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Cataloging vinyl collection with values

I have several hundred vinyl records and a couple dozen 78's. The vinyl are mono (not all in RIAA) and stereo. Mostly jazz, classical and rock. Many are collectable. Almost all are "one owner" and are well-cared-for, acquired between early 50's to mid 90's.
I will be liquidating my collection so my Heirs won't have to deal with them. There is some interest from wholesale buyers who I have talked to, or I may sell online.

What is the best method to catalog these records? I'd like to be able to present a list or spreadsheet to prospective buyers - hopefully with estimated market values for many.

Whether I sell online or not, I'd like to get an idea of fair asking prices.

Is there a universal format, or online vendor's site where I can enter collection and data? One that can be printed/emailed/linked so I can show or refer to?
mikapen

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millercarbon
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You can put as much time and effort into it as you want. In the end here’s what will happen- you will either sell them all to one guy for one lump sum and be glad you did for all the time it saved, or you will sell them one and two or maybe even three at a time to guys who every single one of them wants to pay less than you think you should get.

Be prepared in case of the second option to wind up with a bunch you either give or throw away.

Because, see, fair market value isn't what you think it is. Its what someone actually pays. As in after the fact.

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