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What to do with pre-owned vinyl?

Background: From ~1978 to 1991 I collected  many100s of vinyl records. At least 50% were classical; the rest jazz, R&B, World music, reggae, gospel--maybe 1200 records total. A few of the classical LPs are likely collectable/valuable, but most fall below that threshold. I’ve had these LPs stored in boxes since 1991. It’s becoming obvious I'll never again have a TT set up to hear these records. BTW, I live in Goshen, NY.

Can anyone suggest a way for me to responsibly dispose of these LPs?

FYI, I’d be happy to give to a store or reseller for estimated value, or donate them for a charity write-off. Money isn't my biggest concern & I have no appetite for trying to sell them on my own.

I also have a ton of old/good audio gear in the same problematic state (stored by never to be used again)...but that’s another story for another day.

Thanks in advance for any useful advice...
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chakster
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You have to check popsike.com for each release to make sure if there are any rare records. As you might know some rare records cost over $100 each (and to infinity).  

Then you have to check discogs.com for each release and you will see how many available for sale now and what’s the price, past statistics also available. Maybe you will notice your records are $3 each.

If you want to sell the whole collection you will get much less, but you can call to the dealers like Craig Moerer: recordsbymail.com

The main question is what in your collection. 


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chakster
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I will tell you again, if there is one rare record in your collection, this record alone can cost more than entire collection. Jazz, Gospel, R&B from the 70's (originals) can be rare today if it's not a mainstream. Worth to check by titles on popsike.com where you will see all finals of ebay auctions. 
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chakster
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Is than new for living in America person that almost every record store can buy collection of vintage Jazz, R'n'B... records (not sure about classical music), they will pay almost nothing, but they will come and buy if they will see any interesting in a bunch of records. They often come when the owner passed away, but they can come earlier if you will call them. 
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chakster
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The man behind Carolina Soul is well know on a Rare Soul scene worldwide, great dealer and record collector. 
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