: A record missing its original cover or inner sleeve is worth significantly less.
: Ask the shop if they are currently buying used inventory and if their specific "buyer" is working that day. record store that buys old records
Record stores have to make a profit, so expect them to offer about in cash, and a bit more if you take store credit. : A record missing its original cover or
: They will likely give you two separate offers: a cash payout and a higher amount in store credit. record store that buys old records
Record stores do not buy everything; they want items they can resell.
Check historical pricing on the Discogs Marketplace by searching the catalog number found on the record's spine or center label.