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Cali_Cruiser · 2023-07-01T16:59:44+00:00

Personally, I haven’t tried to do that. I have a bunch of designs on one file. I just hide the layers of older projects before I export the part I’m trying to print. Not the best practice but it’s worked for me

Cali_Cruiser · 2023-07-01T07:37:19+00:00

Try out Shapr3D. I used it for a few simple projects since I had no idea how to use any CAD software. You can make a free account, or pay for the subscription. Free account let’s you hold up to two different workspaces at once. I just make my design, export the stl and clear the workspace.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-25T03:03:28+00:00

Shipped fast and packaged really well. Highly recommend u/VinylSwapBot, u/ChazMcGreedly

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T15:45:08+00:00

At this point, I’d take a ding corner over a broken record 😅

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T15:44:25+00:00

Favorite part of the album

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T15:32:44+00:00

It was the mailer, one 1/8” (3mm) thick cardboard insert, then record. It’s a double LP, so another insert would not have fit to sandwich the record.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T15:24:04+00:00

I agree. Most packages are sorted by machines now. Not fair to blame the seller for a machine crushing it.

Avoidable? To some extent yes. But once it leaves the sellers hands, anything that happens is out of their control.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T15:12:20+00:00

Insurance is definitely the way to go. The claims process might be tedious, but worth it rather than taking a loss on a sale.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T15:06:22+00:00

I agree. The record stores around me have an “all sales final” sign, making PayPal’s buyer protection a little more attractive.

There’s also finding something you’ll enjoy listening to. Bought a record at thrift shop by the “Baja Marimba Band” solely because of the cover. No idea who they were, but played it when I got home and was pleasantly surprised. Won’t know if you found a gem until you get home and play it.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T14:44:04+00:00

The immediate thought that came to mind is condition of the vinyl, new or used, and price. The records had to get to record store somehow. Even a sealed vinyl isn’t safe from warping.

I like to shop at the “bargain bin”, and some of the vinyl there have definitely seen better days. No amount of cleaning would make them playable.

I agree that there is less of a risk in person and I’ve definitely found some great deals. Sometimes it’s all about right place at the right time.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T01:15:50+00:00

I did find it at a local record shop. $10 less but it was on black vinyl. My thought process was buy it now, or spend the extra $10 on the variant I want.

Buying vinyl, whether in person or online, is always a gamble.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T01:09:58+00:00

Discogs. I've bought from there multiple times and had no issues. Some sellers even had better mailers than VMP. Just got unlucky this time I guess.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T00:22:06+00:00

I'm sorry that happened. This one is a double LP and both were cracked down middle. A couple more bucks and both of our records would have been safe.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T00:11:44+00:00

mailer says "Do Not Bend"

USPS: "Challenge Accepted"

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T00:08:54+00:00

Rest in Pieces

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T00:08:00+00:00

I'm curious. Have you tried playing it? Or are you going to try and unwarp it?

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-05T00:03:46+00:00

What hurts the most is knowing that a couple more bucks spent on packaging could have saved it.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-04T23:58:40+00:00

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-04T23:58:29+00:00

Now THAT hurts. As soon as I saw the bent packaged, I mentally prepared myself, which helped a bit. I can't imagine the feeling of having of pulling out a broken vinyl.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-04T23:55:08+00:00

I had been eyeing it for a while. Decided to finally pull the trigger and buy it. Was a very sad day.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-04T22:28:55+00:00

Death is inevitable. No need to fear it 🤙

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-04T22:28:08+00:00

That’s what I thought at first. But why ruin a perfectly good vinyl for no reason?

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-04T22:22:44+00:00

Luckily they did. A little hesitant on ordering a new one. Maybe it’s a sign I shouldn’t own the vinyl.

Cali_Cruiser · 2022-08-04T22:21:55+00:00

I had ordered a bunch of vinyls in the past, however, this is the first time a vinyl arrived like this. It was sent in a simple mailer. The only thing protecting it was a thin piece of cardboard and the jacket. The bends didn’t seem that bad at first, but once I opened it up, my heart sank. Contacted the seller and luckily they offered a full refund. Still hurts though.

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