Purging

rostasi · 10-15-2018, 07:05 PM

I have a couple of approaches in mind.
If I’m feeling the extra quick approach,
I’d probably start with one of a couple
hundred boxes - separate the must-haves
and take the others down to Half Price Books.
If I go for the slightly more leisurely pace,
then the “others” could be separated into
Discogs or eBay worthy items. We’ll see.

Zhanteimi · 10-15-2018, 07:22 PM

I'm going to just guess you're sitting on a gold mine. Ebay is absolutely what I'd do in your place.

rostasi · 10-15-2018, 09:48 PM

Well, maybe. Yes, most of what I have was never really popular
because I’ve never felt the need to buy something if you can
just turn the radio on to hear it, so I don’t know how that
translates to “gold mine” status, but there is no reason,
for example to have all three LP, CD, and cassette versions
of “The Well-Tuned Piano” when just one will do.
I’ve been on eBay since March of ‘99 and there’s been some
good moments, but as I get older, the thought of having to
mail thousands of packages seems to become more distant.
Space is more the problem these days rather than money.

Zhanteimi · 10-15-2018, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rostasi

“The Well-Tuned Piano”

How weird! My colleague and I were just discussing this album this morning before classes.

~~cassavetes~~ · 10-16-2018, 09:45 PM

Preparing for a move and need to thin out my DVD collection. A purge of sorts.

After an hour of going through my collection I finally found the first casualty.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwl-Pa_QT0M

Not sure why I own it. I mean it’s a fûcking fascinating documentary, but it’s not exactly something you’d feel the need to watch more than once.

Zhanteimi · 10-21-2018, 08:46 PM

I just got rid of four Dire Straits albums. TF was I thinking?

Zhanteimi · 11-08-2018, 03:57 PM

Just got rid of Steve Reich and Terry Riley. I'm just not smart enough to enjoy this music.

**Frownland** · 11-08-2018, 05:28 PM

Steve Reich can get old but Big Daddy Terry is awesome. Have you heard this?

Zhanteimi · 11-08-2018, 05:30 PM

No, I haven't.

Zhanteimi · 12-04-2018, 05:55 PM

Recent purges:

Ben Harper, Taylor Swift, Of Monsters and Men, Adele, Elvis Costello, and Curved Air.

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10-15-2018, 07:05 PM	#41 (permalink)
rostasi . Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4,007	I have a couple of approaches in mind. If I’m feeling the extra quick approach, I’d probably start with one of a couple hundred boxes - separate the must-haves and take the others down to Half Price Books. If I go for the slightly more leisurely pace, then the “others” could be separated into Discogs or eBay worthy items. We’ll see.

10-15-2018, 09:48 PM	#43 (permalink)
rostasi . Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4,007	Well, maybe. Yes, most of what I have was never really popular because I’ve never felt the need to buy something if you can just turn the radio on to hear it, so I don’t know how that translates to “gold mine” status, but there is no reason, for example to have all three LP, CD, and cassette versions of “The Well-Tuned Piano” when just one will do. I’ve been on eBay since March of ‘99 and there’s been some good moments, but as I get older, the thought of having to mail thousands of packages seems to become more distant. Space is more the problem these days rather than money.

10-16-2018, 09:45 PM	#45 (permalink)
~~cassavetes~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Detroit Posts: 114	Preparing for a move and need to thin out my DVD collection. A purge of sorts. After an hour of going through my collection I finally found the first casualty. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwl-Pa_QT0M Not sure why I own it. I mean it’s a fûcking fascinating documentary, but it’s not exactly something you’d feel the need to watch more than once.

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