Man i dont spen NEAR 50 bux a week on records. I mean if you dont spin at clubs or raves there isnt much point in having 1000 records. I have friends that spin on a regular basis at the night clubs here in vancouver that dont even spend that much on records. Its all about self control

Thanks for your comments!

Yeah, I see how all of you N/Americans work for the money, have part time jobs etc, but for me it's a bit different for two reasons:

1) My visa is an exchange-student visa. It won't allow me to work (except if I start sellin e and robbin liquor stores...=D).

2) When I'll go back to Finland it will be too late to get a summer job. They're all gone already. There's no chance to work after school starts (mid-August). 40 hours/week in classes plus an hour or two of studying after that monday through friday. Just "a bit" different than high school here...=(

But don't take it too seriously - I don't. This thread was meant to be a bit of a humorous one, but it seems like it has failed miserably! =)

now playing: DJ Tomcraft - Prosac 2001

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Originally posted by Special_K man im only 18, i work part time at minimum wage in Vancouver ($8.50) an hour. I have a pretty kickass set (tech mk3's and pioneer 500) on top of this i have enough money to do pretty much anything i want on my days off. Its expensive but not THAT expensive

min wage is 8.50 there? Its like 5.90 here.

Hmm...deejay_naku, if I were you, I'll research around on the drug scene in Finland...provided you are really that desperate...

I've know a dude in Edmonton, 6 years back who became a millionare at the age of 18, just by selling dope..bought his own Condo in Vancouver...seems like money makes the world goes round...but to me..that's not the way to go...

Don't even bother comparing your financial status with these dudes here who buy vinyls or equipment on a regular basis...hell, with those 8 vinyls you have...if you can spin a perfect set with them...it'll be the accomplishment no one can ever take from you..

There are tons of peeps out there who owns a lots of vinyls but how many of them do they actually spin? Now that's the question...I understand that with 8 vinyls, you can be bored outta your wits, after all, more is better than less..."Greed" lol

If you are willing to put off some money into an investment accout, do your research on stocks/shares..., there are tons of opportunities for you to double, triple, quadruple your cash in a matter of weeks...

Like I said, there are tons of opportunities out there that do not require you to have a job and yet still have the cash coming in...

Now, listen to me...whatever route you take is your choice...think about it and think it hard...there's nothing in this world that is impossible...it's up to you to open up that road and see it for yourself...

Good luck

BTW, I am not smoking anything.. lol...just stressed over exams for now..argghhh...

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Originally posted by Special_K Man i dont spen NEAR 50 bux a week on records. I mean if you dont spin at clubs or raves there isnt much point in having 1000 records. I have friends that spin on a regular basis at the night clubs here in vancouver that dont even spend that much on records. Its all about self control

excellent excellent point! i think there is such a thing as buying too much vinyl.. there was a point when i was buying shitloads and i realized that i was basically getting enough records to put on new shit each time i spun a party.. then i realized that i was neglecting my older stuff.. but yah, one needs self control, i guess unless you can afford to go buy every record you want, when ever you want.. that must be nice.

..and fire999 also makes a good point!

i buy a record every couple weeks. Every now and then ill make a big order from www.dotvinyl.com (7 reocrds max)

Even if i set aside 50 bux a week for records i dont think i would even be able to find that many productions that i would actually want

Scorchio, u work at Pizza Hut? I work in Cambridge 1, =)

I saved like fuck to get my decks. Sacrificed everything, basically- good meals, clothes, life. My obsession guided me along the way. It's like a drug; I just couldn't imagine everyone else owning equipment and having so much fucking fun while I rot my life away wondering what "should have been". In life you have to make decisions.. I made mine.

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The one thing which i have done a lot of is picking up records from 2nd hand vinyl stores and also buying from djs who are selling records. You'd be surprised at how many DJs get rid of tracks they don't play anymore, but used to, often they're incredible tracks which you can't buy anymore, but because the DJ has changed styles, he doesn't want to keep it.

I've picked up probably half of my vinyl at a fifth of the price to a quarter from buying at private sales. Just look out for them. Find out if there are any DJ mailing lists for your area.

If you want to get the rare vinyl then get friendly with the local record stores and after a while they'll let you have a look at the limited and white stuff which they don't put on the shelves.

- A.

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I'm saving up right now to get some decks. It's hard as fuck though, I'm used to going shopping every weekend and buying liquor and weed every weekend and having fun, but I'm finding that if I save the 30 bucks/ weekend that I would spend on Hennessey and weeed, I'll have my tables soon. I'm not worried about money for vinyls, I can handle that, it's just that initial 2 G's or so thats such a fucking setback.

I'm taking a year off from school though and getting a full time job, to save money for Music School, so I'll have my shit soon!

Good luck saving money. I can't suggest selling drugs, but I know it don't hurt as long as you don't get caught!

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It'll be the best day of my life."

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Originally posted by SpykeChyld I'm saving up right now to get some decks. It's hard as fuck though, I'm used to going shopping every weekend and buying liquor and weed every weekend and having fun, but I'm finding that if I save the 30 bucks/ weekend that I would spend on Hennessey and weeed, I'll have my tables soon. I'm not worried about money for vinyls, I can handle that, it's just that initial 2 G's or so thats such a fucking setback. I'm taking a year off from school though and getting a full time job, to save money for Music School, so I'll have my shit soon! Good luck saving money. I can't suggest selling drugs, but I know it don't hurt as long as you don't get caught!

All that sacrifice will be worthwhile one day! When you have your decks staring at you in your room you'll feel like crying.. and the day you mix your first perfect set beats having an orgasm by a mile. Good luck saving up!

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