- Joined
- Apr 12, 2011
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
I'm hoping that's exactly what will eventually happen.
Insane Collection update
- Thread starter bosshoss
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I'm hoping that's exactly what will eventually happen.
- Joined
- Apr 20, 2011
- Location
- The shores of southern CT
Sounds like Marek doesn't want to bother doing the work - he just wants to sell the easiest way possible.
- Joined
- Apr 12, 2011
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
The situation is what it is, with a seller who has been thrown into the middle of something very big with no prior experience. Not nearly as bad as you put it there Mike. Don't forget this is the early stages of a sale which will go on each month for the whole of 2015. Things should go more smoothly after the first couple of months.
If Marek didn't want to minimise the hassles and effort (and fees), then all the records would have been listed individually on eBay, and the prices would no doubt be higher.
All ordered records were promptly sent out (except those requested to be held back until Jan.), and some have been received already.
- Joined
- Apr 12, 2011
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
With the start of the new year, the offer for any further want lists has now expired. All lists already received will be given full priority as promised.
CollectorScum
Mark VII Class
- Joined
- Apr 14, 2012
- Location
- JC/NYC
I got my record today and am very happy with it. Marek could have used a little bigger squares of cardboard for the sandwich, but it was fine. It needed a good spin on the VPI, but your results may vary.
- Joined
- Apr 12, 2011
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
I was over at Marek's place a few days ago. He showed me how he was packing the records. Personally I would prefer to see them with an outer box containing the record and the cardboard squares inside the box. However, that would cost about $20 extra to post. With just the cardboard squares taped at the edges and no outer box the postage is much cheaper at about $7. I advised him to use more packing for very expensive records.
CollectorScum
Mark VII Class
- Joined
- Apr 14, 2012
- Location
- JC/NYC
He should just go about an inch bigger on the squares. There's a risk of an edge chip when using the size he has now.
- Joined
- Apr 20, 2011
- Location
- The shores of southern CT
I received my 45 on Friday.
It was a piece of cardboard, rather thin, folded in half, then taped up. I was charged $23 for postage and ins. but the cost on the stamped custom form and the box was only a bit more than $7.
You can bet next time I am not paying no $23 for shipping one solitary 45, especially when it is not shipped professionally inside a 45rpm mailer box, surrounded by cardboard square filler pads.
There is no excuse for this kind of packaging. My 45 is a styrene press to book, I had to inspect it magnified to make sure there was no crack.
It was a piece of cardboard, rather thin, folded in half, then taped up. I was charged $23 for postage and ins. but the cost on the stamped custom form and the box was only a bit more than $7.
You can bet next time I am not paying no $23 for shipping one solitary 45, especially when it is not shipped professionally inside a 45rpm mailer box, surrounded by cardboard square filler pads.
There is no excuse for this kind of packaging. My 45 is a styrene press to book, I had to inspect it magnified to make sure there was no crack.
- Joined
- Apr 20, 2011
- Location
- The shores of southern CT
I don't mind paying $23 for a pro-packed package to insure safe transit half a world away.
These records cannot be easily replaced.
i do have a problem being overcharged via a flimsy and unsafe cheaper option.
These records cannot be easily replaced.
i do have a problem being overcharged via a flimsy and unsafe cheaper option.
chas_kit
G45 Legend
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2011
- Location
- Hudson Valley, NY
Are you sure yours was sent registered? Mine came in a 45 box with some cardboard inserts, so I'd say it was packaged appropriately. The cost on mine was $21.10 AUS$, which is not too out of line with what I paid ($25 postage and $25 PayPal fee). I too am not thrilled with paying 5% PayPal, especially as the Paypal fee probably comes in between 3% and 4%, even including exchange rates and foreign transfer fees. If it had been announced beforehand, I would be more accepting of it.
I'm sorry to complain at all. I'm very happy to have the 'near Ex' record I bought and am thankful for Mark and Marek making these records available to us.
- Joined
- Apr 20, 2011
- Location
- The shores of southern CT
My package was not sent registered.
I specifically told Marek I did not want registered, but instead sent regular airmail
I specifically told Marek I did not want registered, but instead sent regular airmail
- Joined
- Apr 12, 2011
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
When I spoke to Marek., he told me he was sending the records with 4 squares of corrugated board, taped. He said he was doing it that way to keep packaging costs down to $7.50 (or thereabouts). He did not say that he was charging $23 for something that was costing him $7.50. I'll pass on the complaint when I next see Marek.
Outside_Lookin_in
G45 Legend
- Joined
- Jul 1, 2014
From all the stories I'm reading, if I do win anything, I think I'll be picking them up personally and paying in cash! Hope Marek will accept this. 
- Joined
- Apr 20, 2011
- Location
- The shores of southern CT
This is Marek's e-mail to me prior to payment. I bought 1 45 at $200. Note the postage costs added for registered or without registered:
Subject: RE: 45s sale
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:19:03 +1100
hi Mike
your total is $238US for registered airmail (including a 5% paypal fee)
if you prefer normal airmail (and no paypal buyer protection) the cost is $223US
but you must send the paypal as a family and friend not for goods - just leave the message merry christmas
with your payment and i will send your record - paypal address is -
lots of nice 45s to come - next list is late January
regards marek
Frantic
G45 Legend
- Joined
- Apr 20, 2011
note the words if you prefer normal airmail...this option has no 5% fee
Monster Mike
Ikon Class
- Joined
- Feb 1, 2013
Hadn't seen anyone else who dissatisfied with the condition if their purchases, so maybe mine was the exception. This was graded at VG+, although I am unsure how that was determined with the thick hazy layer coating the 45. This one must have been played using a nail for a stylus as the grooves are heavily damaged. The noise overpowers the music so bad in places that it completely drowns out the music. Almost like someone "erased" parts of the record! Ugh!
Not angry but very disappointed as I was happy to cross this off my list. Anyone want to help me out? Lol
Not angry but very disappointed as I was happy to cross this off my list. Anyone want to help me out? Lol
eleelandc
Ikon Class
- Joined
- Apr 24, 2011
Living in Houston, I am all too familiar with the haze. It will clean off. I use a VPI. I would suspect that in lieu of a vacuum method, any fluid heavy cleaning process will likely work similarly. If you do not clean it off, it will sound bad and the haze will come off on your needle but a fluid heavy cleaning of your needle with whatever stylus cleaner you have will get you back to square 1.
