[ANPPOM-Lista] Instant collection, about 30,000 78s, one day only

[Carlos Palombini]

I just received notice of a massive 78 rpm record sale on E-Bay Canada - for
those who have an interest, here's the description.

The owner tells me that the next step will be a public auction where this
unique collection will be probably of interest only for the shelving.

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.you're looking at the contents of 4 storage units that need to be emptied
and need to be emptied SOON. About 30,000 records here, virtually all 78s (a
few LPs), part of an accumulation constantly added to over the last 12
years. Classical album sets and singles, 40s and 50s popular vocals, jazz
and dance bands, ethnic, light classical, organ, bands, personality, British
nostalgia. At least three radio station libraries are in here (CBC Halifax,
a station in Hamilton and a station in Syracuse), thousands of near mint
classical discs from a Carnegie Collection that came from Hobart-Smith
College, more from Richard Burns's collection, hundreds of pre-1930 discs,
the libraries of broadcasters and discographers, much of the Bill Givens
collection, hundreds or more from the Walter de Mohrenschildt collection,
surplus from the National Library in Ottawa. No transcriptions, no 45s
(maybe a dozen). Long runs of Dinah Shore, Bing Crosby, Tony Martin, Perry
Como, Harry James, Fats Waller, a complete "Songs of Our Times" set (1 disc
broken), hundreds of John McCormack, to name just a few. Over a thousand
store stock 78s (pop and jazz, 40s through 1957 as well as a couple of dozen
twelve-inch Red Seals) from a Buffalo record store that closed in 1957.
Opera sets, concertos, symphonies in excellent condition, almost two
thousand Overtures from one specialist collector,  as well as the inevitable
"donations". Much of this was taken or purchased for use in broadcasting or
for compact disc reissue, so condition was considered at the time.

These are in Toronto, most of them are on shelving units (the units are also
available), several thousand are in boxes from their last move. Buyer is
responsible for arranging packing and transportation as soon as possible.
Cherry picking? Not possible, but note the low starting price of around 25
cents a disc.this isn't one of those "we have a gold mine and we'll only
accept a million dollars" sales. As mentioned, these records are in 4
storage units in a secure facility. 3 of the units are indoor climate
controlled and the 4th is outdoor access with the records well back from the
entrance. Ground level, easy access during normal business hours. Bring your
truck and check your tires. Lots of Jan Peerce and Jose Iturbi records you
can use as packers (unfortunately, they'll probably survive).

Packing and shipping.about 10 years ago, the CBC Halifax surplus collection
of around 10,000 discs was packed by students and loaded onto 3 skids and
shrink-wrapped and driven to Toronto for around $600. Don't know if this
helps.

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carlos palombini
www.researcherid.com/rid/F-7345-2011
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