It’s about the journey

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I think the thing to take away ultimately about this game is that is you never stop learning about music and records. There’s too much of it out there to know everything or even a fraction of everything. And that’s part of the fun. It’s not really even about getting the records –-- it’s about the journey, learning about stuff and having a good time doing it, and continually developing an appreciation and ear for things. Then when you get that record you really want it’s like your indication that the whole cycle, the whole process begins again. Maybe that’s why I’m often nostalgic about past eras of collecting. In those days you didn’t have much choice other than to learn via word of mouth, to go out to hear things firsthand played by DJs, and put in your own research based largely on trial and error. You couldn’t just sit in front of a computer and set e-snipe bids (which I do as well, believe me –-- we all do –-- even though it’s tough to find a lot of joy in that act). I mean we all want the records we want. But spiritually it’s a little more interesting and fulfilling to let your interest in the music lead you to some places you didn’t necessary expect. So sure, get the records you want, or as true record addicts would say, “NEED!” But when it takes a while, you know, enjoy that part of it too.

-- Jeff "Chairman" Mao

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