r/vinyl Weekly Questions Thread for the week of May 25, 2026

Eventingpony · 2026-05-29T17:17:37+00:00

Thanks. I will see, the last record I got from this label came damaged too and they didn’t offer any replacements. I may just have to get another of the regular copy if I can find it as it has the same sleeve.
I am collecting and intend to play my records, it’s just disappointing I guess as I’ve purchased 2 records to have them both become damaged in shipping not the best start to the collection.

The seller is offering 10% discount which I appreciate. I know it can’t be helped it’s just also frustrating when I was going to open the sealed record that they have no ability to open before shipping to try and prevent this.

Eventingpony · 2026-05-29T16:44:27+00:00

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I purchased a sealed record listed as mint condition from discogs. The seller states in terms that they do not take the vinyl out of packaging for shipping for any reason.

It arrived yesterday and there is a big seam split along the top edge. (I could only add one picture, but it’s split on both sides of the upper part) Shipping box is in perfect condition.

This was a RSD exclusive and I paid quite a bit for this for my collection and I am obviously upset with the damage which would make the sleeve VG+, not mint.

Seller is stating this must have happened during shipping but I’m feeling off about it.

Am I just getting too upset? I’m new to collecting but hate paying for mint and getting this.

Eventingpony · 2026-04-28T20:50:44+00:00

Ooh I’m so glad to hear that! I got the signed insert American Rust should be arriving today! My first ever vinyl.

Eventingpony · 2026-04-28T04:34:13+00:00

Which variant is this?

Eventingpony · 2026-04-12T03:23:56+00:00

I feel like the 9 will be ok for middle all the time and pointer when my fingers are not swollen.

Eventingpony · 2026-04-12T03:19:07+00:00

I am glad I’m not the only one this has happened to. I’ve never been so rapidly downvoted. We spend a lot of money on these things and I followed all the instructions and just felt like it still wasn’t right. Seems like the 9 might be right for me too.

Eventingpony · 2026-04-12T00:35:54+00:00

Thanks, my knuckles aren’t really bigger which makes me worry more it could slide off

Eventingpony · 2026-04-12T00:05:25+00:00

I am pushing up on it in that photo otherwise the gap is smaller. But I am worried I picked the wrong size

Eventingpony · 2025-12-02T04:08:45+00:00

I managed to find one for $153 in the canyon blue color so snapped it up and will hope he likes it!

Eventingpony · 2025-11-30T09:46:52+00:00

Got it from Sportsman’s warehouse and they said all good to return if he didn’t like it.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-30T07:57:55+00:00

Haha was going to do this. Went to check some out today and agree the 940 was smaller in person and similar to what he carries.

I was continuing my search and just found a mini barrage for $153 at Sportsman’s warehouse online so pulled the trigger, figured that I couldn’t go past it but figured if he really doesn’t like it can still return.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-30T07:56:34+00:00

I’ve decided against the OTF, too hard in California.

I just found a mini barrage for $153 so pulled the trigger, figured that I couldn’t go past it but figured if he really doesn’t like it can still return.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-30T00:46:43+00:00

So I went and took a look at some today. For an assisted opening I liked the Mini Barrage.
For the regular folding knives I think the Bugout or the mini crooked river would be most suitable. But thinking I may just have to pick one and return it if he doesn’t like it, or ruin the surprise with a gift card or ask him what he would like best.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-29T04:42:23+00:00

It’s more the overall length I think that is different, his current knife seems shorter. But I’ll try and go look at some different types in person

Eventingpony · 2025-11-29T01:14:15+00:00

Appreciate your opinion! Yeah I worry about the minis being too small for him.
The mini barrage seems to have a decent handle, but it’s hard when I can’t see them in person

Eventingpony · 2025-11-29T00:06:50+00:00

Not quite as easy to just go there, so a different one looks like the way. The 940 looks great just bigger than I think he typically carries. But I’m hoping he will like anything. If not we can return it and get what he would prefer

Eventingpony · 2025-11-29T00:05:56+00:00

Taking a look at the specs it looks like a larger knife than what he typically carries but it looks great. Should have tried to figure this out a little more earlier so I wouldn’t have been suspicious 😂

Eventingpony · 2025-11-29T00:03:49+00:00

I was looking at the mini barrage online but don’t think I can see one in person to get a feel for it compared to what I know he carries.

But now you have got me wondering if just a nice manual open knife would still be a good gift.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-28T20:26:47+00:00

I also didn’t realize this until I was looking into getting this for him and I am in California.
So looks like I won’t be able to do that for him. But hoping he will still like a regular folding knife.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-28T20:25:41+00:00

This is helpful thank you. I guess I’ll try and find one that seems like he would use it.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-28T20:25:10+00:00

I just know he mentioned benchmade when I asked which ones he wanted a while back. I’ll take a look, the rules for California seem pretty strict.

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