Hi all,
       A friend asked for my advise on how to sell their music 
collection.  I told her what I know but thought I'd ask the list, per 
this is new territory for me. The collection includes roughly 15,000 
compact discs (complete works of artists, 1000's and 1,000's of 
bootlegs).  Are CDrs worth anything? Some of the music is hard to 
find stuff (collector in the true sense of the word). The collection 
also has tons of music collectable type things (cards, toys, books, 
posters, etc). 
      I know there may not be a single "right" answer but thought 
people might have some ideas regarding these questions or where she 
can go to get more answers.
    Where to sell: Obviously, Ebay is an option. I also 
suggested "Goldmine" as a possible option. Does anyone know of other 
collector periodical options or other options for selling such a vast 
amount of stuff. Obviously, used record stores would be the last 
resort as the goal is to sell at the best price.  
      How to sell: Piece by piece, or collection by collection?  For 
example, selling all the Beatles or Dylan collectables and/or CD's in 
the same place. Where? How?  Auctions?
  Also, for tax purposes they need an appraisal of everything. Any 
suggestions?
    
    Sorry for this interruption.  If anyone has any thoughts on this 
please email me off list. I don't want to clog the list with this.   
Any thoughts would be appreciated.  I'm admittedly in way over my 
head in trying to give her advise on this and would appreciate any 
thoughts. I know these questions are kind of vague but I may be able 
to clarify things better off line. 
    
Thanks, Steve D.