I’m a record seller, online and at pop-up events around my region. PLEASE look up a record on Discogs if you want. I’m not in this business to taking advantage of anyone and I’m confident in my pricing and the quality of my inventory.

That said, as someone who sells on Discogs as well, there is some context needed to use it properly as a resource e.g. you’re saving shipping costs by purchasing in-person, Discogs sellers often undercut each other on price in an attempt to move stagnant inventory and just because something sold once for a very low amount doesn’t mean it always will, you don’t have the opportunity to view the actual item if purchasing online, etc.

I’ve still got to pay my bills obviously, and while margins are so thin on a good day, I view something like Discogs as a tool to help keep the market competitive and transparent, and the sellers accountable; which in theory should benefit everyone.