NathanLurker wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 10:28 pm
My last purchase on discogs is from 2020. Fees and shipping and the fact Records are cool and desirable means sellers' asking price has gone up... I don't really save anything when I buy from there compared to ordering direct from labels.
And I don't track down old pressings that much anymore since new releases cost as much.
I've really calmed down on collecting. One thing that bums me out is that I've ended my completist run on Four Flies.
I'm the opposite, I buy a majority of my records through discogs because the prices of new stuff has become so high plus buying direct from the labels ends up being the most expensive because they all charge $10-$11 for shipping now (on a $4 shipping service). There's a few that have kept their shipping fees reasonable like ETR & TV come to mind. Most Mondo & Waxwork stuff I buy second hand or through distributor like LITA bc it's cheaper. Unless it's something that is a "must own" with limited pressing then I'll bite the bullet and buy direct.
I just checked my last purchase direct from Mondo was Space Amoeba in March '22. Waxwork was in January for the TMNT 3 score. Most of Waxwork stuff I wait for a sale when I buy direct.
You are in a bit of a different situation than most of us though as you have to pay high shipping for pretty much everything you buy and pay more than most for the cost of the record due to exchange rates as well.