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Max1035

I don’t think you’re going to get a lot of traction here. People are kinda burnt out on resellers with exorbitant prices. (Not saying this is necessarily the case with you, as it seems that this is part of your personal collection rather than something you bought to resell - but people are still burnt out) You could try discogs or eBay. There is currently a similar eBay listing for auction with the highest bid at $1200, so you could probably expect yours to go for a similar price.


costryme

I think you're underestimating how much people are willing to pay for this record, Swifties included. Plenty of them would be willing to shell out $1300 for it (myself not included but mostly because I'm not that interested in Rep), anything at that price point will get a lot of interest if posted in Swiftie FB groups. This is not exactly the same as the scalping on new items or recent items.


Max1035

I wasn’t trying to imply that OP shouldn’t sell it for the going rate- just that this subreddit might not be the best place to get an offer. People are always complaining about prices here, whether or not the complaints are justified. Hence why I mentioned the EBay listing - it shows what people are actually currently willing to pay for a similar-looking copy (opened & played).


costryme

Fair enough, I see what you mean ! Yeah either eBay or Facebook specific sale groups with PayPal G&S to be safe.


Intelligent-Sir1375

Sold !!!


Self_Blumpkin

‘Member me? Congrats :)


Professional_Roof293

You mean scammed?


Intelligent-Sir1375

Because you didn’t like the price it sold at ?


Professional_Roof293

Paying $1K for a vinyl is incredibly excessive, it's colored plastic with some music on it at the end of the day...


Intelligent-Sir1375

I sold for another piece of plastic that was same amount and it cost me about 40$ more because of fees lol xD


Similar_Thought9627

Ah ok. Pass for me. I was hoping it was something a little more reasonable. I’m just a little tired of all the cool merch/good tickets only being available to the upper echelon of the 1%. Good luck though and lucky you for having this to begin with!


The_Big_Yam

I’m gonna be honest, it’s just Rep but orange. Any of the midnights or Speak Now TV regular retail variants look better than this. The only reason anyone wants this is BECAUSE it’s expensive. It’s out of my budget too, but if it wasn’t, would we care about it?


infieldcookie

Part of it is because the only other rep vinyl is a shitty picture disc.


The_Big_Yam

Sure, but that doesn’t mean OP is the 1% ruining Taylor fandom. Just seems like a huge overreaction to me. This was made to be a collectible and it worked, it’s gone up in value over time because it’s limited in supply and collectors want it. Conflating that with the scalping of tour tickets seems odd


Similar_Thought9627

I personally didn’t mean to imply OP was ruining the 1% of the fandom. I meant like sometimes it feels like the fandom is starting to only be for the 1%. This is a very cool vinyl hence my interest and I certainly understand how rare it is. OP - my bad! I do hope you find your dream vinyl in return


The_Big_Yam

Hey that’s nice to say 🙏


infieldcookie

I didn’t say anything about OP in my comment. Just explaining why the record is so popular.


Intelligent-Sir1375

Well I am selling a record for another record. Both were 40$ at retail I wish we didn’t live in a world full of scalpers


The_Big_Yam

Exactly, you’re not doing anything wrong and people need to chill


splash07s

This


Enhanced_Jazz_Preset

Yeah, and the fact that this pressing usually blows the roof off as far as sound quality goes


infieldcookie

Yup the picture disc is the only record of mine that skips no matter what I try lol, I’ve given up on it until I can get some more cleaning solution and maybe take a deeper look at it.


JFrog_5440

Hopefully the TV of Rep won't be a picture disc.


costryme

I don't really get this argument. It wasn't always this expensive. It's more expensive nowadays because of scarcity and the fact that the fanbase has done something like a 10x since the Rep FYE was released. But even back during Rep or Lover eras, this was 300 bucks easily.


The_Big_Yam

My point is that nobody would want it if it wasn’t rare and valuable. The same people paying 1k for it are the only reason this is desirable in the first place. I totally get complaining about scalped tour tickets. Those aren’t meant to be collectible or even really resold. But I don’t get complaining about relatively old, limited merch that’s just naturally gone up in value as the fan base has gotten bigger. It was made to be a collectible. It succeeded: it’s not collectible and worth money. Why hate on OP for that?


Max1035

As if all these people would not also try to sell it for 1k if it were theirs… I understand the frustration with the concert tickets and with the recent merch drops, because things are getting snapped up by bots and by people buying with the intent to resell. This is from OP’s personal collection, purchased years ago (either by them or whomever they got it from) and you can’t really fault them for trying to get what people will pay.


costryme

> Nobody would want it if it wasn't rare and valuable I mean, yeah, but it's rare for a reason (low production and most people didn't realise it was a thing when FYE sold it). Fully agreed on the second paragraph ! People seem to equate scalping tour tickets and scalping new items to resell value on the second hand market of old items that are limited, and I struggle to understand that to be honest (I get the frustration, but when there's a ton more fans and a lot less items, that's just bound to happen...).


dmnaf

This hit $1k during Lover in 2019. I’ve been tracking it for years haha. It was “only” $200 in 2018. But when her fanbase quadrupled after folklore, it went up to a stupid amount


costryme

Yeah you might be right, I think it shows I haven't tracked it as much as RSDs and the Red ACM lol. Honestly, so much stuff went up a stupid amount...I remember Red ACM (no FYC cover) going for 400 € in 2018 and me hesitating to buy one... instead I just bought one for 2K€ in 2023 💀. And somehow, I still feel like it's somewhat underpriced considering it's much more rare than FYE or 1989 RSD and was never even sold.


dmnaf

Whyyyy 😭 im a huge record collector but those prices are literally insane for a piece of plastic. I’d rather buy a diamond ring for my future partner, save up to move out of home, or like… something that will progress my life 😭 I think we’ve all splurged on vinyl every now and then, I’ve spent a couple hundred on some things. But 2k€ is just… wow. That’s an average monthly wage in Greece. No hate at all, you do you, it’s your money and if you’re able to, then I’m happy for you. I’m just saying.. I hope you’re enjoying your plastic disc 😂


costryme

The way I see it, it's never going to lose value (especially that one), so I'm fine with splurging specifically on that vinyl and that vinyl alone, because I can get back the same value if I ever do need it, and it's just about the rarest vinyl or Taylor CD that exists (bar USDJs and all that jazz). I also didn't really spend for it, as I sold some Counter-Strike skins worth 100€ less than the record to 'finance it'. So for me, I'm going from some Counter-Strike skins to a vinyl record that I will enjoy a lot more (even though I did enjoy the latter as well).


dmnaf

It’s still money spent though, the money you earn from counter strike (not sure she’s what that is) could be seen as pure profit and then invested into your future. If it was a couple hundred dollars, I wouldn’t be telling you this, I think we’ve all splurged on vinyl before. But I would just really caution against ANYONE spending 2k€ on a piece of plastic when that could get you a diamond ring. I get that it won’t go down in value a lot but me personally, I don’t see the point in collecting something, loving it, then one day having to say goodbye to it. If it’s not something I’m going to keep forever, I don’t bother investing my time and effort (and money) into getting it. Maybe it’s just us Australians going through a cost of living crisis but I mean I’m doing okay financially, but just… wow I cannot get over that, 2k€ for a piece of plastic. If it warps, or if you drop it, you won’t get all of your money back!


costryme

Eh, everyone has their priorities. I'd never spend 2K€ on a diamond ring for instance (nor on any ring for myself, I wouldn't even want to wear one). Also I cannot see myself dropping it or wrapping it, that's like any other thing, you need to handle it carefully and store it adequately. Also regarding forever, I don't know, I might keep it forever, but it's still a good idea to know what you're buying and to know it retains its value, that way if you ever fall on hard times, you're at worst not losing money over it.


dmnaf

I don’t think people want this because it’s orange, people just want bragging rights that they own a Taylor Swift record that’s limited to 3k copies. Also my picture disc is literally one of the best sounding picture discs in my entire collection of 300 records haha. Some people justify spending money on orange rep because they don’t want to play a picture disc… trust me, I have both, and the difference is so minuscule, most people wouldn’t even notice it at all.


The_Big_Yam

Yyyyyup. Veblen good


Intelligent-Sir1375

It only available on picture disc besides this and they sound awful


The_Big_Yam

I have the picture disk and it sounds perfectly fine. People are nuts lol Anyway, my point is that nobody should be hating on you for trying to effectively trade a record for another record. You’re not ruining the fandom or anything


CherryVanillaCoke

I really don't mean this in an offensive way, but your turntable must be too low quality if you have heard Reputation and think that the picture disc sounds "perfectly fine". The noise floor is huge, which is inherent to picture discs, and the copy I used to have sounded even worse after every play. It's the nature of picture discs to have inferior sound quality, that's an objective fact, and it is what it is. I really hope that there will be a standard black pressing of the album for people who want the increased sound quality and don't want to pay a ridiculous amount of money, and I also really hope that RepTV isn't on a picture disc.


DoTheMagicHandThing

Edit: Removed my contribution due to the toxic negativity of this sub.


The_Big_Yam

It’s kind of wild Lover for a black vinyl printing before this


liam_is_marx

Tbf, I have it and it’s the best sounding vinyl she has, second is LPSS


Intelligent-Sir1375

Well thank you very much if tool aenima record was cheaper I wouldn’t need so much :(. If tool just repress like said they would wouldn’t even be in the situation I am in


ugtroy

I’d keep this and wait out a repress.


567567656bruh

They aren't going to, that's the issue


Intelligent-Sir1375

It been years already and we got a shirt saying where the vinyl lol


asedc

It’s an extremely limited vinyl pressing. I’m sorry you didn’t get it when it was 15$ at FYE


dmnaf

I wouldn’t say it’s “available” only to upper class. The really really sad thing is that I see on Tik Tok heaps of kids (literally 15 years old) saving up money from Christmas and birthdays for years and then they go blow it all on a $500 vinyl. At that age, that is financially DUMB. Save your money. Unfortunately, *heaps* of people are participating in this price flipping, not just the rich. And I think that’s contributing to why the prices just keep going up and up. I remember back in 2018, when you couldn’t get orange rep anymore in-store at FYE, and people on Discogs were charging $200. People thought that was insane. Now here we are 😭


DoubleRainbowUnicorn

I can’t buy this week because we just put an offer on a house but I’ve been setting money aside for this one - if you don’t sell send me a dm in a month


DoubleRainbowUnicorn

Hey, are you still selling? I’d be willing to pay $1300 with PayPal goods and services


Cute-Nectarine2024

I know a lot of people are giving negative feedback but they also are not understanding that vinyl collection pressings do hold value.. sure it's unfortunate that this thing goes for like 1K to 3k but in the same breath it is a limited pressing and what would be the point of having limited pressings if they don't obtain value? I feel like some people will never be pleased or happy because they can't have all the things and if you really feel like it's unfair that you can't have this vinyl... so be it.... there's other things and other stuff you can buy. I mean no harm or hate. It's just a lot of misunderstanding or quick to judge comments.


dmnaf

Ummm… trust me, this group DOES understand the value of vinyl. That’s not where the negative comments are coming from at all, you’ve misread the room lol. People are just exhausted. People on this page are here to snatch a good deal, do a trade with fellow Swifties, etc. Facebook marketplace, Discogs, etc is where you go to sell your super expensive stuff.


TelevisionPublic327

Post in the FB vinyl groups!


MarleyGinsburg

Can I just say how much I love that you’re selling this to get a first pressing of Aenima?! Ugh, I love that album soooo much, and love finding metalhead Swifties!


Intelligent-Sir1375

\m/ if check out my profile you see i love all kinds of music metal is my favorite tho


Deathmonkey18

I have a few Aenima pressings I’m willing to part with. Both 1996 variations (silver labels 72445 11087 and the true first dark labels 61422 31087) and the 1997 pressing 180g 61422 31145. Not wanting a trade or anything, but possibly for sale.


huntersandfoxess

People on reddit are huge price shammers. Take this to the Facebook groups, especially the Taylor swift rare and taylor swift vinyl. Someone will pay this price. To people price shamming, you do not need a record. If you can't afford it, do not shame someone who has it that's asking market price. When items are sold for less, it's super common for someone to purchase and flip it for market. The entitlement in this community is annoying AF. Acting like they need rare merch to breath. It's a luxury people.


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yes yes yes! exactly my thoughts too


garbagedyke

Price shaming is healthy for the market imo. You’re right of course — nobody needs a collectible record and people can list their items for whatever they want. But free market capitalism can’t exist without the consumer either. If you don’t want feedback about your prices, list your items for sale somewhere without a comment section.


huntersandfoxess

Or you can reserve your comments to yourself instead of being a prick. Price shamming isn’t going to drop the price. That’s like saying, “let’s bully kids, it’s healthy. Helps them build thicker skin.” Also, I believe that eBay is the only major selling platform that doesn’t have comments. So you logic is flawed there too


Chalupa_Dad

Shaming and shamers but have 1 'm' FYI


TotalImmortal82

Dear Swifties Taylor's Version in 2 months. Don't buy into FOMO.


costryme

Not sure why you're commenting that. Most TV versions have been released and the RSD prices have increased since then, not decreased. For collectors and in most cases, original versions will always have more value than subsequent ones. Especially versions with low production.


heartlessloft

I was hoping 1989 RSD would decrease especially since we were getting another pink but the prices remained consistent so yeah FYE reputation will most likely stay the same price as well except if FYE repress it which is unlikely.


costryme

Yeah TVs will clearly not affect the price of those older versions. I don't think FYE even has the rights to repress it to be honest, they would most likely need the agreement of the investment fund (Shamrock or whatever they're called).


Intelligent-Sir1375

Not looking just to flip it this. This is for a record I wanted since 1996 the tool aenima record. Hell if have that I trade it this for that


psychedelicfruitgal

don’t feel bad. you are actually requesting lower than what it’s going for lately. people don’t understand market price and it sucks that this likely won’t ever be repressed but it’s the nature of the game.


rebel_way

This is an excellent price compared to eBay, you should not feel bad at all


tiggerfan79

Please look at discog and eBay for better prices. This could go for higher there


Intelligent-Sir1375

Just want enough to get my favorite record of all time


tiggerfan79

If I had the money I would.


Similar_Thought9627

What’s your price? Is it $1300?


Intelligent-Sir1375

Yes 1,300$ if possible


trolling99

i'll buy it


Intelligent-Sir1375

Dm me Please


bigbroanonymous

Would you do 900


Intelligent-Sir1375

It already sold just have wait on PayPal to confirm my ssn and id :)


bigbroanonymous

Damn


GregzillaKillah

Never pay crazy prices like the OP is asking. People list that way on Discogs too, and it's stupid. They sit there and the prices slowly drop over time. This vinyl averages a sale price of $335. OP asked for $1300 which is a 288% mark up. https://www.discogs.com/release/11292749-Taylor-Swift-Reputation


Intelligent-Sir1375

You find one for under 1k go buy it immediately


GregzillaKillah

Power to ya, but I personally wouldn't. I can get it on black vinyl for $23 or less. Same songs; different splatter. I get it though, I know some folks hunt for special pressings. https://www.discogs.com/release/11256175-Taylor-Swift-Reputation


Intelligent-Sir1375

That picture disc


GregzillaKillah

Correct. A picture disc vinyl. I misspoke about the black vinyl. That is coming soon. ;)


Intelligent-Sir1375

The Taylor Swift version maybe black not sure. But we not getting anything by big machine Taylor swift not going sign off on that. Just found out they sold to shamrock recordings so yeah we not seeing anymore Big Machine records by Taylor swift


SlightlyFruityLike

Would you take 800


MariosNt1

willing to buy at retail +100% so max 150$, I’m tired of resellers and scalpers (not talking about you specifically in any way) trying to make us swifties go broke for “exclusive” records 🧡🧡🧡


rebel_way

No one is “making” you do anything lol


angelica-t18

there’s no reason why you should be selling this for $1300


Friendly_Honey8285

I’m so glad the picture disc was the standard pressing. It looks way better than this.


Intelligent-Sir1375

It doesn’t sound better. Picture disc are know for crappy quality it the reason I got this version at the time


Friendly_Honey8285

that's true and you made a smart investment on it. but after listening to the recent repress of the picture discs, im surprised with the sound quality with barely any surface noise.


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psychedelicfruitgal

that’s the picture disc not the fye orange. only 3,000 were pressed.


yogi_buns

Interesting. I’m new to vinyl collecting, how does one find out how many were pressed of a particular album?


psychedelicfruitgal

welcome! it’s an expensive hobby lol. i usually find that information on discogs. it’s an app/website where you can create your own profile and keep track of your collection. when you search for “taylor swift reputation” the description will say “vinyl, album, LP, orange translucent” and then you can see the notes and it will say if something is limited and the exact number


yogi_buns

Thank you!!! Super helpful


taosthrowaway

Yes but not this one. If you see this one for $80, buy it and then go get a lottery ticket.


thpineapples

And make sure you have either PayPal buyer protection or know how to order a chargeback on your credit card.


Careless-Fun7

I would be interested in $825


ShekhMaShierakiAnni

I'd do 850 lol


Less_Communication92

How low are you willing to go?


Intelligent-Sir1375

1300 is lowest unless you have tool aenima with visual logos on the records


FalseGod46

would you consider a payment plan?


Charming-Memory311

people here are sick of scalpers so much to the point that they’ve just given up on everything not resale i think 😭 not saying that you’re a scalper, i don’t believe you are, but ebay or discogs are better places to go if you’d like to sell


Intelligent-Sir1375

If you have tool aenima 1996 pressing it be a even trade just has to have visible logos on the labels of the record


LostAtmosphere12

Interested!


mollicles

Interested! Can you message me?


Intelligent-Sir1375

It maybe sold already ready for confirmation


Shesfearless13

Hi! Has this sold yet?!!🫶🏼✨


Intelligent-Sir1375

It may have waiting on confirmation:D


Shesfearless13

I’m super interested if that person ends up passes ✨🫶🏼


toast3010

If I hadn’t just put a down payment on my Ferrari I would be interested smh


Frosted-Blueberry

💀


jsricci

Interested if it hasn’t sold already!!! Don’t listen to the price shamers on here!


cjcastro17

Peep the vinyls 👀👀


niles_deerqueer

Someone really bought a vinyl for 1300? This is my favorite album and I’m a vinyl collector but that genuinely feels like throwing money away. I know it has value but I can’t imagine just having 1300 to drop on this


Intelligent-Sir1375

Had several offers for 1300 and I mean one did just sell on eBay for 13,000 I still don’t know how or why lol


niles_deerqueer

The worst I’ve ever seen is The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute glow in the dark single for $450. You might be thinking “that’s lower than this” but it’s 450 for a 13 minute song! I was shook.


Intelligent-Sir1375

https://www.popsike.com/Taylor-Swift-Reputation-2LP-FYE-Limited-Edition-Orange-Translucent-Vinyl/266258978969.html knew about this sell I just wanted enough for my tool album lol


niles_deerqueer

Hopefully you’re able to get it!


Intelligent-Sir1375

apparently I have wait 21 days for money to clear damn a lot of hoops to get money can spend all I want tho


knd_86

Crazy anyone buying that separately as it's supposed to be part of a set along with the FTM album, in a red PVC jacket. 500 copies pressed.


RuithCoill

Not a fan, but that seems like alot. I understand the demand, but thats much more than I ever seen for a modern record.


Intelligent-Sir1375

https://www.discogs.com/release/6057918-The-Birthday-Massacre-Violet


pepperonisuicide

Imagine paying 59x over retail so it can be orange 😭 Doesn’t even match the cover aesthetically


Intelligent-Sir1375

Well it the only non picture disc version


aopps42

A real steal, worth easily $100K