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multigraincracker

(34,322 posts)
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 07:12 AM Aug 2021

Been doing good buying and selling records lately.

Bought a collection yesterday, about 60 for $20. They were price at a buck apiece and I offered $20 for all. He was happy to get rid of them all. I priced 33 of them for just over a hundred total and will donate the rest to Goodwill. Priced them for a half or less than sold eBay prices.
I love to offer a price for the whole lot on many items. A few weeks ago, found a box of old cameras and offered $20 for all. Sold everyone I put out, about half of them for $43 and sold everyone of them. Just put the rest out. Seems people are really happy to sell a whole group than trying to piece them out.

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Been doing good buying and selling records lately. (Original Post) multigraincracker Aug 2021 OP
I guess it's a hassle for them to go through each one viva la Aug 2021 #1
With LPs it's condition that counts. multigraincracker Aug 2021 #2
At Goodwill, I found a real prize-- viva la Aug 2021 #3
A lot depends on condition. multigraincracker Aug 2021 #4
That's fun! viva la Aug 2021 #5
The new vinyl is very expensive. multigraincracker Aug 2021 #6
Sellers and buyers love a bundle deal. ZonkerHarris Aug 2021 #7

viva la

(3,854 posts)
1. I guess it's a hassle for them to go through each one
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 08:09 AM
Aug 2021

And estimate and price and package it. Easier to sell just as a group.
Of course, they always have to worry that buried in the pile is a Mickey Mantle rookie card or other treasures.

multigraincracker

(34,322 posts)
2. With LPs it's condition that counts.
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 08:41 AM
Aug 2021

I've bought collection after looking at a dozen or so to see how they were kept and used. Of course I look for 60s thru 80s rock, jazz and blues, only because I know a little about those artist.
After a day or two and only selling 4 or 5 they seem happy to see em all go $20 to $40.

viva la

(3,854 posts)
3. At Goodwill, I found a real prize--
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 09:57 AM
Aug 2021

5th Dimension
Stoned Soul Picnic
With the groovy tie-dyed cover.

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viva la

(3,854 posts)
5. That's fun!
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 11:36 AM
Aug 2021

I've never made much. I don't have that discerning eye. But I think it's fun to look for vinyl... brings back memories.

multigraincracker

(34,322 posts)
6. The new vinyl is very expensive.
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 12:58 PM
Aug 2021

About $30 and up for the new ones. This has boosted the price on good condition records. I like vintage stereo equipment. Sounds a lot different than the new stuff. I have a 1973 amp/tuner and it sounds great. Always on the look out for tube amps, but are hard to find.

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