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Originally posted by idoru Hey look! A topic that hasn't been done thousands upon thousands of times! Isn't it great to have something fresh to talk about!?

Ah, the sweet smell of sarcasm

ibizzza hits the obvious point against vinyls. They're just too expensive, period. Why pay $18 after shipping for a tune on Juno when I can get the same tune on Beatport for $2, eBay on CD-single for $8, or PerfectBeat on CD-single for $11? There are multiple stores that are all trying to get me to buy the same song, and right now the digital stores are providing the best (cheapest) bang for my buck...

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Originally posted by AlleN F The song inconspicuous mentioned Daypak & Padberg- Black Beauty is a prime example. It isn't available digitally anywhere.

it's on beatport.

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Originally posted by Dojomaster26 They're just too expensive, period. Why pay $18 after shipping for a tune

That's a very good question. I have never wasted that much money on any vinyl release and I've bought some pretty expensive ones as well. Stop shopping at the most expensive place.

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery That's a very good question. I have never wasted that much money on any vinyl release and I've bought some pretty expensive ones as well. Stop shopping at the most expensive place.

You are in Finland. Shipping there from UK is always going to be cheaper than to US. Shit, out-of-print LP's from Warp Recs are around 23 Euro with shipping to US.

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Originally posted by ibizzzaaa You are in Finland. Shipping there from UK is always going to be cheaper than to US.

Again, it depends on where you order.

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Originally posted by ******** Seplling don't demonstrate intelligence and educatoin - knowing does.

I think the CDJs where you can write tracks on vinyls and play them may become popular.

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery Again, it depends on where you order.

He has a point, it does also depends where you are located. When I was buying a couple of vinyls 2 or 3 years ago it was absolutely impossible to get them any cheaper than say, 8 or 9 euros per disc and this already by buying several discs in one order - the cheapest way was to import them from the UK, the national records stores were ridiculously just as expensive and with poor selection of tracks.

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Originally posted by Dojomaster26 Ah, the sweet smell of sarcasm ibizzza hits the obvious point against vinyls. They're just too expensive, period. Why pay $18 after shipping for a tune on Juno when I can get the same tune on Beatport for $2, eBay on CD-single for $8, or PerfectBeat on CD-single for $11? There are multiple stores that are all trying to get me to buy the same song, and right now the digital stores are providing the best (cheapest) bang for my buck...

This is a gross assumption:

Why pay $18 after shipping for a tune on Juno when I can get the same tune on Beatport for $2

Technically they are not the same what so ever, even if the sounds are similar. One has the ability to whip out their 12 inchs and hit people in the face with it. On the other hand having an mp3 doesn't say much.

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Originally posted by inconspicuous it's on beatport.

Haha..so it is (wasn't aware), but the fact remains that it was limited to vinyl for quite awhile before its digital release. While many will eventually see digital releases, having a track months before others (sometimes even longer), is a great way to stay ahead and not play the same as everyone else. (It is a growing trend that many charts have the same tracks or mixes as well..take a look at the RA charts for this month and you will see this...and LOL bas has one.)

As far as pricing goes if you look enough there are resources that can cost less for North American customers depending on the EP's ordered and such. It isn't advertised on Phonica, and i do not know about Juno...but if you become a very regular customer they give preferential treatment in terms of pricing and even in terms of giving you first crack at low stock/limiteds/promos. When you spend alot, they will do things to make you a satisfied customer and keep your business. Try ordering in bulk instead of one EP at a time. The first thing that gets waved is the shipping fee, if you keep a constant clip of solid purchasing they will even offer you freebies from time to time. They will not do this unless you ask, as the most profit possible is in their interest...but become an important customer and you will reap the benefits. With all the competition they have to operate this way.

Mp3 will always be more practical...but those of you who buy records know that good records smell sweet (shit ones smell bad sometimes its weird), feel good, and just give you so much satisfaction when the package comes in. Its just not the same when emptying a crate and clicking with a mouse...the lack of anticipation and romance makes it somewhat less special. I'm more selective about what wax i'll buy, when sometimes i will rush buying mp3's.

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