Sell Vintage Stereo Equipment in Milwaukee | Local Buyers Only – No Shipping

cash for old stereos

LOCAL ONLY — NO SHIPPING — MUST TEST IN PERSON

We only buy stereo equipment from Milwaukee & Southeast Wisconsin. We do NOT accept shipped gear anymore.
All gear must be brought to the shop for testing before we make an offer.

Sell Your Vintage Stereo Equipment — Milwaukee Area Only

We buy vintage stereo equipment locally — turntables, amplifiers, receivers, speakers, tubes, and classic hi-fi components built for vinyl playback.

No national inquiries. No out-of-state sellers. No exceptions.

If you're in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Bay View, Racine, Kenosha, or nearby, text Andy photos of your gear for a fast local quote.

Text Andy to Sell Stereo Gear

Please do not call about gear — text photos only.


Why We Only Buy Locally Now

We used to accept shipped stereo equipment, but too many pieces arrived broken, damaged, or not working. Shipping vintage audio is extremely risky and often destroys value.

Because of this, we now buy gear that can be:

  • ✔️ Brought directly to our Milwaukee shop for testing
  • ✔️ Picked up within driving distance of SE Wisconsin
  • ✔️ Verified working (or testable on site)

Vintage Stereo Equipment We Buy (Local Only)

Receivers & Amplifiers

Marantz, Pioneer, Sansui, McIntosh, Yamaha, Luxman, NAD, Kenwood, and similar silver-face or quality vintage models.

Turntables

Technics, Thorens, Dual, Garrard, Rega, Pro-Ject, and other turntables we can test in person.

Speakers (Local Sellers Only)

JBL, Klipsch, Advent, KEF, Wharfedale, Polk, etc.
We do not buy any speakers shipped from out of state.


Sorry — We Do NOT Buy

  • ❌ Shipped gear from outside Wisconsin
  • ❌ Car stereos / car speakers
  • ❌ Soundbars or home theater systems
  • ❌ Black plastic 1990s–2000s AV receivers
  • ❌ Heavy speakers from non-local sellers
  • ❌ Broken gear unless testable on site

How to Sell Your Vintage Stereo Gear (LOCAL)

1. Text Photos First

Please send clear pictures showing brand, model, and condition.

2. Bring It to the Shop (Milwaukee)

All gear must be tested in person — no exceptions.

3. Get Paid Immediately

Cash or digital payment after inspection.


Local Service Area

Milwaukee • Bay View • Shorewood • Whitefish Bay • Wauwatosa • West Allis • Brookfield • Oak Creek • Glendale • Fox Point • Bayside • Brown Deer • South Milwaukee

Extended radius: Racine • Kenosha • Mequon • Grafton • Cedarburg • Port Washington • Waukesha • Menomonee Falls • Sussex


Selling Records Too?

We are primarily a vinyl shop — if you also have LPs, 45s, or CDs to sell, tap below:

Sell Records in Milwaukee

We Buy Records Milwaukee — 904 E Center St • (414) 232-7606

We buy vintage stereo gear—turntables, amplifiers, tube receivers, speakers, and other classic hi-fi components made for vinyl playback.
But please note:
We do not buy car stereos, car speakers, surround sound systems, soundbars, or most modern home theater equipment.
If you’ve got quality vintage audio gear collecting dust, get a quote today and turn it into cash.

Text Andy a few pictures of the gear you have, try to include the make and model in the pictures if possible!

PLEASE DO NOT CALL RE GEAR, TEXT PHOTOS OR QUESTIONS- THANKS!

Text Andy To Sell Stereo Gear

We Buy Records is mainly a used / rare vinyl record shop - if you have rare albums, 45s or CDs you’d also like to sell contact us here!

It was great doing business with Andy. I am in Oregon and easily conducted the sale of a Rotel receiver and CD changer through email. Our transaction was quick and payment was very prompt. I highly recommend We Buy Records.
— Howard Saxion, 5-Star Google Review

Why Sell Your Vintage Stereo Equipment to Us?

If you have old stereo gear collecting dust, you might be sitting on valuable equipment. Whether you're downsizing, upgrading, or simply want to sell your vintage stereo for cash, we make the process easy.

✅ **We Buy All Major Brands** – Including **Marantz, McIntosh, Pioneer, Technics, Sansui, Nakamichi, Yamaha, Kenwood, and more.**

✅ **Top Prices Paid** – We offer **fair market value** based on current demand.

✅ **Fast, Hassle-Free Selling** – Get a **free quote** and an easy pickup/drop-off process.

Incredibly fair and respectful of the history of the sound system and records
Andy will find a great home for the vintage stereo tuner and speakers
Thanks Andy
— Brian Moran

What Types of Vintage Stereo Equipment Do We Buy?

We specialize in buying high-end and mid-range vintage audio gear, including:

🎵 Receivers & Amplifiers

- **Vintage Stereo Receivers** (Marantz 2270, Pioneer SX-1980, Sansui G-9000, etc)

- **Integrated Amplifiers** (McIntosh MC240, NAD 3020, Luxman L-505u, etc)

- **Pre-Amplifiers & Power Amps**

🎵 Turntables & Record Players

- **High-end vintage turntables** (Technics SL-1200, Thorens TD-124, Garrard 301, and many more!)

- **Manual, automatic, and direct-drive turntables**

- **Hi-Fi record players with cartridges/styli**

🎵 Speakers & Studio Monitors

- **Classic speakers from JBL, Klipsch, Bose, and Wharfedale**

- **Large vintage wooden cabinet speakers**

- **Bookshelf & floor-standing models**

- Due to size and weight Most Speakers Will Not Be Worth Shipping To Milwaukee, we are mostly looking to buy speakers in a drivable radius from SE Wisconsin!

Sorry We Do NOT BUY

  1. Car Stereo Equipment

  2. Home Theater - Surround Sound Equipment

  3. Black 90s-2000s stereo receivers

  4. Heavy speakers that are not local to us (Milwaukee)

we buy your old receivers and speakers

Who Buys Used Stereo Equipment Near Me?

Looking for the best place to sell vintage stereo equipment? We are one of the top used audio equipment buyers in the area.

We buy individual components and entire collections from audiophiles, collectors, estate sales, and vintage music enthusiasts.

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Where to Sell Vintage Stereo Equipment for the Best Price

Selling Method Pros Cons
Selling to a Local Stereo Buyer (Us!) ✅ Fast cash offer, ✅ No hassle, ✅ No shipping risks None
eBay & Online Marketplaces ✅ Wider audience, ✅ Potentially higher prices ❌ Shipping risks, ❌ Buyer scams, ❌ High fees
Craigslist / Facebook Marketplace ✅ Local buyers, ✅ No fees ❌ Time-wasting buyers, ❌ No guarantee of sale
Pawn Shops & Electronics Stores ✅ Instant payout ❌ Lowball offers, ❌ Limited knowledge of vintage gear
I was helping my mother declutter and realized she had some old stereo equipment that was collectable. I sent info to Andy at “We Buy Records” and he got back to me right away with a very reasonable offer. I shipped the pieces and Andy let me know as soon as he received them and paid me right away. It was a very good experience! If you need to buy or sell stereo equipment or records, I highly recommend We Buy Records!
— DREW OWEN - 5 Star Google Review

FAQs

  • Yes! Even if your stereo gear isn’t working, we may still buy it for parts or repair.ext goes here

  • Absolutely! We buy single items, full stereo setups, and entire estate collections.

  • We pay cash or digital payment (Venmo, PayPal, Zelle) based on your preference.

Fill out a form to sell stereo gear - please include a few pictures if possible!

Have some old vinyl records you’d also like to sell? We are mostly a vinyl record shop / dealer - contact me today for more info!

CALL ANDY ABOUT SELLING OLD RECORDS

Text Andy About Selling Old Records

Looking to get some new, high quality gear to play vinyl records? Check our new gear recommendations page here!