My Biggest Mistakes Buying Vintage Audio (Pt. 1)

Looking to buy some vintage audio? Don't make the same mistakes I made. This is part one in a series.

Have you made these same mistakes? Made another mistake I don't cover? Let us know in the comments!

Enjoy!

Links:

"6 Tips For Purchasing Vintage Stereo Equipment on eBay"

Online Skylabs Store

#vintageaudio #vinylrecords #vintagehifi

[michaelwright]

My biggest mistake with vintage audio gear? Not getting into it sooner! I could have saved tens of thousands of dollars!

[jalander]

People who worry about someone’s hair are very strange. Better to never address people’s nonsense. Keep on crushing!🤠

[Dixler]

Never once thought about your cap, this is not a channel on caps.

[alistairmcelwee]

The greatest thing about getting to 50 is that no one looks at you so you can look however the heck you'd like!

[gilson]

Seriously? People are commenting on your hats and whether or not you're losing hair? People just have way too much free time these days. And to those people, get a life. Love your videos Kevin, please keep up the good work!

[vbros]

Your "junk drunk" description is me to a T! I think your "buy quality not quantity" is precious advice

[myturkishlife]

I agree, audio is like food, everyone has different taste buds, go with what tastes good to you 👍
Best regards from Turkey 👍🇹🇷

[ekbanjosworld]

Kevin, my baldness started right after I got out of the Marine corps, around 84-85'ish? I was in my early 20's. My condition never discouraged the ladies! I worked outdoors all my life and had to wear hats because of the sun and to keep warm in winter. Later I still ended up having to have surgery for skin cancers though! For what it's worth, glad I wore the hats. I hate the cliche, " It is what it is " Love your channel!

[Silverface]

This video was me exactly. Yes, I got junk drunk, I did everything you said, and adjusted. The fact that you mentioned ask people if they have stuff that’s not shown is spot on. I’ve come across some real gems that the people didn’t even know they had and they either sold to be very very cheap cheap or gave it to me. I saw a house down the street from me, throwing out trash, two or three weeks in a row, I figured they were selling the house, I went to the door talked for a while they were very friendly, long story short I walked out with a real to real and a record player. That was the suitcase style, both were tubes, which are much easier to work on, for free. That has happened to me more times than you can imagine. Ring the bell and step back about 15 feet, and people usually are very welcoming, or I’m just lucky. You read my mind on this video, keep up the great work. I love my equipment and that’s all that matters. Even my 1970’s radio and record player combos. I have tubes to silver face, and reel to reel to mini-disc recorder. I LOVE MUSIC 👍🏼😎

[Manhattanman]

Yes, the "ask 'em" situation has really paid-off for me. Once I was walking by an apartment building where somebody was moving out and setting unwanted gear on the curb for trash pickup. I asked if he had anything else he didn't want. He brought out a Fisher 400 FM receiver and gave it to me - free of charge! Dude was a saint!

[FeedScrn]

Good video and good tips. I always enjoy all of your videos Kevin.
Another tip I would add is: Don't be afraid of enjoying equipment that is off-brand. Just because some particular brand's equipment is not currently being drooled on in the latest audio reviews... that doesn't mean that it's 'bad'. For example, I have some Fisher speakers that sound and look great. It doesn't matter if they are not the current 'hot' item to acquire.

[WC]

Great information Kevin. Really the first thing to do with an eBay items is photograph the package as received, every side to include your labels. Photograph the inside and packing and everything! Next Test, Test, Test!

[davidleon]

As a newbie to Your channel....I Thank You for Sharing and appreciate Your words...also waiting for the weather to warm up a bit ! 😊

[findingvids]

I've listened to a few episodes and wanted to let you know that I really appreciate the insight. I've learned a lot already. Great program!

[dboy]

Kevin... that shiny dome is just loaded with intelligence!! Thank you for your solid common sense. I totally dig it. Keep on keepin on, for the common man and woman. Cheers!

[larrynichols]

I truly enjoy your videos, very informative and no bias I like that. I’m 65 and I guess I’m a hybrid guy. I’m running a Yamaha RX 840 theater receiver with two Citations 22’s as well as a Yamaha M80. These are driving my Sda1’c and a pair of SDA Crs’s and a set of Monitor 10’s. Really like the vintage Polks. Thanks for doing what you do!! Say hi to Tony for me!!

[forestpagan]

I'm really happy that YouTube put your videos in my recommendations que. It warms my heart to see someone save good vintage equipment from the landfill. These pieces still have life in them (although I would recommend replacing the old electrolytic and ceramic capacitors), and apparently there are many whom would still appreciate and love them.

[BillyDenton-nxoy]

Kevin Kills It !!

He's fun, experienced, and a no nonsense content creator.

I watch his videos repeatedly.

Not one time have his attire choices captured a sliver of my attention.

If you want to be thrilled with the appearance of your YouTube video personality, I recommend the Sports Illustrated swimsuit videos !

😎✌️💿

[michaelmorris]

I'm the same to Kev, beany on in the house, in the winter, hahaha... Great info, thanks man!!...

[tomiossi]

Your advice is soo spot on. People asking about under your hat???? This is why I don’t patronize social media.
Kevin, keep on keeping on.😉