brownsugah
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I am feeling Bandana more than Piñata tbh (off first listen). I was contemplating getting the bundle when it was first available, but at that point I hadn’t listened to Bandana in order to decide.
I am feeling Bandana more than Piñata tbh (off first listen). I was contemplating getting the bundle when it was first available, but at that point I hadn’t listened to Bandana in order to decide.
Honest VMP-related question: do vinyl warps decrease the grading value to you super collectors even if the sound is not overtly affected?
Honest VMP-related question: do vinyl warps decrease the grading value to you super collectors even if the sound is not overtly affected?
Yes they aren’t good for your stylus, arguable aren’t good for your tonearm bearing and the needle running over the record like that causes uneven wear which over time degrades the sound.
If the warp is minor and does not affect the sound at all, then I don't count it in grading or value
I sold my Koko Taylor and the buyer insisted it was ‘1000% dish warped’ even though it played w/o issue. I assumed some variance was unavoidable (especially with VMP realeases I own) but he felt it was a total loss, apparently.
Im in the same sort of mindset as @Joe Mac here. It might sound fussy but the additional pressure on the needle will cause issues over time and will certainly reduce its 'lifespan'Honest VMP-related question: do vinyl warps decrease the grading value to you super collectors even if the sound is not overtly affected?
Im in the same sort of mindset as @Joe Mac here. It might sound fussy but the additional pressure on the needle will cause issues over time and will certainly reduce its 'lifespan'
“That’s VMP, baby!”
They don’t deserve me being fair to them BUT up until very recently I they were good at replacements. I’d complain with warps and they’d keep trying until I got a flat one...
If I’d requested replacements on every warp, their profit margin would be single digits.
Any type of warp / pressing defect affects the grading regardless of the buyer.Honest VMP-related question: do vinyl warps decrease the grading value to you super collectors even if the sound is not overtly affected?
Any type of warp / pressing defect affects the grading regardless of the buyer.
VG+ does actually mean that any defects DNAP. Any minor scuffs, hairline scratches. I guess a minor warp would probably apply. No record is literally perfectly flat, so you do have to draw a line somewhere. VG+ is basically a perfect record for all but perfectionists. NM means mint but open. Frustrating how few people who sell records online seem to get this.By how much if play isn’t affected overtly? Down to VG+? Down to Good?
By how much if play isn’t affected overtly? Down to VG+? Down to Good?
I think for truly minor warps VG is a little extreme. Subjective other than the affecting play part.If it’s a minor warp and it sounds ok VG/VG+, If it’s a major warp it’s irrelevant how it sounds you’re down to a G tops.
I think for truly minor warps VG is a little extreme. Subjective other than the affecting play part.
Edit: I think goldmine says slight warps are ok for VG+ which is again subjective.
I think for truly minor warps VG is a little extreme. Subjective other than the affecting play part.
Edit: I think goldmine says slight warps are ok for VG+ which is again subjective.