac etc lps to silly amounts they sometimes way underprice an obscure collectable record so still worth checking these antique sellers. Regards Nigel

[@MelindaMurphy]

This store alone may win for the most overpriced records in the world. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@LPS-R-US]

Unfortunately I'm not surprised. Buyer Beware. I've been in a few of these types of stores in Maine and found similar prices. I checked the vinyl and most were only VG. THE FUNNY thing is eventually they probably will sell at their asking prices. Great topic..keep rockN!

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's a shame that someone will buy some of these. Hopefully, the Bee Gees record is left there forever. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@paul.theeightiesluvr.1980s]

Merry Christmas, Melinda, and happy holidays to you and the husband🎉❤🎉❤❤🎉❤and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 🎉to my fellow vinyl and music 🎶 🎵 community ❤️ 🎉❤🎉

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you too! 🎉❤️🎄

[@GeeAitch-r1r]

I've been to places like that once or twice before... the first one was always a shock, the second one is disgust... and suddenly everything gets funnier and funnier as you keep going through. And... I think you made the proper decision NOT to but a painting from that place. Cheers!

[@GroovyPlatters]

Great video, that was jaw-dropping to watch! I too have encountered some insulting prices on records at antique stores (one of the reasons I rarely ever even LOOK at records whenever I'm visiting an antique store), but nothing that compares to what you found, that's mind boggling, not to mention infuratingly insulting. Hard to fully discern whether or not that is simply a case of them literally not having a clue, and shoooting from the gut on their pricing (and failing miserably at doing so), or if they are actually fully aware of the true value, and they are intentionally trying to take advantage of people, and by an outrageous margin, to boot! Either way, completely unacceptable. Like you, I too wouldn't spend a penny there! Hopefully in time, they'll come to their senses, but I suppose time will tell. For THEIR sake, I hope they do, so that a bunch of records can start finding good homes at fair and reasonable prices. 🙂

[@MelindaMurphy]

I left bewildered and empty handed. It was truly unbelievable. I hope I never see crazy prices like that again. Thank you and take care ♥️🤗

[@novisnick6928]

I just would have opened my mouth, thats crazy pricing. I would be kind but I would have to ask about their knowledge. Thanks so much.

[@ChristopherClause]

WOW! That is incredible. Gee, looks like I will put my copy of the Bee Gees live album for sale at $200 and undercut the competition. lol! I have to say, I have not seen those kind of prices in a shop BUT I have to say, Discogs prices are going through the roof. Thanks for sharing this, my friend! P.S. You are SPOT ON about the Jeff Beck MOFI title. It is the BEST I have ever heard that album. I had a defective album so I reached out to MOFI and they sent a replacement VERY quickly (and got to me in Canada pretty fast). Just a heads up - and I am sure someone has mentioned this already - your last two videos only have audio coming out of the Left Channel (nothing in the Right). Just have a glance at your mic/mixer/interface connections before you film the next video. If you need help, message me and I can help! :)

[@randydergantz]

Although you mean’t no disrespect to the owner of the antique shop, you’ve reminded us of the famous quote “Buyer Beware”. Granted, common sense plays a part here, and a simple quick search on the internet would verify the price as being proper or outrageous. That “rat trap” box of Lp’s you discovered will sadly catch a rat sooner or later. Sad to say! Thank you for sharing this event! You may have saved countless lives now! 😊👏❤️👍

[@BillyDenton-nx3oy]

The Beatles record is a $20 record all day. $125 is crazy talk.

[@glenmoon]

Wow! Maybe if it was signed by all Bee Gees members and even then I wouldn’t pay $300 for that. Crazy

[@MelindaMurphy]

It would have to be an original pressing in perfect condition signed by all the members, and that is a big if, to even think about paying that price. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@FrightfulMess]

Happy Yule, Melinda! I FINALLY added Alanis M Jagged Little Pill, about $25 on Amazon, and it sounded GREAT! That store you visited kinda reminded of that book store in Orange Park Mall....seriously overpriced vinyl, all new....LOL.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Congrats on your new album. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.

[@henrys3629]

After seeing one of your videos, I went to Discogs and found 4 factory sealed and just opened vinyl from 2020, 2014 and was pleasantly surprised with $8, $2, $2 and $1.50. Listened on YT and enjoyed all. Bundled deal for $19.50 incl/ship. I may have said, but someone had the old Goodwill grab bag stuff which were all left overs ($3 for ten LP etc ) and wouldn't come off their $5 each price. Much of them were similar condition to ones I tossed because they were destroyed.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm so glad you found some great deals. You may want to avoid the store I went to last weekend. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Really enjoyed this one Melinda 🤩🤣 I don't blame you for not touching those vinyls... I'm not that familiar with some of the titles prices but wow!! I can tell that's silly money 😱😱 entertaining video for sure Melinda 🤩🤩👏👏

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you very much. ♥️🤗 Take care.

[@matsrecordcollection]

I've never seen prices like that! I have seen common beat up records that were way over priced though. Great video and Merry Christmas.

[@ernger531]

I saw The Beatles Blue Album in a supermarket for €90!!! yesterday.

[@matsrecordcollection]

@ernger531 😲

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's unfortunate that some records are overpriced like this. Merry Christmas!♥️🤗🎄

[@francescotenti193]

Simply outrageous! I do have that live Bee Gees album and in much better shape than the one for $300.00 and I paid a grand total of $9.00! No point in confronting the owner and I don't believe even people with deep pockets would be fooled into paying those prices. On a different note, if you saw a painting, or anything else, you liked but thought the price too stiff, you can always make an offer for a price you think it's fair, especially if a good piece with good framing and so on. They can say no and then just walk away. I do that constantly and, more often than not, those dealers will take a lower, sometimes much lower price just to get rid of inventory and make a buck or two.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I understand. It's important to get a good deal and the seller can always counter. I honestly lost a lot of respect for the store after seeing what they had priced the records. I didn't want to give them my business. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@MortenAastad]

Hi Melinda! When I heard/saw that Bee Gees price I nearly plotzed! 😲 Then I felt a tinge of anger... Thank you for a very interesting video 😊

[@MelindaMurphy]

It was pretty crazy. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@hughyconner3091]

Before the internet I got the Big Record Price Guide in 1998, one of the first pages says... Anything Is Only Worth What People Pay For It. It is only a guide. One man's priceless record is another man's frisbee. 😢

[@MelindaMurphy]

This is true. Someone may have come in right after me and bought all of those records. I sure hope not! Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@annkopfer6713]

Some smart azz from.CREEM.MAG.wrote that ha ha funny.book intro... LENNY KAYE...DOUBT IT

[@MilkThistle-]

I agree with this, there are a few antique shops near me and some of them have these kind of prices. I wonder where they come up with the numbers as most are $5, $10, sometimes $20 records at most and they have all of them priced at $40, $75 and up. It's bizarre. One store has a lot of common $2 or $3 Joan Baez records priced at $50 each. I feel the same way as you, it makes me doubt the price tags they have on other items in the shop.

[@antwanalston4572]

This lost and found spot is bananas with the prices from the bee gees and one of the beatles records that's way too much thanks for sharing your stories and be careful when it comes to high price records take care and have a blessed Tuesday

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. We all must be very careful about what we pay. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@slyrose]

Hi there! For the second video in a row, your audio is only coming out of the left channel. Thanks for your videos!

[@TheSkuncle]

Places like that store really have no idea how to price records. The saddest part is someone will pay those prices because they themselves don’t know any better. I sort of get the Beatles albums being overpriced because it’s the Beatles and most people think every Beatles album is worth a fortune. But I gotta say that Bee Gees album really surprised me. I have seen that one going up in price in recent years, not sure why, but I have seen it as a $25-30 album. I have that album, got it a couple years back at the Goodwill store, excellent condition, white label promo even, I paid $1 for it!

[@ondemandvinyllivetv]

Great story Mellisa. I’m a vested Vinyl seller myself. I do rent a booth at a the Island an antique mall in Antioch Illinois all reasonable prices. It seems unfortunately that this particular antique dealer allowed the vendor to set the prices at whatever they wanted.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. It makes the owner of the antique store look bad. And that's on the assumption that they weren't the store owners records. It's a small store. They need to do their research. Thank you for being one of the good sellers. 🤗♥️ Take care.

[@annkopfer6713]

Guilty is Guilty...there are several record.shops here in the Indy area that have priced a so so.fair copy.of Hawkwind's 1973 Space Ritual UA label at 75.00 Mebbes 7.50 at best ... play it once...through it away get a new.one! Another shop.had.an orig copy of Exodus 2nd spin...disgusting.all the way...told the owner... Took.it to the back...went there about 10 days same album same condition.but priced higher! The above are 'supposed' reputable shops...not just antique joints are culprits!

[@JJ-qs9hu]

I won't pay more than $25 on a used record. Don't care who the artist is.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It can be good to have set rules sometimes. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.

[@glennandadriansrocktalk]

I'm going out on a limb and saying the dealer found the highest price paid for any version of Yesterday and Today, and he used a price for one of those butcher covers to figure out his own price? I recently bought Hard Promises in NM- shape for $18. Gee, it had the insert, too. My goodness. Thanks Melinda.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I have no idea what they were thinking. 🤔 I should have had the nerve to ask. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@AndiCat14]

It's a good thing I was sitting down during this video. Those prices are insane!! I paused the video right before you gave the price for the Bee Gees record. I guessed $180. I gasped when you said the price. I love the Bee Gees, but damn!!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I couldn't believe it either. Totally insane. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@alexshkoditch4593]

I bought Tom Pettys Hard Promises second hand about 5 years ago for $5.00 (still has the sticker on the cover). It has the custom label, lyric inner sleeve, poster and is a first press mastered at Sterling with "We love you J.L." etched in the dead wax on side 1. I never look for the posters because I don't care about them, and at $5 with really minty vinyl I would have bought in anyway. It was only 5 minutes ago that I realized the poster was in there.

[@BlueSky...]

Those Tom Petty LP prices are indeed heartbreakers 😂 $200 for the Beatles Rarities is indeed something else, and the Bee Gees LP is insane!

[@markcovington8159]

Hey Melinda. Ho! Ho! Ho! A very special Merry Christmas to you, your husband, and your daughter. I hope it becomes very special for you all.😀Ho! Ho! Ho!😀

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🎄♥️

[@mrhoffame]

That is crazy M! This is one of the main reasons I never step into Antique/Flea markets anymore. There are some who over price bc they know vinyl is back, but have not clue about values of various pressing...but MORE SO...what I think these people hope for is someone like grandma or grandpa who doesn't collect vinyl but wants to buy their granddaughter who does collect an awesome birthday gift and they think "Oh wow, an awesome vintage Beatles records for $125 would make her so happy". It's old and probably rare". THAT is what they are waiting for.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Sad but true. I honestly expected more from this store. The furniture and paintings were so nice. I immediately lost trust in them when I saw those crazy prices. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@audiophileman7047]

Antique stores are usually the most expensive places to buy any collectible. Expect to pay more but not what you encountered. People who sell collectible things are often just in it for the money. Many unknowledgeable dealers sell collectibles in antique stores and don't know what they're selling. They've heard that vinyl records are popular collectibles, and the opportunity to make money is really there. Sometimes they put these crazy high prices on records and hope that saps will come along and buy them. A few probably do sell to the inexperienced, impulsive buyers. When they don't sell, they start lowering the prices. It really is annoying. When you see crazy record prices, it's just time to move on. I can't recall crazy prices like that in an antique store, but I regularly see crazy prices for records on eBay. 😲

[@JimmyV1530]

Buyer Beware - basically can happen at any place you purchase goods & definitely at antique shops. I actually have picked up an album or two at antique stores, but I know prices & have the discogs app on my phone. Good video - again buyer beware!

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's great that you use the Discogs app to compare prices. I do the same. It's always a good idea to do our research. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@frozenborderline2109]

So right about antique stores (as opposed to actual 2nd hand record stores) fancifully asking pretentious price$. For example, I've seen pretty scuffed and faded copies of Abbey Road and a non-zipper Sticky Fingers, albums which were hardly obscure rarities back in the day, go for upwards of $65:00 AUD + . As we would say here in the great southern land, ''Tell 'em they're dreamin!".

[@suprememusicmaster]

I saw this, video, Melinda, and I just said, “Wow!” And somehow, I sense a little sarcasm in your voice…Am I right? You know, I have seen sellers who price their albums this way, and I just keep on walking…OTOH, if they want to price their albums that way, I have no problem trying to haggle with them on price…I’ll casually slip in that I have over 15,000 LP’s and that I know what I’m talking about! I love pointing out, like I did the other day in one of my local antique shops, that the $75.00 copy of “Introducing The Beatles” they were selling was found by moi in even better condition, still in the Sears shrink wrap, for 50 cents at the thrift shop only a few doors down…I don’t know what they thought about that, but I know I didn’t buy their copy and maybe it gets these guys a thinking a little bit…And I’m the guy who successfully haggled down the price of a $100 Dual turntable in a different antique shop to $45.00, considering the work that would be involved in rehabbing it…It also helped that I knew they’d had the Dual in the shop for several weeks…When antique sellers have such high prices in their shops, you should tell ‘em, “I really like your museum here! I’m almost afraid to touch anything!” and then tell ‘em, “I’m almost afraid to buy anything…It seems sooo expensive that I’m afraid I might break/ruin/destroy (fill in the blank here) if I brought it home…” See, I’m not afraid to look, and if the prices aren’t to my liking, I’m not afraid to walk out the door…You know what you do? Go back to that same antique shop in a year and see how many of those albums are STILL there! Tell ‘em, “Yeah, I was in here last year looking at these albums and I see you still have a lot of the same ones…Have you sold any at all? Then ask if they’d be willing to budge on price, as I’m sure they would love to move product…If they say the prices are firm and all sales are final, then I tell them, “Well, maybe I’ll be back in again next year….” and then promptly walk out! If they really wanted to sell, they’d change their tune really quickly…Sometimes I wonder if these sellers even want to sell anything…Maybe they put their prices up so high, but then tell their spouses, “Hey, I’m trying to sell this stuff! I don’t know why anyone’s not buying!” Uh-huh…Ohhhh-kayyy! Suuuure! In any case, I should note that I bought my copy of The Beatles’ “Rarities” for $7.99 from my local record store, “Hard Promises” was $6.00 at a local antique mall here and I picked up a great copy of “Truth” when I bought a former co-worker’s classic rock collection…He sold me 250 jazz and rock records in three plastic totes…$250.00 for the whole kit and kaboodle, so about $1.00 a record! Not a bad deal, if I say so myself…This was about 20-25 years ago, but it was a very good deal at the time and I’m not complaining! He had lots of Rolling Stones, some Grateful Dead, plenty of prog rock and jazz, so I was happy! Sometimes, the best deals are the ones where you can buy in bulk…Hopefully, all the antique shops in your area are not like that, but I’ve learned a long time ago that if they don’t want my business, they can keep their “junk”..,£I will say that the shops that ARE more reasonable in their pricing are the shops I tend to buy MORE vinyl from, not less…So, if anything, I would find some places in your area that are fair and reasonable and keep buying from them…Never give in to these inflated prices…Unless it’s so super rare that you might never see it again in the wild, you’ll probably find that same album down the line at a MUCH better price…The moral of the story…Don’t buy the first copy you see, unless it’s cheap enough…If you’re patient, better deals will come! And I’m living proof of that!

[@jimdonoghue7808]

Wow outrageous! Must think we are fools . Thanks for alerting especially new collectors . All best wishes . 🎉😊🎉

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much 😀 Take care. 🤗♥️

[@JoeTreffiletti]

Hi Melinda! Yikes! Yes expensive. Love the Kiss shirt! Even though I was always a rock fan way back to the 70's, I did love the Bee Gees. Amazing singers and harmonies. Have a great night! Hi Phillip! Hope you and family are well. 🥰

[@MelindaMurphy]

I love the Bee Gees too. Not $300 love but you know what I mean. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@JoeTreffiletti]

@@MelindaMurphy 😆. Thank you!

[@ErickMUrias]

I think they meant to include a decimal point after the first digit. 😂

[@MelindaMurphy]

That would be a very good idea. Lol. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@Jhon-Rocks]

That's some type of insanity for Tom Petty. I wouldn't sell any of my Tom Petty. But i did just trade a Lana Del Rey for a new live Tom Petty that came out on Black Friday RSD. Three record set live from Long After Dark Tour. The money they were asking was $135. So, for me, it was worth the trade. I actually made about $20 cash in the trade. The record is so clean for a live record back in about 1981-82

[@paulaidenmusic]

For some reason the audio for this video is only in the left (watching on headphones) just wanted to let you know. Great video as usual!

[@thomaslytle5519]

Great video Melinda, thank you. OMG!!! In my opinion, your average antique store is a breath away from the same as a Goodwill store. These guys are out of their minds! Bet they never even Heard of Discogs either. They Obviously Do Not research a record’s True value. I would not have been able to keep my mouth shut about the prices in that store 😂. They would’ve asked me to leave. Lol

[@MelindaMurphy]

I really wish I had said something to the owner. I would have loved to hear their justification for these crazy prices. This has the appearance of being a very nice antique store but they destroyed their credibility with me. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@DavidRoss-hd3rv]

MAGNIFICENT TASTE IN DRESS MELINDA 🙌👏👏👏

[@automatedelectronics6062]

Hi Melinda! Another excellent video! The Y&T Beatles album is marked $175.! That looks like a "7" and not a "2". My stereo Y&T, I bought new, and it has the gold record medallion with the black and rainbow circle label. I do have a mono copy, which I acquired in a collection, and there is no doubt it is an original copy. I have seen this album usually overpriced for the last 20 years. I have had a 2nd-state cover album offered to me, twice, for $100. I didn't buy them as they were too rich for me. Remember, there are atleast 25K 2nd-states floating around out there. Your Beatles "Rarities" album is a promo copy. If not marked "promotion" with a WLP record label, Capitol just punched a large hole in an upper corner. I have an "Abbey Road" LP with the hole. This is what we got at the radio station. Capitol didn't really do white or yellow promo labels of Beatles records past the mid-to-late 60's. Early Apple 45's were seldom issued with promo indicators on the label. Not issued as a regular record, Capitol pressed a WLP 45, "Dialog From Let It Be" with an ABKCO imprint. In an antique mall, with independent sellers under one roof, the mall owners don't set the prices, the section owners do. Often the store is allowed to maybe give a 10% discount, but with the prices you found, that is way too little. Remember, the section owner has to pay rent and even maybe a commision, on top of that. In an antique store, that owns everything under one roof, they expect you to ask for a discount, on anything. There are multiple published price guides available. Remember, they are "guides". I am an acknowledged contributor to "Rockin' Records". That publication is based on actual sales prices and they don't publish arbitrary prices. You can download the guides to your smartphone and always have them with you. If you see prices in stores out of the published ranges, you know they either don't know how to price records or they are going for the tourist trade. If you see that they have some current price guides, then they are price-gouging. It is good to inform the store owners of this and tell them that you are not buying other items in their store, because those set prices may be gouging too. One stand-alone used record store owner I knew(he is now retired), let it slip in a published article that he marked the prices up 5 x what he paid. His prices were set in the middle of the price range, adjusting a little for condition or more for rareness. He would always entertain offers. A record in the $5. to $10. range would be priced at $7.50. He probably paid $1. or less for it. Oh, and they prefer to give you store credit over cash.

[@MelindaMurphy]

You are right. It was a "7" which means they were asking $175 for that record. Insane. This was a small but very nice antique store. It wasn't a situation where they had a lot of vendors renting out a space. The owners should have done their research. Pretty crazy. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@BenSellers8022]

Those prices are disgusting. I've definitely been to antique shops that have overcharged but nothing like that!!!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. The store looks like a legit, nice antique store. The price of the records destroyed that. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@BenSellers8022]

@@MelindaMurphy Just crazy.

[@michaelblion7896]

Merry Christmas, honey. You and your family. So awesome to see you again. Let me say this. These prices are absolutely hysterical. But when you told us the price of the Bee Gees Live record, I almost fell out my chair!!! 300 DOLLARS??? Absolutely ridiculous. I've never experienced anything remotely close to that. Maybe a badly damaged Carole King Tapestry record for $20. It was definitely worth 3 bucks. Take care!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you very much and Merry Christmas! 🎄♥️ I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that Bee Gees record. Insane. 😳 Thank you and take care.

[@michaelblion7896]

@MelindaMurphy I'm about the same age as the earth and I have never seen anything that crazy as far as vinyl pricing. You're very welcome, sweetheart.

[@graybeardsnation]

I have actually did run into a situation like this and could not help myself - I went up to the store owner and asked him if he was selling things or running a museum- he gave me a nasty look - I walked out - your right I expect a markup at an antique store but not insanity - thanks for the great videos this year also, as a side note, I am from Ocala and we would laugh at anyone who pronounced Micanopy that way 😂 - ask a local how to say it - have a great Christmas and Happy New Year!! ❤

[@MelindaMurphy]

I can imagine the laughs you get from newbies like me. Lol. I apologize for saying Micanopy incorrectly. It's a great little town. I should have said something to the store owner but didn't have the nerve. I regret that. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@MelindaMurphy]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ♥️🎁🎄

[@pourlefun]

At least now you can say that you've held a $300 record in your hands - something I've never come close to doing!

[@TKRVideoCentral]

Yikes! I know some people think they're doing well with that, but when you check that Bee Gees album on Discogs and realize that the HIGH price, not even median price, is $15, there's something really REALLY wrong here...and sadly, that store is not alone in doing that either...see several of Carlson's recent videos and price complaints...heh heh... sorry you didn't have any luck thanks to the prices, hope you have better luck in your home area, I know there's good stores everywhere around you! Have a great week!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thankfully, I am around great record stores with fair prices. ♥️ I have seen Steve's videos. It's amazing and also frustrating to see what people are trying to ask for common records. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@seand67]

Hi Melinda. Great conversation

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you very much! Take care. ♥️🤗

[@alexshkoditch4593]

Melinda - making this comment before watching and basing this comment on the title of this episode only. I've seen people asking for outrageous prices for common albums and I think they are either uninformed or just seeing if they get a bite. If someone wants to pay $250.00 for a Capitol "Meet the Beatles" that has been played to s4it that seller hit the jackpot. Don't scoff, there are people out there that still fall for that email about a deposed Prince that is coming into $20 mil and will give you 5 mil if you help him out.

[@travisw6378]

as a long time picker and record buyer, I know a lot of antique store owners and people that rent antique mall booths, none of them have any sort of knowledge as to price and condition of records, they will buy stuff at estate sales that i pass on, that is totally not worth buying due to condition or title. worse yet i see lots of people that are new to the game and they think they can start selling records, the prices they charge are insanity.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Very true. This was a small antique store that had beautiful things. If the records were from a separate vendor, they are hurting the reputation of the store. The owner should be concerned with that. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@Bootradr]

You have to wonder what the store owner got those "super rare" records for haha. He probably didn't pay anything for them or maybe just a couple of bucks on most of them. He obviously didn't do any research or just was trying to see what might sell knowing better? I was thinking the same exact thing you mentioned. I would be very hesitant to buy anything, especially expensive items, from a place like that not knowing if they're jacking up the price super high on something we don't really know the value of ourselves. It's a shame. $300 for something that's easily obtainable for probably $3 to $10 is crazy :-) I'd say this is definitely a case of buyer beware! Brian in Fort Worth 🎶

[@toms4442]

Its crazy that Hard Promises gors for that much since Tom Petty fought to keep the retail price down back in the day.

[@RussShawTV]

I WAS SHOUTING AT MY TV MELINDA 😂 The only record store in our city for a while had similar prices😮 🤦‍♂️I think they’ve made most of their money off Blu-ray & DVD movies. It’s weird that they never heard of diskcogs at least, I don’t care if Records are in the greatest quality personally. Two sides of the spectrum, I bought the Beatles rarity for five dollars at Daybreak Records in Seattle Fremont neighborhood in similar condition. Same store I also got many of those same Tom Petty records you showed for $10 or less from 2015-present. That was a few years ago so he would be selling them for more now. And there was one antique shop, In Snohomish neighboring town from where I live in Everett, Washington home of the big Boeing plant everyone’s favorite company LOL 😅 It’s basically an antique village of shops, I found a Foghat record autographed by the whole band for six dollars 😮 in this situation, they had no idea what they had. Humans are weird and how they price Records is even weirder, but all depends on markets understanding of prices. And like my friend RJ says that Daybreak Records in Seattle “I’m running a record store not a freaking museum”.