For those in the know...

theia · Post by **theia** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:47 pm

Are old vinyl L.P.s worth anything nowadays? I have been carrying mine around every time I move house but this time, I won't. I thought of giving them to a charity shop and I've left it so late that I probably still will. But just thought I'd check that I haven't got any that are worth more than a pound or so...

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:51 pm

Well if you have a good condition Beatles White album...

I picked up some a while back from a Salvation Army store... old

ones for a dollar (US) a piece!!

:guitarist

theia · Post by **theia** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:54 pm

Wish I had, Val...

I haven't been able to get rid of them before because of a sort of nostalgia, going back to the early 70s. But the time has now come, and off they must go. I just wanted to check that I wasn't sitting on an amazing fortune

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 4:02 pm

You could also sell them on e-bay, if you want to get rid of them.

Gosh, we have boxes of vinyl records, and 8 tracks too....................

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 4:15 pm

I have many many many. Several things to look for as mentioned.

Condition is everything. The White Album is always in demand as mentioned and several sources for research. I just got on line so I haven't had time to dig up my info. Beatles are number 1 - Elvis and even Frank Sinatra all depends on alot ??

I would research the LP'S before donating. If you have LP's from a record club / christmas music go ahead and donate it. I collect alot of things, I'm no expert on LP's definetly research. I'll look in some of my books.

Patsy

theia · Post by **theia** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 4:20 pm

Thanks everyone...I've checked out that site, Arnie, and I don't think mine would be worth the hassle of selling, well maybe if I wanted to take them with me and then sell them...but nothing of great value, I don't think. Yes, Chons, ebay would be an outlet but I really don't know much about selling on their (or buying!). And thanks, Patsy

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 6:35 pm

The Music Man is here................

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:42 am

theia wrote: Are old vinyl L.P.s worth anything nowadays? I have been carrying mine around every time I move house but this time, I won't. I thought of giving them to a charity shop and I've left it so late that I probably still will. But just thought I'd check that I haven't got any that are worth more than a pound or so...

I gave all mine to the charity shop.....even the Barry manilow collection that had never been opened / played.

I looked on the internet but it didn't seem worth the hassle selling stuff. Car boot sales are a great way of getting rid of stuff for a few bob...people seem to buy ANYTHING there....

theia · Post by **theia** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:16 am

Thanks for the informative pm, Clancy, at least I now know I'm not getting rid of my pension!!

...I've decided that, like Bez, I'm taking them all down to Oxfam tomorrow.

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:02 pm

Remember the Rolling STones LP with the cover that had the front of a mans pelvis in jeans and no shirt? And it had a real zipper on it? Well, 10 years ago, if it was still in its plastic sleave and in good condition you could bet about $3000 USD for it. Id keep em. THey are probably worth ALOT all together.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:09 am

ArnoldLayne wrote: Who on earth took them off your hands. Still they make good plant pots when melted down :rolleyes:

Ouch !!!!

The unsuspecting charity shop gott'em .......they were gone a couple of weeks later....unless they 'skipped' them of course. I was sorry to get rid of '2am Paradise Cafe' though.

theia · Post by **theia** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:22 am

Bez wrote: Ouch !!!!

The unsuspecting charity shop gott'em .......they were gone a couple of weeks later....unless they 'skipped' them of course. I was sorry to get rid of '2am Paradise Cafe' though.

I'm sorry to see Bucks Fizz Greatest Hits going...bet that'll be snatched up before I've left the shop...

theia · Post by **theia** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:12 am

Oxfam don't do records!! So they're still all in the boot of my car...is that an omen or just a pain in the rear?

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:18 am

theia wrote: Oxfam don't do records!! So they're still all in the boot of my car...is that an omen or just a pain in the rear?

Cars have boots?

I didn't even know they had feets..

theia · Post by **theia** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:26 am

Hamster wrote: It's a sign Theia..keep them!! And donate them to the Rodent Relief Fund...:wah:

Come on, admit it, Hammy, you have a secret longing for my Bucks Fizz L.P.

theia · Post by **theia** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:15 am

Hamster wrote: Yes ... yes..I do Theia.. I wanted to steal it when I was at your place last time....

Oh the shame!!!

:-5

I wondered what you were up to when you disappeared for half an hour...and it was strange when I was sorting through the records...the dust on Bucks Fizz had recently been disturbed...but, well done, you resisted...or was it that you couldn't easily sneak it into your bag? :sneaky:

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:33 am

ArnoldLayne wrote: Oh have they gone yet ? I would have loved those. Wish you said earlier.

Oh what a missed opportunity :rolleyes:

Theia

Arnie Baby's making fun of you again

theia · Post by **theia** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:37 am

ArnoldLayne wrote: Oh have they gone yet ? I would have loved those. Wish you said earlier.

Oh what a missed opportunity :rolleyes:

No, Arnie, they haven't...I just knew there was a reason for Oxfam turning them down...I shall send them on to you...enjoy

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 5:20 pm

Here you can usually trade vinyl for used cd's. Find some music you like or experiment with the unknown.