Articles about vinyl collecting, music news, and how to get the most out of CrateMate.

Learn how to grade your records honestly and build a reputation that keeps traders coming back. From visual grading to play-grades, here's how to avoid being 'that guy'.

Discover why international vinyl sales eat into your profits and how record swapping offers a smarter, more affordable alternative for collectors worldwide.

A step-by-step guide to setting up your profile and listing your first record on CrateMate.

That box of unsold records gathering dust? It's not clutter—it's a bank account waiting to be unlocked. Learn how to turn your dead stock into a diverse collection.