Not a search engine — a research desk. It finds relevant listings, eliminates the noise, scores each one against a written buying thesis, and tells you whether to buy, investigate, watch, or pass — and why. Every verdict is a deterministic, explainable function of the thesis and the evidence.
The Vonnegut First Editions
Operation Dead-Eye
Hunting true first editions and signed copies of Kurt Vonnegut — anchored on a nice Slaughterhouse-Five. Skinned after Von's Books, West Lafayette.
Vintage Silver-Face Receivers
Operation Silver Monster
Pioneer SX-980 and SX-1080 are the current buy focus; SX-1250 and SX-1050 are right-deal opportunities. Other receivers stay in the reference lane.
Rare Vinyl — the Mountain Goats & Premium Pressings
The Bitter Melon Farmer
Completing the Mountain Goats vinyl shelf — four rare LPs no repress ever rescued — plus the premium-pressing want list. Skinned after the crate you dig through.