We all know the joys of our favorite record stores and finding new ones while traveling too. Where else do you like to find records? We always seem to have a running list of things we're looking for as well as the surprise of something out of the ordinary that we may find out in the wild. But, we also like thinking outside the box for places to visit either online or in person.
We've had success at Flea Markets as those tend to bring a new group of vendors that we don't always see. Perhaps there's a weekly, monthly or quarterly Flea Market in your area or surrounding areas. The ongoing growth that vinyl continues to see means more people giving it attention at their booths. It also means higher prices sometimes as you've no doubt experienced. Just before the Record Store Day boom several years ago, vinyl was pretty cheap at Flea Markets. Now...just depends on the day but you're likely to see a bit higher price.
Antique stores/malls are also seeing more vendor booths. We still see the normal batch of records (Percy Faith, Ray Conniff Singers, etc.) but we've also started seeing a better selection in recent years too. Again, the prices seem to go up with better selections.
How about yard sales, garage sales or estate sales? It's been a little bit since we've gone down that road but curious to see if people are having luck that way. It still seems like the public at large are surprised that there's an interest in vinyl. Those are the ones we like to find out there! 🤣
Thrift stores are kind of hit or miss. It just depends on what someone has donated. We've definitely scored at Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc. Most of the time, it's a selection that is a little to be desired. Finding a rare Sun 45 one time is enough to keep searching because you just never know.
We've searched Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and others and sometimes there are interesting things listed. Who's had success with that out there? We definitely want to hear other folks' success stories as all of us that are record collectors celebrate that with you!
In the meantime, drop a needle on your favorite (or new purchase) album and enjoy the rest of your day.
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