What's Worth More on the Open Market - Your Records or Your Audio Gear


Have anyone of you actually calculated this ?

What's your personal ratio ?

I have not looked into this in any detail, and have if anything, only recently.....

Told family members (not my wife) 8^0..........something along the lines of ........." this piece of equipment is worth ......this (xxxx) ......." 

I have, told all family members that they could probably start an Ebay Record Selling Career; if their own career doesn't pan out.... with what is contained in the house. I don't think they are buying this idea ......right now.

This has me a little concerned.  

I assume the good records will only go up in value.  

Some gear I own, I believe is in this same state of fluctuating upward values.

Interested in your opinions, and findings on the subject.    Have you crossed this bridge yet ?  

ct0517

Showing 1 response by jnovak

Interesting question. My collection would fetch a good buck If the full extent of it could be catalogued and advertised. My issue is that I have what must be one of the most unique collections around. I've gone to unusual lengths in the past 50 years in pursuit of an obsession that I'm not sure I'm over. Much of what I have are one of a kind open reel studio tapes as well as cassette tapes from our local coffee house and other sources. I always involved myself where I could in lending a hand in things like archiving and preserving recordings. I've spent an obscene amount of money in the past running down leads to more music. I've been warned by the owners of the intellectual property NOT to distribute it.I'm looking forward to the day when I can transfer much of it to CDR to preserve for all time. But sell it one day? Probably not. Joe