Last time in Digging For Gold, we discussed the power of Social Media to grow the vinyl community. Through a few messages and exchange of want lists, I was able to not only add to my collection and help a fellow collector add to theirs but also built a connection and friendship with a local vinyl enthusiast. In this column, we will see how this new connection was able to … [Read more...] about Digging for Gold #6: Expanding the Vinyl Community
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Digging for Gold #5: Thanks, Miles Davis
A common theme that you’ll read in the Digging for Gold column is keeping in touch with your contacts, and constantly trying to add new ones to increase your chances of adding great records to your collection. Past articles have focused on thrift store and garage sale finds, along with an example of being the first call when one of your contacts finds a deal. In this column, I … [Read more...] about Digging for Gold #5: Thanks, Miles Davis
Digging for Gold #4: Jazz records, storage units, and magic markers
Last month in Digging for Gold, we discussed a great record collection that fell into my lap. Just keep talking about records and you’ll stumble across one of these situations yourselves eventually! There wasn’t a collection that found its way to me since my last column, but it didn’t stop me from digging up a few great jazz records by keeping my contacts active. I received … [Read more...] about Digging for Gold #4: Jazz records, storage units, and magic markers
Digging for Gold #3: Putting yourself out there, 70 keepers and John Coltrane
Last month in Digging for Gold, we looked at a garage sale find that saw me landing several great records on an early morning stop. This month, the dig was much different as the records found me... One thing that I’ve learned as a vinyl enthusiast over many years, is that just talking to people often pays off. I’m not referring to talking to other collectors and record store … [Read more...] about Digging for Gold #3: Putting yourself out there, 70 keepers and John Coltrane
Digging for Gold #1: Basement Records, UTFO and Prince
Welcome to the first instalment of Digging for Gold. This will be a monthly column that will discuss the availability of records in bargain-type environments and chronicle some personal finds of my own each month. With the growing popularity of vinyl records, obviously, that means more people are looking for vintage wax. Thrift Stores, Flea Markets, Yard/Garage/Estate … [Read more...] about Digging for Gold #1: Basement Records, UTFO and Prince