Selling collection directly in the pacific northwest?

so at this point, this thread has become a shout out to all of us in the Pacific Northwest. Hello Spokane!

PNW has a very active audio community. We also have a few really good stereo stores as mentioned. Both Gig Harbor and Hawthorn are great places. Both move a lot of used gear. 

Also that being said, both Craigslist and FBMarketplace are great places to sell gear. I've picked up almost my entire system that way. 

Shipping heavy gear is hard for both the shipper and buyer. It's stupid expensive, a lot of damage happens. See nice Mac gear with broken face plates and switches all the time. 

It might also be good to know what you have, and what you are looking to get for it? Is it a fire sale, or are you willing to sit on it to get a good price? Honestly, if you just want it to go, call the shops, you will get less $$ but it will be quick, and fustration free. 

@lizardloungerecords 

If I were in your position, I think I would put together a quick list of the gear, and post it on my local craigslist. Audiophiles don’t need elaborate descriptions or even pics to know what you’re selling; they will contact you if they’re interested, and you can take it from there.

It would be a good way to gauge interest in the community before you speak to shops.

Hey all!! Sorry for the lack of response, wasn't getting notifications and am now overwhelmed haha.

A lot of incredible advice here, going to sift through and respond and those of you that asked to reach out specifically I will send you a message in the next day or two!

In short, I don't particularly want to sell it in bulk to a store; would rather deal with folks on an individual basis. I mention the pacific northwest broadly because I am willing to travel for a lot of this stuff. I am in the Seattle area, however.

Appreciate all of the thougtful responses. I am currently going through and making an inventory of everything and  taking high quality photos. When I have more info I will certainly post here! I had no idea there would be such an interest in this area, I was lead to believe it would be hard to find folks.

Thanks!