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...
desktopguy

@desktopguy  I would look at the values of the jazz records. These are typically worth more than classical. A general search on Ebay, Popsike or Discogs will tell you a lot.

OP here. It's not sorted out at all. Years later, same problem. I no longer even think about selling these LPs -- to much work. The best of the suggestions here (which I'd forgotten) involves contacting Goodwill, taking a deduction on the whole set as a charitable contribution. Assuming Goodwill would actually put them up F.S. (a pleasing thought), I would settle for that.

@desktopguy 

If you don’t care about making any money on them donation to Goodwill might get them to someone else who appreciates the find.