Every now and then we come across a collection that leaves us speechless. This collection came from someone who spent 35 years in the music industry, decided to retire, and wanted to sell over 70,000 CDs and vinyl records, along with a HUGE selection of music and entertainment memorabilia. This was one of the biggest collections we have ever had, coming in at over 70,000 individually priced items. In less than 3 years we have sold over $120,000 worth from this collection, averaging about $40 per item.
Who doesn’t love going through old backstage passes, posters, promo photos. Many of these went back decades. Throw in RIAA certified awards, promo CDs, shrink wrapped vinyl albums and you have a collector’s dream come true. These were pieces of history that were collected throughout a 35-year career in the music industry. But this collection was more than keepsakes, they were valuable commodities.
Enter nostalgia…
Music is something that will forever be entertaining, but with streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, physical music sales have declined over the years. However, there is something special about holding an album in your hands. Reading the liner notes and admiring the album art. People are pulling out their record players and looking for that old classic they used to own or that obscure collectible to add to their collection. Whether you're a collector or just a casual music listener, you can find something to cherish in this collection we bought from a music industry insider.
Selling over 70,000 items is no easy task, and pricing, photographing, and listing these items for sale takes knowledge and expertise. If done right, consigning your entertainment memorabilia to the right company could unlock profits you didn’t realize were there. Our consignor proved that by selling over $120k worth of music CDs, vinyl albums, collectibles, and more, that there was someone out there for every item we sold.
Consignment allows you to maximize the resale value of your records without doing all the work.
