The value, for me, is indeed in the playing of the vinyl. Both at home and out gigging. 70 next year. That might be the year to sell and buy myself that MG TD I always wanted. Recouping the cash on that would be easy going for the family. Selling stuff on eBay, Discogs etc takes time and effort. Selling the lot to a dealer would see about 6K coming in. They'd sell for around 15K. Doing it myself would bring in more and keep me busy.

I do read occasionally of people saying they're going for cremation and want their collection in the coffin with them. Genuinely their vinyl resting place.