[gmku]

Yeah, I think staying away from the dollar bins has saved me from becoming a licker. I've seen those men, though, and vowed not to become one. It's all about standards.

The most I've paid for a record is $75 (first pressing White Album). Generally, for used Lps, I'm looking in the $8-12 bins--clean copies and rarer or harder to find stuff. I'm also into the new 180 gram reissues, especially the ones that offer a rare or new mix, mono, new packaging, etc.

The little things matter greatly to me when I'm buying used--not just the condition of the vinyl but also whether the LP contains the original posters, inserts, etc., and whether the matrix numbers indicate a first or later pressing.

I've pretty much sworn off CDs unless it's something I just can't find in good condition on vinyl. Or it's a favorite that was never released on vinyl or only in a very limited number.