Sell Your Records for Cash!

YES! We Buy Records

but also - cds, cassettes, books, magazines, audio gear, + more

CONTACT US NOW!
email: info@miyagirecords.com
call: 708.586.9773 (press 2)

Over the years, we've learned that people sell their records for many reasons. And for every reason, our goal is to make the process as easy as possible while getting you some extra cash along the way.

We can visit you for a housecall or feel free to stop by the Shop (please call prior). We travel everywhere in Chicagoland and a 3 hour radius from downtown.

What Do We Buy?

Collections of all sizes. Music-wise, we are looking for: Soul, R&B, Funk, Jazz, AfroLatin, World, Rock, Blues, World Music, New Wave / Industrial, Hip-Hop, Disco, House, Techno, Electronic music... ...in LP, 12inch single, 45rpm, cassette, reels, + CD formats. In general, we only buy items that customers will purchase at our shop.

What Don't We Buy?

Easy Listening, Big Band, Classical, Country, Soft Rock / Pop, Showtunes. In general, these genres don't sell at our Shop. However beautiful the music is, unfortunately customers aren’t purchasing it here. But we're happy to help direct you to other local retail outlets who might.

Does My Collection Make the Cut?

The condition of the Vinyl and the Cover, the Artist/Group, and Song/Album Title are all important factors that contribute to whether or not we will buy a record or collection. As a rule, condition is the number one factor for us. We are a resale shop, and just like any vintage or antique shop, the condition of the item is key. And even if your music is 60 (or more) years old, that doesn't always mean it's valuable unfortunately. Beyond that, we are looking for classic music (the timeless classics of all genres + eras) as well as the more obscure stuff you don't see everyday. There is a massive grey zone between those two areas however, so it's always best to call or email so we can talk it through.

What Is My Record Collection Worth?

This is the $1,000,000 question literally! Value varies from record to record and collection to collection. For what we can use at the shop, we will pay very fair percentage of our retail price. Should any records remain, we can offer a bulk rate for the leftovers. This way you're getting the most cash possible for the 'good stuff,' while still freeing up all that precious shelf and storage space.

What About the Prices I See Online?

It's the Wild West out there! For any record you may find 20 different prices online. So how do we factor ours? We source actual sales data from multiple streams to determine a reasonable market value. Combined with our decades of buying experience, we list our records to SELL and avoid pricing based on the highest sales offer we discover. We avoid using these numbers because there’s a reason they haven’t sold - too expensive.

Can I Sell My Records On My Own?

Of course! That's the beauty of today's technology and e-markets. But before you venture into that realm, ask yourself a few questions... Do I know how to properly grade records/covers? Do I have the time to list dozens (or hundreds, or thousands) of records individually? Do I have time to handle the customer service requests and shipping/fulfillment needs for each sale (purchasing boxes, tape, postage meter, making runs to the post office)? Am I willing to wait months or years for a record to sell? Is all of this time investment worth the effort for me?

This is why we're in business, so you don't have to do any of the hard work!

Why Is Your Purchase Price Only 1/3 of Your Retail Price?

Because we are a Retail operation and our structure is divided into thirds. We need to cover 1) inventory costs, 2) operations costs - overhead, labor, marketing, administration, and what remains 3) is our profit to reinvest in the growing business. So in reality, what we pay you is also what we stand to gain. Sounds fair yes?

Do we buy Estates and Storage Lockers?

Yes and Yes and Yes! If you have any items that we purchase, please contact us anytime :)