Best Option To Liquidate CD Collection

IANAL, but the situation is really pretty simple: it's perfectly legal to sell a CD you own, and it's perfectly legal to rip a CD that you own to your hard drive. However, if you choose to sell a CD that you've copied, it is NOT legal to retain the copy.

A CD is a physical object, but when you purchase a CD, you acquire not just a physical copy of the music, but also a license for the personal use of that music. Purchasing a CD does not, for example, allow you to use that music for the soundtrack of a commercial motion picture. That is a use not covered by the license.

If you decide to sell your CD, you sell not only the silver disk, but the personal use license that goes with it. Any copies you retain are no longer licensed, or in other words, are illegal.

Unless, of course, you are unlucky enough that the RIAA decides to make an example of you and sue you for every penny you're worth, the chances of getting caught are pretty slim. But to argue that this practice is anything but illegal, immoral and unethical is simply a self-serving rationalization.
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At last, an answer to the original question that I understand and makes perfect sense. Thank you REL.

I just found bunch of cassette tapes with recorded material from CDs and LPs recently...
I also just found bunch of CDRs with different recorded material...
That's immoral, unethical and illegal. Right?

Possession of illegal substance or weapon surely has public information about rules, regulation, sentences and possible verdicts. Go anywhere and you'll get bunch of sources to read from and know.

Possession of recorded media material does NOT have any public information about rules, regulations etc. I only found dogmas so far. So where are the articles and public laws or links to there? Unless there's no proof, it's only dogma.

Unless, of course, you are unlucky enough that the RIAA decides to make an example of you and sue you for every penny you're worth, the chances of getting caught are pretty slim. But to argue that this practice is anything but illegal, immoral and unethical is simply a self-serving rationalization.
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Rel

Does RIAA have hands long enough to reach outside USA? Why RIAA?

Unless there's no proof, it's only dogma.

Czarivey: I’m going to go way out on a limb here, and assume that English is not your first language, as I can think of no other explanation for your incomprehensible and incoherent comment (exemplified by the above sentence), unless, of course, it is due to the misuse or overuse of your favorite psychoactive substance, combined injudiciously with something more prosaic like, say, airplane glue.

As someone who makes his living from the fruits of the talented musicians who create the records you sell, one would think you would be a bit more sympathetic to their desire to not be ripped-off by the sale and circulation of unauthorized copies of their works.

Your posts make it pretty clear that you love music, so I find it difficult to comprehend the cloak of willful ignorance in which you wrap your outlandish opinions. Do you really think it is NOT illegal to make and distribute unauthorized copies of copyrighted material?

Why the RIAA? Because they claim to represent the artists who are harmed by illegal sharing of their works. Many of the positions and actions taken by the RIAA can be legitimately criticized, and I am rather surprised to find myself defending them, but in this matter I believe they are right.

If you think this is all merely “dogma” you might want to have a look at this page, which explains some of the basics: The Law

One notable highlight:

Burning a copy of a CD onto a CD-R, or transferring a copy onto your computer hard drive or your portable music player, won’t usually raise concerns so long as:
• The copy is made from an authorized original CD that you legitimately own
• The copy is just for your personal use. It’s not a personal use – in fact, it’s illegal
– to give away the copy or lend it to others for copying.

You seem to relish the persona of the rebel and the outlaw, which is, of course, your prerogative. But don’t pretend that your viewpoints are legitimate or worthy of emulation.

I’m done with this discussion: peace out!
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Didn't care much about those smallish neuances about getting rid of material you've once recorded and than either lost or sold a copy. The place where I started selling media did not have any RIAA so I could keep and enjoy the copies I've made either on R2R or cassette and have no worries about 5 years in jail +$250k in fines WHEW!.
I don't have to even think about it because the digital material I have either will be supported by analogue copy or CD. My store has MY records and CDs and as soon as I'm sold out of the LAST copy, I'll delete it.
Figure out my personal collection is near 10,000 vinyls, 1300 CDs and 2TB of hi-rez digital downloads. The store has over 30,000 records and CDs.
Not all recordings on the media or on the digital downloads belong to artist did you know that? Most of it belongs to record companies, the pimps! Stealing from those who steal I don't thing is immoral or unethical and only sentence that protects the pimps can stop ya from doin' that.

Alas from audiophiles, who mostly listen to their rig, I support artists by attending their live shows, joining the fan clubs, promoting new artists, booking venues and booking bands.