Surface Noise | What's Up with These Record Prices? And More Record Store Headscratchers...

Another week, another Surface Noise: The Show of Record, Talking Records! This time, we're diving into the latest vinyl record collecting news and current events (the Marley UHQR's have shipped - let's go!), including a firsthand recap of VinylCon New York from our panelists on the scene. What was the atmosphere like? How was attendance? What records were turning heads, and what trends are collectors talking about coming out of one of the hobby's most talked-about events? Next, we tackle a topic that every collector has experienced at some point: retail headaches. Why are some record stores pricing used copies of recent releases at full MSRP? Should cosmetically damaged records receive automatic discounts? Where is the line between fair pricing and collector frustration? We'll share stories, opinions, and real-world examples from both sides of the record store counter. Then, inspired by recent discussions in the Vinyl Community, we ask a thought-provoking question: If you're passionate about vinyl records, record collecting, record stores, music fandom, live concerts, audiophile culture, Discogs, crate digging, and the ever-evolving Vinyl Community, this episode is packed with discussion, debate, and plenty of opportunities to join the conversation.   This. Is. Surface Noise. ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on guest Alex from Columbus (Beer & Vinyl), also the host of "Pour One, Play One" here on VCP: https://www.youtube.com/@beerandvinyl https://beerandvinyl.com   For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas     For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . .   Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212