I just went through all this due to a sudden move/downsizing. I sold my 2600 LPs relatively quickly through a variety of means: my high-dollar items (about 40 LPs) on eBay, another 1500 between two record stores and another 1000 donated to Goodwill to be claimed on my taxes. Most of the records were flea market finds so I was not to concerned with making lots of money. However, curating everything in Discogs allowed the dealers to know I had a collection they might be interested in and helped set a negotiating base. Ebay helped me determine a reasonable price for my turntable and record cleaner. And Craigslist help me sell my Kallax shelves. I got everything out in one week, with enough to buy a Node 2i, HiFiMan headphones and subscribe to Qobuz for about 60 years.
What's Worth More on the Open Market - Your Records or Your Audio Gear
Have anyone of you actually calculated this ?
What's your personal ratio ?
I have not looked into this in any detail, and have if anything, only recently.....
Told family members (not my wife) 8^0..........something along the lines of ........." this piece of equipment is worth ......this (xxxx) ......."
I have, told all family members that they could probably start an Ebay Record Selling Career; if their own career doesn't pan out.... with what is contained in the house. I don't think they are buying this idea ......right now.
This has me a little concerned.
I assume the good records will only go up in value.
Some gear I own, I believe is in this same state of fluctuating upward values.
Interested in your opinions, and findings on the subject. Have you crossed this bridge yet ?
What's your personal ratio ?
I have not looked into this in any detail, and have if anything, only recently.....
Told family members (not my wife) 8^0..........something along the lines of ........." this piece of equipment is worth ......this (xxxx) ......."
I have, told all family members that they could probably start an Ebay Record Selling Career; if their own career doesn't pan out.... with what is contained in the house. I don't think they are buying this idea ......right now.
This has me a little concerned.
I assume the good records will only go up in value.
Some gear I own, I believe is in this same state of fluctuating upward values.
Interested in your opinions, and findings on the subject. Have you crossed this bridge yet ?
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