Inquiring about legit site

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Topic summary

A user is considering purchasing a rare vinyl record from vinyl45records.myshopify.com, which is priced significantly lower than other sites.

Red flags identified:

  • Uses default Shopify subdomain instead of custom domain
  • Store shows “Opening Soon” message and is password-protected
  • No visible branding, contact information, or business policies
  • Suspiciously low pricing on hard-to-find item

Recommended precautions:

  • Contact store owner and request proof of item
  • Use secure payment methods (credit card/PayPal)
  • Research store reviews before purchasing

Conflicting perspective:
One user claims to have successfully purchased ~6 albums from this site, describing them as “imports” or bootlegs, some of better quality than originals.

Outcome:
The original poster decided against the risky purchase after receiving the warning. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the site’s legitimacy, with contradictory experiences shared.

Summarized with AI on October 27. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Hi! I’m interested to buy an item from this shopify site. But, seems one desired vinyl is way cheaper comparing to other sites, and it isn’t much out there.

https://vinyl45records.myshopify.com

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Hello @dfyp3852

  1. The domain is a default Shopify subdomain (myshopify.com), which is common for new or possibly temporary stores. Legitimate businesses usually use a custom domain like vinyl45records.com.

  2. No branding or content on the homepage — it returns a “Opening Soon” message. That means the storefront is password-protected and not open to the public. You can’t browse the store or view the product listings directly.

  3. No business details available — such as contact info, about page, social media, or policies — which are all red flags when it comes to trusting a store.

  4. The fact that you’re seeing a rare vinyl at a much lower price than anywhere else is another red flag. Scammers often list hard-to-find or highly desirable products at bargain prices to lure buyers.

What You Should Do Before Buying:
. Contact the store owner: See if there’s an email or contact form (though currently there’s no way to access the store).

. Ask for proof of the item (photos, a timestamp, etc.).

. Pay with a secure method, like a credit card or PayPal (never wire money or use crypto for unverified sellers).

. Google the store name and check for reviews or complaints.

Verdict:
At this point, I do not recommend purchasing from this store. It’s locked, unbranded, and using a default Shopify subdomain — and the pricing sounds too good to be true.

Thank you :blush:

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Thanks very much for taking the time! Very helpful. I was definitely thinking to be risky.

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M glad that was helpful for you :blush: happy to help if you need any help please let me know

If you think I was helpful could you buy me a coffee… :blush:

Thank you :blush:

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Ive bought many “imports” from this site. Some are better than original copies! Ive purchased around 6 albums. Its legit if you dont mind bootleg.