Hi All,
I've decided to sell my entire music collection,( i'm in Australia)
After 40 years of collecting vinyl,books,mags,memorabillia,cd's,boots,tickets etc.
i'm selling, so if anyone on here has any advise i'd appreciate it.
i know what i paid for all of it and what i beleive they are worth,been to many a fair in my time ,bought & sold on ebay etc.
i'm doing a garage sale advertising it as a 1 man record fair & collectables.
but with the numerous experts on here any input would be truly greatful.
i've included a few pix's.mainly stones of course.
i'm thinking of setting my price's at $5.00 per LP, $2.00 per 45'S,
$20.00 per vivnl boot ,and what about all my downloaded boots with cover's,should i sell em or keep that underwraps.and i'm going to be fair with my pricing for books & concert programmes,pics, posters etc.
cheers
Sean
[s1066.photobucket.com]



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-05-08 14:33 by snibbs1234.

I would suggest that you don't charge a flat rate for each item. I would imagine that some of your albums are worth a lot more than $5. Similarly, $2 for a 45 sounds a giveaway. I think you would be much better off putting them on ebay. You could start them at low prices to attract buyers. You tend to find that each items finds somewhere near it's true value.

Open a museum instead...

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when I want to sell items I know the value of and what I want to get for them I always wait for a free listing weekend on eBay, that way if you dont sell, you're not charged. They can always be relisted the next free listing weekend, generally there is one a month, sometimes two. It depends how quickly you want to sell.

You could also do a private list on sites such as this on a first come first served basis. I'm sure there'll be folk out here with gaps in their collections!

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JackFlash68
I would suggest that you don't charge a flat rate for each item. I would imagine that some of your albums are worth a lot more than $5. Similarly, $2 for a 45 sounds a giveaway. I think you would be much better off putting them on ebay. You could start them at low prices to attract buyers. You tend to find that each items finds somewhere near it's true value.

Ditto, the way to do it. Probably a hell of a job but worth it! Fly in Matt to check Stones, Faces, Ronnie as well. Or mail the photos. Hate some rare stuff ending up "never to be seen again".

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Oslo

Hi Sean

I am a Stones fan from downunder and wow what an impressive collection you have. I would love to help you out and I know a number of collectors in Australia who would be keen on lots of your items. Please email me if you are interested. andrew.berney@gmail.com

Cheers

Andrew

I might help as well.
Please, send you vinyl lists to lucaaccialini@aol.com
Thanks a lot,
Luca

Indeed, you're cheap on 45s, which look good, and you're too expensive on the boots. Their value was mostly in the recordings, but all can be downloaded from the internet these days. The 45s though, and the original vinyls....

Okay, since I'm sure others are curious, I'll ask. Not to pry, but why are you selling?

20 dollars for bootleg LP's is too little, I see that you have legendary titles like "Claudine- accidents will happen.
You can sell it on Ebay for maybe 80 dollars, or more, if it is in exellent/mint condition.

I think you've gotten some good advice here...

Generally, $20 for bootlegs seems high, although there are probably some exceptions as has been noted.

$5 and $2 for legit releases generally seems low, especially if they are in great condition, or if you have any sealed albums.

Just be prepared to get less than what you paid for some things. With the advent of eBay, prices have dropped on many items. Pre eBay, many things were 'rare'. Now you can find dozens of them online. Pre eBay I paid $100 for the Japanese Brown Sugar 'Hammock' sleeve. Had never seen one. Now it's $50. Ouch!

Scotty,
Irvine, CA

Not sure about the rest of the world, but in the U.S. these days ebay is letting you do 50 free auctions per month, so if the stuff does not sell, you pay nothing, but your time... and hassles of dealing with all (which is no small price)

Snibs1234, you've gotten some helpful advice above.
I'd like to add my two cents worth!

1. Go for the big bucks items first. You'll hate yourself if you don't. Try to sell these to someone who is thrilled to buy them -- as opposed to "re-sellers."

2. Be very careful about getting rid of all vinyl. When I downsized all my stuff, including Stones items, I bid good bye to a few things I still mourn.
HOW could I have gotten rid of the UK first pressing of High Tides Green Grass or my program for Royal Albert Hall September 1966 or my personal invitation to the Hyde Park concert?

In other words, save shelf or drawer for items that simply bring back early memories that you cherish.

As i thought the advise on here is truly grateful.
one question "why" , i've been bitten by a bug called Ancestry, my life is consummed on doing my family tree, i have to get back home to England and seek rellies including my 90 year uncle,and to Ireland where it all started.
i'm only doing it because it's all i have of any value and you can't take it with you when your gone.
so thanks again for all the help, with prices etc, and i will send an email to those who asked
cheers

Sean

Hi added some more pics. the response has been so postive thanks to all.
it really means a lot, as i really don't wont to give up all i've ever had , but i have too
cheers
Sean
[s1066.photobucket.com]



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-05-08 14:28 by snibbs1234.

I'm leaving the country(US) on vacation thursday but would like to follow up when i return regarding what items you have left.My email is scottb@il-mo-lawfirm.com. if you are interested shoot me an email and i will email you when i get back. thanks.

would be interested in the stones boots if ya have any left. i'm in oz

email is rgfreak@yahoo.com

hope to hear from ya soon

Thanks for your interest in my collection.
I have had so many responses, that I’m not sure how I should do it.
I don’t want to upset anyone on IORR, so I’ll send everyone who has emailed me my list, and see how we go. It’s fair that I give everyone a chance to buy as not to get on the wrong side of people.
Be advised I’m keeping around 30 lps and 30 singles out of my entire collection,
( I just have too), but i will advised accordingly
( not just the stones ,but I do love Ronnie).
You’ve seen the pix’s if you want photo’s of any stuff , you may want, let me know happy to do it.

Prices: ( Australian Dollars)
Vinyl single lp’s - $6.00
Vinyl double lp’s - $10.00
Vinyl triple lp’s - $15.00
Singles 45’s - $ 3.00
EP’s - $ 5.00

Bootleg Vinyl – Single LP’s - $ 25.00
Bootleg Vinyl – Double LP’s - $35.00
Bootleg Vinyl- Triple LP’s - $40.00

Cd’s $ 10.00
Concert Programmes - $ 15.00
Books - $5 - $15.00 depending on size etc
Buttons & Badges - $ 2.00
Concert Flyers - $ 15.00
Mini Guitars/Drums/Figures - $ 20.00
Box Set Punk – 20 cd’s - $ 65.00
Led Zep Knebworth framed - $30.00
Music Mags- $2.00
Old Music Newspapers - $2.00

If you can’t attend my sale in Geelong Victoria Australia Sat 19th May
Postage will be added to all sales.

All the best
Sean



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-05-11 00:42 by snibbs1234.

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stonesrule
Be very careful about getting rid of all vinyl. When I downsized all my stuff, including Stones items, I bid good bye to a few things I still mourn.
HOW could I have gotten rid of the UK first pressing of High Tides Green Grass or my program for Royal Albert Hall September 1966 or my personal invitation to the Hyde Park concert?

For this EXACT reason, I am afraid to get rid of any vinyl. Thanks for your reminder that in the haste to make money, one may sell something that will cause years of regret.

Greetings from the Jersey Shore.

had some buyers already ,thanks to this site,
included some more pic's

so just click on the top post link

it's of some other boots i have,non Stones
a couple of pages of the Stones comic
the set of 4 Faces postcards
2 lots of badges Stones & Mott the Hoople
and a set of Stones stamps



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-05-12 13:06 by snibbs1234.

Sean, have you got any rare photos or magazines that Rockman may not have?
He does so much for us here -- can you find him a small treasure? Something early and cool. I'll pay for it.

A Notice to anyone sending me emails, re: my sale.
i'm selling on a first come first sell.with no prefernce to anyone.
so far a few requests for my faces stuff and i wish i had several copies of all the faces lps & singles.

but happy to sell to whoever comes in first.

cheers

sean

Attn: Rockman , might have a treasure for ya.
sounds of the rolling stones songbook/music sheet and pics copyright 1965.
imust say it's mint condition.
i'll add the pics to my photobucket album

cheers
Sean

Hey yeah snibbs ....pleeeze gimmie a Bo-Peep of it ..... might be interested



ROCKMAN

just added to the photo album photobucket.

had it for ages, but brillant condtion.

price ? ( priceless ? )

which state ya live in snibbs???????



ROCKMAN

the sunshine state of Victoria - geelong exactly

REALLY .... which suburb ..what street?



ROCKMAN

....Awwwwww that might be a bit much info on line ...ya can contacted via email



ROCKMAN