Phases and Stages of a Record Collecting Nerd - The Purge Phase

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[@johngaldieri5535]

Love you and your channel and look forward to wherever your move takes you to! Let’s Go Jets! Northern New Jersey loves you :)

[@vinylrichie007]

Who knows how the Jets will do.

[@sideshowtink]

I did a huge purge last year. About 500 records. It was a good move. That is the BEST Rikki ever! I definitely get the purge mentality. NO Not Who's next! Baba O'reilly! I go back to it again & again!

[@vinylrichie007]

I purged all the crap records and albums with weird covers before I moved to Bakersfield. I also trimmed my Exotica down to one Martin Denny and two Arthur Lyman.

[@offthebeatentracks4515]

You're a braver and more sensible man than me. I have thousands and thousands of records that I know I'll never even listen to once in my lifetime, but they are all members of my family. Recently, I have managed to purge a few hundred that weren't in good enough shape. I feel that is about as much personal growth as I can handle at the moment.

[@vinylrichie007]

Getting rid of the records in bad shape is the first step.

[@christopherkibler511]

Instead of purging, now you have me thinking about getting a Geronimo Black LP. Thanks a lot, Chris

[@michaelvalentini4869]

'' Hi boys and girls, I'm Jimmy Carl Black, and I'm the Indian of the group''. Chris, I need the Grandmothers albums as well as the Geronimo Black stuff. Jimmy played with Beefheart in the mid 1970's under the name, ''Indian Ink'', he also recorded an album with crazy Arthur Brown, I forgot the title.

[@vinylrichie007]

Someone bought the Geronimo Black today.

[@christopherkibler511]

Good work.

[@vinylrichie007]

@@michaelvalentini4869I’ll have to check my Captain Beefheart albums for Indian Ink.

[@michaelvalentini4869]

@@vinylrichie007 Richie, I think he was only in the live touring band, circa 1975.

[@psykodj67]

Ive been purging on and off since last year...and do get some cool bonus freebies from the bargain bins when I do my tradeins...Out of what I saw..you bet that Turtle Soup is very cool...found a copy last year and probably in my Top 40 of fave records..other that that the 10 Years after stuff..which never seen those you showed and that Neil bootleg look interesting.Very cool video and cool stuff.Thanx for sharing and take care

[@vinylrichie007]

Sssh and Cricklewood Green is all the Ten Years After that I need.

[@berwickshiremike51]

I had as many records as you once Richie. All killer punk. I was moving them around military bases every few years and it was such a pain. I purged them all. Now l'm settled l regret it so much, especially the prices they reach. I'll never be able to replace them. Good luck with the purge.

[@vinylrichie007]

I’m purging records that I think are good but I just listen to anymore.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

A good honest assessment of where you are at with your collection. One more move, and plenty of good places to relocate to ! Looks like a healthy purge, and you can trade for some good fresh sounds that you will be into..

[@nearwildheaven4840]

I purged Billy Idol and Cheap Trick at Budokan a long time ago, but I don't think I could ever purge Who's Next, I have a nice British press on Track that sounds great. I'd keep the 10 Years After too. I know someday I'll have to sell off my collection, but for right now, I just want to enjoy it! Hope you have a great Memorial Day Rich.

[@vinylrichie007]

Sssh and Cricklewood Green are the only Ten Years After that I need.

[@michaelpdawson]

Purging is hard. You know you’ll eventually regret getting rid of something. Glad you’re keeping the Go-Go’s. That’s a fun album. I can’t even remember much about the Geronimo Black, but I’m such a huge Zappa head I should own it. Cheers!

[@michaelvalentini4869]

Michael, Jimmy recorded an album with Eugene Chadbourne, '' Locked In A Dutch Coffee Shop'', I'm still trying to track it down.

[@michaelpdawson]

@@michaelvalentini4869 I have that on CD. Does it exist on vinyl?

[@michaelvalentini4869]

@@michaelpdawson Cool, I only collect cds now, never seen it on vinyl. They do a Beefheart medley, that must be fun.

[@vinylrichie007]

So far purging hasn’t been difficult but that time will come.

[@RobertFithen]

The part about having records to play for other people... I can relate to that. I'm currently ridding my collection of those, too.

[@vinylrichie007]

I’ve gotten rid of most of those.

[@cheapcheerfulrecordcollect8071]

I’ve been doing the same. Maybe I’ll do a follow up to your video. By the way Mimi Farina was Joan Baez’s sister. Richard wrote a book “Been Down So Long Looks Like It’s Up To Me”. The night of the party for the book being published, 1966, he was killed in a motorcycle accident. They only put out 2 albums. I have both and though I don’t listen to them often, I want to keep them both. And the purge goes on.

[@vinylrichie007]

I like Mimi and Richard album. I believe it is one of the first folk albums to feature electric instruments.

[@cheapcheerfulrecordcollect8071]

@@vinylrichie007 - They put out some fine stuff in a short period of time.

[@ChrisPropfeMusicallyObsessed]

Love the Black Flag shirt. I see that Samhain boxset in the background too. I’ve been purging a lot lately as well…it’s empowering. Thanks for sharing!

[@xavierpaquin]

Edward Scissorbody

[@vinylrichie007]

So you finally dumped the Rod McKuen.

[@ChrisPropfeMusicallyObsessed]

@@vinylrichie007 Haha!!! Kept most of his!

[@ST-xg3gy]

That animation freaked me out. 😮

[@vinylrichie007]

I thought it was pretty funny. It is from an Invisible Ray video.

[@michaelpdawson]

@@vinylrichie007 It made me feel bad because I’m not well known enough to be made fun of.

[@vinylrichie007]

@@michaelpdawson You are pretty famous.

[@gatefold33]

Interesting what you've done with Who's Next. As a fellow purge nerd, I'll give that approach some thought. cheers Dale

[@vinylrichie007]

Thanks for watching.

[@prossart35]

I’m gonna make you a t-shirt that says: ‘Nah…I don’t wanna hear that crap’ You’re the greatest Richie!

[@vinylrichie007]

That would be a cool shirt. What kind of music do you like?

[@thesurfacespins]

Purging is healthy!! Good for you. A collection for yourself, a great idea.

[@vinylrichie007]

I don’t need all these records.

[@FatCityVinyl]

I have done some smaller purges but I feel a big one is coming at some point. Been meaning to give a quick listen to my Hot Tuna records and figure out if they are worth keeping, I probably listened to them once years ago and filed them away in the shelves. My buying now is limited to mainly filling gaps in my collection, which would probably make a vinyl finds type video incredibly boring for most but I'm not exploring a wide variety of genres anymore, just focusing on what matters the most to me. Cheers Rich

[@vinylrichie007]

Focusing on what means the most to me is what I’m trying to do.

[@BoomKazoo2112]

I hear ya on the classic rock. When I started buying records again I was buying some classic rock that I didn’t have on vinyl but most of them I haven’t listened to. I now try to only buy what I don’t have on any format. Good luck with the purge and your future move things are way more expensive everywhere but I can’t imagine California prices Take care Brian ☮️

[@vinylrichie007]

When I moved to LA my girlfriend and I were full time students with part time jobs. We were able to afford a nice apartment in a very nice neighborhood. Sadly that is no longer the case.

[@cosmicvinyl2937]

I am absolutely horrible about getting rid of records. I mean I’ve been a collector by nature since I was a kid. Not just records but everything including comics and weird Knick knacks and shite like that. I just have trouble letting sh!t go but then I realized I could no longer afford the real cool records that I wanted especially psych & garage stuff and everything 60’s. So you’ll be proud to know that I have pulled about 30 albums that I’m taking to the RS this weekend to “purge” Really I’ll be trading them for store credit but guess what? I’m gonna get more records but not as many as I’m leaving them. There are a few records you shared here that I’d probably let go too In fact you’ve made a case for me to unload my Ten Years After stuff Might keep the one with Change the World on it. Thanks for being an inspiration to us all King Rich! Btw if you left California where would you go? Sh!t is hitting the fan no matter where you go LoL! Peace ✨✌️👽✨ My next move is the grave Haha!

[@cosmicvinyl2937]

Nice stab at the “leaders of the VC” In Your parting words. Do they really use scripts? And who are the leaders of the VC? In my estimation you’re a leader in the VC Hell compared to guys like you and Mazzy I’m a pee-on Haha!

[@vinylrichie007]

Sssh and Cricklewood Green are the two Ten Years After I will keep. If I move it will be to Virginia.

[@briggscharleton6139]

The Go Go's used to play shows with the Mentors

[@vinylrichie007]

I saw the Go-Go’s many times before they signed a record contract. I never saw them with the Mentors but I do remember seeing them play with the Eyes.

[@TheVinylRecordMission]

Coming from a guy who now has 100000 to dig through I’d definitely say I’m in the Purging face of my 25+ years of collecting. I’m trying very hard to trade 10 or more records for 1 record on my digs at these storage units full of records. I’ll let you know how that works out in a couple years lol. Cool thread Ritchie!

[@benrankins4446]

I have yet to purge any records. I'm still in the "I might need to listen to it one day even though I haven't listened to it in 10 years" phase.

[@vinylrichie007]

You are still a youngster.

[@RekkidTalk]

I heard movers hate records. Good luck with the move whenever it happens.

[@vinylrichie007]

When we moved to Bakersfield from LA I brought all the records myself. Every time I came up here to work on the house I would feel the car up with boxes of records.

[@ShamrocknRecords]

Great video! You know I have that Who record and I’ve never listened to the whole thing. Haha maybe I should purge it too! I sold my copy of Geronimo black years ago for like $25. Had no idea it’s increased in value. So be it! Cheers☘️

[@vinylrichie007]

I’ve listened to Who’s Next a lot.

[@larrybuzan7687]

I think missed the purge of part record of collecting

[@ralphbolton4865]

I'm starting to purge records too. Like you, I started buying records at a young age, having a wide variety, etc. I live in North Carolina, our property taxes are going up also. We have alot of California transplants here along with the northen states. Good video, sir.

[@vinylrichie007]

Rock on!

[@vinylrichie007]

If I move it will be to Virginia.

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

I’m in the purge phase. The driving back and forth to goodwill phase. I can’t believe some of the crap records I’ve picked up over the years. The “less is more” adage is true

[@vinylrichie007]

I got rid of the crap records before I moved to Bakersfield.

[@BluesGuyVinyl]

Hey Rich. Purging CREEDENCE? I'm shocked! SHOCKED, I say!

[@vinylrichie007]

I knew I would never pull them to listen to. Today I listened to four 70’s Hall and Oates albums. Go figure, they are all staying.

[@BluesGuyVinyl]

@@vinylrichie007 LOL! Well, you like what you like... I totally get it.

[@musicinthehouse]

Binge and purge, so is the life of a record collector. I do a purge once or twice a year for my ears and for my back.

[@vinylrichie007]

It is fun going through my records and listening to them and deciding do I ever need to hear it again. Today I was listening to 70’s Hall and Oates. They are staying.

[@Localbandography]

Property taxes have skyrocketed the last two years here in Charlotte. I’ve had many friends move out as a result.

[@vinylrichie007]

When I moved to LA my girlfriend and I were full time students and worked part time. That was enough to afford a nice apartment in a very nice neighborhood. Now two full time jobs and you will barely get by.

[@vinylrichie007]

If and when I ever move it will be to Virginia.

[@retromusings]

Great vid and it seems a lot of people are purging. I have been donating albums on a weekly basis to the charity shops. They are the ones for me that just aren't worth selling and it's just too much work listing records online to sell too.

[@vinylrichie007]

I donated records to the thrift store when moving to Bakersfield from LA.

[@deeg8849]

1:48 man of the people. Who doesn’t dig a guy like that

[@vinylrichie007]

That was the old me.

[@davidellis5141]

People aren't California Dreaming anymore.

[@vinylrichie007]

The middle class sure isn’t. When I moved to LA my girlfriend and I were both going to college and working part time. We were able to afford a nice apartment. My daughter and her husband that now live in LA both work full time and are barely getting by in a one bedroom apartment.

[@highrantdistrict]

33 cubes of records would be a pain in the ass to haul from one coast to another. That's a lot of records - I'm at 12 cubes and that seems like too much, but I'm not retired. I always figure you calculate how many records you listen to in a day, multiply that by 365 days, and that's the right amount to have. 12 is too much for me now, but when I retire, I'll probably want more because I'll have more time to listen. After spending my first 18 years of life in the Bronx and Long Island, I spent my first year of college in Farmville, VA. Beautiful state. The first thing that struck me though was "oh, THIS is what fresh air smells like!" Cheers, Tom

[@vinylrichie007]

You were the catalyst for me to make my record collection more focused. The furthest east I’ve been is Wisconsin.

[@highrantdistrict]

@@vinylrichie007 Cross an ocean and travel a bit!

[@vinylrichie007]

@@highrantdistrict if you count a plane I have been more east.

[@cliffordthevinylcheapskate351]

Working on purging some stuff right now too. A bunch of budget bin jazz I'll never listen to and classic rock mostly. I'm running out of room in the record dungeon. Maybe I'll ride your coattails and do a video on it.

[@vinylrichie007]

Jazz will be next. After the Classic Rock.

[@bobkat3372]

Great video! Is that a Samhain boxset in the background?

[@vinylrichie007]

Yes it is!

[@oldguysmusicstuff2896]

I've always purged my collections, sometimes with regret but usually not. I got 200 movies to get rid of at the moment. Took a few Cd's to the Thrift Shop yesterday. Forgot to mention, I do like that Hot Tuna album but it is fairly moody for them.

[@vinylrichie007]

Burgers is my favorite Hot Tuna. That one will never go.

[@FlyJohnny100]

I purge music occasionally. Recently kept that Rickie Lee album cause I like "Last Chance Texaco" and a few others. Still, you gotta let go of stuff to make the most of what you keep. Looking like I'll probably have to leave California too, but I'll miss it...lived other places and there's nothing like it. But wherever I go, you can bet I'll be listening to music...loud!

[@vinylrichie007]

I’ve lived in California my whole life.

[@JazzBums]

That’s was great

[@vinylrichie007]

Thank you.

[@EmbryonicRobot]

I need to have a purge too, but the records I purge will be no where near as good as the ones you are purging!

[@vinylrichie007]

I purged all the records I don’t like before we moved to LA.

[@007KrausBean]

I have around 1500 records and I know I am not going to listen to them all, but I have a mental issue with unloading them. It is very strange. About 30 years ago I purged some of my CDs and about 3 or so years after I did that I was wanting to listen to them and there was no way to do it. I was super bummed about it. I think that is what created my mental block to purging my records. That said, I have really slowed down on buying tons of records and I've tried to be more intentional about what I buy.

[@vinylrichie007]

1,500 is a good amount of records. If I move I want to get down to 800 to 1,000.

[@BeeAyeSueRah]

Exmilitary sealed for 8 records sounds insane but thats a great great deal.

[@vinylrichie007]

Ex Military is such a crazy good record.

[@bipbopboom]

You look like the annoying kid from the Polar Express movie in your thumbnail. I’d keep the Human League and Cheap Trick, but I wouldn’t fight over you purging them. Fun video! Cheers!

[@vinylrichie007]

Someone bought the Human League. I wouldn’t mind getting a copy of Dare.

[@rockinronist]

A man on a mission. Except for those Ten Years After LPs, I don't own anything you showed. Although, I have had a few of those before. Trade in purging is the way to go for lesser albums cuz selling them online is not an easy thing to do, and the money part of it is not very good after all is said and done. Good luck on your purging quest.

[@vinylrichie007]

Sssh and Cricklewood Green are the only Ten Years After that I need. Selling common records online is not worth it.

[@rockinronist]

@@vinylrichie007 Never heard Cricklewood Green.

[@arzabael]

It is written in the stars that the people will purge in this era, no matter what their hobby or craft is

[@vinylrichie007]

In my case my age has a lot to do with it.

[@Diabolik771]

What state are you moving to? I think that would be interesting video of you looking for houses in other states.

[@vinylrichie007]

Virginia.

[@heavybliss]

Hey man. I've been meaning to purge some of my classic rock collection over the past 5 years. I did purge about 150 lps before leaving Las Vegas, which were mostly classic rock doubles, like Beatles, Stones, Floyd, Beach Boys and the like, albums that are easy to sell. I'm with you, most classic rock staples were ruined by over play on the radio. I mean, how many times can you listen to Stairway To Heaven or basically a majority of Zeppelin, The Who, CCR, Bad Co., etc. I'd much rather own lps I'm going to listen to instead of having hundreds of classic rock records collecting dust. When I traded in the 150 in Vegas, I obtained original presses of Dragonfly, Joseph The Stoned Age Man and T2. I can't remember the last time I spun a Stones record. Anyway, I rambled on. Peace.

[@vinylrichie007]

I recently did a Stones video so I actually did listen to them all. I haven’t listened to one since.

[@mistery-ed7900]

I'm always purging. Done it since the 70s. It's gotten more difficult as time has gone by cuz all the easy to get rid of albums are long gone. Now I have to purge good stuff. I still have Who's Next but haven't played it in 20+ years. Maybe its time has come. PS In my corner of CA the property taxes don't go up since nobody wants to live in a place where you gotta drive 2 hours to go to a McDonalds.

[@vinylrichie007]

Purging will get more difficult before long.

[@glennaustin37]

Reproduction! How very DARE you! 😢 🎹🖤🎹🖤🎹

[@vinylrichie007]

Rock on.

[@davidellis5141]

Portrait of Vinyl Richie appears courtsey of Invisible Ray ™️

[@vinylrichie007]

I thought it was funny.

[@6AM_YT]

I've been debating on if I want to purge stuff that I like, but I would rather listen to it in my car. That means I'm getting rid of most all my punk stuff, which is 85% of my collection.

[@vinylrichie007]

The CD player won’t eject the CD in the player.

[@lauher21]

Man I love that Rickie Lee Jones I just picked one up for a 1

[@vinylrichie007]

It is very good.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I let go of that Go-Go's album last year. Did I make a big mistake? I love that Billy Idol record. Come to Florida with us. 🤗 Take care.

[@vinylrichie007]

When I move it will be to Virginia.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Moving is a bitch. I need to keep purging, too many classic rock that I also don’t listen to. I do love Turtle Soup, that was my very first cassette along with Steam

[@vinylrichie007]

I thought I would purge Turtle Soup but I liked it.

[@prossart35]

Found you on Discogs!

[@festersuncle6298]

I purge in the morning after coffee.

[@vinylrichie007]

I have never tried coffee.

[@TommysVinylnaut]

Same, I always prefer crappy hardcore over well played professional rock record. I am hoping to reach purge stage.

[@vinylrichie007]

You are still young.

[@TommysVinylnaut]

@@vinylrichie007 Last night a saw dream where I was selling records...

[@mariawesley7583]

I urge you to reconsider the Billy Idol. Definitely give it a listen before purging.

[@vinylrichie007]

I listened to all these.

[@mazzysmusic]

Doesn't California virtually freeze property taxes since Prop 13 still? Or a 1% increase max per year? Unlike most other states.

[@vinylrichie007]

It depends what year you bought the property. New home owners are getting screwed.

[@pattibalding7622]

I live just north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. Just curious to what you pay for property taxes? We pay $4500 after the (I'm old grant). That's Canadian $$

[@vinylrichie007]

That is pretty country.

[@L.E.55472]

I’ve asked my relatives since they’ve retired why tf are you still in California?? I just don’t get it Richie!! Purging cleanses the palate...hmmmm Ricki Lee? NEIL? Say it ain’t sooo Pat...Do what moves the needle....head east Pat! we’d dig having ya here east of the Mississippi 🎶✊🏻☮️on- 😎👋🏻🎶

[@vinylrichie007]

If I move it will be to Virginia.

[@theokidokis]

He Was A Friend of Mine is on Turn Turn Turn

[@vinylrichie007]

This is a different version.

[@BobbyGass5]

I gotta purge my collection too but I got a problem. I want value for my records and not penny's on the dollar like those flippers that always show when you want to sell something... Smart move getting out of California Pat. It's gonna go down faster than most states and as you say it's already started.... The Great Lakes region or New England is what I would be looking at for the move if I was staying in the States. Get away from those floods, fires, draughts and earthquakes. When you move stay away from tornado country because they're gonna be more frequent and bigger. In your old age you don't want any natural catastrophes in your future to deal with.... New Zealand or Tasmania would be my choice.

[@vinylrichie007]

If I move it will be to Virginia.

[@SteviesVinylCupboard]

well...hmmm. it is an MCA pressing I guess

[@vinylrichie007]

Yes. I’d still get rid of it even if it was a UK original.

[@stevebender4546]

VR, Where are you gonna move? You gonna be an AZ retiree in Mesa maybe. Great videos are just wing it style. I am a hoarder not a purger. I will be buried in a big Heep of records. lol Peace ☮️ Namaste 🙏 the Zonkman

[@vinylrichie007]

If I move it will be to Virginia.

[@stevebender4546]

@@vinylrichie007 that’s right! You have a daughter out this way ? I don’t know what I remember. We can meet up at Noble records. That’d be a huge party. Everyone wanting to meet the one and only VR!

[@vinylrichie007]

@@stevebender4546 Yes my oldest daughter lives in Virginia. She owns a house in Jacksonville NC so that is a possibility.

[@Wyoming_Dave]

hey richie,, ,good video,i was wondering what your discogs name is,just wanted to see what you have for sale!

[@vinylrichie007]

muckydad1 I don’t have much listed. Maybe three things.

[@RandallWeaver]

It's never easy for me to trade in used records at the record store, but I have started trading in a few in the past few months. Mostly due to space limitations. I used to hear people in the VC complain about not having enough space to store all the records and thought I would never get there, but I have. But now I have to decide, do I really want to bother with taking 20 old Foghat and Aerosmith and REO Speedwagon records to the the record store? Will they give me anything for them? lol It would probably turn into a 20 for 1 trade....

[@vinylrichie007]

I originally started purging because of space.

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

I just cant bring myself to purge. Being poor as a kid i couldn’t afford many albums. So the ones i have are special. Come to western PA

[@dixielandfarm]

I was about to say, Turtle Soup should be a keeper, but I do love Battle of the Bands. I agree on those two Hot Tuna albums you are keeping - the rest you don't need. I agree - get a script next time, plus some sound effects and music/transitions between albums - then this crap will finally get some ad revenue numbers.

[@BeaSides]

Soooo..we’ll have a new neighbor in the next few years? If you want to send some of that punk collection ahead of you, we can babysit it until you get here. 😜

[@vinylrichie007]

If I move it will be to Virginia.

[@BeaSides]

@@vinylrichie007 Tull’s neck of the woods is certainly pretty!

[@VinylRundown]

Man he must be old!!

[@vinylrichie007]

Old enough.

[@michaelvalentini4869]

Richie, it really sux that you have to leave Cali, where you've spent 92% of your life. The American dream is fading fast for most of us, I feel like we're living in some kind of Opposite World where nobody knows their ass from their elbow. Move in with Mazzy, he probably makes some good coffee and he likes the Beatles more than ''Who's Next''.

[@vinylrichie007]

I’ve lived in California my whole life and I don’t drink coffee.

[@Shawn_at_Sound_Advice]

You kinda look like me in cartoon form. I'm down to 5 cds,2 45s and 2 cassettes

[@vinylrichie007]

2 45s? That is hard to believe.

[@Shawn_at_Sound_Advice]

@@vinylrichie007 the Jet boys and Jackknife 45s, I promise

[@prossart35]

I found ya! I bought Geronimo Black!

[@vinylrichie007]

I’ll throw something extra in with it.

[@ConcertBuddie]

If not California, where? Nevada?

[@vinylrichie007]

Virginia.

[@ConcertBuddie]

@@vinylrichie007 no kidding. Family there?

[@vinylrichie007]

@@ConcertBuddie My oldest daughter.

[@hellionrebellionrocknrolla744]

What's your favorite Steppenwolf record? To this day, I absolutely love this band. So pretentious to try and please your friends with their tastes. I always hated that sentiment. The new Tears For Fears is their masterpiece. I was shocked when I heard that. That's a rarity with most bands. Come to St. Lou. I'll party with ya. Most people leave for greener grass but the property and gas taxes haven't changed much. We kick it old school though. "Rebel Yell" is a banger. "Rain On The Scarecrow" is still my favorite Cougar song. Getting rid of "Who's Next?" is blasphemy. I will agree with your detractors on that one. Check out my Haley & The Crushers videos if you want to hear the modern Go-Go's. (Or Josie Cotton for that matter). You're such a California Man! It would be weird to hear you hailing somewhere else. Keep rockin' in the free world!

[@vinylrichie007]

At Your Birthday Party is my favorite Steppenwolf. I have lived in California my whole life. If I move it will be to Virginia.

[@ctrueman]

Why don’t you have a live auction on your KZbin channel and sell some of your dead stock

[@vinylrichie007]

I have thought of doing a live auction. The idea of packing them all and shipping them has stopped me.

[@Thevinylscavenger]

I think it's perfectly acceptable to purge, even more the stuff people think you should keep and sacrilege to get rid of, it's refreshing and what makes us individuals. I came to a point a while ago where a CD will do for me if vinyl is way too expensive. Other stuff I keep partly nostalgia reasons or just getting round to listening to again one day. Actually selling at fairs is fun, sociable but there's that buying more problem at them particularly if it's to resell again. Ah the loops and excuses of collectors. A big can of worms. Interesting and don't want scripted videos all the time from these big shitters sorry hitters.

[@vinylrichie007]

I have thought about selling at a record show.

[@Thevinylscavenger]

@@vinylrichie007 you may enjoy it I've done not only for the money. Certainly more interesting than selling online in the VC auctions.

[@vinylwood]

Not much of a purge there Rich. 🤑. I know how emotionally draining it can be when looking through the collection to pick those less wanted lps but that’s a small pile. 😝

[@vinylrichie007]

I’m going through and listening to each record. After l decide if I want to hear it again. If the answer is yes I enter it into discogs. If not it is a goner. At this point it isn’t draining at all. If you want next time I could do a two hour video.

[@vinylmartini3377]

F***k the classic rock. Got so many I never listen to cause I know every note. So boring. Cheers.

[@vinylrichie007]

I’ll keep some but most will go.