Downsizing to the Essentials

Szykneij · January 21, 2022, 06:19:35 AM

At some point, I need to seriously consider downsizing. When I was teaching, I bought many CDs I thought I should have for educational purchases that were seldom listened to. Some of these weren't even opened. I've also purchased in the past some large lots, including a case of Arabesque CDs that now list at pretty high prices.

I maintain a couple of tables at antique/collectible shops where good classic/rock and popular CDs sell very well at $3.00+ each. I'd love to get that much for my classical culls, but the demand isn't there. I don't have the same attachment to CDs as I do to my vinyl recordings which take up way more space and for which there is even less demand. They would be the last to go.

Pohjolas Daughter · January 21, 2022, 06:40:32 AM

Quote from: Szykneij on January 21, 2022, 06:19:35 AM
At some point, I need to seriously consider downsizing. When I was teaching, I bought many CDs I thought I should have for educational purchases that were seldom listened to. Some of these weren't even opened. I've also purchased in the past some large lots, including a case of Arabesque CDs that now list at pretty high prices.

I maintain a couple of tables at antique/collectible shops where good classic/rock and popular CDs sell very well at $3.00+ each. I'd love to get that much for my classical culls, but the demand isn't there. I don't have the same attachment to CDs as I do to my vinyl recordings which take up way more space and for which there is even less demand. They would be the last to go.

Have you tried listing on eBay before Tony? You could do a bit of research to see what kind of prices specific CDs are listed for and give it a go? You would need though to deal with the hassle and expense of shipping though. I believe that ebay now collects sales taxes on your behalf, but you should look into that yourself. You might also consider doing lots?

PD

Szykneij · January 21, 2022, 06:49:10 AM

Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 21, 2022, 06:40:32 AM
Have you tried listing on eBay before Tony? You could do a bit of research to see what kind of prices specific CDs are listed for and give it a go? You would need though to deal with the hassle and expense of shipping though. I believe that ebay now collects sales taxes on your behalf, but you should look into that yourself. You might also consider doing lots?

PD

I really don't want the hassle of listing, photographing, packing, shipping, etc. that Ebay requires. My nephew is an Ebay dealer who knows what he's doing, and after picking his brains, I decided it wouldn't be worth it. I agree that lots would be the best way to go.