Thinking about buying rare vinyl online? Before you click “Buy,” listen to this episode of SURFACE NOISE — the podcast for new and serious record collectors alike.

We start the show diving into some current events in the world of record collector sure to inspire you to perspire, including:

(1) Another MoFi Release Misses the Mark

(2) ERC Announces a Reissue That Asks "What is True Mono"?

(3) Which Record Distributor is Now Slabbing Records For Sale?

(4) The 2026 Rock N Roll HOF Noms: What They Got Right, and What They Didn't.

After some spirited debate 💥🥊, we jump in to the crux of this week's podcast proper: Vinyl Scams

We dive into the world of vinyl record scams and reveal the biggest red flags that could save you hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars when shopping on collector marketplaces like Discogs and eBay. We discuss how to spot fake listings, suspicious seller behavior, price manipulation, counterfeit pressings, feedback scams, and misleading grading practices before they cost you. We’ll also share practical safety tips, smart buying strategies, and real-world examples from the collecting community so you can shop with confidence and protect your collection.

Whether you're hunting for grail records, building your first collection, or flipping vinyl, this episode gives you the essential scam-prevention checklist every collector needs. 🎧 

If it's record collector talk, it's gotta be SURFACE NOISE. 

Dig in..... 🍽️

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): 

https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency

IG: @fidelios_frequency

For more on Jason Roxas:

https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas

For more on Chris (Groove Seeker):

https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker

IG: @thegrooveseeker

For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion):

https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion

IG: @audio_excursion

For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong):

https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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