not28 t1_jdn019s wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:41 PM

Reply to comment by da_london_09 in Best record shops in Pittsburgh? by spencergar

Used to love the attic for deals on used records, but now everything is a $35-55 reissue. There's a basement I haven't been down to see, maybe that's where the deals are hiding.

Pgh-matt t1_jdn4r9u wrote on March 25, 2023 at 5:15 PM

There is plenty of used in new arrivals and on the shelves. If you want a VG+ copy of something not in super demand you are typically looking at $8. A little more beat up copy but fine for listening go to jerrys for $3-5. Jerrys son is running the warehouse on Saturdays in Swissvale too. Almost everything is $5

not28 t1_jdn6pvb wrote on March 25, 2023 at 5:28 PM

This isn’t really a knock on the attic specifically. It’s still a great store. Record prices have exploded everywhere in the past 5 years. Jerry’s prices also went up when Jerry retired.

Jahya69 t1_jdn8huq wrote on March 25, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Chris bought Jerry's from Jerry and made a lot of changes and yes prices are crazy high on anything remotely good

Delicious-Breath8415 t1_jdo66qt wrote on March 25, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Way back when most everything at Jerry's was $2.83.

Pgh-matt t1_jdpd303 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 3:19 AM

I was just in Jerrys and they have it really well organized and still found plenty. Its not like they repriced anything. Even got jerrys writing on them which I love finding

BackmarkerLife t1_jdpt9cq wrote on March 26, 2023 at 6:13 AM

I didn't know this. I've been there pre and post flood. I know there was a lot of stuff that was rumored to be lost and unsalvageable. There might not be anything worth it down there. I haven't even seen a way to get in there in the front or in the stacks / small sideroom.