- Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:59 pm
#3919
forgive me if this has been covered on here, or if it's just a noob question, but by what standard are sellers pricing their vinyl these days?
I understand supply & demand, and that rarity and condition are all factors, but how is it I can see the Phantasm soundtrack for $350 on Ebay, $150 on Discogs and $25 mint at a record convention?
I am also curious about the people that list The Fog for $400 on Ebay. Are they just hoping for a sucker or is there a legit reason behind the pricing? Do Goldmine pricing guides come into play anymore or is it just what a niche audience will pay for a niche product?
I admit I am not the savviest record shopper and I generally will pay highly (within reason) for something I really want. But it's tough sometimes to determine if I am paying fair value or being rooked.
Constructive answers please, I am very sensitive today.
I understand supply & demand, and that rarity and condition are all factors, but how is it I can see the Phantasm soundtrack for $350 on Ebay, $150 on Discogs and $25 mint at a record convention?
I am also curious about the people that list The Fog for $400 on Ebay. Are they just hoping for a sucker or is there a legit reason behind the pricing? Do Goldmine pricing guides come into play anymore or is it just what a niche audience will pay for a niche product?
I admit I am not the savviest record shopper and I generally will pay highly (within reason) for something I really want. But it's tough sometimes to determine if I am paying fair value or being rooked.
Constructive answers please, I am very sensitive today.