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   When I buy my CDs factory sealed, I know I'll be the only person who'll ever handle the discs (and do so very carefully) and therefore I can count on them remaining in the same pristine condition 50 years later.  In fact, over the years I've been able to sell some of my out-of-print CDs at a higher than normal price due to their outstanding cosmetic condition.  Yes, I know CDs are pretty durable and a light scratch or a fingerprint doesn't affect the sound quality.  But I've seen too many cases where CD scratches can and do affect playback.  I once made the mistake many years ago of lending my CDs to friends only to have the discs returned badly scratched and, in a couple of cases, unplayable.  I find that many people handle CDs with negligence.  Therefore I generally don't trust used copies and that's why I'm happy to pay a few extra bucks for factory sealed.  I've invested too much time and money on my compact disc collection to take a chance on having any of it last less than a lifetime.  Yeah, I know I'm very quirky and particular and I've been ridiculed and laughed at for it, but I make no apologies for my desire to preserve in the best possible condition the music I enjoy. 

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Todd Ireland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 16 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 23	Post Options Post Reply Quote Todd Ireland Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 March 2008 at 7:03am
	When I buy my CDs factory sealed, I know I'll be the only person who'll ever handle the discs (and do so very carefully) and therefore I can count on them remaining in the same pristine condition 50 years later. In fact, over the years I've been able to sell some of my out-of-print CDs at a higher than normal price due to their outstanding cosmetic condition. Yes, I know CDs are pretty durable and a light scratch or a fingerprint doesn't affect the sound quality. But I've seen too many cases where CD scratches can and do affect playback. I once made the mistake many years ago of lending my CDs to friends only to have the discs returned badly scratched and, in a couple of cases, unplayable. I find that many people handle CDs with negligence. Therefore I generally don't trust used copies and that's why I'm happy to pay a few extra bucks for factory sealed. I've invested too much time and money on my compact disc collection to take a chance on having any of it last less than a lifetime. Yeah, I know I'm very quirky and particular and I've been ridiculed and laughed at for it, but I make no apologies for my desire to preserve in the best possible condition the music I enjoy.

aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 124	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 March 2008 at 7:56pm
	Nothing wrong with being particular. Every one of us on this board is certainly picky! I'm very anal about my CDs, too, and if it's one I bought new, you can bet that it's in mint condition. I'm with you, Todd, on the loan policy. I don't loan them out to anyone for the very same reason. I agree, too, that if I can't find a CD in "like new" or "near mint" condition, but I can find it new, then I'll certainly opt for new. On the other hand, I've found that there are many reputable online sellers who do an accurate job with grading their CDs. 99% of the time if a CD says "like new" it comes without any scratches and a much cheaper price tag. I've found lots of CDs for only a few bucks that look brand new. It certainly helps out my budget if I can go that route whenever possible. Also, one or two light scratches that don't affect play is not going to prompt me to find a better copy.

Loveland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 20 April 2013 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Loveland Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2019 at 7:06pm
	"Welcome To My Groove" was a massive hit in the clubs thanks to the amazing Silk mixes (the original unremixed version remains unreleased). "Welcome To My Groove" received havey radio airplay as well, and many people are very familiar with this song. The single should've been listed as a double-A side single.