We are always buying used LPs, 45s, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, and vintage audio equipment.
We buy everything that we can possibly sell, and we pay fair, realistic, top dollar prices. We also take donations of physical media that we can't buy (as long as we have space), and we promise to do our best to make sure that none of your memories wind up in the landfill. We may not buy VHS, 8-Tracks, or 78s very often, but we are interested in looking at almost anything.
We pay for used vinyl based on the price we can sell it for.
Most used records that we stock have a typical range of $2-5 in retail value, and we normally pay $1-2 for records in this price range. But the market for used vinyl has changed dramatically in recent years, and we will pay more for higher demand records. Genuinely rare and collectable LPs or 45s may have significantly higher values. We strive to pay fair, top dollar prices for any LPs and 45s that we can sell. The faster a record is likely to sell, the higher a percentage of the potential retail price we will be able to pay. Also, please keep in mind that condition is a major factor in a record's value! Records that are scratched, warped, or moldy are worth very little, unless they are truly rare.
Our standard practice is to pay you around half of a record's potential retail price, but this may vary slightly based on demand. For the highest demand LPs and 45s, we will pay a higher rate. As with any collectable, these factors are key in determining value: condition, title, edition/pressing, and scarcity.
We still love used CDs and DVDs, but we are very selective about what we can pay $1 each for
What we select to purchase depends on condition and demand. The demand for used CDs and DVDs is currently a lot lower than in the past, since most people no longer use these formats, and many are unloading their collections. Because of this, we are having to be more selective about what we buy, but we still like CDs and DVDs, and will buy as many as we can realistically sell!
Our CD and DVD buyers are usually only available to look at collections from 12-5 on Thursday through Sunday but you are still welcome to drop them off any time we are open, and we will review them as soon as we can.
Yes, we buy audio cassettes!
You might think that old tapes are obsolete, but there is still a strong niche market for them. Retail values for used tapes remain relatively low, but we are always interested in buying them. Talk to us before you throw them away!
Have turntables or other audio equipment?
We buy used audio gear! Turntables and receivers are particularly needed...the older the vintage, the better. Clean, working condition is preferred, and we no longer have time or space to buy anything needing repair, unless we think the repair would be worthwhile. You can bring gear in when our stereo buyer is here for review, Tuesday through Friday from 12-5 PM, but please call (360) 357-4755 first to tell us about what you have.
