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to: BUD WEBSTER
from: STEVEN A. SILVERBUSH
date: 1996-06-24 02:59:00
subject: Re: 78`s

 
B> SAS>>I have a bunch of 78 records and I am looking for anyone who may 
B> SAS>>know how to value them. 
B>  
B> The *vast* majority of 78s are skeet-targets, especially the big-band 
B> titles, 
B> Irish tenors, and piano solos. 
B>  
B> Look at them carefully.  If they're gray and dull-looking, or are cracked 
or 
B> have pieces chipped out of the edges, they're junk with *VERY* few 
B> exceptions. 
B>  
They are in pretty good shape.  None that I would use for target practice. 
 
 
B> If they're in incomplete albums, they might have some minimal value to 
B> someone 
B> else with an incomplete set.  Classical sets can have some value, but not 
B> many. 
B>  
B> Most of the valuable 78s are from the 50s rather than earlier; blues, bop, 
B> early R&B and R&R can command high prices, as can certain labels.  In any 
B> case, the primary determining factor is condition. 
B>  
 
I will compile a list and I will send a copy to you too. 
 
Thanks, 
steve 
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