good idea buying vinyl off ebay?

bassist15 · #1 01-30-2007, 12:57 PM

Im 16 and I am a Mike Finnegan fan. I found a record called Jerry Hahn Brotherhood on ebay for a buy it now of $4 and the shipping is a few dollars. There's another copy on there for around the same. They are both rate at Very Good condition wise. shoudl I take the risk and get . This album never came out on cd only vinyl.

Busker · #2 01-30-2007, 01:04 PM

Why not? If that's the only way you can get it, and it's only around $7.00 total, go for it.

But in the record collecting community, "very good" condition is a ways from "mint." Just realize it may show some wear, surface scratches and whatnot. But it should play OK if it's rated very good.

gustav · #3 01-30-2007, 02:53 PM

just buy it. its a cool object to own. use the cover as a painting if the records condition sucks

RHFusillo · #4 01-30-2007, 03:12 PM

The only caveat about buying vinyl off of eBay is that some sellers do not know how to pack a vinyl LP. They need to be packed in stiff carboard containers, not in soft envelopes, however well-padded. I think that the vast majority of dealers know this, but some casual sellers do not.

LooseFit · #5 01-30-2007, 03:13 PM

I've bought plenty of vinyl off ebay and never had a problem with any of them aside from normal wear and tear to be expected.

Bassic83 · #6 01-30-2007, 03:18 PM

I got the chance to play with Mike Finnegan back in the 80s. He was gigging with my friend's band and I got to sit in. Man, what a player! Really nice cat, too. Very tall- I was surprised...he's like, 6'6" or something! Do you have any of his other stuff?

bassist15 · #7 01-30-2007, 06:19 PM

Bassic83 I do not have any of his other stuff. I have Electric ladyland by Hendrix which has Mike on a song or two. I did hear a couple clips and he is such a great singer plus organist. I also read in his bio on a website that he and HEndrix has plans of forming a group.

Bassic83 · #8 01-31-2007, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bassist15

Bassic83 I do not have any of his other stuff. I have Electric ladyland by Hendrix which has Mike on a song or two. I did hear a couple clips and he is such a great singer plus organist. I also read in his bio on a website that he and HEndrix has plans of forming a group.

I'll try to look for some today...