How much did you spend on music PURCHASING in 2008

CosmoCosmo 9,768 Posts
edited March 2009 in Strut Central
Just curious. I know my purchasing habits have definitely changed over the past few years. I also know a lot of people on here barely buy music at all... So I was wondering what people were working with. I spent over 2 grand on digital downloads alone, not to mention CDs and vinyl.
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  • LazerLazer 796 Posts
    I'd say I spent $1000 total.

  • BigSpliffBigSpliff 3,266 Posts
    17,500

  • Stuntin' is a habit.

  • magpiemagpie 160 Posts
    $3000-$5000 (maybe half that out-of-pocket though)

  • spelunkspelunk 3,400 Posts
    Probably something like 10 grand, but I sold about 8 grand of records so it doesn't net out too bad.

  • AKallDayAKallDay 830 Posts
    hi e. cos. bake.....



    a few g's including downloads but i can only estimate, i sort of don't wanna know for sure. but lately i have been a dollar bin binna.
    2009, refine, deklein, and reklein in a cross legged seated position with better records only.

  • waxjunkywaxjunky 1,849 Posts
    Wine definitely exceeded vinyl this year.

  • NateBizzoNateBizzo 2,328 Posts
    Way too much, embarassed to even say the number. My wife is super pissed.

  • sabadabadasabadabada 5,966 Posts
    Way too much, embarassed to even say the number. My wife is super pissed.

    You have to spend an equal dollar amount on gifts for your wife. This will: (1) make your wife happy; and (2) dissuade you from buying too many records, because who the hell wants to spend all that money on their wife.

  • Jonny_PaycheckJonny_Paycheck 17,825 Posts
    WINE CELLAR

  • discos_almadiscos_alma discos_alma 2,164 Posts
    The real question is how can we (non-record store owners) write that shit off for 2008. Any tax people up in here?

  • TheGoochTheGooch 541 Posts
    1500-2500 on vinyl. REGGAE vinyl will hurt U! Out of that 100-500 on ebay and other online sources.

    Another 200 - 300 in digital downloads (dancetracksdigital or traxsource) The rest in local NY shops.

    2000 in recording equipment (MPC, Technics cd turntable, behringer 12 track mixer)

  • HamHam 872 Posts
    maybe, 1500 dollars? wow.

  • billbradleybillbradley You want BBQ sauce? Get the fuck out of my house. 2,906 Posts

    You have to spend an equal dollar amount on gifts for your wife.


  • RockadelicRockadelic Out Digging 13,993 Posts
    Way too much, embarassed to even say the number. My wife is super pissed.

    You have to spend an equal dollar amount on gifts for your wife. This will: (1) make your wife happy; and (2) dissuade you from buying too many records, because who the hell wants to spend all that money on their wife.

    Throw her a $100 bill and tell her to walk across the bridge in a foot of snow and get a steak at Peter Luger's.

  • RockadelicRockadelic Out Digging 13,993 Posts
    The question is how much did you make on records this last year?

    It was a slow year...I spent about $12K

  • DJ_EnkiDJ_Enki 6,473 Posts
    Way too much, embarassed to even say the number. My wife is super pissed.

    You have to spend an equal dollar amount on gifts for your wife. This will: (1) make your wife happy; and (2) dissuade you from buying too many records, because who the hell wants to spend all that money on their wife.

    This is a man who knows how to play the game.

    As for me, I probably spent a couple grand on records last year. I was also selling stuff off, then taking that money and buying new stuff, which certainly helped improve my collection without hurting the bottom line too much.

  • DJFerrariDJFerrari 2,411 Posts
    Way too much, embarassed to even say the number. My wife is super pissed.

    I spent way too much but have no one to answer to other than myself right now so I'm balling it up while I still can... records, cars, clothes, travel, etc. But I'm a successful young professional so it's all good

  • Big_StacksBig_Stacks "I don't worry about hittin' power, cause I don't give 'em nuttin' to hit." 4,670 Posts
    Hey Cosmo,

    I didn't spend a lot (around $600 at Groove Merchant in San Fran), because I was stackin' bread to buy the crib. I did spend a grip on beer and liquor though. I had to chill on the record-tip to avoid "The Wrath of Wifey." I'll make up for this year when I'm setting up my home studio (yeeaaah!!!!).

    Peace,

    Big Stacks from Kakalak

  • troublemantroubleman 1,928 Posts
    Def not the most I've spent in a year, def not the least. I'd say about $4 g's.

  • chungtechchungtech 290 Posts
    Way too much, embarassed to even say the number. My wife is super pissed.

    You have to spend an equal dollar amount on gifts for your wife. This will: (1) make your wife happy; and (2) dissuade you from buying too many records, because who the hell wants to spend all that money on their wife.

    Throw her a $100 bill and tell her to walk across the bridge in a foot of snow and get a steak at Peter Luger's.

    WHOLE COW

  • pointmanpointman 1,042 Posts
    Too damn much. I think there was one month where I went over $1,500 alone. Though I'm slowing my roll right now with the belt tightening and all.

  • HarveyCanalHarveyCanal "a distraction from my main thesis." 13,234 Posts
    Let's see...150 12"s at $80 a record = $12,000.

    I'm a serious collecteur, yo.

  • RockadelicRockadelic Out Digging 13,993 Posts
    Let's see...150 12"s at $80 a record = $12,000.

    I'm a serious collecteur, yo.

    Dude....I hope the ex-to be doesn't see this and tell her lawyer she wants $6K as her share.

  • faux_rillzfaux_rillz 14,343 Posts
    Let's see...150 12"s at $80 a record = $12,000.

    I'm a serious collecteur, yo.

    tenderized texan rump

  • The_Hook_UpThe_Hook_Up 8,182 Posts
    Im fortunate, I find most of my records for between $1-$10, I spent a $100+ on a few pieces...but mostly all field finds. Did more trading than usual as well. Im thinking I averaged about spending $50-60 a month...but value wise Im sure I scooped about $3000-4000 worth of stuff this past year...it was a slow year as $ was tighter than usual...

  • waxjunkywaxjunky 1,849 Posts
    WINE CELLAR

    An Expedit cube holds over a case of wine.


  • GaryGary 3,982 Posts
    Listening To Music:
    Records: 50 dollars?
    PUTS CD: 15 dollars?

    Playing Music:
    Tenor Banjo: 500 dollars
    20s and 30s Fake Book: 50 dollars
    Washboard/Kazoos/Slide Whistle: 30 dollars

    Total:
    Appr. 650 dollars.

  • LoopDreamsLoopDreams 1,195 Posts
    only the shadow knows......

  • Pistol_PetePistol_Pete 1,289 Posts
    like $2500 on music, $1500 on equipment.
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