[Rob S.]

Hi,
   My local record store has a variety of vinyl for sale- mostly $1-$3/ lp.  An older gentleman brought in over a thousand lp's.  Most of it is in very good shape.  Most of it was bought in 50's - 80's.  I have a limited collection of classical currently (50 or so), so it's not likely any of these lps will be repeats of what I have.

I'm curious to what most of you would offer for a collection like this.  I'm going by later today to see the collection.

TIA,

Rob S.

[woodsyi]

Good recordings in good condition:  $200

If you got RCA LS shaded dog stuff, then price goes up.  You can cut out the middle men by going straight to Craig's List and get in touch with older folks getting rid of their collections.

[Rob S.]

Thanks,  Rim.   What would you pay for the same collection from private seller, cutting out the record store?

I watched my local dealer pay $65 cash for what was probably 130-150 records once (mixed classic rock, blues) and then I proceeded to buy 20 of those in the next 10 minutes.  I need to start hitting craigs list with some WTB ads!

Rob S.

[woodsyi]

Rob,

You have to look at the market.  There are more buyers of classical music in my neighborhood but still the eligible pool with good TT is very small.  Just how many classical music lovers with vinyl set up do you think you have in your neighborhood?  If there are no collectible records in the lot, I would not go over 50 cents a disk.  You have to guess what tax break the seller would get from donation to Good Will and at least cover that.  Generally, genuine folks with their life's collection want their records to go to a person who will appreciate them. 

FYI, a local record exchange (used vinyl store) has a sign on the door saying that they don't buy classical music.