180g new vs. NM used


Hi all, 

Following up on my previous post on vinyl repair.  So assuming I want to replace the record, am I better off going with used in VG+/NM or just some sort of new 180g pressing?  If this has been previously discussed feel free to direct me to that thread.  

Thanks,

EW

 

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Showing 1 response by elliottbnewcombjr

I would figure out which issue I wanted, then find a very darn good used copy from a reliable seller. Mint, new sealed old stock, only if price is right, but that’s just by availability luck.

New: Open it, play it once, now it is the same condition of a lot of used LP’s, perhaps played only once.

I agree with whoever recently said the new 180 g issues seem/feel like quality, but are nothing special, and I also have received a few 180 g warped, had to return a few.

I am very successful buying used music on Discogs and eBay. Discogs: I sort by condition, then check price while glancing at seller rating.

So far, only one Discogs LP was not as good as described, wasn’t expensive but still disappointing to be sure.

I sold LP’s on eBay, I avoided critical distinctions by selling only 2 categories:

darn good, visible but inaudible scuffs

very darn good, no scuffs.

never had anything but happy customers.