Contemplating vinyl, How hard is it to get LPs?

Look in your local Sunday newspaper under classifieds. Just this past weekend I found an ad for some lp's and ended up buying 1200 (about 900 of which are keepers) for $300. You can't do much better than that.

You will need a serious record cleaning machine, though. I use, and recommend, the formidable VPI HW-17F. It's worth every penny. You can get a good deal on new inner and outer sleeves at www.bagsunlimited.com

OK buddy, If you will come to NYC, there are a bunch of record stores that sell 70/80's as low as $3 per record with excellent+ condition.(That's why I do not sell records that I do not listen anymore in NYC)
If it's tough to get to NYC go to www.dtmggalery.com and e-mail your want-vinyl list and get the "bestest" prices on records.
They mostly have "underground" music on CDs but they have a bunch of classic rock/jazz on vinyls

Thanks for all the help. In fact, one person put
me on to a huge LP swap/sale that will be happening
on Oct 28th at the Seattle Center. (In case there
are any Seattle people looking) It will be going on
from 10AM to 5PM. Now anyone know where I can get
a discount on a Rega (2000) P3? If so please Email me.

Thanks again for all the help..
Tom

The one item that has been mentioned through this newsgroup that is absolutely indispensible for a vinyl fan is a record cleaning machine. I bought my VPI HW16.5 in 1992 and it has more than paid for itself (you won't believe the number of "used" records that have cleaned up to be in mint condition). As for a Rega P3, many of the Internet outfits (needledoctor, Audio Advisor) will sell them with a decent cartridge for good discounts. I'd try to save up and get a VPI HW Jr. because you could always upgrade to the upper levelo VPI tables as your budget allows.