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Collecting [message #63681] Thu, 05 August 2010 08:54 Go to next message
BigMacAndCheese is currently offline  BigMacAndCheese
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Any collectors here? I have an interest in all things musical, my ex-wife calls me a musical magpie! I'm just getting a collection together but it is pretty random.
Re: Collecting [message #63688 is a reply to message #63681] Thu, 05 August 2010 10:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I collect vinyl albums and old tube radios.

Re: Collecting [message #63695 is a reply to message #63681] Thu, 05 August 2010 13:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Adveser is currently offline  Adveser
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I've really lost my fervor for collecting records or anything else really since I discovered that nothing is actually worth any money in terms of exchanging dollars for it. I mean, I had a technics EQ from 1978 that was in "like new" condition that is being sold online for 800 bucks that I couldn't even recoup my 20 bucks I paid for it when I was extremely desperate for money. I ended up trading it with some crappy 5.1 system for like 20 bucks. I have gone back to my old policy, which is to only buy stuff I really want and once I buy it, I own it because it is worthless after that point. So yeah, sour grapes it is.

Re: Collecting [message #63696 is a reply to message #63695] Thu, 05 August 2010 13:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Oh, yeah, I hear you. I don't collect as an investment, because while some old tube radios increase in value, most are just fun for me to have. I'd probably never sell my vinyl records either.

Re: Collecting [message #63708 is a reply to message #63681] Thu, 05 August 2010 22:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
rockhound is currently offline  rockhound
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Yeah, I have a rather large vinyl collection. Some are even considered rare. I collected these to listen to and not for an investment. All the records were well cared for but are pretty much worthless because my cat used the album covers as a scratching post. I have them put away now. I now have an extremely large collection of digital music that I listen to all the time.
Re: Collecting [message #63718 is a reply to message #63708] Fri, 06 August 2010 09:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Old Timer is currently offline  Old Timer
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Oh man, that cat! How many albums do you have Wayne? I am not in possession of anything valuable (as far as I know), anyhow I like things just because I like them.
Re: Collecting [message #64263 is a reply to message #63681] Mon, 11 October 2010 09:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
cuzido is currently offline  cuzido
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BigMac, when you say all things musical are you referring to instruments, records or what exactly? I am a music buff as well but the majority of my collection is musical instruments. I actually found a working old clarinet at a flea market once for five dollars. My daughter is in the band so she is currently using it and the band director told her that it was the best in the band. They don't make things like they use to.
Re: Collecting [message #64653 is a reply to message #63681] Fri, 12 November 2010 09:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Joelle is currently offline  Joelle
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I collect old valve radios and have been doing so for about 30 years. I used to have many but now now have only 4 which work and 3 other "empty shells" which look so stylish on the shelf.

Joelle
Re: Collecting [message #64655 is a reply to message #64653] Fri, 12 November 2010 14:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I collect old tube radios too.
Do you have any photos of yours you can upload here?

Re: Collecting [message #64664 is a reply to message #64655] Sat, 13 November 2010 02:02 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Joelle is currently offline  Joelle
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Hello Wayne - thanks for the link to your photos, I love that 1939 Stewart Warner. Yes, I have lots of photos, including some of a wonderful annual market for vintage radios that I attend every March here in France. I also have photos of my own radios including my latest purchase - a Philips A482 Arpège, 1942.

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