Cassette Tapes Selling For Thousands on eBay

[@RachelStrickland]

Did you learn anything in today's video?

[@msunites2977]

Yes, I learned that I likely put in an industrial dumpster potentially thousands of dollars of recordings! Not to mention the dumpster cost me near $800. I think I need another eclipse.

[@BeachBarnThrifts]

Wowza, that's some good info to be looking for at thrift stores, garage sales. ❤

[@jamieomahen2656]

😂😂😂

[@Chicago48]

Are there still people who have cassette players??? Amazing.

[@adammonahan687]

GZA haha it's pronounced like JIZA

[@apartmenta4439]

GZA, pronounced Jizza, is a member of The Wu-Tang Clan, but the groups album had already been put out prior to this one. After the group album, the 8 members put out solo albums. The GZA's album was the 4th solo album. He did actually have an album that came out prior to the formation of Wu-Tang, but he went only by The Genius on that album.

[@RachelStrickland]

thank you! I really have a lot to learn about wu tang clan and appreciate your correct info.

[@life5161]

@RachelStrickland Wu Tang is GREAT. I was a limo driver and drove them a few years ago. They were complete gentleman. No really! They were Awesome. Even Invited me into the show.

[@soozalongtheway]

Great info Rachel! Thanks!! 😃 I miss my tapes from the 80's 😂 Most kids nowadays have no idea what a pencil and a cassette tape have in common, lol.... aahhhh, the memories! 🤗

[@RachelStrickland]

Hahaha and a tiny piece of paper to record

[@michellecd4722]

Oh yeah, rewind or fix the excess tape if it got stuck, lol. I had an audio production course in college and had to edit out coughs, by literally cutting it out cut splice the tape lol, the ole days. I still use my cassette tapes in my car, 90s Mercedes 😊

[@BasicFolders]

VERY good points! As a collector, if/when I shop for something, I PREFER to see all the nicks, chips, and scratches, and I PREFER to have all the markdown price tags on it. If I'm going to pay $600 for a 1990's $15 item, I already know you probably bought it at a flea market price. Your honesty with the photos and description is what I'm willing to pay a premium for at this point. 👍

[@RachelStrickland]

Excellent to hear!

[@Lauraetcetera]

This is amazing! My Dad died in 2020 and my Mom is still sitting under stacks of his electronics, videos, tapes, etc....I'll have to let her know the cassettes might be worth a closer look ^_^ thanks for sharing!

[@RachelStrickland]

I sure hope she finds something awesome

[@ellensoeclectic]

Wow, about 45 minutes ago I was just wondering about how much vintage cassettes sell for..... this is crazy that now I'm seeing your video! Thank you!

[@RachelStrickland]

I'm here to read your mind. It comes with the subscription.

[@brendatomlinson]

@@RachelStrickland🤣🤣🤣

[@maryl8210]

Just discovered your channel recently and find myself binge-watching, you present information so well! Thank you for sharing tips. Awesome!

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@strang3rsthings]

Our eBay store specializes in vintage audio equipment including 8-tracks, cassettes and vinyl. My husband was a DJ back in the day (Radio and roller rink) and he loves to rehab them. I love just testing and listing them😁

[@RachelStrickland]

I bet you have a ton of great information about selling audio! I'd love to see your store

[@strang3rsthings]

@@RachelStrickland Strang3rsThings is my store name just about everywhere...

[@jimteja]

Whoever told you that about the GZA tape is incorrect. They were Wu-Tang from the beginning and had already launched their debut album 4 years before this GZA album came out. Most of the members of Wu-Tang released a solo album following the success of their debut group album and that's all this is. Liquid Swords is considered one of the most iconic Wu-Tang solo albums though, hence the hefty demand and price.

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks for the correct info! I appreciate you!

[@VINTAGE78]

Word and WORD.. I ONLY Came Here To Lay Down The Same Knowledge… Please/ Do Not Going Promoting This As Pre WU Material. Do The Homework - Get The Facts - Then Make The Video! -Just Poor Journalism In An Attempt To Gain Quick Views. 30 Seconds Is All It Takes For The KZbin Algorithm To Give The Video One Complete View!

[@jerome8314]

Yea your right as far as the liquid swords album goes, but GZA wasn't actually WU from the beginning... his debut album 'words from the genius' was a released on the label 'cold chillin' prior to any wu projects, even enter the 36

[@VINTAGE78]

@@jerome8314 Facts- but When the WU was started it was RZA & GZA that created the group and he was there from the beginning. Any music prior to WU was just solo early work that is not considered WU material in any form. GZA and RZA were different people going by different names. Being related- it was the two of them that started it all! I meet at the RZA before the WU days and his name then was Prince Raheem

[@egcempire]

Yes. I love collecting sealed cassettes tapes!

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

16:06 I was wondering if there would be any Prince. Amazing id love it!

[@Atomazersky]

I have a couple of those Korn Demos. I remember looking them up, probably 10 years ago and they were selling for $80 -$100. I'm glad I didn't sell them at the time. Probably even rarer I think I might still have a postcard that you mailed in to receive the free demo.

[@JoRoBu]

Fascinating! I just started thinking about reselling cassettes so this video timing was perfect. I found some sealed blank cassettes at my local Savers, and snatched them up. Not metal but still valuable. Thanks for posting, Rachel!

[@stlrsfan27]

Yes ma'am I learned that my sealed tapes and cassette singles in the cardboard sleeves might just be worth a nice chunk of change 😁 great video ,keep up the good work. 🙂

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you!

[@DeweyBlanton-c7s]

Started working on my 69' mach one mustang I drove in high school that my parents bought new. The starter went out in 96' and I just parked it under my shed. Well I hit the eject button on the Alpine stereo I installed back then and out came a Van Halen cassette tape! 😂 Several more were in the console and glove box from back in the 80's too.👍

[@haleymahurin]

Thank you so much for this video. My husband usually finds the cassettes. I found a promo vinyl today. Promo version. Sold comps 60 to 90 bucks. I bought for 25 cents!!

[@RickyGrattage-z5w]

Great Info but that Gza Liquid Swords cassette isn't before Wu Tang it's Gza solo album

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you for the correct information I really appreciate it.

[@PatrickMurphyTM]

Great video, lots of great information. Fun Fact: Queen It's a Kind of Magic is the unofficial Highlander Soundtrack. Cuts from the album include the 'Princes of the Universe" Highlander theme song. Used in the movie and the series. "Gimme the Prize (Kurgan's Theme)" and "Who Wants to Live Forever"

[@RachelStrickland]

Oh that is a cool fact!

[@Johnny_Ultimate]

I learned this a couple years back. I sold a sealed Pink Floyd cassette for $125(probably WAY to cheap, by today's standards). Definitely an eye opener.

[@RachelStrickland]

Wow! Great sale though!

[@soniaz1487]

Still have my tape collection and have a vintage vehicle and boom box to rock them. Interesting to know about the market of tapes.

[@SealedCassettes]

The difference on the 2Pac sales of "All Eyez On Me" is that the more expensive one was sealed.

[@bean6344]

I have been buying cassettes and selling for over a year now. Agree with everything you said. Not a lot in my area, but I snag any 90s Hip Hop, Metal, Punk, or Alternative. They are quick sellers at $20 and up (even used).

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you!

[@radgraham]

Great video! Im a huge collector of cassette tapes as well as selling them on eBay. I even just had a tape player installed in my car I did a video on lol. Also GZA is pronounced like Jiza and Raekwon was/is a member of Wu Tang as well which is why that tape was so valuable.

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks for the info! I am seriously lost in this genre.

[@hresulas4446]

Great eye opening info. Thanks Rachel 😊

[@RachelStrickland]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beachcitiesthrifting777]

Wow. Just found your channel...thanks for such great information!

[@RachelStrickland]

You are so welcome! Glad you're here!

[@peddlinpatricks]

How cool! I still have all my cassettes from when I was younger (like teen). Now I'm 56!! I would love to see VHS anything because I have a ton!

[@Vineyardedge]

I knew, and was keeping it a secret 😂 Thanks for the video.

[@RachelStrickland]

I was once the keeper of a gate... lol jk

[@clevelandflipper7611]

Thanks for sharing also this great info. FYI GZA is a member of the Wu-Tang clan. That is one of his tapes NOT Before Wu-Tang was Wu-Tang

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks for the helpful info! I appreciate you

[@ThriftyTreasures]

Great tips, thanks! Now, tell me more about that beautiful necklace you have on! I need one 🥰

[@RachelStrickland]

I got it for being employee of the year last year. 😆 my boss is the best. (Me, I'm the boss) it's Kate spade and I got it at dillards

[@ThriftyTreasures]

@@RachelStrickland yay! Your boss is amazing 🤣🥰 I am on the hunt for one. I thought it was probably Swarovski! It’s gorgeous! Thanks for sharing 💛🩷🩵

[@OhMagooYouveDoneItAgain]

Great stuff but I would add in this area, sealed is a completely different segment than used. New is a no brainer. Used is a lot more complicated. Albums, CDs, cassettes, even 8 tracks. Same dynamic. Sealed worth mint. Pre-owned it's a wild west and you're battling Discogs and many other platforms. Need to learn a lot more minutiae! Thx for the always spot on info and I love that you talk fast like me! xo

[@RachelStrickland]

thankss! I get a hard time for talking fast some times

[@hollyhock4160]

So helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you

[@cathw61]

Hi Rachel! Lonnie at Shed Flips on youtube had a recent video about pre-recorded VHS. You cannot sell on ebay and they will take the listing down due to copyright infringement. I would assume prerecorded cassettes would be treated the same. Just don't want to see you or any of your viewers get hit with a lawsuit. Regular cassettes and VHS are fine as the copyright was already put in place. You can sell brand new blank cassettes and VHS, but not prerecorded. Love your channel, have always learned something and have appreciated your sharing your faith as well. You are a positive messenger ☺

[@RachelStrickland]

Super valuable info! Interesting and it makes plenty of sense.

[@skittlesbelong]

Thats a sweet score i buy cassettes for myself and i rarely find anything good for cheap let alone sealed! Good for you 👍

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks for listening

[@birdy1numnum]

*My mind is blown. Wow...unfortunately my thrift stores are littered with garbage. Someone also told me that film cameras sell!! Crazy.*

[@chiefchimp2789]

"Wu Tang before Wu Tang" is incorrect information you received. It's the second solo record from GZA, one of the Wu Tang members. "Liquid Swords" is considered a classic these days. Amazing finds on all these sealed cassettes.

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you for the correct information. I appreciate you!

[@jamieomahen2656]

Learned a lot! Won’t walk by all those cassettes from now on! Thanks.

[@RachelStrickland]

Glad to help!

[@lornahopf2477]

Is there any market for story tapes

[@TheDude0fLife]

I always look for anything punk and metal on vinyl or cassette, even 8-track. It's not easy to find but the more obscure the better. It's a much more popular genre now than in the 70's and 80's and the supply is much less than demand.

[@anthonyg.4761]

Never thought old cassette tapes would have any value. I have all of my 80’s hair band cassettes. I saved them because unlike now you can copy and convert them to digital. So in that sense I see the value.

[@rubberknees]

Unfortunately,music from hair bands are just as worthless today as they were back then.😂

[@JirehForever]

Thanks for the great content! His name is pronounced Gizza and he’s 1 of the 9 members in the Wu-tang clan. All the members came out with solo albums and Liquid Swords is one of GZA’s best solo albums. Great video it’s very informative I appreciate it 👌

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the correct information on GZA. You're a rockstar

[@vintageelevatormusic]

How do you know if it's actually factory sealed as opposed to someone adding shrink wrap.

[@RachelStrickland]

The corner have folds they wouldn't have with shrink wrap. Definitely a different material too

[@bustabee143]

Liquid swords dropped by GZA is one of the first solo albums after wutangs collective album dropped, Enter the wutang, 2 years prior. Certain old rap groups have massive followings and wutang is definitely one of them.

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you for the correct info. I appreciate you

[@RogerNatale]

I have lot of cassette tape to will check them out . people keep telling me to throw them out.

[@SealedCassettes]

Your thrifting joy is so fun, lol- keep hunting!

[@bkjustice9390]

Nice video on the cassettes. As far as the VHS, selling pre-recorded VHS is a no-no on ebay. I have sold some but recently they have started taking them down, mine included. Maybe others may have better luck but I decided against trying it anymore as I thought about the fact that someone could record something on a tape that if I sold it could get me in a lot of trouble. I don't want to watch the whole tape all the way through to make sure there is nothing nefarious recorded on there. Something to think about.

[@RachelStrickland]

You have such a good point! Wow

[@susanarrington9371]

I still have 8 track and cassettes from way back. But not new and figured used would not sell!

[@RachelStrickland]

I hope you sell some!

[@tecewashere1230]

Wonder if tape recorders have gone up in value?

[@Lauraetcetera]

I'd be curious about the legality of selling shows, football games, etc. recorded on beta/vhs tapes

[@RachelStrickland]

I'll definitely be looking into this! You're right. Sounds like a copyright issue

[@CrazyMaysStash]

Thanks for all this info! ❤

[@RachelStrickland]

You are so welcome!

[@wr7819]

genius videos, I really ppreciated your knowledge

[@RachelStrickland]

Glad you like them!

[@dolliedoty8907]

I just cant grasp all the people all over the world spending thousands and thousands of dollars on JUNK off ebay!

[@TheRealWarez]

Another man's trash... Plus, it's not like we are the arbiter or what is and is not "junk"... clearly, something you think is junk... isn't.

[@skeezix8156]

You sound just like my mother who donated unworn 1950’s Levi’s to goodwill when her parents passed. There was probably a quarter million worth of “junk” to her in that house. Not knowing what things are worth is a tragedy

[@anthonyg.4761]

A benefit to records and cassette tapes is you can copy, make your own tracks and convert to digital not really junk in that sense.

[@ImJustHerev2]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@RachelStrickland]

My pleasure!

[@chaicharin]

The best hype stickers are the .25 cent Goodwill or Savers price tags to leave on the cassette....LOL. I sold my original Dr Dre Chronic Cassette for $120 on Ebay (used) this was the original release from the 90's.

[@shewho333]

Holy WOW! I just found all my tapes and about 30 sealed blank tapes.

[@RachelStrickland]

Yes! That's awesome!

[@BelleResells]

Wow that cassette sold for over $300!! it gives me sunch indie vibes that's so amazing!!!

[@RachelStrickland]

Right?

[@collinsonthemove]

Whaattt? This is crazy cool information!! And how cool is that Japanese snack box

[@RachelStrickland]

It was super yummy

[@MispelledOnPurpose]

Figures. I held on to mine until moving a few years back. Not sure what I did them.

[@RachelStrickland]

Ah bummer

[@TheJoshGalt]

Welp, cassette niche about to get flooded.

[@RachelStrickland]

I hope lots of people make lots of money and lots of cassettes get saved.

[@rhoward295]

I also think there are all of these videos exposing different niches, and people naturally run out and grab. But then, something has to give because not everybody can be everywhere all the time grabbing everything. From what I’ve watched (health issues = way too many watch hours and too little other), there are two types of successful resellers - 1) they know their niche and drive down and find everything there or 2) generalists who can go anywhere and pick up something they can make money on. I am wildly impressed by both types!

[@jameslove1092]

Hi Rachel. A double play tape means a double album on 1 tape. Best regards and merry Xmas. From james in Scotland.

[@NovaWittmer]

i cannot believe that you dont know GZA. This is his 2nd album. He is not really pre Wu Tang, he is a member of the Wu Tang Clan. This is one of the best Wu albums in my opinion. I have this one and the 2pac, but on vinyl first press. Great video!

[@RachelStrickland]

Hahaha I know. I really butchered it. Lol.

[@SealedCassettes]

The Gza is a memeber of the Wu Tang Clan- GZA was not 'Wu Tang before Wu-Tang'- that album was a solo spinoff of their 1993 debut album "Enter the Wu Tang".

[@SealedCassettes]

There were only 10,000 Raekwon Purple Tapes issued as the intial run, that is why so expensive.

[@playboy9o1]

I'm one of the people that have that Tommy Wright tape. I always got 2 copies back in the day when they were released. I have some real rare stuff, but will never sell lol. One positive thing about living in Memphis. It released in 96 though, not 98 like they say.

[@Joe_fr0sty]

You're awesome! Thanks for the info!

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you! I appreciate you!

[@Joe_fr0sty]

@@RachelStrickland got a huge lot of sealed VHS tapes. I think I'ma grade them

[@MrJbee73]

So GZA is a part of WuTang. This is his first release after he became associated with them. He still raps i believe. Great Find!

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you for the correct info. I appreciate you!

[@Cubevanlife]

Hmmm I’m pretty sure I’ve got boxes of unopened cassette tapes somewhere along with three Walkmans.

[@RachelStrickland]

Cash in my friend!

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

I went to a thrift store yesterday. Zero tapes, no cassettes whatsoever none.

[@RachelStrickland]

what a bummer. some don't put them out. VHS either. Goodwill stopped putting them out. Look for a small charity shop or flea market.

[@shannongreenlaw88]

Do you test cassettes before listing? if so how? and do you mention tested or untested in the listing?

[@RachelStrickland]

I do not test them. Moat of what I sell are unopened. I have sold used cassettes and never test them nor list that. Obviously a good thorough inspection could reveal any major deficiency. If it helps, I have never had a cassette or record returned bc it didn't work and I never test either.

[@shannongreenlaw88]

@@RachelStrickland ok great! for ones that are used do you put tested or untested in the title or leave it blank?

[@dagmar.6954]

I'm new to your channel. Enjoy the tips. I have been selling mostly vintage jewelry on eBay for over 20 years (2nd-time-around-jewelry). I also sold a lot of small electronics & audio equipment (mp3 players, Walkman style items, pocket pc's etc.) before the smart phones became popular. Just wanted to add that used cassettes for recording can sell very well also. I had hundreds of them from my dad & in-laws. Some brands are more popular than others. Even used metal tapes go for a lot. And the used tapes that are not that great can always be sold in bundles. I sold all the tapes over a few months either on eBay or locally on Craigslist for good money. Also love selling any Walkman style cassette & disc players whether working or not. Sold an old Sony Discman not working properly for many hundreds of dollars.

[@RachelStrickland]

yes! I love to save a good walkman!

[@Angelica-1940]

Hi there, do you test the cassette prior to listing them?. Great content ty.

[@RachelStrickland]

Only if I really like that song. 😆 I'm kidding but also not... if you sell a ton of media you'd spend your whole day testing it. I don't. Perhaps if it were in questionable condition I would. Most of what I sell Is sealed or very good condition. I don't test records. Vhs. Dvds, games or cassettes

[@JamesBrey-i8y]

I have a vhs tape it’s a movie and on the back in red letters it says you should not own or sell this tape 😳 and if you have it call this 800 number 😱 what should I do with it 🤔 thanks

[@austinlavs9399]

Please do make a video on old recorded on vhs tapes!

[@Angelaqastro23]

Hi,Is these cassette / VHS Video? Can you show more,it is hard to see it. thanks

[@RachelStrickland]

These are all music audio cassettes

[@MrSpookie01]

I heard CD's are making a come back as well..

[@RachelStrickland]

I know a few resellers who are waiting on that

[@jacksonduval4995]

Killing it! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks!

[@jacksonduval4995]

@@RachelStrickland no problem

[@SealedCassettes]

The sealed Korn tape is not a demo but a promo/sampler

[@nomandatoryvaxing7433]

I laughed out loud when you described the GZA tape. GZA is one of the members of the Wu Tang Clan and this is his solo cassette which was very popular. This is not pre-Wu Tang at all and in fact it’s actually after Wu Tang was regularly making music. GZA aka the Genius is the best lyricist in the group and this album was fire. See B.I.B.L.E. Great track. By the way Raekwon is another member of the Wu Tang. I had all these albums but on CD. Who would have guessed the tapes would be worth more than the cds.

[@RachelStrickland]

You know so much more about this than me. For real. Lol. I always tell people I'm proof you don't have to know everything about it to sell it. Thank you for explaining it.

[@johnkean6852]

Do the record companies allow profits to be made this way? I'm surprised! (But some people buy recordings as investments so it should be allowed?)

[@RachelStrickland]

I think you're right, you could face trouble for selling recordings

[@janet5610]

Good for you!

[@belencantu7200]

Can you make a video on VHS TAPES. Kid videos like Barney, wiggles, Pokémon. What about vhs recorded cartoons, Pokémon from tv?

[@RachelStrickland]

This would be a great video to make! Thanks I'll work on that

[@kylemcgowan1]

After I convert my home movies, I can wipe my vhs tapes. Can I then sell those for good money?

[@RachelStrickland]

I don't think so. Used pre-recorded vhs don't have a huge market

[@36CatsHeavenRescue]

I started collecting cassettes as a collector around 1985 unfortunately I have nothing valuable 😂

[@Sammzor]

doesn't the strip inside the tape lose quality over time? Like it would eventually lose the music recording I think

[@RachelStrickland]

Yes. I talk about degrading near the end of the video. It's definitely something to consider. Especially if the cassettes are kept in the heat.

[@stephenh.9431]

Hi I've came across a cassette queen live at Wembley 86 vol 1 but it's from Istanbul it's like a green cassette but no idea what it's worth anyone have ever seen one

[@SealedCassettes]

Do a video on VHS! Sealed though, not recorded over, lol

[@MagusRealm]

Yes make a video about VHS home recorded tapes, I have about 3,000

[@SnowBearyVintage]

Great video, as always! When Drew said, "All you gotta do is feed me," I was sure his next sentence was going to be, "And tell me I'm pretty." 😂 Yes, please, to a VHS video. 😊

[@RachelStrickland]

Hahahaha

[@paulamodeo7210]

That’s not Wu-Tang before they started. It’s just one of the members and one of his popular solo album

[@RachelStrickland]

Ahhhh thanks for explaining this

[@MeCB2012]

I must be super old. I’ve never heard of any of them . IMP, more money than brains to pay these crazy amounts.

[@UniqueTraumaObsessed]

Please do a video on vhs tapes!

[@keithflowers9096]

No cassette is worth 1000 dollars. You should be ashamed of yourself taking advantage of people like that. Even worse, you teach others how to do it too. It's not right to screw people over like that to line your own pockets.

[@RachelStrickland]

Tuesdays are the only days I forcefully rip money out of my unwilling customers hands and make them buy collectibles from me online. Today is Friday, so YOU, Keith (if that is your real name) should be ashamed of YOURSELF.

[@GenosFinds]

I learned I should quit thrifting and become a rapper!

[@RachelStrickland]

😆 🤣 😂 I'd buy your album

[@michellecd4722]

I have a lot of my cassettes still, lol.

[@marketplaceboutique6957]

Amazing 🎉

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks 😄

[@sentinelofchrist5718]

this is not before wutang. this is gza from the wu-tang clan. he did an album on his own post wutang making it big, not before.

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you! I appreciate the correct info

[@lovelightrivers]

gza is a member of wutang its a solo albulm

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you! I'll remember that

[@billyjack2010]

I kept my Michael Jackson "Thriller".... its used but in good condition.

[@Antonthegogo]

Great 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TerrieHamblin-un5gy]

Thanks!

[@andyg3000]

GZA is NOT pre-Wu-Tang! That is a SOLO album by one of the members of the WU TANG CLAN by the name of GZA, pronounced JIH-ZAH! that album came after the 36 Chambers album 💿

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate this correct info.