Best place to consign classical LPs in NYC?

Westsider records on W. 72nd street might be worth looking into.

Thanks for your replies!

Jazzcourier, how would I go about finding an expert to value my collection?

Being in California i would contact Audiophileusa.com,they are in Sacramento.Being in NYC i would give the Westsider Records person a try and either he would perform such a service or would most likely know someone amongst his customers that might be a reliable source.I missed that store on my last visit but it looks very interesting.SOME of these record retailers can be helpful,friendly and accommodating.On the the other hand some can be low ball opportunists,i like to call them "vinyl vermin"if you can afford some time to value the records and weigh your options for dispersal you will get the most out of them.Be mindful that some of these used record stores thrive on the uninformed seller.Really a thousand records is not too much to deal with,it just sounds like a lot,unless of course,you have to move them.Good Luck!

A reality check: most stores do not pay very much for classical records. I don't know what your expectations are or what you paid for the collection, but wholesale I think that you be very lucky to receive anything near $1 an album. Most vendors will offer you .10 - .50 per, if they will even pay for them at all.

It's not that classical records aren't worth much; they are, to the right buyer. But there is a reason that most of the space in record stores is taken by rock and jazz albums. The demand completely outstrips the (relatively) small demand for used classical albums.

I think that you will be better off selling them here or on eBay. Sell the rare ones individually, and the more common LPs in lots. Be prepared to donate or give away opera and specialty albums.

BR is probably correct unfortunately.

Westsider had a large stock of used classical records when I was there last a couple years back, but many were going for a pittance. It may be better for the used classical music shopper than for the seller.