What we buy .... and what we do not

What we buy:

We’re especially interested in buying records from the following genres:

• Rock (classic, alternative, indie, etc.)
• Jazz
• R&B and Soul
• Funk
• Punk and Hardcore
• Metal
• Blues
• Reggae
• Psychedelic Rock
• Folk
• Selective Classical (not box sets—think rare or audiophile pressings)

We typically purchase full collections or bulk lots, but if you only have a few records to sell, that’s perfectly fine too. If you're unsure whether your records are a good fit, just ask—we’re happy to help.

What we don't usually buy:

While we’re always on the lookout for interesting and collectible items, there are some formats and genres that typically don’t sell well in today’s market. These include:

• Most 78s, unless they’re blues, doo-wop, rockabilly, or early rock ’n’ roll.
• 45s without sleeves or those released after the early 1970s (unless rare or in high demand).
• Records without covers or with significant water damage or mold.
• Mass-produced box sets like Time-Life, Reader’s Digest, Longines Symphonette, etc.
• Low-demand genres such as:
  • Sing-along albums (e.g., Mitch Miller)
  • Easy listening (e.g., Mantovani, Ray Conniff)
  • Musicals, Christmas albums, and religious records
  • Big band/swing, polka, and opera 
  • Common artists with high press volume and low resale value (e.g., Andy Williams, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, John Denver, etc.)

If you’re unsure whether your items are a good fit, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to take a look and offer guidance.

What we buy: 

We’re always on the lookout for quality vintage audio gear, especially:

• Turntables
• Vintage amplifiers (both vacuum tube and solid state)
• Receivers
• Speakers

We’re especially excited about collectible and well-regarded brands like:

McIntosh, Marantz, HH Scott, Dynaco, Thorens, VPI, Sansui, Linn, Rotel, Denon, Nakamichi, DBX, Technics, Pioneer, Yamaha, Dual, and other respected names in vintage Hi-Fi.

If you have something not listed but think it might be of interest, feel free to reach out 

What we cannot buy:

Due to space, demand, and shipping limitations, we typically do not purchase:

• Consoles and all-in-one audio systems
• CD players (unless portable like Walkman)
• Cassette decks/players
• DVD players

These items generally have limited resale value or are difficult to transport and store. However, if you have something unusual or in pristine condition, it never hurts to ask!

If it’s music-related or vintage pop culture, we’re interested! We’re always looking for:

• Vintage concert T-shirts
• 1960s–1980s music and pop culture magazines
• Beatles memorabilia
• Autographed items
• Fan club merchandise
• Vintage lunch boxes
• Toys and games from the 1950s and 1960s
• 1960 & 70s posters and promotional materials
• And much more!

Not sure if your item fits? Just give us a call or send an email. If it’s not something we can use, we’ll politely let you know—and we may even be able to recommend another place that can.