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30th Dec 2016, 6:41 AM
	xiphophilos Member since Dec 2013 3351 Points Moderator	Most 78s that people on craigslist in the US advertise as being "from the early 1900s" turn out to be common records from the late 1930s to early 1950s that were produced in the millions. The going rate for these at estate sales or in thrift stores is around 50 cents to $1/record. At antique stores or the few used record stores that bother to sell 78s at all you can find most of them for between $2-5. On Ebay, many people demand fantasy prices for common 78s; many of these records get relisted again and again, but never find a buyer. Without knowing exactly what you have, I'd guess that $40 would be a fair price for your 80 records as long as they are in good condition. If they have been stored without sleeves, have scratches or scuffs or look otherwise worn, you may be able to find someone who takes them off your hands for $20. If there are a lot of Bing Crosby, Patti Page, Frankie Lane, Vaughn Monroe, or Lawrence Welk records among them, you can always try to donate them to a thrift store. Edited by xiphophilos on 30th Dec 2016, 6:48 AM

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