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Posted by XxClayxX on Jun-05-2003 16:27:

I used my xmas money to get my first set up ( a shitty american dj mixer and two cheap numark decks) Then after using those for about a year and deciding that djing is really something i want to pursue i used to money i had saved up (from djing birthday parties, work, holidays etc..) for a car to buy 2 1200s a pmc05pro mixer and a bunch of vinyl

oh yeah and my parents were pretty pissed

Posted by bachatu on Jun-05-2003 19:26:

Re: How do you afford it?

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
All right, so I'm almost 20 years old and would like to get into dj'ing (I'm already producing so it'd be a natural transition) but although I work whenever I get a break from studying I just can't afford to get decks/mixer/vinyls.

Then I come here and see like 12-year-old kids with the best possible gear and hundreds of vinyls... seriously, how can you afford it?!

I think someone also mentioned before, if they are that young (in their teens), then they got mamma and pappa helping them out, one way or another. In otherwords, mom and dad may not necessarily give them money if they are like 18 yrs old, but they still may live at home, so they dont pay rent.

Im 23 yrs old...The only way ive done it, because I live by myself (with girlfriend), is work a full time job and be broke at the same time, especially cause i have a girlfriend. Not only that, but i have other bills besides rent, like school loans, car payment, etc. So i have to always work a full time job.
However, Even with a full time job, I was not able to do much when I was in college, cause i had extra costs such as classes, books, etc.
Obviously, any profit ive gotten from parties and live shows has been reinvested in vinyl or spent on bills, wichever comes first.
Either way, its all about managing your money. If you spend money on crap, you wont have any for dj equipment or expenses. Also, shopping for gear wisely and shopping for vinyl at the right places and at the right time.
One solution to getting gear you want, even if your broke, would be to finance through your local pro audio store or online shop. Obviously, your purpose is not to pay any extra than you have to, so look for those times that they offer special 0% interest for an extended amount of time. Sometimes, depending on the shop, they will have a good deal like 0 pay, 0 interested for like 2yrs or something like that. But of course, it all comes down to being responsible and having good credit.

Posted by DjCoz on Jun-06-2003 06:49:

Space

When I got my turntables I moved my dresser into my sister's room, BTW I also bought my equipment with financial aid money and I still live with my rents so that helps, but you guys are an inspiration that have it so rough and still manage to prioritize your money, I hope to be as disciplined as you guys one day, right now I still buy lots of fast food.

Posted by Vlad on Jun-06-2003 07:12:

Re: Space

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Originally posted by DjCoz
When I got my turntables I moved my dresser into my sister's room, BTW I also bought my equipment with financial aid money and I still live with my rents so that helps, but you guys are an inspiration that have it so rough and still manage to prioritize your money, I hope to be as disciplined as you guys one day, right now I still buy lots of fast food.

Financial Aid money is the goodz. Fast food?? You eat?? I starve myself so I can buy more vinyl's.

Posted by Jellow on Jun-06-2003 07:37:

ok,im one of those kids..
First I went saving for like 3 years (didnt knew for what back then).After a while I was lucky that some dude that worked at a telephone center had some Handheld computers left..but..it didnt worked @ my computer.So I sold it,and I had enough money for a nice set.
Then,I was lucky again cuz a friend of mine had quit with his drive-in show and I could take over the audio-set for their small events
(A double cd deck,cheap mixer,headphones,amplifier,flightcase)
and so I started DJing.Becouse I spinned with CDs I didnt had the vinyl costs and with that I saved a full year for one TT,and took the old technics pickup from my parents (With pitch-wheel ) and that is my set now.

Oh..wait..After like 2 months I bought a new mixer,which (one year later) still works perfectly

So I just been lucky,cuz my parents would NEVER give me DJ gear

Posted by Technaut on Jun-06-2003 09:29:

the trick is not to thinkk about it too much

if you keep thinking like that you will never have decks!

you need to make the plunge one day and buy the damn things

you live be your means so you will be able to buy vinyl that you can afford

Posted by Tranquil010 on Jun-06-2003 13:24:

The way I get my money, is primarely through my Job (subway) I am only 15, 16 in July, so i dont worry about bills and crap. I just spend all my money on equipment and recordss. I also get gigs, and pull in an average of 100 dollars per gig. Then of course, its nice when my birthday rolls around, also christmas.
I love buying stuff of ebay. I have bought lots of equipemt, and has saved me money, and is still great quality

Posted by deejay_naku on Jun-06-2003 17:07:

If I didn't play footy I would definitely work after school. Right now it's kinda impossible to go out and buy vinyl on a regular basis...

It's a pisser, but nobody said it would be easy to become a dj...

Posted by raaven on Jun-06-2003 18:09:

I started off when I was 17

and I bought all my stuff myself.

To this day I've gone through:
1 pair stanton St8-60s (i think they were...)
1 Vestax pmc 02a (or something to that effect)
1 Numark dm2002x (which I'll give someone if they're desperate enough for a mixer)
1 Vestax pcv 275

amd now I have 3 tech 1200s and a djm 500.. had them for quite some time now though been paid off for over two years.

and I have lived on my own and keeping money aside for vinyl is difficult!!!

Posted by The_Groove on Jun-06-2003 18:35:

I thought I would add my 2 cents in here...

I think it all boils down to motivation. If you really want something, you are going to do your best to get it. If you are just starting out, don't try to buy it all at once, or save up until you can. Just piece it together and work with what you have.

I started buying my stuff around age 18, and am still buying stuff at 21. I have all the essentials, and play out regularly, but there is always more to buy.

Before I get off the soapbox... If you are really serious about DJing and music, then buy the best equipment out there. Get 1200's (at least) and a good mixer and run it off a home stereo system. At least if it all goes to hell, you can sell it back on ebay for a good price. Few people will buy a used belt drive TT...

Ok ok, I'm done.

Posted by djshawnb on Jun-06-2003 19:06:

Re: How do you afford it?

Posted by CrackedLcd on Jun-07-2003 03:00:

I'm a Gigolo

Posted by DJXTC on Jun-07-2003 07:48:

Well like most people in my city, their 12-15 years olds thinkin they're gonna be big, so they start cryin at their parents and then get something like 2 1200M3D and stuff and eventually let it sit and collect dust and later expect people to buy it for only $100 off. Their the ones i get pissed of at. Cuz they make their hobby more like a 1 time fling.

As for me i bought my stuff around 4 months ago(at 22 years old), but i made some cheap DJ system about 3 years ago(which only cost me like 150). But other than that I've worked for most of my youth, from being a store clerk, small business owner(which didn't last too long), Manager, and even sorta like a computer tech. So mainly i have bought all my stuff with my own blood and money and sweat.

Posted by djshawnb on Jun-07-2003 18:18:

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Originally posted by DJXTC
Well like most people in my city, their 12-15 years olds thinkin they're gonna be big, so they start cryin at their parents and then get something like 2 1200M3D and stuff and eventually let it sit and collect dust and later expect people to buy it for only $100 off. Their the ones i get pissed of at. Cuz they make their hobby more like a 1 time fling.

As for me i bought my stuff around 4 months ago(at 22 years old), but i made some cheap DJ system about 3 years ago(which only cost me like 150). But other than that I've worked for most of my youth, from being a store clerk, small business owner(which didn't last too long), Manager, and even sorta like a computer tech. So mainly i have bought all my stuff with my own blood and money and sweat.

so then ur 22 years old. wat do u do these days to make money? i was wondering because im 19 and right now i have a job. have equipment too.

Posted by Dj Flesch on Jun-07-2003 19:20:

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Originally posted by u4ea
LOL DJ Flesch, I'm in the same boat...I'm a network engineer, but DJ twice a week here in DC. My wife is starting to open the credit card bills now...I'm dead.

HAHA, I hope you won't get into too much trouble. I hate it when I order vinyl from Europe and the CC company calls to make sure that it's a valid charge.

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