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4. The prices on new vinyl are crazy.

Sun Feb 10, 2019, 01:44 PM

Feb 2019

Tell her to shop antique malls and flea market for records. Remember that condition is the main factor in price. Look hard and find great deals.

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Record player/turntable help! My adult daughter wants to go vinyl... [View all] Guilded Lilly Feb 2019 OP

Crosley new table models Chipper Chat Feb 2019 #1

I have a retro-looking tabletop HeiressofBickworth Feb 2019 #9

Yes.they are low fidelity. Chipper Chat Feb 2019 #10

K&R for visibility. Vinyl rules! lunamagica Feb 2019 #2

The Audio-Technica LP60 is a good one for less than $100. PubliusEnigma Feb 2019 #3

I don't keep up with basic turntables, but I see that the AT includes mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2019 #7

The prices on new vinyl are crazy. safeinOhio Feb 2019 #4

Thrift stores have vinyl also...n/t bluecollar2 Feb 2019 #6

Used book stores too n/t TexasBushwhacker Feb 2019 #8

Continuing thank-you for all suggestions/comments :) Guilded Lilly Feb 2019 #5

ION USB turntable is awesome and will hook to the TV. akraven Feb 2019 #11

Thanks! What brand do you have... Guilded Lilly Feb 2019 #12

Still mad my mom sold the stereo console without telling me maxrandb Feb 2019 #13