[78-L] help req on a few 78s (prieces or monetary value)

[Taylor Bowie]

It's very hard to establish values for most records,  because the different 
market places are so erratic and inconsistent.

A while ago on eBay I saw common Victor dance bands ca. 1933 which sold for 
$200 and more.  I don't think they are worth that,  nor do I think they are 
worth as little as a dollar as someone else suggested.

Just because some records can on occasion be purchased for pennies does not 
establish their monetary value.


Taylor B


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven C. Barr" <stevenc at interlinks.net>
To: "78-L Mail List" <78-l at klickitat.78online.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: [78-L] help req on a few 78s (prieces or monetary value)


> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Julian Vein" <julianvein at blueyonder.co.uk>
>> kunst at email.unc.edu wrote:
>>> The best way too keep up with current prices to spend time watching the
>>> on-line market, especially poring over finished auctions. Popsike is
>>> one service to offer this, although it doesn't really cover 78s too
>>> often. Dealers will often post their results as well. Take a look here
>>> for instance: http://grrecords.com/GRR308HIGHBIDS.PDF
>> =============
>> Charlie Parker Savoys at 36 bucks a-piece!
>>
> The problem is that on-line auctions often attrect buyers who, for
> their own reasons WANT...indeed,HAVE TO HAVE...one
> particular 78rpm phonorecord...!
>
> In fact, I did this once in a mail auction! The disc offered was
> "Oriole 100"which I needed for discographic reasons...so I
> bid around $7, well over what it was worth...!!
>
> Basically.a good guess for a price on a NON-restpectable 78
> is around a buck, give or take...much less in quantity.
>
> ...stevenc
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