You know what else is a fun read (if you’re even a casual music gear-head)? Archived Message Posted by haighter on April 1, 2025, 9:10:30, in reply to "I thought it would be fun to get an old Walkman to go with my stereo. LOL." Guitar players debating solid state vs valve amps…hardwired vs pcb…modeling vs analog…etc. And you thought the religious zealots who approached you were strident… Previous Message If you've got an old Walkman laying around, now is probably the time to sell it. People are apparently paying crazy prices for these things. 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