What is the value of an opened but unplayed vinyl LP record?

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Someone is selling a vintage Metallica record that I want, and it is open/unsealed, but the record itself has never been played. In unopened form, these records have an asking price of $300. This person is asking $60 for his copy since it's open. Is that a fair value or does opening the record period destroy it's value?

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It's a 'Megaforce' Ride The Lightning, USA 1984

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Seederman · Accepted Answer

We can't tell you the value without knowing specifically which album it is (country, catalog number).

The typical Metallica vinyl album is worth about $5-$10.

A dealer would see it as "mint" condition, not as "still sealed".  "Mint" can mean played or unplayed, but no visible blemishes.

ไม่ประสงค์ออกนาม · Answer

I don't see how you can prove that something is unplayed. I would assume that if something is unopened (and if you can verify that the seal is original) then it would be worth something to collectors, otherwise it is just a record in vg/new condition. 

Point is, buy it if you like it, but not as an investment.

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I couldn't get passed "vintage Metallica record" without a LOL

Monika · Answer

honestly even unopened vinyls are about $20....

What is the value of an opened but unplayed vinyl LP record?

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