Headhunter Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Hey guys, Long story short, I just inherited a box of old 78 slate style records... mostly big band era stuff... Anyone know anything about them. Is there value in them and if so, who would/should I connect with? I have no use for them personally... Thanks! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 This may answer your question. Value of 78's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 There maybe some value to them (probably not a lot) but I'm not sure who you would contact to have them appraised. However, I can bring over my phonograph, crank it up and spin them for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Don't chuck hem out! I have one of these and may take a few, just to see how they sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 My oldest daughter loves that stuff Joe, in fact she recently inherited a mess of vinyl, mostly box sets of 33's from her great grandfather, though I had to show her what a turntable was.....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Don't chuck hem out! I have one of these and may take a few, just to see how they sound Mine is a portable unit similar to this. Ebay might be another place to get an idea of value. There is a 1955 Elvis 78 with the Sun Record Company logo on it going for $585. Now I'm going to have to go home and see what Elvis 78's I have at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks guys... I have no plans to toss them out, but I also don't really want to store them for the next 25 to 50 years! LOL Just trying to find out if they are worth something to someone... Thanks for the link Old Man... HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'll bet we've got members here wondering what the heck a record is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'll bet we've got members here wondering what the heck a record is LOL....No doubt Lew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'll bet we've got members here wondering what the heck a record is LOL Lew... you aint kiddin! My 8 and 10 year old kids found some old cassette tapes the other day and had no idea what they were... They also found an old rotary phone I've kept around and couldn't figure out all the wires were for!LMAO HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 If all else fails they are a blast to skeet shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip-ripper Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Do you have any from the 1960's? My grandfather had a band back then and I wouldn't mind the keepsake if you by chance had any of his. It would be better than trashing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'll bet we've got members here wondering what the heck a record is LOL Lew... you aint kiddin! My 8 and 10 year old kids found some old cassette tapes the other day and had no idea what they were... They also found an old rotary phone I've kept around and couldn't figure out all the wires were for!LMAO HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Years back I would have suggested Kop's Collectables, but they've gone Queen W boutique style. I used to pick up all sorts of rare and eclectic stuff there. Try Discovery Records. Edited May 16, 2012 by bigugli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Years back I would have suggested Kop's Collectables, but they've gone Queen W boutique style. I used to pick up all sorts of rare and eclectic stuff there. Try Discovery Records. Thanks, I tried them early but they are closed on Wednesdays... HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'll bet we've got members here wondering what the heck a record is Perhaps not as outdated as you think. I'm 20 and own a turntable, and have an extensive collection of LP's (many, many milk crates worth), a great deal of which were pressed this side of the millenium. Still the best way to record music, in the sense that it is the most natural recording method (no digital compression). Having said that, what the hell is a 78? 78 RPM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Having said that, what the hell is a 78? 78 RPM? YUP!!! That's right sonny!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 YUP!!! That's right sonny!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Mine is a portable like this one. Yours was probably for the camping doods who portaged into Algonquin looking for specks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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