Throw it out!


I just discovered a technique that will save a lot of aggravation.  When I find a record that is not satisfying me sound-wise (or sometimes musically,) I dispose of it or relegate it to the inactive file.  Rather than having it available in my collection to aggravate me, it gives me great satisfaction to get rid of it!

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I applied the same basic concept during the packing process the last two times I moved. As I handled each item, if I couldn't think of a really good reason within 5 seconds to pack it in a box, it went in the give away/throw away pile. By the last move, all my musical media was digital, so at least that choice was already made. It's a lot easier to keep ones and zeros that you never listen to!

Someone came to my garage sale (that is where my dumped music goes) and bought lots of vinyl. Made her aware that some are NOT in 'good shape' even for the lowest quality turn table. 

She said: "oh no, I am not playing those. I am teacher, and I melting the vinyl down and pour into forms with the kids'. 

So THERE is a great way to REPURPOSE that vinyl. Does it work with CD? Wonder how to repurpose those ripped or downloaded files? Hmh. 

Instead I make a pile of those and anyone coming over can have their pick. One man's trash is another man's treasure.