What should my heirs do to dispose of my vinyl and CDs?


I am typing up a document with all details of my system components and cables with approximate values.  No one else in the family knows anything about high end audio.  I suggested they sell the gear at US Audiomart.  What should I suggest they do with the vinyl and digital discs in my reasonably large collection?  I want them to get to others who can enjoy them when I no longer can. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

hifiman5

@timintexas, you read my mind. I have one foot in audiophilia, and the other in ham radio. 60 some years in audio, and 61 in radio.  My 70 foot tower and beam antennas are my main concern.  Removing them is not a chore I want to leave to my Bride.  No one is interested in my modest, but enjoyable audio setup, my hundreds of CD's and LP's, and my radio gear, so I'll revel in using them until I expire. I will keep an eye out for a younger person who might be interested in two very rewarding hobbies, and see that they get the gear, assuming they will move it out.  The joys of living too long in the first world.

Nice thread. In same boat. 
It would be great to give our precious well cared for vinyl to a fellow enthusiast at our passing.  Perhaps hiring someone to sell on Discogs then split proceeds with the heirs.  Or if Discogs has a program to give cash at 70% of market value, or use somebody on Agon as a clearing house.  

hifiman5 

US Audiomart is a smart choice. I would be interested in learning more about your Digital collection.

 

Happy Listening!

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Right up to my emergency by-pass surgery.

Just because you are relatively young and appear in good health, you never know...

Just glad to still be here.

You biked 18 miles a day and walked 2 miles every evening??!

What chance do the rest of us have! 😄