While I may not be able to give you the precise value of a collection of vinyl (this is determined only by what you are able to find someone willing to pay at any given time), I may be able to determine the general value, as well as your best options for dealing with it.

Even for the original owner of a cared-for collection, it can be a challenge figuring out what to do with old collections of vinyl. It will be especially hard to determine what should be done with a box or closet full of vinyl, if the general value is not understood.

Understanding the general value of your vinyl will make it easier to decide whether to invest the time trying to strike it rich on Ebay, or not hesitating to put them out for yard-sale junkies to scavenge at a dime a dozen.

Of course there’s always the option, who would have thunk, to get a turntable and enjoy the reward of the record format. Shopping for turntables and stereo equipment is another can of worms altogether, - though I’d be glad to try to help you understand your options if you’d like to contact me.

A common approach is for someone to give a broad description of their collection and expect an expert to know the value of it. It is impossible to determine even an estimated value without spending the time to appraise each record.

A number of factors contribute to the value of vinyl, most notably condition and the laws of supply and demand. What you are able to invest in time and effort will also be a major factor.

Their is a market for records, but the actual value will only be determined by a willing buyer.  For a buyer, the value of individual records, even if in mint condition (which is near impossible), varies from absolutely worthless to completely priceless.  While the majority of an entire collection of records could be hardly worth the burden of dealing with them, there could be single individual records worth more than the rest combined.  While someone may very well have some real gems, the psychology of material possession is often a deceptive factor, as people tend to place more value on what they own.

I think it’s safe to say that people don’t generally get rich off of old vinyl. The trade-off of expecting top dollar for your vinyl, is the burden of packing, moving, and storing the records - and sacrificing the time to research and sell them, and the patience to find a buyer.

That said, don’t hesitate to be in touch if I can be of assistance of any kind.