Me maybe* Archived Message Posted by TarheelIllini on March 31, 2025, 14:40:27, in reply to "I'm pretty sure I gave my minidisc player to someone here many years ago" Previous Message Message Thread: | This response ↓ I thought it would be fun to get an old Walkman to go with my stereo. LOL. - doubledown March 31, 2025, 11:57:24 Thanks, just threw it away* - Stu April 1, 2025, 9:26:56 You know what else is a fun read (if you’re even a casual music gear-head)? - haighter April 1, 2025, 9:10:30 See also Camera Guys. * - doubledown April 1, 2025, 9:55:25 I had the sweet ass orange, grey and white Sony Sport Model* - Sounder March 31, 2025, 12:05:27 Some of the yellow ones apparently go for $200+. * - doubledown March 31, 2025, 12:09:20 It's possible I still have one laying around - Sounder March 31, 2025, 12:11:53 I pulled my old Minidisc player out of a similar box a few months back. - doubledown March 31, 2025, 12:21:16 I'm pretty sure I gave my minidisc player to someone here many years ago - IlliniSax05 March 31, 2025, 13:15:54 Me maybe* - TarheelIllini March 31, 2025, 14:40:27 I’ve got three of those* - TarheelIllini March 31, 2025, 12:43:22 I have zero nostalgia for all of these things - Sounder March 31, 2025, 12:22:44 Love my boom boxes. Heading into prime season * - digs March 31, 2025, 12:50:24 "D's motherfucker...do you have them? D'S!!!" * - haighter March 31, 2025, 13:02:02 Love - digs March 31, 2025, 13:04:16 Radio Raheems boom box is on display at the - memyselfandillini March 31, 2025, 13:17:43 Digs walking into summer - Sounder March 31, 2025, 12:56:56 I found and repaired an old Toshiba, but I want to get a really great one. * - doubledown March 31, 2025, 12:51:41 I have a couple beasts I’ve had for decades. Always hunting though - digs March 31, 2025, 12:57:56 Spotify is great...clearly...but there's something also very satisfying... - haighter March 31, 2025, 12:44:38 Nope, don't get it - Sounder March 31, 2025, 12:45:46 I mean for me, it's twofold...part is the social aspect of the record shop... - haighter March 31, 2025, 12:49:23 I get that and I liked liner notes and stuff, but I'm with Sounder here - bjl63 March 31, 2025, 13:36:37 Spotify has the lyrics right on the app - Sounder March 31, 2025, 13:39:30 I don't think anyone is unaware of the availability of lyrics or band info on the internet - IlliniSax05 April 1, 2025, 9:25:48 Plus the subculture...I have a record store about 6 blocks from my house... - haighter April 1, 2025, 9:40:16 Thanks, dick* - bjl63 March 31, 2025, 13:49:16 When you’re ready to get rid of the CDs and Cassettes, send them to me. :) * - doubledown March 31, 2025, 12:49:17 Most people feel that way. * - doubledown March 31, 2025, 12:32:00 I will say that I miss DVD's - Sounder March 31, 2025, 12:46:39 I have all my favorites on DVD/Bluray. Just about the only physical media format I have no desire to - doubledown March 31, 2025, 13:14:19 VHS was always terrible, as were cassettes* - Sounder March 31, 2025, 13:18:06 Audio cassettes just scratch a nostalgia itch for me that VHS don't * - doubledown March 31, 2025, 13:26:26 You should see my cassingle collection* - Sounder March 31, 2025, 13:39:58 I wonder if there's a German word - Sammich March 31, 2025, 12:49:23 I grew up in a small town going to an independent video store - Sounder March 31, 2025, 12:55:25 there was never a Blockbuster in Sandwich, but there were multiple indies - Sammich March 31, 2025, 12:57:59 crazy like $100? that's what i'm seeing upon a quick google search* - torinese March 31, 2025, 12:01:40 I've seen them around $80 and up. $100-150 for decent condition and working. - doubledown March 31, 2025, 12:04:31   Searching