I'm pretty much with Jaybo. Ask him initially what amount he has in mind for each. If you're okay with it, ask if it changes with 20 or so, then fifty or so. If the amounts in his mind are fine with you, great, go pick some. If it seems high, don't negotiate (he's your friend), just say "thanks, I'll pass, but I appreciate the offer to let me be first".
how much to offer friend for records
I have a friend who has a pretty big collection of jazz, classical and pop music. He is interested in my coming to evaluate and buy a bit of his collection
he's an avid valuable book collector and I have the feeling he'll have a similar outlook on records
normally when I buy a "large quantity" of old vinyl $5 - $10 per record seems more than reasonable for good quality unless they are obvious rare collectables,japanese imports, etc
he played them on a Linn Sondex so they didn't get typical abuse
ebay pricing doesn't help with some people high balling prices for a sales score
he's parting with his vinyl as he's been purchasing too many instruments (guitars and basses) lately and his wife doesn't want him dipping into credit
any suggestions on fair pricing would be helpful
he's an avid valuable book collector and I have the feeling he'll have a similar outlook on records
normally when I buy a "large quantity" of old vinyl $5 - $10 per record seems more than reasonable for good quality unless they are obvious rare collectables,japanese imports, etc
he played them on a Linn Sondex so they didn't get typical abuse
ebay pricing doesn't help with some people high balling prices for a sales score
he's parting with his vinyl as he's been purchasing too many instruments (guitars and basses) lately and his wife doesn't want him dipping into credit
any suggestions on fair pricing would be helpful