Several years ago, I was on a quest to find the Elton John album with the song "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" on it.
I live in NYC so there are many flea markets, street fairs and people out and about, especially in the Village, selling random stuff, notably albums/CDs/books/magazines/etc.
We also have the Brooklyn Flea where several vendors sell albums/45's/CDs.
No luck!
I ordered the CD from Best Buy..or somewhere and I was happy.
The next neighborhood over from mine in Brooklyn was having their twice yearly flea market in this park. I strolled on over that Saturday and was just looking around when I saw a local with a case of records and other home items.
I was flipping through the albums...and what do I find? A MINT Captain Fantastic album! I opened it up, checked the record for scratches...none! The insert was MINT!
I couldn't believe it. How much? $3! THREE BUCKS! Sold!
I was listening to that song earlier this evening. Great stuff!
The same guy had those Bose vintage speakers for sale. I didn't buy them...could not test/hear and was not going straight home. I have no doubt that they probably sounded great as all of his stuff looked well cared for!