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selling cracked records

mrmatthewmrmatthew 1,575 Posts
edited August 2007 in Strut Central
So i came across this Northern Soul 45 for a quarter that usually goes for around $500-$600.Only problem is that it has a crack starting a half inch form the center going about 1/4 of the way into the grooves. It still plays fine (with a tiny pop) so my question is...does/has anyone ever sold cracked records?And does anyone buy it?$500 - $600 is alot of dough to just walk away from (even though I know I wont get that for a cracked record.)Do these Northern Soul collectors ever pay big $ for cracked records?

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  • Jonny_PaycheckJonny_Paycheck 17,825 Posts
    yes.
  • drewnicedrewnice 5,465 Posts
    Not sure how people feel on the whole about cracked records. But, if you eBay it, definitely note the details of the defect and post a soundclip that includes the area. If it's minor, you might get some takers. Worth a shot.
  • hogginthefogghogginthefogg 6,098 Posts
    So i came across this Northern Soul 45 for a quarter that usually goes for around $500-$600.
    Only problem is that it has a crack starting a half inch form the center going about 1/4 of the way into the grooves. It still plays fine (with a tiny pop) so my question is...does/has anyone ever sold cracked records?
    And does anyone buy it?
    $500 - $600 is alot of dough to just walk away from (even though I know I wont get that for a cracked record.)
    Do these Northern Soul collectors ever pay big $ for cracked records?


    Don't buy it unless he's willing to throw in a condom.
  • The_Hook_UpThe_Hook_Up 8,182 Posts
    someone just sold a G+, cracked King Coleman "Crazy Feeling" 45 on the bay last week for 60 or 70 bucks...folks will buy cracked records on ebay. We had a broken, not cracked(it was missing a piece), Dorothy Williams 45 at the shop(it was on the wall) and someone paid $40 for it!!????? People like records.
  • bass_feverbass_fever 974 Posts
    Yes, dudes will buy them...especially if they're hairline cracks...just note such in the description and soundclips help as well...
  • mrmatthewmrmatthew 1,575 Posts
    Yes, dudes will buy them...especially if they're hairline cracks...just note such in the description and soundclips help as well...

    Little Dude Queerie": What, exactly, is a "Hairline Crack"?
  • bass_feverbass_fever 974 Posts
    very thin crack that doesn't really affect play at all...
  • hcrinkhcrink 8,729 Posts
    MINT MINUS
  • kitchenknightkitchenknight 4,922 Posts
    MINT MINUS

    in the running for post of the year.
  • chasechase 767 Posts
    my RAMP has a crack, got it for like 14 bucks back in the day.. plays fine too
  • counterpointcounterpoint 187 Posts
    MINT MINUS

    haha.

    i am guilty of knowingly buying cracked lamp 45s...
    but only for a distorted listening session or for hiding cracks in the wall.

    yes i am guilty of vinyl decorations (i know, that's soooo college dormitory)
  • shooteralishooterali 1,591 Posts
    someone just sold a G+, cracked King Coleman "Crazy Feeling" 45 on the bay last week for 60 or 70 bucks...folks will buy cracked records on ebay. We had a broken, not cracked(it was missing a piece), Dorothy Williams 45 at the shop(it was on the wall) and someone paid $40 for it!!????? People like records.

    I've found my share of records for cheap that had hair line cracks that didn't affect play. But ever so often I come close to selling one of these items, I get a second opinion first.
  • mylatencymylatency 10,475 Posts
    Yah.

    I personally have a few that I keep around just to play the tracks that are unaffected by the crack/damage. One that immediately comes to mind is my Latin Breed USA LP which has a a bite sized chunk that cracked off the 1st track, otherwise the LP plays fine. I am happy with it.
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