Is It Time To Sell My Vinyl Rig?

Chakster wrote, "And I have to mention that rare American records are much cheaper in the USA than in UK, Europe or Japan."  From my experience shopping for LPs in Tokyo, I have to agree, and I would add that the LPs need not be very "rare" in order to sell in Tokyo for ~2X more than US prices, comparing to for example to used LP prices at the Capital Audio Fest, which I attend with some regularity.  Last time I was in Tokyo, I was shopping at Disc Union in the Ochanomizu section of Tokyo. I have been buying from DU for more than a decade, ever since our son moved permanently to Tokyo and I started making annual or semi-annual visits.  Two years ago this month (no trip last year due to pandemic), I was standing in DU holding a mint condition Chris Connor mono LP on the Bethlehem label that I realized was selling for about $25.  I know for a fact that I can buy such LPs at the CAF from any of my favorite vendors, for about $8 to $10.  Same situation for Julie London, June Christy, and some others I was searching for that day.  Anything from any of our greatest artists, like Miles, Dizzy, etc, will be $25 and up at DU.  Not nearly as appreciated by US market.  This says more about our culture, or lack thereof, than it does about economic differences.

a2d, If you find vinyl so laughable, why are you here at all?  I am not offended by your opinion at all, but why? I don't feel the urge to go on a digital forum and make jokes about RBCD.

Deviated septum?

Is this to fix your goofy foot?
Sorry, could not resist, and I do hope the surgery you require has nothing to do with any life threatening situation. If the condition IS life threatening, you don't need our advice.  You need to move forward.Your LP collection is downgraded in value for being all mono LPs, unless you own some of the most sought after mono LPs, e.g., the Beatles on Parlaphone, or something of that ilk.  You might consult a reference, like Goldmines, to determine what you can get for the LPs.  Otherwise, I would guess $2 to $5 per LP, if you can find someone who wants mono. The cartridge likewise is worth very little, and the turntable/tonearm is worth several hundred dollars at most.  By far the most valuable item in your vinyl ensemble is the phono stage.  Figure 60% of its retail cost.
Finally, I hope you do recognize the lack of logic in saying you prefer your digital source to your analog source, when all your analog listening is in mono. And your mono cartridge is very.... basic.

Like Mijostyn, I am wondering what procedure could be paid for by selling 200 LPs and your equipment. I also wonder why you’re asking us what to do. Do what you want and need. Good luck.