Pontus Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Hello everyone! My dad passed away and left behind some vinyl records, approximately 400, mainly classical recordings from ca 1950 and onward. As I, no matter how horriffic that may sound to most of you, have personally ditched vinyl and now live with my own family in not unlimited space, I need to get rid of them. Question is how and where. There exists an incomplete inventory of about half of them whcih my father started in excel - whether his structuring of the information was well advised is beyond me). I guess my question is how should they be described to evaluate possible monetary value? What markets do I advertise on (they are currently in Sweden)? Do all records need to be inventoried and if so, with which data? Or is a representative subset for extrapolation sufficient ? Does the code MMS 138 mean anything to anyone and if so, is the metadata on album name, piece, composer, conductor and so on important? Do they need to be photographed, and if so, just cover or record? How does one evaluate and describe condition? Any and all information or pointer to where I should direct my lazy self for further study would be very much appreciated. Many thanks in advance, Pontus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) If you don't want to put effort into it, sell them to a trust worthy local store. Else look them up individually on Discogs.com and try to sell them there. Edited February 18, 2019 by nico Pontus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Take them to a record store and accept whatever offer they give you. faaip de oiad, V3XED, Pontus and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Tidal Wave said: Take them to a record store and accept whatever offer they give you. Some of that shit goes for crazy ass amounts of cash. Pontus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Either look them all up individually or dump them at a store. The problem with classical is unless you're selling to a store specializing in classical you are going to get a very low offer, possibly they may even be rejected. I say look them all up then post the higher dollar ones individually and the rest in bulk. Pontus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 List them on Discogs, you'll get a better idea what each is worth. If that's too much work just list the ones you know are valuable and sell the other stuff to a local record store. Pontus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Sorry for your loss. toxicity, Pontus, monsterrod and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, timsimmons said: Sorry for your loss. This. Honestly, I would just unload them at a local record store and save yourself the time and effort. One Hundred Fifty-Two and Pontus 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 VC is gettin' soft... A few years ago this guy would have been roasted immediately... Now we're handing out advice and even condolences?! Post-Trump is a weird world. mrewest, YouTwo, ditc586 and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandy Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 17 minutes ago, Buffbloom said: VC is gettin' soft... A few years ago this guy would have been roasted immediately... Now we're handing out advice and even condolences?! Post-Trump is a weird world. Dude... He lost a close family member... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, brandy said: Dude... He lost a close family member... Yeah... That never stopped people before. I've never bullied anyone on VC, but people here basically fucked with zay before he went away. This has never been the nicest of places. The changes are good. Friendliness = good Bronchitis and brandy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 27 minutes ago, Buffbloom said: VC is gettin' soft... A few years ago this guy would have been roasted immediately... Now we're handing out advice and even condolences?! Post-Trump is a weird world. This might not be a political issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, Tidal Wave said: This might not be a political issue Its obviously not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Buffbloom said: VC is gettin' soft... A few years ago this guy would have been roasted immediately... Now we're handing out advice and even condolences?! Post-Trump is a weird world. Ever since pink vinyl releases became more common, I’ve noticed a whole different vibe around here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 32 minutes ago, unknown pleasures said: Ever since pink vinyl releases became more common, I’ve noticed a whole different vibe around here... Don't get me wrong, the attitude change is very much a good thing. I was just trying to point out how much different this place from not even that long ago. Couple years, maybe. This place also seems like it has half the active posters in this same period of time. Bronchitis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicity Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 As others have noted, if you've got the time and energy to put into it, try to sell the valuable records individually on Discogs and then take the rest to a local record store that deals in classical recordings. If you can't think of such a store, you might consider asking local music teachers. My condolences for your loss. Pontus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 14 hours ago, Buffbloom said: VC is gettin' soft... A few years ago this guy would have been roasted immediately... Now we're handing out advice and even condolences?! Post-Trump is a weird world. It's because most of the dumbasses got bored left VC and now troll exclusively on Twitter and Facebook (where they belong). Good riddance, this is the chillest VC has been in a very long time and I hope it stays this way. copelandkid, daegor, stl_ben and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Buffbloom said: Don't get me wrong, the attitude change is very much a good thing. I was just trying to point out how much different this place from not even that long ago. Couple years, maybe. This place also seems like it has half the active posters in this same period of time. Ugh. Fuck off dude. You've managed to make this thread about you and the "state of VC." Congratulations, you're tone deaf. Sorry for your loss OP. Friendly1, toxicity, Satan and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, Buffbloom said: VC is gettin' soft... 12 hours ago, Buffbloom said: Don't get me wrong, the attitude change is very much a good thing. ehhh I think you enjoyed the drama. Call it like it is Sorry for your loss OP. Edited February 19, 2019 by Tommy TheGhostOfRandySavage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 "representative subset for extrapolation sufficient" Yes. mrewest and Pontus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Alright boys and gals, time to amp this motherfucker back up. 1 hour ago, MachoHommeRandallSauvage said: Ugh. Fuck off dude. You've managed to make this thread about you and the "state of VC." Congratulations, you're tone deaf. Sorry for your loss OP. No. Fuck YOU YOU PIECE OF BODYSLAMMING, SKIN TIGHT PANTS WEARIN, COCKBAG. I EAT TURDS LIKE YOU FOR BREAKFAST. Tommy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, Satan said: Alright boys and gals, time to amp this motherfucker back up. No. Fuck YOU YOU PIECE OF BODYSLAMMING, SKIN TIGHT PANTS WEARIN, COCKBAG. I EAT TURDS LIKE YOU FOR BREAKFAST. Listen brother. I'm the cream of the crop, and as you know the cream always rises to the top. etc. etc. Tommy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I'm sorry. My joke was in poor taste with absolutely horrendous timing. I didn't mean to get things all off track and lighthardenly dismiss the fact that this person's father passed. somethingvinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 16 hours ago, Buffbloom said: Yeah... That never stopped people before. I've never bullied anyone on VC, but people here basically fucked with zay before he went away. This has never been the nicest of places. The changes are good. Friendliness = good Was there a story with Zay and a deceased family member that I missed? That dude got ribbed because he was a troll for attention and was in too deep for his own good; the equivalent of Tug if you swapped out The Used for Paramore in the equation. OP is a brand new face with a simple question who has yet to prove himself as a troll. A fresh slate, so to speak. Why would anyone want to be an asshole and tarnish his experience with the forums after just 1 post? Apples and oranges compared to a Tug or Zay thread. monsterrod, Tommy and dantheriver 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 56 minutes ago, Buffbloom said: I'm sorry. My joke was in poor taste with absolutely horrendous timing. I didn't mean to get things all off track and lighthardenly dismiss the fact that this person's father passed. Asshole move dude. Use some common sense. dantheriver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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