TheMusicalMarine Posted May 29, 2004 Report Posted May 29, 2004 Well, folks, I can't really afford it but here's the purchase: Artist Title Price Qty Total 169-MD-CD J.J. Johnson (7 CDs) $112.00 1 $112.00 185-MD-CD Cooper, Holman and Rosolino (4 CDs) $64.00 1 $64.00 187-MD-CD Hot Record Society (6 CDs) $96.00 1 $96.00 200-MD-CD Johnny Hodges Verve (6 CDs) $96.00 1 $96.00 195-MD-CD Blue Note Elvin Jones (8 CDs) $128.00 1 $128.00 Cart Total $496.00 Discount - $0.00 SubTotal $496.00 Tax $0.00 Shipping $16.00 TOTAL $512.00 Tell me I did good. It will make me feel better. Quote
John Tapscott Posted May 29, 2004 Report Posted May 29, 2004 Wow! That's an incredible batch of music you've got there. Don't feel guilty. You'd only spend the money on something less valuable anyway. And hey, what did somebody say about money - they're printing it everyday! But they sure aren't making music like this everyday! I know the money's not coming out of my pocket, but I'd say you've got a million bucks worth of music there. There, feel better? Quote
ghost of miles Posted May 29, 2004 Report Posted May 29, 2004 You did very good, MM. I have all of those sets and love them. What a diveristy of choices you made, too! I know it seems like a lot of money, but I wager you'll still be pulling these boxes out to listen to 10 or 20 years from now. Seems to me like a jazz is a lifelong love for most; I know it is for me, and it makes me more likely to invest the coin in getting great music. Good call on the JJ, too, as it will probably go out of print very soon. You will be deriving pleasure from these purchases for a long time to come. Quote
TheMusicalMarine Posted May 29, 2004 Author Report Posted May 29, 2004 Thanks, fellows. Mission accomplished. Hell, I'm already planning the next round of purchases. Might have to wait a couple months though. Quote
ghost of miles Posted May 29, 2004 Report Posted May 29, 2004 Thanks to your purchase, there'll probably be a new Mosaic set on the drawing board in Stamford Monday morning! Quote
TheMusicalMarine Posted May 29, 2004 Author Report Posted May 29, 2004 Couw - I'm guessing your comment was made tongue in cheek, but you make an absolutely valid point. While I spend the vast majority of my free time listening, I think I get so caught up in researching/purchasing that I sometimes lose focus. Ghost - Darn tootin'! Quote
couw Posted May 29, 2004 Report Posted May 29, 2004 Couw - I'm guessing your comment was made tongue in cheek yes, it was. I have noticed myself that music can be acquired faster than it can be taken in. A purchase may be one click and second away, but to get acquainted with the music takes several spins and hours. Quote
ghost of miles Posted May 29, 2004 Report Posted May 29, 2004 Couw - I'm guessing your comment was made tongue in cheek yes, it was. I have noticed myself that music can be acquired faster than it can be taken in. A purchase may be one click and second away, but to get acquainted with the music takes several spins and hours. Tell me about it! I picked up Dinah Washington's THE BEST IN BLUES about a year ago and didn't get around to listening to it until today. Ah, well--see various "backlog" threads, etc. Quote
PHILLYQ Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 Musiacl Marine, Once these sets go out of print, they usually turn up on Ebay for(sometimes) outrageous prices. One way you could look at this is an investment- it will probably be worth more in a year thann what you paid for it. Quote
wesbed Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 Thanks, fellows. Mission accomplished. Hell, I'm already planning the next round of purchases. Might have to wait a couple months though. Hey. C'mon man! Your Mosaic order should be placed in this thread. Don't you know the rules around here? Quote
sal Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 Great purchases, musicalmarine! You'll be sure to enjoy. Quote
wesbed Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 Well, folks, I can't really afford it but here's the purchase: Artist Title Price Qty Total 169-MD-CD J.J. Johnson (7 CDs) $112.00 1 $112.00 185-MD-CD Cooper, Holman and Rosolino (4 CDs) $64.00 1 $64.00 187-MD-CD Hot Record Society (6 CDs) $96.00 1 $96.00 200-MD-CD Johnny Hodges Verve (6 CDs) $96.00 1 $96.00 195-MD-CD Blue Note Elvin Jones (8 CDs) $128.00 1 $128.00 Just don't get all excited and decide to purchase the Sonny Stitt Mosaic box. I don't have it (yet). Your purchase of said box might lead to me having feelings of jealousy. Quote
mgraham333 Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 That could have been 16 (sedan sized) tanks of gas..... maybe..... Quote
doubleM Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 I get Mosaic Guilt sometimes, too. I usually medicate myself by listening to the music with a nice bottle of spirits. And then when the guilt passes, I listen again, and again....for years, which turn into decades....No more regrets. Quote
TheMusicalMarine Posted May 30, 2004 Author Report Posted May 30, 2004 That could have been 16 (sedan sized) tanks of gas..... maybe..... The ironic thing is that I drive a 77 Lincoln Mark V and gas is over 2 bucks a gallon. Thanks for the rub in. Sonny Stitt sounds pretty good right now. Quote
Guest Chaney Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 TheMusicalMarine: Your large purchase makes great sense. Just consider the money you saved in shipping charges! We can all learn from your frugality! Quote
B. Goren. Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 Couw - I'm guessing your comment was made tongue in cheek yes, it was. I have noticed myself that music can be acquired faster than it can be taken in. A purchase may be one click and second away, but to get acquainted with the music takes several spins and hours. Well known problem, my dear friends.... Quote
mgraham333 Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 (edited) That could have been 16 (sedan sized) tanks of gas..... maybe..... The ironic thing is that I drive a 77 Lincoln Mark V and gas is over 2 bucks a gallon. Thanks for the rub in. Sonny Stitt sounds pretty good right now. I know how you feel. I constantly have those guilty feelings.... Guilt when I buy too much and guilt when I don't buy enough and my local Borders stores and CDUniverse call me up and say, "Hey, what gives? We haven't seen you in a while, we might not make our sales goals this month...." Edited May 30, 2004 by mgraham333 Quote
Roundsound Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 I agree with the post that purchasing such great stuff will be enjoyed by you for many years to come. However I question purchasing some many sets at one time. Firstly, such a large purchase is certainly a cash flow dent. One at a time can be consumed easier. Secondly, there is new stuff coming out constantly. RVGs and plenty of cool stuff on jazzmatazz. I ususally purchase a Mosaic when it is something I MUST have. For example, I probably will get the Farmer/Golson set, when it comes out. I can put off the Eldridge, even though I certainly won't let it get past a last chance list. Don't let my style put a damper on your purchase, because I'm sure you weighed the pros and cons and overstudied the Mosaic booklet. Guilt is just a useless negative feeling that serves no purpose once you make the plunge. Quote
mikeweil Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 I have noticed myself that music can be acquired faster than it can be taken in. A purchase may be one click and second away, but to get acquainted with the music takes several spins and hours. ..... oh so true ..... Quote
Jazzmoose Posted May 31, 2004 Report Posted May 31, 2004 TheMusicalMarine: Your large purchase makes great sense. Just consider the money you saved in shipping charges! We can all learn from your frugality! I already tried; the spouses don't fall for it, Tony... Quote
BruceH Posted June 4, 2004 Report Posted June 4, 2004 Well, folks, I can't really afford it but here's the purchase: Artist Title Price Qty Total 169-MD-CD J.J. Johnson (7 CDs) $112.00 1 $112.00 185-MD-CD Cooper, Holman and Rosolino (4 CDs) $64.00 1 $64.00 187-MD-CD Hot Record Society (6 CDs) $96.00 1 $96.00 200-MD-CD Johnny Hodges Verve (6 CDs) $96.00 1 $96.00 195-MD-CD Blue Note Elvin Jones (8 CDs) $128.00 1 $128.00 Cart Total $496.00 Discount - $0.00 SubTotal $496.00 Tax $0.00 Shipping $16.00 TOTAL $512.00 Tell me I did good. It will make me feel better. What, no Morgan/Shorter? Quote
LAL Posted June 11, 2004 Report Posted June 11, 2004 After laying off buying any CDs for the past 7 weeks, I finally caved in... . Blame it on the reduced shipping. Purchase Information: Artist Title Price Qty Total 208-MD-CD Sonny Stitt (9 CDs) $144.00 1 $144.00 211-MD-CD Bix,Tram, Teagarden (7 CDs) $112.00 1 $112.00 206-MD-CD Condon Mob Sessions (8 CDs) $128.00 1 $128.00 204-MD-CD Mildred Bailey (10 CDs) $160.00 1 $160.00 Cart Total $544.00 Discount - $0.00 SubTotal $544.00 Tax $0.00 Shipping $45.00 TOTAL $589.00 Quote
king ubu Posted June 11, 2004 Report Posted June 11, 2004 I have noticed myself that music can be acquired faster than it can be taken in. A purchase may be one click and second away, but to get acquainted with the music takes several spins and hours. ..... oh so true ..... now I have to admit: of this I never heard... are you sure? Quote
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