WAXED
Infrastructure for record stores, labels, and independent dealers
The culture is timeless. The infrastructure isn’t.
WAXED builds a unified system that reduces friction across collecting, cataloging, and selling — connecting physical record inventory with online sales.
Built for record stores, labels, collectors, and DJs.
The Problem
Physical and online inventory typically live in separate systems.
Cataloging is manual and slow. Staff are busy. Inventory builds up.
As a result:
- Large parts of a store’s stock never make it online
- Listings fall out of sync with what’s actually on the shelf
- Online buyers only see a fraction of what actually exists
This is a tooling problem more than an operational one.
What WAXED Does
WAXED brings cataloging, inventory management, and online listing into one system — so existing workflows stay the same, but the manual steps disappear.
- Scan and match records quickly instead of manual entry
- Keep in-store and online inventory automatically synchronized
- Use real market data to guide pricing and restocking decisions
- List inventory once and keep it consistent across sales channels
The goal is simple: make full inventory visibility realistic without adding more work.
The WAXED Marketplace
WAXED also includes a modern marketplace built directly on top of this unified inventory.
It’s designed for hobbyists, collectors, DJs, stores, and labels — all operating in the same ecosystem.
- Collectors can showcase their collections, build wishlists, make offers, and list records
- Buyers can add records from multiple sellers and complete purchases in a single, unified checkout
- Users can scan records in-store to view release details, audio clips, and add items to their wishlist
- Records can be scanned to instantly add to a collection or list for sale with one click
Stores, labels, and large collectors can easily setup custom storefronts with curated shelves and featured inventory, with just a few clicks.
Sellers retain full control over pricing, inventory visibility, and fulfillment — the marketplace simply makes your inventory easier to discover and transact.
Why We’re Building This
We come from record shops, DJ culture, and collecting music ourselves.
We’ve experienced the same friction — inventory that never gets listed, disconnected tools, and workflows that haven’t changed in years.
The culture grew. The infrastructure didn’t.
Why We’re Reaching Out
We’re speaking directly with store owners, labels, and dealers to make sure WAXED reflects how the industry actually operates day-to-day.
→ If you’re open to a short conversation, we’d really value your perspective.
Fabio Malzbauer
Co-founder, WAXED
fabio@waxed.nyc