Sold Date: May 27, 2021
Start Date: May 22, 2021
Final Price: $16.62 (USD)
Bid Count: 11
Seller Feedback: 62
Buyer Feedback: 207

Thank you for your interest in Give Me Convenience Or Give Me Death by Dead Kennedys!

Please be sure of your bid and read carefully as I cannot accept returns on this item.

Please message me with any questions! I want you to be sure of what you're getting and I'm happy to answer questions. I'm very flexible and reasonable so please contact me directly with questions or concerns first!
This release contains the bonus flexidisc. Details are here: https://www.discogs.com/Dead-Kennedys-Give-Me-Convenience-Or-Give-Me-Death/release/372565    Condition:     Used
Purchased:     Used

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Questions?
Why Am I Selling This?

After 35 years of collecting and 15 years of DJing, I decided that these items should be released back into the wild so they can be enjoyed by others. They have been my friends for years and I want to introduce them to others. They aren't doing anyone any good hidden away in storage. I remember finding those awesome rare treats and want to help others experience that too.

Although I would love to make back some of what I invested, I am not in this purely for profit. I really do want to get these discs out into the world where they'll be enjoyed by others.

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Why Did I Stop Collecting?

I didn't. I probably won't ever really stop.

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What's up with the no returns thing?

Please be sure of your bid. I can't accept returns on media. It's because of the nature of media in the 21st century. Believe it or not, some people will win an auction, rip to mp3 then try to return it, claiming it's defective. This actually does happen and by a strange series of coincidences I caught someone doing it. The returns policy is weighted in the bidders' favor, so it'd be uphill for me.

I'm absolutely sure that YOU would never do this, but it's a huge possibility and liability that I have to account for.

Now that said, I wouldn't feel right selling defective product. I'm not trying to dump anything on anyone. I strive to be as honest as possible. If you have any problems, let me know and I'll do what I can to make it right.

I take good care of my music, but age does occasionally show. I clean the ones that obviously need it, but occasionally miss one. Cracking and popping can be greatly reduced by cleaning with wood glue. Yes, really! Google it. I've done it for decades now with great results.

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What's up with the condition?

A lot of my discs came from a local store here in Portland that buys all discs, regardless of condition. They then sell the imperfect discs at a steep discount. I do the same.  A fair few also came from some of the bars I've worked at in the past, so the cover condition is not very great but the audio is still fine. The packaging and condition may not be mint, but all discs have been verified and guaranteed to play before they're put up for auction. Any marks or blemishes or defects will be stated clearly in the (condition) section above.
I try to be as up-front as possible, with the goal of zero negative surprises. I will list whether I purchased the item new or used as well as its condition. Photos will show flaws, if any.

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What's up with the shipping?

I do not gouge on shipping costs. Ever. That is a promise and a guarantee.

I don't think shipping should never be a profit maker. I'm OK with adding a little handling in (ie a quarter or 50¢ for a shipping envelope or maybe a dollar for bus fare to get to the post office [I can't drive]) but I really -REALLY- dislike auctioneers that list an album at $5 but charge $30 to ship it to the next state over. If you want $30, just list the thing at $30. Honestly.

I've seen too many auctions where the winning bid was like $5 but shipping was $29.95 or higher. I find this very dishonest and predatory. My shipping and handling are reasonable costs, not a profit center. I will do everything I can to get it to you as safely and inexpensively as I can. I do not pad my shipping to make a profit.

Shipping costs are as listed. Any difference between what's listed and actual US shipping costs are absorbed by me. IE if I list a disc at $4 to ship and it turns out the packaging is heavier or outsized or whatever and ends up being $5, I pay the missing $1, not you. I won't ever try to get that extra $1. If I screw up, it's on me and not you.

I am happy to combine shipping for multiple items! I can safely fit four to five LPs/singles into one box with padding. A general rule of thumb is to add $2 for each additional item in the same box. The actual cost will be in the invoice.
I invoice based on package. For example, if you win three auctions, you will have a single invoice for three items. If you win eight, you'll get two invoices, for four each.

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Prompt payment is appreciated. My auctions end and are packed Thursday nights for Friday morning posting. Late payments are shipped out next business day after payment.
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Thanks for your interest!