X Swatch Maxi

I know it's been a while since I posted, but I promise you, I haven't been sleeping till noon and drinking the nights away. My proof is below.

About 3 months ago someone listed an X Swatch Maxi on ebay and I nearly shit myself. They never made an X Swatch Maxi. I read the description very closely and realized that the person selling it, made it. He took a black Maxi, one that looked exactly like the X Swatch, and just added a custom face. The pictures looked great. I was really torn. I wanted this thing bad, but I thought there was just no way I would bid enough to win it. Usually when I want something, I win it. But this time I was like, "Eh what am I going to do drop 600 bucks on a clock!?" So I didn't bid. I just watched the seconds tick away. And imagine my embarrassment when the damn thing ended at less than $250. Wow was I pissed. So here I am 3 months later and for some reason I searched for X Swatch on ebay. I never do that. I don't really have any interest in owning an X Swatch. I don't wear watches. I guess it was fate though, cause when I searched for X Swatch that day another X Swatch Maxi popped up. I thought it was the same one being re-listed, but it wasn't. It was another one built by the person who built the original one I didn't bid on. Well I bid on this one. 275 bucks later I was putting this baby together and hanging it on my wall. The face looks great. No idea how he made it. And I'm not opening it to find out.

Heads Vs Breakers - Finished

Heads Vs Breakers released one full length album called Apathy is the New Black. It's incredible. Is it in my top 25 albums ever...I think it could be. The last time I saw them was early 2000 and something. Can't wait for a reunion.

I recently completed the collection. It took some serious detective work, a bunch of cash, and a whole lot of luck. I think this could be my most satisfying LP collection. It's finished, and I know it. That really feels good.

Ebay's Little Nov. 21st Search Issue

If you haven't heard already Ebay had a little search issue on Nov 21st. Here's their Announcement. It's a very interesting problem for both the seller and the bidder. A seller can relist the item if they choose to, but it doesn't guarantee a higher sale price. Why? Because some of the people that bid on the item when it was originally up, may not realize the item is up again, and that they have another shot at it. Also what about the winner of the item? He won it, but the seller is telling him too bad, I'm relisting it cause of ebay. It's a lose lose situation for ebay. No matter what, they look bad for something that, yes is their fault, but is really just something that could happen to any site, including LP.

Here's an interesting test case for the November 21st search problem. Rancid - And Out Come the Wolves - Test Press. It went for 526.00, but the seller relisted it. I'm extremely anxious to see what happens here. The item is either going to go for more or less, that's obvious. But the less obvious result will be who'll win it? Will the seller be complaining to ebay if it goes for less? Or will the winner be complaining if he won the last one and is now paying more? Damn I love this stuff!

And here's a Link to the current Rancid auction

My New Setup

If you're not aware, I moved down the block to a bigger place. Tom also moved with me. The new place is pretty nice and once it's totally decked out I will get some photos and post them. But basically the idea was Tom and I moving in together would make LP work a lot easier. Sooooo since I got a whole new place with a shit ton of room, I had a chance to set things up the way I wanted too.

I picked up another 2 x 4 Expedit(before they lowered the price.) I also grabbed a Lack Unit which I realized about 3 weeks ago was perfect for 7"s. The setup is below..

Now for anyone that is thinking of trying to do this, I will recommend something. Buy a 1 x 5 Expedit instead. Especially if you don't have over say 200 LPs. The 1 x 5 and the Lack are the same length and depth. They will look better together I think. If I had to do it over again I would probably get (2) 1 x 5 and the Lack. Truthfully I'll probably end up having to change the whole setup in 6 months anyway. I've basically filled up the Lack, and I have LPs downstairs in Tom's Expedit with about half of my architectural books. Those are Tom's records on the top left, mine are bottom left.

The other half of my books are in my room in my final Expedit. Which is next to my bed...yes my bed. I've slept on a couch for the past 3 years. I work a lot, so I try to consider night sleeping like naps. Yeah it sucks...

As you can see I just finished my setup and I'm already screwed. I love the Expedit shelving units, but they're only good for LPs. You still need something for 7s. I think the Lack units are good as well, but.....blllaaaahhhh. I just wish I could find an all in one unit for 12s and 7s. Until then, Ikea really does have the best shelves for the money and ease of compatibility.


p.s. I'm thinking in december I want to do "my best 5 record purchases of the past decade" blog entries, just to round out the first decade of the 21st century. Probably do 5 separate posts. I don't think I could swing 10 posts in one month. I just don't think I have the time. If anyone wants to do these with me, just let me know when you're going to do it, and we can coordinate the attack. Get at me on LP or comment here. Thanks!

Need More Room

So today I bought my 3rd shelving unit. I now have 2 2x4 expedits and a 1x4 Flak unit. I'm using that for 7"s. I'll post some pictures when I get the thing together. It matches a 2x4 expedit in depth and length almost exactly. So putting one on top of the other works well. More info to come.

You're Not The Star! but you're still pretty cool

All I was trying to do was talk about a few records I picked up the other week. Napoleon wasn't having any of that though.

Here's the On Vital record. I think I said record release show in the video, but it's the first show release. I guess that's the same thing though.

This is the Indecision/Shai Hulud on green out of 250...I think it's out of 250. I'll try and get another collection photo up soon.
Edit - Jesus christ, no wonder I always thought there was a blue and a green made of this record. Look at the pictures! They look totally different. That's amazing haha!

And the 39/Smooth Test Press from Green Day. I'm not a huge Green Day fan, but I did spend a lot of time during my youth in Berkeley Ca. So of course I grew up I listening to Kerplunk and this LP. It's definitely an incredible score to find this record for so cheap.

Vinyl and PJs

Pretty rough night last night, so I'm already in my sweatpants and contemplating bed. But here's a few things I got over the past week.