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70,000 Records Available in Denver

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 4:55 am
by rodpickett
NOT MINE

78 & Edison Records approx 70,000 (denver colorado)
condition: good
This collection has been in storage since 1968, originally from Majestic Melody Mart Record
Store in Jersey City New Jersey. Brought across the country in 1979, this uncataloged mass of records has hidden gems to be found. If only 1000 of these records are valued at $100 each you can make a huge profit. The thrill of the hunt, this is an all or none deal. Only serious buyers need reply. You buy the entire 30x12 foot storage unit or you get none of it. It must all be taken away.
Yes this is a daunting task, but if you truly love the old music, hoard records beyond the norm, have an adventurous spirit and are viewed by your friends as insane...then this collection is for you.



http://denver.craigslist.org/clt/4580243732.html

Re: 70,000 Records Available in Denver

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:41 am
by Curt A
No price is mentioned, other than a reference to IF 1000 are worth $100 each... This would take a semi tractor trailer to haul them and where would you store them? Chances are there are 65,000 Bing Crosby and Dinah Shore duplicates... :cry: Chances are that none of them would be worth $100 each, or even $1.00 each...

10 cents each would be $7,000 and I am sure he is deluded into thinking he can get more...

Re: 70,000 Records Available in Denver

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 11:35 am
by VintageTechnologies
The records have been stored 46 years in presumably less than archival conditions. What could go wrong? A trailer load of rubbish for only $100, 000.00? Such a deal!

Re: 70,000 Records Available in Denver

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:19 pm
by Jerry B.
Can any of the record guys estimate what 70,000 records weighs?

Re: 70,000 Records Available in Denver

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:28 pm
by barnettrp21122
Jerry B. wrote:Can any of the record guys estimate what 70,000 records weighs?
Roughly 27,125 pounds, or 13 ½ tons.

One Victor scroll record = 6.20 ounces (My measurement)
X 70,000 = 434000 ounces or 27, 125 pounds

All bets are off if Edison Diamond Discs are involved!

What do I win? :P

Bob

Re: 70,000 Records Available in Denver

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:23 pm
by FloridaClay
Looks like it is all or nothing, "pig-in-a-poke," from the way that the ad is worded. It could be some good stuff or absolute junk. No way to tell really.

Clay

Re: 70,000 Records Available in Denver

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:44 pm
by rizbone
Pretty big IF. Quick, pull out 70 records from the nearest antique mall. Any of them worth $100? Even if I go into my own collection and try it I'd be hard pressed to find a record I wouldn't sell for $100.

Re: 70,000 Records Available in Denver

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:56 am
by Player-Tone
"Yes this is a daunting task, but if you truly love the old music, hoard records beyond the norm, have an adventurous spirit and are viewed by your friends as insane...then this collection is for you."

Sounds like this collection is perfect for us! :lol:

Re: 70,000 Records Available in Denver

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:47 am
by FloridaClay
barnettrp21122 wrote:
Jerry B. wrote:Can any of the record guys estimate what 70,000 records weighs?
Roughly 27,125 pounds, or 13 ½ tons.

. . . .

Bob
Humm, I could suddenly find that my 3rd floor condo is now a ground floor condo. :o

Clay