Do you want to sell your heavy metal records or CDs? Are you tired of moving them? Have you inherited a collection that you’re unsure what to do with? I pay more than anyone for these collections because I deal exclusively in metal! Metal is worth the most to me! So, if you have a stack of metal records or CDs in decent condition, you will be pleased to find they are worth more than you’d expect!
Why Do I Pay More For Metal Than Anyone?
Selling an extensive metal collection is a huge task. How do I know? Selling metal CDs and vinyl is my full-time job! As a professional seller, I always have a large inventory for sale, so I’m not concerned about recouping my investment immediately, which is another reason I can offer more competitive prices. Sometimes, finding a buyer for even the most sought-after album can take years. Worse yet, sometimes even sought-after “holy grail” albums never sell.
I buy black metal, death metal, thrash, grindcore, hard rock, NWOBHM, punk, glam, classic rock, Christian metal, and every other metal sub-genre! I pay high prices for quality CD collections and will put more money in your pocket than you could by selling them individually.
Want To Sell Your Records and CDs for Good Money Without Getting Ripped Off?
Want a competitive offer far beyond anything a record store, record dealer, or Craigslist could offer? Here is my contact information; feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Please get in touch with me:
310-666-6996
Email: jqmediala@gmail.com
List of Your Options When Looking To Sell
You must decide to go it alone; you must figure out where and how to unload your records piece by piece. Let’s look at your options. I will start with the worst and work my way up to the best.
- Your Local Record Store – notorious for paying a fraction of your music’s worth! They generally only want your best records and might leave you stuck with the rest! Bring a collection to your local record store for genuine disappointment!
- Sell To A “Record Dealer” – This is essentially the same thing as selling to a record store (maybe worse!). Who are record dealers? You’ve probably seen ads in your local paper or Craigslist saying, “We Buy Record Collections”. They will buy everything if you are willing to sell for almost nothing! If you want to make someone else rich from your collection, this is how to do it! Avoid!
- List them on Craigslist, OfferUp, or Facebook Marketplace – This is better than listing them in a record store or with a dealer. If you list them for sale on Craigslist, sell them in one lot only. Do not piece them out; you will only sell the top-tier items and be left with the rest. It is also challenging to find someone with deep pockets to purchase high-value lots, as you are limited to your local market. Also, be prepared to deal with many flakes, insulting lowball offers, and no-shows.
- Discogs – You could decide to sell on Discogs.com, a vast multinational record market. However, Discogs needs more US traffic and will take forever; the prices are generally lower. Since most sales will be international, be prepared to complete any necessary customs forms.
- Amazon – While Amazon would be great, it’s more suited to everyday goods, is not friendly to collectibles, and has a high barrier to entry.
- Sell Them On eBay (My Choice) – If you want to get the most for your records, selling them on eBay is the way. I’ll be honest; it’s what I do. However, I can’t stress this enough: IT IS A PAIN IN THE NECK! Selling on eBay is a full-time job with a high learning curve. Additionally, eBay is riddled with scammers, fees, returns, and other issues. These issues become even more severe if you are new to the market. You will get the most out of your collection, but it requires the most work and takes the most time to master.
- SELL THEM TO ME – Unlike record stores, I am not just looking to buy your best and leave the rest — I want all of it and will not insult you with lowball offers!
What Is An Example Of A Typical Deal?
One of the main questions I get is, “Can we do a deal if we live in different states?” The answer is YES! Working with out-of-state and international sellers is 99.9% of my business.
Here are four examples…
1. My biggest purchase to date was from a private collector in Los Angeles. He had an extensive collection of almost 3500 punk rock and metal LPs. Since this was local, I was allowed to appraise it in person, which took a few days to complete. I paid him a total of $67,000. The next day, I came over with one of my employees, and we boxed up and moved them for him. – DONE!
2. I recently flew to Ohio to buy a massive collection a family inherited after a friend’s passing. Unfortunately, the collection was far too big to move easily, so I rented a truck from Ohio and drove back to Los Angeles myself. Of course, I can’t do this in every situation, but I am certainly willing to travel for large, high-dollar purchases. DONE!
3. A guy in Belgium contacted me about buying an extensive collection of super-rare vinyl. It was such a high-dollar collection that I would have traveled to Belgium to pick it up, but I couldn’t because of COVID-19 restrictions. So, instead, we did the whole deal over email (we never even talked on the phone)—I wired him the money, and he sent me a tracking number. You can see the results in the YouTube video at the top of this post. DONE!
4. A woman in Canada inherited an extensive collection of black metal and death metal CDs. She contacted me with over 2000 to sell. Unfortunately, she knew very little about this type of music. The seller provided me with a rough estimate, along with a few photos, and I made her a generous offer. She accepted. I sent a PayPal, and she mailed them to me via UPS. DONE!
These are just a few typical deals; for in-depth info about how I buy metal CDs, click here.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
No, 99% of my business is out-of-state. I’m in Los Angeles.
Yes, post-COVID, this is how 99% of purchases happen.
Yes, I do business worldwide.
Yes, sometimes I prefer it. I will travel anywhere for collections worth 10K and up domestically / 20K worldwide.
For 99% of transactions, PayPal is by far the best option. Using PayPal for “goods and services” is designed for people who don’t know each other to sell to one another. PayPal creates an escrow between the buyer and seller, protecting both parties. Since I use a business account, the fees are lower than 3%.
It matters a lot, so it’s a good idea to have a working knowledge of the Goldmine standards. They can be somewhat confusing; for example, “Very Good” means average. I have included two brand-new pages to help you determine the grading of your records and CDs.
The genres worth the most are black metal, thrash metal, and punk, though this isn’t absolute. Grindcore, hardcore, NWOBHM, classic rock, hard rock, and glam are all good. Generally, releases on smaller labels (thus available in smaller quantities) are worth more. There are exceptions, such as the first pressing of Master of Puppets.
Most people (including myself) use Discogs. While the prices only reflect what has sold on Discogs and are not gospel, they will give you a ballpark idea. To determine their worth on eBay, you can search for a title with the “Sold” box checked on the right side.
Approximately 99% of US domestic shipping is handled by the US Postal Service, primarily using the Media Mail service. International shipping varies by location but typically utilizes DHL, FedEx, or UPS as the primary shipping methods. I included this helpful guide with packing instructions for CDs and records.
Yes, when can I pick them up myself? I can also pay via PayPal, international wire, and Venmo.
Yes, I do it all the time. This page contains information you should know.
No, that is the biggest scam on the internet. However, we will continue to do business with PayPal for goods and services.
Yes, it is convenient for sellers outside the US. It’s the same as my normal number +1 (310) 666-6996
This is a value killer. These albums are yours, so you can do with them as you want. The offer will be considerably lower when you remove your best titles, and it may kill a deal entirely.
Are You Still Confused?
Contact me for a free, no-hassle, no-pushy consultation, and let’s see if we can make a deal!
Please get in touch with me:
310-666-6996
Email: jqmediala@gmail.com
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