We Buy Vinyl
Sell Your Records to Del Bravo Record Shop
At Del Bravo Record Shop, we’re always looking to expand our inventory with great vinyl in good condition. If you’re looking to sell your records, here’s everything you need to know about our buying process, what we’re looking for, and how you can get started.
What We’re Looking For
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Vinyl Records: We’re interested in a wide range of genres, including:
- Rock, soul, jazz, conjunto, tejano, and select country.
- Country artists like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Waylon Jennings.
- CDs: We’re only buying sealed conjunto/tejano CDs.
What We’re Not Buying
- Most easy-listening titles.
- Older country music from the 1970s and 1980s (excluding Cash, Haggard, Jones, and Jennings).
- 78 RPM records, most 45s, or cassettes.
- Vinyl albums with deep scratches, scuffs, water damage, animal-chewed covers, or generally ragged conditions.
- Moldy or damaged records.
How It Works
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Drop-Offs:
- For collections of 50+ records, drop them off at our store. We’ll take your name, contact information, and a signed form noting the number of records dropped off.
- Allow us up to one week to review and make an offer. If we can respond sooner, we will!
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On-the-Spot Purchases:
- For smaller collections, call ahead to see if we can evaluate your records on the spot.
- Large Collections:
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- For collections of 500+ records, we can arrange to visit you. While we generally stay within the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we’re open to discussing arrangements for exceptional collections.
Payment
We typically pay in cash after both parties agree on a price.
What If Your Records Don’t Fit Our Needs?
If you have records that don’t meet our buying criteria, we’re happy to accept them for our FREE CART, where they can find a new home with someone who will appreciate them.
FAQ
Q: What genres are you looking for?
A: We’re interested in rock, soul, jazz, conjunto, tejano, and select country artists like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Waylon Jennings.
Q: Do you buy all country music?
A: No, we’re selective about the country music we buy. We’re primarily interested in classics from artists like Cash, Haggard, Jones, and Jennings. Most 1970s and 1980s country music is not what we’re looking for.
Q: Do you buy 78s, 45s, or cassettes?
A: We do not buy 78 RPM records and rarely buy 45s or cassettes.
Q: What condition should the records be in?
A: Records should be in good condition with no deep scratches, excessive scuffs, mold, or dirt. Covers should not have water damage, be animal-chewed, or excessively worn.
Q: How long does it take to review my records?
A: For drop-offs, we ask for up to one week to review your collection and provide an offer. We aim to respond sooner whenever possible.
Q: Do I need an appointment?
A: For small collections, please call ahead to check availability. For larger collections (50+), no appointment is necessary to drop them off.
Q: Will you come to me to evaluate my records?
A: Yes, we’re open to house calls for collections of 500 records or more. We typically stay within the Dallas/Fort Worth area but can discuss arrangements for exceptional collections.
Q: What if my records don’t meet your buying criteria?
A: We’re happy to take them for our FREE CART, giving them a chance to be enjoyed by someone else.
If you’re ready to sell your records or have more questions, stop by Del Bravo Record Shop or contact us today!
Address: 555 Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX
Hours: Monday-Saturday | 10 AM - 5 PM