Anyone who thought these discs are grade A stocks or bonds, or gold coins it just isn't going to happen. The advances in technology will render the discs obsolete in the next few years.

Where is that CD store? Where is that Blockbuster video?

there is a Blockbuster not too far from me.

Not for long. Netflix is now in 25% of US homes. I shoulda bought that stock at $35 when I had the chance.

I too will keep all of my equipment. Just too much fun to have it and I would miss it terribly if I sold it. At that point living on a fixed income no way would I be able to go splurge for the stuff I have now, its taken too long and much sacrifice to get to this point. Karaoke/DJ bonfires and parties for the grand kids .

I will never sell my business, I will always love karaoke. When the day comes I am tired of lugging gear around and want to retire, it will get setup one last time...in my house as the best basement system in New York. Awesome evenings with friends at "Bazza's Karaoke Den"

8) Thanks guys I guess all the money spent on discs is just the cost of doing business. They have been losing value due to technology, even if you could put the genie back in the bottle you will never recover what you have invested. Then you have to calculate if with the amount of money you have made over the years if you broke even, or even made some money. One thing is for certain other than insurance the discs themselves have little value, except to the collector, or a person that wants a song no longer in production. With the improvement of software to make your own karaoke from any audio disc, even the rare song will become a thing of the past. Besides the library what does that leave you with your basic equipment. I can see why everyone will be hosting in their basement. Have a blessed day.

No different than spending $30,000 to restore a car to mint condition. You might get half if you're lucky.