Daryl wrote --

>   I wish I knew someone locally who'd like to purchase a whole slew of 
> vinyl LP records

  Most towns have re-sell stores that buy and sell old LP's.  
  Of course they will give you pennies on the dollar but sell for dollars
on the pennies.

> and a bunch of books 

  At one time libraries accepted them but no longer.
  Check with local used book stores.  

> Nowadays, I'm afraid to post something in the paper or online...I've
> seen too many reports of thugs who show up and kill the seller, then
> they ransack the place.

   I rather doubt anyone would do that to you for some old warped LP or
dog-eared books.  :)
   Joe
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