How many LP's do you own? How long did it take?


I started to collect vinyl in the late 80's, after it was demonstrated to me (to my ears) that vinyl sounded better than cds. I was fortunate at the time that people were dumping their vinyl collections. I was able to buy great LP's in mint condiiton for .10 cents each or so at garage sales...My have things hve changed. The vast majority of LPs I buy now are new and cost between $14 to $50 bucks each. Used LP'P's can go for more if its rare. So, how many LP's do you own and how long did it take you to amass your collection? I currently have about 2000 LPs.
tbromgard
Craigslist is your friend.

There are billions of records out there and most people don't have the means to play theirs.

I had a huge score at a rained out yard sale.

The poor fellow came out and offered me the whole lot for $100.

I had to go get my truck and filled up the back with boxes and a couple of boxes on top of that.

I took what I wanted and sold the rest at $15 a foot, 3 foot minimum. The excess was gone in 3 hours and I made a profit and had thousands of albums for free.

The point is not that I am a genius, but that there is no reason to pay much for LPs.

I don't expect to get much for them when I sell but I enjoy them just as much as I could if I overpaid.

Ken
raul, nice add on question. I dont get to listen as much as i like but not unusual on weekend to do about 15-20 lp's listening to both sides. i do know there are a few that i have not listened to at some point but most i have listened too at least once. Some of my favorites i listen to each month.
Ooops...just came across a yard sale... I tool all the stones, doors, zep, who, Beatles, kinks, who, Dylan, hendrix etc for nada...back yo to near 1k lps
About 2000, starting in about 1966. There was a big hiatus in the 80's and 90's, when a growing family was the priority. I restarted seriously in about 1998.

The kids, by the way, don't get any cheaper. Why does nowone tell you that before you start a family. Still costing me well into their 20's. Not that I begrudge a penny, sorry, cent.
I dont listen as much as i would like to...still on the weekends I manage to spend 2-3 hours listening, which sometimes developes into an all day affair...depends on what I have going...I dont have kids, so I have a good amount of free time.