krabapple wrote:Might I also suggest that in addition to the vinyl/music shops, consider checking out local second-hand stores...the one near me has a whole room of people's castoff LPs and books...one of dozens of rooms of tchotchkes, kitchenware, candlesticks, hand tools, and other detritus.
That's a good idea. I've actually gotten most of my collection at thrift stores and rummage sales. You'd be amazed at what's out there, especially in a metro area like Chicago. When I was living there, I got hundreds of prime LP's for pennies on the dollar.