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Suggestions on disposing of a collection of jazz vinyl

A audio friend of mine passed away recently and left behind his equipment and about a 1,000 lp collection of jazz music.  He was an audiophile and built up this collection over decades.  I am helping his wife dispose of the equipment and records.  I am looking to find someone with experience or knowledge on how to proceed with the vinyl collection.  Many of the records are valuable due to first pressings and since he was an audiophile they are all in excellent condition.  She is not looking to make a bunch of money but wants them to go to a good home.  I however, what to make sure she doesn't get taken advantage of.  Thanks for your thoughts!

goose
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johnmarzy
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Giant +1 for YouTube video maker named Norman Maslov aka Mazzy in Portland

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johnmarzy
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As was just previously mentioned, a donation to a non-profit might be a fast, stress-free alternative.  Obviously, you need income to benefit from an itemised deduction, but using the Similar Item rule may easily determine a Fair Market Value to justify the donation amount. PS, a FMV over $5000 must have a formal appraisal.

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bdp24
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@johnmarzy:

Mazzy (Norman Maslov) actually lives in Seattle. His son lives n Portland.

Earlier today Mazzy posted a new Record Store Day video on his YouTube channel.

 

garebear
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……check into this here as this has been asked and covered and discussed numerous times here . 

stuartk
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House of Records in Eugene.

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