![Record Trading Road Trip: Lunchbox Records In Charlotte Gets Another Visit Eight Years Later [Part 1]](https://i0.wp.com/postpunkmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lunchbox-facade.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1 "Record Trading Road Trip: Lunchbox Records In Charlotte Gets Another Visit Eight Years Later [Part 1]")
Summary:
The author reflects on a nostalgic visit to Lunchbox Records in Charlotte, recalling how the pandemic and local record shops’ decline had deterred them from purchasing music. They undertook a major "cull" of their collection, selling off around 800-900 CDs at discounted prices to create space and fund future music-related expenses. Planning a trip to Charlotte to check out record stores and trade some CDs, the author expresses disappointment at the limited buying policies and wonders if they will find something meaningful at Lunchbox.
Thought-Provoking Statement:
As vinyl and CD trading shifts more toward focusing on current trends and genres, how do we balance nostalgic collecting with the practicalities of curating a music library that reflects our evolving tastes?
