My favorite hunting ground was the local Goodwill two miles from my house. LP's there were $1 apiece! Mostly rock and classical. Over the years I bought a thousand or so!
Not wanting to incur the wrath of Jason Bourne, but I'm not willing to commit to the program. Of used records that is. Some people don't mind a few pops and clicks when listening to vinyl. I hate it. When buying a new LP for my collection, I want pristine sound. To that end, it's really hard to beat Amazon. Fast delivery and no hassle free returns if the product is not perfect. I only have one very good TT and it only plays great vinyl. Don't get me wrong, as I have bought a lot of used LPs in the past. I've simply come to the conclusion, for me anyway, that life is to short, and the investment in my system is too large, to not be playing the best records available. And I don't think $25 is a lot to pay for something that will hive me years of enjoyment. IMHO.
Does he live nearby? If so, the best gift you can give him might be to make a date to go to the nearest record store and then guide him thru the selection of 30 LPs. You can teach him what you know about condition, different pressings, reissues, etc. One of the many joys of entering the world of vinyl is patronizing physical record stores, finding deals by crawling through the stacks, talking to other music lovers, and interacting with knowledgeable, quirky staff. This may set him off on a path of discovery that leads to a new hobby and a lifetime immersed in vinyl culture.
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