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What to do with pre-owned vinyl?

Background: From ~1978 to 1991 I collected  many100s of vinyl records. At least 50% were classical; the rest jazz, R&B, World music, reggae, gospel--maybe 1200 records total. A few of the classical LPs are likely collectable/valuable, but most fall below that threshold. I’ve had these LPs stored in boxes since 1991. It’s becoming obvious I'll never again have a TT set up to hear these records. BTW, I live in Goshen, NY.

Can anyone suggest a way for me to responsibly dispose of these LPs?

FYI, I’d be happy to give to a store or reseller for estimated value, or donate them for a charity write-off. Money isn't my biggest concern & I have no appetite for trying to sell them on my own.

I also have a ton of old/good audio gear in the same problematic state (stored by never to be used again)...but that’s another story for another day.

Thanks in advance for any useful advice...
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bkeske
5,597 posts
 
You aren’t too far from New Paltz, correct? I would call a place like Rhino Records there and see if they are interested. They may even come get them from you.

Otherwise I’m sure you have CraigsList you could offer them in bulk. Someone may be interested.

The last thing I would do is ‘trash them’, there are many, as I, who would be more than happy to take them off your hands. Unfortunately I’m in Cleveland.
oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
Someone or a few, would be happy to pay for shipping and handling.

You could divide them into smaller boxes go to the UPS, FED X, ask what it cost to pack and ship the one. Ballpark it a little high. The folks will take them off your hands. Just don't let everyone nitpick the bundles to death.. Take it or leave it, type stuff..

Idea...

Regards
armstrod
612 posts
 
Check with your local college/public/independent radio stations; many have record fairs as fundraisers and are looking for donations. WFMU might be a good place to start.
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chakster
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You have to check popsike.com for each release to make sure if there are any rare records. As you might know some rare records cost over $100 each (and to infinity).  

Then you have to check discogs.com for each release and you will see how many available for sale now and what’s the price, past statistics also available. Maybe you will notice your records are $3 each.

If you want to sell the whole collection you will get much less, but you can call to the dealers like Craig Moerer: recordsbymail.com

The main question is what in your collection. 


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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
Donate them to Salvation Army thrift store or whatever and take a tax deduction. They will pick up. No muss, no fuss.
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