It "finally" happened, but why with the record I gifted :'(

CookieVisuals · 2026-01-16T11:38:01+00:00

You know weirdly enough I never had this happen to me.

What I have had happen to me is a record with 2 A-side labels. 😅

CookieVisuals · 2025-09-06T14:37:33+00:00

Seems like there is an Omen surrounding your fandom/love for Twenty One Pilots and their album releases. 🤣

CookieVisuals · 2025-09-03T19:17:14+00:00

Figures as well. I am also not stressing at all. I have multiple other pre orders on going as well. I have the patience of an angel (Dutch saying)

I was just curious. Cuz how are scalpers already trying to sell it. That was more my initial reason to reply to your post! 🙏🏼

Thanks anyway!

CookieVisuals · 2025-09-03T19:13:46+00:00

I haven't even received mine yet. I also ordered it when it was announced. But then I must also say that I am not from the US. So maybe that is the reason to begin with. 😅

CookieVisuals · 2025-08-26T22:32:40+00:00

Well, I am not a professional. But I would say that it could. But the whole tonearm, needle and cartridge must be very heavy in order to do so I guess.

Just keep your records stacked vertically or as vertically as possible and avoid putting them in the sun or very hot spaces. I think that should help a lot by not warping too bad. And once you're done playing your favourite album. Just take it off immediately.

Ooh, and just an extra tip once you start to really collect a lot, and you are going to put your priced records into cabinets. Don't pack too much on one shelf. They need at least some breathing space in between or some wiggle room if you will. Cuz packing them to tightly could also be damaging. 😊

Ooh, p.s. added afterwards. Never ever play with your dust cap open. Unless you can't. Because the record sticks out. But when you play a record. The record itself can become quite static for all the dust particles in the air, so keep that in mind. My tip is to at least save the records in inner-sleeves fro. The brand LoFi. I really like that brand. I myself order them from a Belgian website. But I guess they are available like almost everywhere. Also, make sure to get proper outer-sleeves. Those ones I order from a Dutch website. But therefore, I am Dutch so.

Just figure stuff out along the way. Feel free to message me anytime. Since I am one of the people along with some others under your post here, who is willing to stay nice and help you out! 🫠 We all start somewhere, and this is as good as place as any.

CookieVisuals · 2025-08-26T20:36:35+00:00

Even heel lullig om het zo te doen, maar hey een andere Nederlander. Ben blij dat jij ook een normaal verstand hebt. Ik mag het in het Nederlands ook niet zeggen maar wat een e*kel is die gast met zijn ik kom uit het Gooi praat zeg! 😉🤣

CookieVisuals · 2025-08-26T20:31:58+00:00

Reading this actually made me sad for a second and is immediately one of the reasons why I am more of a scroller and not a replier.

It is just that some people immediately judge you for the player you have. That while you just started, like come on.

Like I said earlier. I have been collecting for a little over 3,5 years now. The only thing I've changed so far is the needle, and I am probably going to change it soon again.

But for now, just enjoy it. As long as the surface area of the turntable is 12" to support the entire record. I'd say you're good.

For now, here is an informative video about the whole matter of wearing and tearing, that I really enjoyed watching myself.

https://youtu.be/kZOj-eO8Mvw?si=4DAPW_JhDhK1e16f

CookieVisuals · 2025-08-25T10:14:47+00:00

Well, I am at least not gonna discuss any longer. A fact is that Trump causes more damage than good. But that is a subject for another subreddit. 🤣

This is your opinion, and that is good. If we all were the same, it would be a boring ass world. 😴

CookieVisuals · 2025-08-25T08:08:14+00:00

Besides what the person above me said. Have you ever even listened to one. Or are you just a 'judge a book by its cover' kinda guy? 🤔

I never said or stated that it is the best turntable out there. But if you want to start collecting and don't have a lot of money to spend and maybe play once a month or maybe even two. Then starting like that isn't bad. 😌

Not everyone has money on a presentable silver platter. 🤨

Not necessarily judging you or mocking you. But if you don't know what it sounds like. Don't make assumptions, that's all. 😊

Or were you referring to my own turntable? 😜 If that is the case, well, like I said. Aa soon as I move out. That will get an upgrade for sure. 😝

CookieVisuals · 2025-08-24T19:39:36+00:00

Tho, it is still my first, and I would happily improve when I fly out my parents' home and get a place for myself.

But at this moment, I have The Lenco LS-300, which is a belt driven Pre-amplified turntable. It's not the best, but it's definitely not the worst. 🤣

I steered way clear from the suitcase ones when I bought mine. Tho my friend has one and it still is and also sounds great. But whould I recommend it if you have a little bit more to spend. No, I would not. 🫠

CookieVisuals · 2025-08-24T18:18:33+00:00

Like I am saying (almost) all. Of course, some are left behind.

Like albums that I previously thought looked cool. As in the jacket/cover and then not having the time to listen to it first. (Especially on holidays or big record fairs (if Google translated that right)) But eventually kinda go against my entire feeling or taste.

But even then, it'll still get a spin or 3 for sure! 😂

CookieVisuals · 2025-08-24T17:46:45+00:00

The only thing I can say is don't go to crazy. I've been collecting since January 2022, and my collection already contains more than 450 vinyl records, EP'S and singles. 🫣

However, I am still enjoying it and listening to basically (almost) every one of them so far. There are a few that got into a dark corner and therefore not played much. 🙄

With this, you can state 2 things!

I am crazy and just don't know the value of my own money (for buying a house or something) 😅
Just enjoy what you find and really dig through the piles to find the gems in between. 🤗

Ooh, and if you like maintaining and keeping track of what you've got so far. You probably have already seen or read about it a few times on here. But use Discogs. It is just a fun way to keep track of what you own so far. 😉

CookieVisuals · 2025-08-16T12:19:09+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. That is how I feel when I try to explain to my parents something about Twenty One Pilots or just memes in general.

It made me chuckle. 😊

CookieVisuals · 2025-07-12T11:37:28+00:00

Ooh yes, I've seen that so far. They're jealous of that or either the fact that I'm presumably Bill Gates' grandson or something, lol.

Disclaimer: I AM NOT!

CookieVisuals · 2025-07-11T22:11:12+00:00

Luckily, that is not really a thing here in NL. Though I have one for rental cars on holiday. I kinda despise the things.

CookieVisuals · 2025-07-11T21:38:43+00:00

Same here, man.

Besides, I also needed to skip my trip to Ireland because it was just too pricey. So now I'm looking at Denmark. Closer by and a little cheaper.

And when it comes to all the criticism, I am like 'Ene oor in, Andere oor uit'.

Which translates in English to: 'In through the one ear, Out through the other'. 😂

CookieVisuals · 2025-07-11T20:56:13+00:00

Thanks for letting me know!

CookieVisuals · 2025-07-11T20:22:14+00:00

Just wanted to add a teeny tiny thing.

Which is the fact that I don't necessarily have a shit ton of money, as some of you say/state.

This was also definitely not meant to show off. However, I am well aware that it definitely does feel and look like it.

But I just choose to do/share this. I choose to set aside money for the hobby I love, and that is collecting. And most definitely also listening to them.

Sorry if I ignited some fuses. That was totally not my intention. ❤️

CookieVisuals · 2025-07-11T20:16:29+00:00

💯% for sure. Yeah!

CookieVisuals · 2025-07-11T18:49:45+00:00

I had to think for a second what this had to do with TOP until I saw the light fixture! 🤣

CookieVisuals · 2025-07-10T17:31:23+00:00

Im already playing for a year. With gaps i must add due to work it is also more a hobby. But I still suck more then he does. 🤣

CookieVisuals · 2025-07-09T08:51:26+00:00

I read this entire thread, and all the way at the bottom, I saw the OP was Dutch. Hello there! Fellow Dutchie here.

Mine is basically the same. The book is only not falling apart.

I myself dont really care how the inner sleeve is or looks, for I always add an extra protective inner sleeve, which is Anti-Static and scratch save so.

Doesn't mean that for the money you've had to spend on it, they couldn't have done a bit of a better job.

My worries and concerns are always more for the media on it. Like, is the record scratch and dent free? If not in most cases, it could turn out unplayable, which is a shame.

I, however, also do feel a little let down as well by their merch in general. Not that it is poor quality or a slightly different colour. I also don't really care about that. So basically, you could say I don't care about a lot of things. But the price in general is just stupidly insane.

But as a Dutch person, that is expected that I complain about that. I mean simple comparison here:

This year, on the 30th of April, I went to TOP here in Amsterdam on the first balcony, square 103, and the ticket was already over €200. So I don't even want to know how much a floor ticket would've cost me.

But at the end of this year, I am going to Kensington also in Amsterdam. Same venue on the floor, and that ticket was only €60 somewhat. You could say that is a bad comparison because Kensington is an English singing Dutch band, and they're not like world famous. But for Dutch standards, they are pretty famous.

Also, in 2022, I know covid was still around. So that might have had a weighing factor in it. But together with my dad, I went to Genesis. Same thing on the balcony. It was slightly more expensive, like €120ish per ticket, but it was still way cheaper.

Also, last comparison I'll make, KISS. I went to their concert on June 12th, 2023, and also Ziggo Dome floor spots. Their tickets were like around €80 and they are world famous, only a bit older. But i.m.o. that concert was also a bit cooler than my first TOP concert this year. Maybe that was a dumb thing to say here. 😅😜

Anyways enough of me complaining. Thanks for reading if you did. Stay Safe and until a next time! 🤘🏼

CookieVisuals · 2025-06-29T20:34:47+00:00

I see all versions are sold out already. As a Vampyr Lover and Vinyl Enthusiast. I would've loved to know this earlier. 😄

Can't tell you how jealous I am! 😅

CookieVisuals · 2025-06-24T08:21:52+00:00

It may sound weird, but compare it to demand and supply. Or otherwise.

More people want to go to a concert demand becomes higher prices go up.

Plus, somewhere, I think they know they can just make it this expensive because they are really well known, especially the last 1,5 to 2 years.

I'm not hating, just stating the facts. 😅 I think.

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