paultp Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 In a moment of contemplation yesterday I wondered if it would be possible to buy and sell records in such a way that you could eventually get a really top record for not a lot of money. What I eventually came up with was the idea of starting with a budget of 100 quid and trying to turn this into a copy of Al Williams - I am nothing. I'm too tight to stick my hand in my pocket and just buy one and I do like a challenge, so I'm going to give it a go. I wonder if it is possible? I'll start writing about it and keep a running score as I go along on my blog. If you'd like to play along please pick a different record. :-) Cheers Paul 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mach Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Good Luck Paul ...may take some time. but an intresting task Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Markw Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I have often started collecting again with a hundred knicker in my pocket and a warehouse full of good intentions to make the ton go a long long way................I have invariably ended up with a pile of shit......... ............Good luck mon brave! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 In a moment of contemplation yesterday I wondered if it would be possible to buy and sell records in such a way that you could eventually get a really top record for not a lot of money. What I eventually came up with was the idea of starting with a budget of 100 quid and trying to turn this into a copy of Al Williams - I am nothing. I'm too tight to stick my hand in my pocket and just buy one and I do like a challenge, so I'm going to give it a go. I wonder if it is possible? I'll start writing about it and keep a running score as I go along on my blog. If you'd like to play along please pick a different record. :-) Cheers Paul I like this idea Paul and will look out for the updates. Good luck with it and I hope you get a copy of what is one of my all time favourite 60's records. Peter 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I have often started collecting again with a hundred knicker in my pocket and a warehouse full of good intentions to make the ton go a long long way................I have invariably ended up with a pile of shit......... ............Good luck mon brave! LOL peter Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Premium Stuff Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) You can get one on Grapevine for less than £100 Cheers and good luck mate. Richard Edited March 30, 2013 by Premium Stuff Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
paultp Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 I'm warming to the task though I think it might be measured in years. I don't have a lot of experience with records over a couple of hundred quid so it will be interesting. I think the hardest part will be selling records I want to keep. Anyway, 1st record bought. I'm going to say what they are after I've sold them (if I sell them!). Wish me luck. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dobber Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 it works if your disaplined! every rare record ive ever had has come that way! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 This is a classic, isn't it? And it's certainly been achieved a few times, although I bet there are way more failures than successes. if I understand the idea, this is where someone sets out on a specific challenge to own something of significant worth by starting out with something relatively small, and then making their way to the goal by upgrading, selling for a profit, reinvesting that profit, buying something bigger in value, and, with a bit of luck, accumulating enough to eventually get the 'prize'! Always liked the idea, but think I'd fail miserably and probably end up with less then I started with. Good luck with it! 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest The Record Box Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hope you find a copy before you draw your terminal breath!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Algsoul Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 good luck I'm warming to the task though I think it might be measured in years. I don't have a lot of experience with records over a couple of hundred quid so it will be interesting. I think the hardest part will be selling records I want to keep. Anyway, 1st record bought. I'm going to say what they are after I've sold them (if I sell them!). Wish me luck. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lionelonthevinyl Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Sounds a great idea and will make interesting reading. I hope if and when the time comes you can find one for sale, and its not gone even more expensive! Good luck.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest julesp1905 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Certainly possible, though achieving the goal is down to knowledge and a lot of luck. How are you going to do it, with one record at a time, or multiple purchases? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulcarp Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 good luck in your quest,would have gone for a different record but think its achievable over time Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Swifty Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 In a moment of contemplation yesterday I wondered if it would be possible to buy and sell records in such a way that you could eventually get a really top record for not a lot of money. What I eventually came up with was the idea of starting with a budget of 100 quid and trying to turn this into a copy of Al Williams - I am nothing. I'm too tight to stick my hand in my pocket and just buy one and I do like a challenge, so I'm going to give it a go. I wonder if it is possible? I'll start writing about it and keep a running score as I go along on my blog. If you'd like to play along please pick a different record. :-) Cheers Paul Paul , have actually thought of doing this myself many times , i.e. if I've bought a bargain of ebay and flogged it for a bit of a profit then invest that in another etc.etc. , trouble is I always sh*t out and get bugger all for the next one , similar thing to matey boy who put a paper clip on ebay and ended up buying a bloody house with his profits , although I think he had a little help maybe? Good luck anyway mate and keep us posted . Cheers Swifty Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
georgeblackwell Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 You would have more chance if you put the £100 on a horse in next weeks Grand National - you know £100 @ 33/1 = £3400 Job done!! Simples init 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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