Old CDs and records


I just came to the very belated realization that my many years’ collection of thousands of CDs  and (most likely) records are probably extinct and hence worthless. Unless I go through the arduous task of cataloguing each and every disc for resale, the mass collection is just so much junk. 
I could donate the collection.  But, at this point, does anyone want antiquated technology when streaming is so easy and prevalent. 
Anyone have any ideas?

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Showing 2 responses by twoleftears

@rvpiano I don't know how you decide on a daily basis what to listen to, but looking over your physical library sometimes you must decide to pull something out that you'd half forgotten about.  I have no idea how (or if) the algorithms work on the major streaming sites for classical music, particularly the composers and pieces off the beaten track, but given all the extra expense from where I am now, I'm not inclined to experiment.

Have you checked the very lively used CD market on Amazon and Discogs lately?

There are thousands of classical CDs commanding considerable prices.  It does depend on composer, composition, performers, label, but a lot of repertoire, especially the more out-of-the-way stuff, is highly desirable.

Now, yes, selling them individually requires lots of work, if that's what you really want to do.  My 1300 or so are staying put.