THE RECORD COLLECTOR.

Your project sounds extremely interesting, & I expect you have, or will soon, come across  a few very peculiar types on your pursuit of the vinyl hoarders. 

 Actually this type needs little introduction. I personally think the collecting mentality it stems from a lack of trust in humankind. A substitute for something that they simply feel not good enough to belong too. For they live a kind of insular existence that continuously drives them to maintain distance from human interaction as they feel they will be let down. They tend to live a bubble existence somewhat like pet owners who have turned their back on the world of human relationship in exchange for the safer, less satisfying & challenging world of animals. After buying records for many years now I have come endlessly encountered this less than confident attitude buried deep inside the psyche of the record collectors. Peculiarly they always tend to be either close to bankruptcy or depression too. 

 After reading your last email I came away wondering if I was actually going to be a good candidate for the type of person you are seeking. I have a large collection of super special records, & I know my stuff, having dedicating my life to my pursuit of quality vinyl, but I have never allowed myself to become overloaded with vinyl. I was taught by my father, early on, that most records are not worth holding onto. The sensible collectors are the ones that have less, but far slicker collections of records, & I tend to fall into that league. For I only have around 5/ 600 records, & in comparison to some that is exceedingly small. But it packs a heavy punch !! 

  For a TV show though I am not really convinced that would sensational enough. Your call though, of course. However, I do have experience & knowledge of records, labels, condition grading of vinyls, & counterfeits. Call it a kinky sixth sense, but it comes in handy when one is up against the more unscrupulous that always seem to be around where there is money to be made. But, perhaps this experience would be helpful to you as you make the show ? If, though, you feel that a smaller, managed collection is beneficial to the production of your show then I would be happy to work alongside you. 

 Annabelle, I thought it important that I explain my exact position for you. This way you can make a valid decision as to whether you think my presence will have a constructive impact or not. It also enables you to have at your disposal all the relevant tools that will assist you in making a quality show. Please do let me know.

 I look forward to hearing back from you