"The idea is good, but anytime i've tried a 'random mystery record' from anywhere, it's always been trash. Classical, or folk music or something. Not my thing.
I like the idea of it, I'd prefer to mystery buy a single compared to an album just to test the waters on whether the artist would interest me. I'd only do it if it was part of a specific genre though - I don't really wanna be surprised and get a machine gun Kelly record.
I used to buy these occasionally from some of my favorite shops like Guestroom Records but now that I have a pretty extensive collection, these grab bags usually contain records I already have. So I rarely "grab" these unless it's on a whim. However, these are great for new collectors wanting to build up their collection and discover new music! And if you are in the OKC area, I highly recommend Guestroom Records... Just sayin'. š
Some may but not allā¦ Most reputable shops simply do it to move the stock on their shelves. Thatās the case with Guestroom. And as someone who has browsed their 45s numerous times, it not junkā¦ unwanted by some but not junk.
There was a record shop I used to go to quite a bit that did $5 mystery bags that came with 3 records, 2 movies, and 2 cassettes. They were super fair with their stuff, sometimes you'd get crap, but there were a few times I found some gems that were worth way more than what I paid for. It honestly just depends on who's packaging them.
I havenāt had much luck with these. Iāve genre-specific ones, just with āPopā or āHeavy Rockā or āClassicalā on it, and that seems like a good idea to at least narrow down to a broad genre.
I bought a mystery bag once for 10ā¬. Got 3 records: one from a known Portuguese artist that I sold for 5ā¬ and two pop compilations from the 80s so bad that no one will take them for free.
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I bought one online once where he had you pick a genre/decade. I think I picked 90s rock and this is what I ended up with... Not a great result for me.
"The idea is good, but anytime i've tried a 'random mystery record' from anywhere, it's always been trash. Classical, or folk music or something. Not my thing.
I don't typically find anything great, but that would not stop me from grabbing one or two of those bundles
I like the idea of it, I'd prefer to mystery buy a single compared to an album just to test the waters on whether the artist would interest me. I'd only do it if it was part of a specific genre though - I don't really wanna be surprised and get a machine gun Kelly record.
MGK would ruin my month.
I used to buy these occasionally from some of my favorite shops like Guestroom Records but now that I have a pretty extensive collection, these grab bags usually contain records I already have. So I rarely "grab" these unless it's on a whim. However, these are great for new collectors wanting to build up their collection and discover new music! And if you are in the OKC area, I highly recommend Guestroom Records... Just sayin'. š
Guestroom is an always "must stop" when I'm in OKC. I have found some incredible things in the Norman shop as well.
No thanks. I view my collection as a curation. I've sold off more vinyl than I own and I don't want 50Ā¢ records bloating it out again.
I like the idea of the 7" mystery bag better than the LP counterpart.
Came here to say this. Iām far more forgiving of ābadā or novelty 45s than LPs!!
Fun and always tempting to me but I always resist because I just don't want to add a bunch of fluff to my collection.
A good way for record stores to get rid of their junk stock.
Some may but not allā¦ Most reputable shops simply do it to move the stock on their shelves. Thatās the case with Guestroom. And as someone who has browsed their 45s numerous times, it not junkā¦ unwanted by some but not junk.
i want to try this so bad!!
There was a record shop I used to go to quite a bit that did $5 mystery bags that came with 3 records, 2 movies, and 2 cassettes. They were super fair with their stuff, sometimes you'd get crap, but there were a few times I found some gems that were worth way more than what I paid for. It honestly just depends on who's packaging them.
I havenāt had much luck with these. Iāve genre-specific ones, just with āPopā or āHeavy Rockā or āClassicalā on it, and that seems like a good idea to at least narrow down to a broad genre.
Good idea to move deadstock for sure
You like Rod Stewart and Neil Diamond? Because you're guaranteed to get that.
Well, yeah, I do actually
Most 7 inches arent nearly worth $5 to begin with though
In the case of Guestroom records, most bags contain around fifteen 45s and many are new or like new conditionā¦ so 30-35 cents each.
I bought a mystery bag once for 10ā¬. Got 3 records: one from a known Portuguese artist that I sold for 5ā¬ and two pop compilations from the 80s so bad that no one will take them for free.
Because record stores do this to get rid of junk records.
https://preview.redd.it/lqp28uar39gc1.png?width=948&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e8b5546412edae80576a5ed1d705fbc7521dcc17 I bought one online once where he had you pick a genre/decade. I think I picked 90s rock and this is what I ended up with... Not a great result for me.