How to Start a Used Cassette Collection

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a record store near you.

   Having a record that you always go to not only helps you create lasting relationships with those who share your musical interests, but it also gives you a place close to find cassettes.
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   Step 2: Invest in a large stock of clear cassette cases.

   This will prove useful later in the process when you get to categorizing and organizing your tapes. , You may want to sort them by artist, title, or genre.
   
   Sorting them by artist usually works best. , These can be any sort of blank, light-colored label that you can apply to the spine of the cassette case.
   
   Don't get glossy or "shiny" labels because they'll peel (and you can't write on them). , When you're done, you'll want to write the year, title and artist on the spine, such as "Elton John- Madman Across the Water- 1971". , Make sure they're in a cool, dry, and accessible place. , Make sure to use the simplest version of the method you choose; making it complicated may seem fun and enhancing when you start, but it will be a pain later. , Even if you only have one tape, it's always helpful to have a method of organization before adding more.
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   Step 3: Sort your cassettes.

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   Step 4: Buy blank labels.

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   Step 5: One by one

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   Step 6: remove the tape from it's original case and put in it a new

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   Step 7: blank case.

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   Step 8: Stack the original cases and store them away safely.

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   Step 9: Organize your tapes according to your preferred method.

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    Step 10: Use this template and continue collecting.

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