J3FF3R00 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I bought the gatefold Ventolin 2x 12" yesterday for $30, but it's still sealed. Should I open it? It's not like I never heard it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logakght Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 just buy the 192kbs mp3's and leave it sealed sounds exactly the same anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO303 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 its worth 30 dollars so yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Why did you buy it if you weren't going to open it? Its a record, not a bottle of fucking wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbot Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I'll buy it in 30 years for a lot of money. It has to be in 30 years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adieu Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 DONT OPEN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 yeah don't open it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 I'm leaning toward not opening it. I've had the cd for about 18 years now (Jesus Christ) and I practically have it memorized, so I don't exactly need to listen to it. I just bought it because I thought I deserved it more than whoever else would buy it. My question is, what's the argument for not opening it? Is it going to be worth more sealed one day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Ooze Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 maybe there is a ps network card in there open it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adieu Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I'm leaning toward not opening it. I've had the cd for about 18 years now (Jesus Christ) and I practically have it memorized, so I don't exactly need to listen to it. I just bought it because I thought I deserved it more than whoever else would buy it. My question is, what's the argument for not opening it? Is it going to be worth more sealed one day? I think sealed is always valued higher as it is a guaranteed perfectly mint condition, and also usually quite rare to find old stuff still packaged. Plus some collector will get his rocks off at the thought of splitting that virgin plastic seal, or perhaps staring at it thinking about what it might smell like inside. Personally, I like the idea of having things of this nature around as sort of pieces of fine art. Once they are used they become a functional device rather than something to be fawned over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 open it. and play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 open it. and play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 If you are certain that you want to keep it and have no interest in treating it like a collector's item then open it and enjoy it and don't look back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Records were made to be played. That is their actual purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerWaschbar Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 You could smash it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmower Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I think sealed is always valued higher as it is a guaranteed perfectly mint condition [...] There's no way to determine the condition of sealed records, and no guarantee that it will be anywere near mint. You might find someone willing to pay lots for factory-sealed stuff but they are taking a gamble. Of course if you open it and it's in bad shape you've lost the opportunity to sell it on its 'potential' value, but whatever. Records are meant to be played. You can always demote it to collector's item status after you find out it's crap at its intended purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO303 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 ask autechre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmanyo Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 ask autechre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adieu Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I think sealed is always valued higher as it is a guaranteed perfectly mint condition [...] There's no way to determine the condition of sealed records, and no guarantee that it will be anywere near mint. You might find someone willing to pay lots for factory-sealed stuff but they are taking a gamble. Of course if you open it and it's in bad shape you've lost the opportunity to sell it on its 'potential' value, but whatever. Records are meant to be played. You can always demote it to collector's item status after you find out it's crap at its intended purpose. thanks for pointing out the obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 ask autechre Just did ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I'm leaning toward not opening it. I've had the cd for about 18 years now (Jesus Christ) and I practically have it memorized, so I don't exactly need to listen to it. I just bought it because I thought I deserved it more than whoever else would buy it. My question is, what's the argument for not opening it? Is it going to be worth more sealed one day? I think sealed is always valued higher as it is a guaranteed perfectly mint condition, and also usually quite rare to find old stuff still packaged. Plus some collector will get his rocks off at the thought of splitting that virgin plastic seal, or perhaps staring at it thinking about what it might smell like inside. Personally, I like the idea of having things of this nature around as sort of pieces of fine art. Once they are used they become a functional device rather than something to be fawned over. what world do you live in where every sealed record is in perfectly mint condition, and how can I get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopjob Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Why did you buy it if you weren't going to open it? Its a record, not a bottle of fucking wine. Fucking LOL Don't open it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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