- Boxes of unsorted records
- No idea where to start
- Endless Google searches
- Uncertainty about value
- Unsure whether an offer is fair
- Fear of selling something valuable too cheaply
THE PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR NON-COLLECTORS
Inherited a record collection? Don’t sell it until you know what you have.
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A practical field guide
See what’s inside ClearCrate.
A practical guide designed to take you from boxes of unknown records to a clear plan.
Inside the guide
01Start Here
02The 30-Minute Collection Triage
03The ClearCrate Quickscan
04What Actually Makes a Record Valuable?
05Research Without Becoming a Collector
06Choosing the Right Selling Route
07Talking to Dealers & Buyers
08Avoiding Lowball Offers
Go from overwhelmed to organized.
- A clear sorting system
- Records prioritized for research
- A better understanding of value
- A practical selling strategy
- Better questions to ask buyers
- A clear next step
What you'll learn
Everything you need to make a more informed decision.
- Quickly sort a large record collection
- Understand what can affect a record’s value
- Avoid common valuation mistakes
- Compare different selling options
- Ask dealers and buyers better questions
- Decide what to keep, sell or donate
- Identify records worth researching further
- Check realistic selling information
- Decide which records deserve individual attention
- Prepare records before selling
- Recognize potential lowball offers
- Turn an overwhelming collection into an actionable plan
You don’t need to become a record collector.
ClearCrate teaches you enough to make smarter decisions about the collection in front of you.
ClearCrate digital toolkit
More than just an ebook.
ClearCrate Main Guide
The complete step-by-step system.
ClearCrate Quickscan
A practical checklist for quickly evaluating and sorting a collection.
Collection Sorting Sheet
Organize records into Keep, Research, Sell and Donate.
Dealer Questions Checklist
Questions to ask before accepting an offer.
Lowball Red Flags
Warning signs to watch for when talking to potential buyers.
Selling Options Cheat Sheet
Quickly compare dealers, marketplaces, local buyers, collection sales and donation.
ClearCrate FAQ
Questions before you start?
Everything you need to know before beginning your record-collecting journey.
No. ClearCrate is specifically designed for people who are not record collectors.
No. Record values vary depending on pressing, condition, demand and the market. ClearCrate teaches you how to identify what deserves further research and how to approach that research.
That’s exactly where the ClearCrate system becomes useful. The goal is not to research every record individually.
ClearCrate is a digital product. After completing your purchase, you’ll receive access to your downloadable files.
No. ClearCrate is a one-time purchase.
Yes. The PDF can be opened on most phones, tablets, laptops and computers.
No. ClearCrate is an educational guide and organizational system and does not replace a professional appraisal when one is necessary.
CLEARCRATE
Before you sell the collection, understand what you’re dealing with.
You don’t need to become a vinyl expert. You need a system. ClearCrate gives you one.
