Best place to consign classical LPs in NYC?

BR is probably correct unfortunately.

Westsider had a large stock of used classical records when I was there last a couple years back, but many were going for a pittance. It may be better for the used classical music shopper than for the seller.

Have to agree with the above posts...of the half dozen used lp stores in my area...none carry classical...there is very little mark up...so shops don't bother...and even if they do...they rarely go consignment...

In Tampa, the Sound Exchange sells classical lp's for 2.99 to 3.99 for readily available titles in exc.+ to NM condition and over $100 in the case of rare collectibles. They are one of two outlets for classical vinyl in my area. I imagine they aren't paying much for the vinyl though. Agree with the above posters, if you want to maximize your return, you are going to have to establish a good reputation and sell on Ebay. A total PITA, but there's just no other good way to reach the small number of people interested in classical vinyl. If you want to see how to run a classical lp outlet the right way on Ebay, look up the seller Meangene5.

Another thing you might consider is checking ebay for sellers who sell things for other people. I know there must be at least two people doing that with classical records out of NYC; there were a few summers ago when I was buying alot, anyway. I got some very good deals that way.

When I was in Westsider Records a couple of years ago, I found it to be an excellent place to shop for classical, especially opera. The rare stuff was priced accordingly, but most things were very reasonably priced, and there was a great deal of it. So I would check them out, too, as well as Academy.