SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay, one of
the world's largest and most dynamic marketplaces, kicks off its
week-long "vinyl obsession" event with an amazing breadth of rare
and trending vinyl curated directly from Record Store Day-pledged
stores, available at eBay.com/vinylweek. Now through October 4, shop curated staff picks, collectible
titles and a dedicated selection of top albums in a sale
benefitting MusiCares. This event celebrates records, music culture
and the shops that make it all possible, and there is something for
everyone to enjoy.
Discover Musical Gems
eBay's Vinyl Week takes record
shopping digital with an experience that nods to beloved in-store
offerings. From perusing the pre-loved vinyl bin and uncovering a
coveted LP to getting recommendations from the experts behind the
counter, shoppers can find exactly what they're looking for from a
cohort of small businesses dedicated to bringing record collections
to life. Highlights include:
- Staff Picks: Tapping into the knowledge of the
participating record store community, shoppers can browse the
virtual bins to find recommendations on cool, obscure and
must-listen albums, like Bob Dylan's "Blood On The Tracks Mofi One
Step" and Billy Joel's "The Stranger
LP Picture Disc."
- Collectible Titles: Comprised of the very best records,
including a Cake Colored Vinyl Box set, an Ozzy Osbourne "Ordinary
Man LP" with signed booklet and a Brian Eno "Begegnungen II" signed
album, this selection will be sure to appeal to music connoisseurs
looking for that one-of-a-kind addition to their stacks.
- MusiCares Charity Auction: A selection of memorabilia
and top albums direct from GRAMMY® Winning artists, including a
signed "Darkness and Light" vinyl from John Legend, a framed GRAMMY
50th Anniversary Print from the Beastie Boys, and a Sturgill
Simpson Signed Gibson J-185 Guitar and Case. Proceeds benefit the
charity and its efforts to provide resources to people in need
within the music community.
- Free Tidal Subscription: With the purchase of
select records from get_importcds, shoppers will receive a free,
three-month TIDAL Hi-Fi subscription ($60 value).
A Community of Experts
Independent record stores are
Main Street cornerstones and with their commitment to providing the
very best selection to their customers, these small businesses
represent the spirit of eBay and its seller community. At a time
when shopping small is more important than ever, eBay is
spotlighting the entrepreneurs at the heart of Vinyl Week and
encouraging shoppers to browse their distinctive offerings.
One seller, Nick Naruz, owner of
Toad Hall Books and Records, shared more on his experience selling
on the marketplace: "Partnering with eBay has allowed my
brick-and-mortar store to stay busy during the pandemic. Selling
Records online has kept our doors open through these hard
times."
Here are just a few of the participating independent record
stores shoppers can explore:
- Toad Hall Books and Records: Established in
1973, the family-run shop deals in vinyl records, books, comics and
stereo equipment, including hard to find, out of print and obscure
items.
- Looney Tunes: Family owned and operated since 1971, the
record store strives to have the largest selection, lowest prices
and best customer service - living by the motto "Where Music &
Fun Are One!"
- Euclid Records: The very essence of the modern record
store with nearly a quarter million titles in stock, this
establishment has been selling new and used LPs and CDs for more
than 33 years.
For more coveted vinyl, shoppers can also browse the latest
drops from Record Store Day, the organization behind the country's
largest annual celebration of independent record stores, now
through October 24, and follow @eBay
on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the marketplace's latest
offerings.
eBay by the Numbers
- eBay has 1.5 billion plus listings
- eBay has 182 million active buyers worldwide
- 71% of items ship for free in U.S., U.K. and DE
- 81% of all merchandise sold on eBay is new, and our wide
selection keeps growing
- $17.1 billion mobile volume on
the eBay platform
- 530 million downloads of eBay Inc. apps across the globe
About eBay
eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global
commerce leader including the Marketplace and Classifieds
platforms. Collectively, we connect millions of buyers and sellers
around the world, empowering people and creating opportunity for
all. Founded in 1995 in San Jose,
California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most
vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique
selection. For more information about the company and its global
portfolio of online brands,
visit www.ebayinc.com.
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