The world economy is in shambles. Ask the people in the music industry and they probably say that their industry was also affected. But there is one bright spot: the renewed interest in vinyl records.
Taking advantage of this vinyl revival eBay veteran Chris Celeste. He believes that eBay should not be the only large online marketplace where people go to sell records to. In fact, the use of his many years of online experience, his experience working in a “mom and pop” record store in the 90s and decided his entrepreneurial dynamism, Celeste has to start its own online auction website: www. TheRecordRanch. com
The aim of the record is a record Ranch auction site, the music and collectors better than any current website and give music buyers and sellers have to provide a safe, reliable and cost-effective business location. Although the Record Ranch could never replace your neighborhood record store, what they can do is to maintain a friendly, lively place, to be distributed both by experienced buyers and music fans worldwide.
I spoke with site owners Chris Celeste about his new website and what consumers can expect from the ranch Record:
Tell me more about the decision to create the site.
“The course is planted for a music-only niche products auction site a few years back were,” said Chris. “I was completely off made after participating in some Music Category restructuring talks with eBay. I guess I naively assumed that the people that the categories some experience managing in their respective categories had. From then on I have a website, the collector and presented to the seller served just music products, a kind of DIY, from collectors for collectors type of concept. forward five years and countless ill-plus site ‘researched tweaks’ on eBay later, it was clear that the time is right finally had to jump. Fortunately, I have a few guys in my corner who have really helped. “
How many people are involved in the site (have partner)?
“There are essentially three. It’s me, a web developer and designer. All three of us have music junkies always. The other two were playing in bands and are also very attached to their craft. It works very well.”
Obviously love vinyl, but what is it about the records that make the format of choice?
“For me, the same vinyl great memories and great sound. I grew up in a household full of records. I remember the album covers of my youth, like it was yesterday. When I was old enough, it seemed logical that my house was full, they fill too. I too have a ton of CDs, but it is not the same. They are digitized and they collect dust. vinyl is simply a better experience all around, “says Chris.
You are now in direct competition with eBay;?-What make your site different from this retail giant
“Now is, for starters, The Record Ranch a manageable place,” said Chris. “EBay is not like a manageable place at this point and compulsive buyers and sellers of music. Quality buyers and sellers have left or abandoned. Their (eBay) solutions for the problems are never logical, and it is obvious that the people who administration of the site have never bought or sold (or shipped) not for collectors in their lives. Did I mention categories yet? Ranch while the record format is very similar to eBay, is the way the site is run much differently. Having people runs the site, which is know their job, of course, a good thing, especially concerns when buyers and sellers. “
“The Record Ranch The format is very similar to eBay, but fine-tuned to the needs of the music collector. The price structure is a convenient place, especially for casual music seller, not for eBay Power Seller discounts. Basic listings can be free. extensions such as subtitles and featured on the home place can spice up listings for sale. Sellers also have the opportunity to open a store free of charge. The final value fees are 4% for items sold up to $ 100, 3 % for the products sold between $ 100 and $ 200 and 2% for items sold over $ 200 can. Sellers payments through various methods, including Google Checkout, PayPal and checks or bank transfers accepted. “
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“The Record Ranch consists of” rooms. “There is a CD Room, a 78 rooms and so on. Each room has been sub-genre with the obsessive fan / collector developed in mind. For example, if you are a collector of 78s rockabilly, there is a sub-category in the 78s Rockabilly Room. This is to ensure collectors of a particular genre will find exactly what they want much faster. “
Where do you see vinyl in, say, ten years?
“I think it will be the same in 10 years as is now or where it was 10 years ago. Digital Media to develop and change and their proponents will survive the death of vinyl again, only to announce vinyl, and thrive. “
When did you start collecting (I assume you are a collector) and you have a special for personal use (ie records that you would never sell Stash)?
“I think I realized that I had the bug collector in me in high school when I was the guy who was not with lending out records in order. I took the” I would like to tape for you “mantra at the time. As a special hiding place is it in waves, I think. I’ve definitely parted with records and regretted it years later. I guess there are some records that I have for years not just kept rare, but hold a special meaning for me. I guess that would be my special hiding place. “
As a record collector, I am thrilled to buy a new alternative in which the records for my collection. Creation of a “mom and pop ‘online venue is exactly what the record collecting community needs. Let us hope that the corporate giants in the field of newcomers welcome, because I sure that many record buyers and sellers is Clock. P>
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