Mountrecords | Vinyl Records, Hi-Fi Equipment and Music Memorabilia Wanted FAQ
Do you offer valuations ?
Unfortunately we do not offer a valuation or informational service.
How much do you pay for Vinyl Records ?
Unfortunately we do not make offers for any Vinyl records | Home entertainment equipment and or Music Memorabilia over the phone or via E-mail. Would you make an offer for something second hand without seeing it first.. ?
Will you buy my Vinyl Record collection as a job lot, or do you pick and choose ?
The answer to this is, it’s completely up to you how you to wish to dispose of your Record collection. We do not pressurise you into selling them any other way, than you see fit.
Do you buy scratched records ?
If it looks like your cat has used it as its scratch mat then no!, even it’s super rare, but normal ‘light’ marks are acceptable within reason. In terms of grading vinyl records, this is an extremely subjective area. One persons excellent grade could be another’s very good grade, and so on. This is why we have to inspect all vinyl records before looking to purchase them.
I`m not sure what genre my Vinyl Records fall into ?
Please give us a call on either of the telephone numbers at the top of the page, to discuss any uncertainty with your record collection, and what genre your records fall into. Please note: If you cannot get hold of us on either phone number, we are probably out viewing a record collection, so please just leave your name and phone number, and we will call you back as soon as possible.
Clarification on Vinyl Records sizes – LPs / 45s / EPs / 78s
LPs / 33 and 1 third (33.3 rpm) or albums are the large records
45s / Singles or 7″ Vinyl Records are the small ones with normally 1 track per side
EPs (Extended Play) normally have a minimum of 2 tracks per side, and most came in a fancy little picture sleeve
78s / Shellac – These are Gramophone Vinyl Records, coming out around 1905 and finishing around 1961, and were superseded by 45’s / 7″ singles.
Do you make home visits ?
Yes we will come to you free of charge, and at a time that is convenient for you. We operate discreetly and with courtesy, as we understand sometimes the reason for selling your record collection or music memorabilia, is due to a family bereavement. We also remember to take our shoes off before we walk on your clean carpets!
What area`s do you cover ?
We cover a very wide area, this being Birmingham (West Midlands), Worcester (Worcestershire), Dudley, Kidderminster (Stourport), Droitwich , Stourbridge , Bromsgrove, Coventry ( Warwickshire), Malvern , Evesham, Cheltenham , Gloucester (Gloucestershire). If you have been unlucky enough to have been left on this list (apologies for this!), please do not be disappointed, we will in fact travel free of charge all over the UK mainland to view vinyl records and music memorabilia, so please Contact us via our Contact Form
Do you buy Hi-Fi stack systems (70s/80s/90s) ?
Yes we do but not all, the mains brands we buy are: Technics, Pioneer, Denon, Marantz, Kenwood and Optonica, the easiest thing to do is drop us a quick email through the contact form with the model number(s), or give us a call on 07832 247109 or 01527 873014.
What home audio equipment do you buy ?
Quality branded Speakers / Power and Pre Amplifiers / Records Players / Cassette Decks / Tuners / Gramophones / Dansettes etc . To see a comprehensive list please click Audio Hi-Fi Equipment Wanted
Are you a registered business ?
Yes we are, this is our full time business. ( Trading name: bfdesigns )
When is it most convenient to call on the phone to speak with you ?
You can call us on either phone number listed at the top of the page, Monday to Sunday 9am until 9pm. ( Please do not be afraid to leave a voice mail if you cannot still get hold of us – We will call you back as soon as possible – That`s a promise! )
Can I email you a list of what I want to sell ?
Yes you can email us your list of Vinyl Records or Music Memorabilia too info@mountrecords.co.uk or complete the contact form and we will call you to discuss what you have.