Christmas Wishlist 2019

[Stuart.T]

I've been fortunate this year. Got sufficient amounts of clothing to last a good long while, and trying to resist impulse/want want want buys.

I sold a large hip hop collection for 3 figures so am happy to have upgrade my hifi system. The only things other than that I'd like

1.as a lover of dark rum, another decent bottle asI just finished one

2.a Lehmann Linear headphone amp - just picked one up to use with my Audio Technica A1000Z cans. My wonderful wife contributed.

3.a new belt

That's it really. Who knows what 2020 will bring, particularly in the UK and USA.

Make the best of what you have, and love those that love you. Hohoho!

[organisys]

@Matty123:

@neph93:

@Chris:

1. More vacation time

That’s like North Koreans asking for more democracy… I feel for citizens of both your nations.

Heard. Currently taking unpaid parental leave. And getting shit from my boss for it.

Better a pissed boss than a pissed wife.

[Chap]

@neph93:

That jacket is a blinder @Graeme

@Chap are you spenning the holiday there?

Yes… need a timeout in warmer climate.

Very relaxed resort: Sign at the jetty for the seaplane:

[Stuart.T]

@Chap, I misread that sign to say 'no new shoes', I'm finding messages where there are none!

[louisbosco]

kinda want a dyson v11 absolute pro. the v6 has been great but after 3-4years of service, i think it needs an upgrade. nobody likes chores but i gotta admit this v11 makes me wanna do it more..

[Chap]

@Stuart.T:

@Chap, I misread that sign to say 'no new shoes', I'm finding messages where there are none!

A 'no new shoes' sign is what my wife has in mind, when has a look at my boot shelf

[gaseousclay]

@Stuart.T:

I sold a large hip hop collection for 3 figures so am happy to have upgrade my hifi system. The only things other than that I'd like

Got any tips on selling a vinyl collection? I don't collect music much anymore and probably have around 1500 vinyl records and 1500 cd's. I haven't set foot in a record store in years so i'm not sure what the going rate is. Do record stores tend to fleece sellers? What can I realistically expect?

[Stuart.T]

@gaseousclay like everything, condition and iteration (pressing?) is all. If you haven't heard of this site, it's a great place to start getting an idea of value. always stick with the median value, you won't go far wrong.

https://www.discogs.com/search/?ev=em_rs

Once you've got an idea of a few general prices it's worth approaching a reputable dealer. Some will do a home visit to give a valuation. With collections, my advice is to sell it all in one go. Cherry picking will leave you with some stuff that you'll be stuck with.

PM me and I can give you more info/advice 

[gaseousclay]

@Stuart.T

Thanks. I figured as much regarding condition and pressing. The only store in town that could likely buy my stuff lock, stock and barrel is an independent chain, but even then I keep expecting them to offer me pennies on the dollar. Guess I won't know til I ask.

[Graeme]

@louisbosco:

kinda want a dyson v11 absolute pro. the v6 has been great but after 3-4years of service, i think it needs an upgrade. nobody likes chores but i gotta admit this v11 makes me wanna do it more..

If you've mostly got hard floors, I'd be inclined to look at a Bissell Crosswave. They're a wet and dry vacuum / mop, so not necessarily a direct replacement for the Dyson.

[louisbosco]

@Graeme:

If you've mostly got hard floors, I'd be inclined to look at a Bissell Crosswave. They're a wet and dry vacuum / mop, so not necessarily a direct replacement for the Dyson.

sadly not. only old school slate tiles and carpets.. but then again, if i had hard wood floors, i'm still a sucker for dyson products..

[Giles]

@louisbosco:

i'm still a sucker for dyson products..

Pun intended?

[louisbosco]

@Giles:

Pun intended?

it is now.. 

[ROman]

Picked up mine in Gosport, an IHSH 33 T with pocket snaps pimped with GAH.