Laundrew That's a pile of money to spend since january.
You know, I had not really thought of this, but all of a sudden it came to me in a most blinding, all consuming flash, it was as if a burning ember slowly descended into my brain and it now makes perfect sense. It was around January, that I was finally set free from the cold, dark, blood lusting abysmal money pit and automotive bane - the dreaded PT Cruiser. No longer must Laundrew carry the burden of constant repairs and horrid fuel efficiency that made tractor-trailers look like gas misers. Laundrew smiles and is serene in knowing that with all these music purchases, he is still a head of the game
A sweet irony will most certainly ensue when a turn table finally lands on the equipment rack to play, at present, $100.00 worth of records
But all joking aside you certainly raise an interesting observation. If you look at my current purchases, the vast majority of them has been at the Goodwill store
and this is for mostly mainstream music @ $1.00 per CD and less for a record (CD 50% off day).
For anyone who has not checked out their local Goodwill/Salvation Army stores, you are missing out on some great music and fun - it is literally like Forest Gump's "Box Of Chocolates" as you never know what you will find. And it is an awesome way to discover "new to you" music
When I order from CDandLP or Discogs, I am searching for very specific/rare Bands/Albums and have at times paid up to 40 Euros for single selections - Europe is a sweet haven for Gothic Music. Also, some of the Gothic music bands that I enjoy was never released on CDs, except on compilations and this is why I now pursue vinyl. CD Universe selections normally average $200.00 per order and Amazon averages around $25.00 per order thus far. Sonic Boom visits are normally just under $100.00 with "Brick and Mortar" stores such as HMV/ Walmart, etc... are around $100.00 in total this year.
Collecting music can be a hobby, but listening to it is a passion
Be well...
