Who Buys Old Records Near Me? (Chicago’s Trusted Guide)
Who Buys Old Records Near Me? (Chicago’s Trusted Guide)
Ready to sell an inherited collection, downsize shelves, or clear space fast? This short guide explains how to sell old vinyl LPs and 45s in Chicago, what buyers look for, and how to get a fair, fast cash offer. When you’re ready, start here with our main Chicago selling page.
Limited retail hours (Tues/Thurs 10am–2pm). We buy collections by appointment.
How to Sell Old Records in Chicago (3 Steps)
1) Share basics: a rough count, genres, and where you’re located (photos help).
2) Quick review: we assess and schedule a home visit or drop-off.
3) Get paid: we make a respectful, transparent cash offer on the spot.
What Buyers Look For
Demand & titles: sought-after artists/genres outperform common LPs.
Pressing & condition: original pressings and clean copies fetch more.
Completeness: intact sleeves/inserts can add value, especially on rarer titles.
Chicago Sellers Choose We Buy Records Because…
Local, trusted, respectful. We explain how we value records—no mystery math.
We travel. City and suburbs, and we handle the heavy lifting on larger hauls.
Real results. See real Google reviews from folks who’ve sold to us.
Service Area
Chicago and the North/Northwest suburbs: Evanston, Skokie, Rogers Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Andersonville, Logan Square, Oak Park, Elmwood Park, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Niles, Glenview, Northbrook, Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, Deerfield, Lake Forest, and more.
Useful pages: Main Selling Page · Sell Vinyl Albums in Chicago · We Buy 45s · Seller Reviews
FAQ: Selling Old Records
Do you offer appraisals?
We don’t do formal appraisals. We specialize in cash offers to purchase collections and we walk you through how we evaluate value.
Do you buy reissues or only originals?
Both. Desirable reissues and audiophile pressings can be valuable—send photos and we’ll advise.
Can you come to me?
Yes. We routinely travel across Chicago and the suburbs for medium and large collections.
I only have ~30–50 records. Worth reaching out?
Yes—share a quick list or photos and we’ll recommend the best next step (including drop-off).
Chicago sellers — we buy collections in Uptown, Lakeview, Andersonville, and across the city.