[ARSCLIST] Setting a value on tape collections

[Alec McLane <amclane@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm looking for advice on declaring a value for a collection of 
recordings that is being shipped from overseas. The tape reels are 
Scotch 208, 1/4 X 1200, 1.5 mil., probably less than 30 years old, 
and they contain unique field recordings of music. There are about 40 
reels in all. Does anyone have any experience in estimating a value, 
just for the purpose of satisfying U.S. customs? Is it just the value 
of the tapes themselves? I can't imagine putting a replacement value 
on the music, obviously.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Alec McLane


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Alec McLane
Scores & Recordings/
 World Music Archives       Phone: (860) 685-3899
Olin Library                       Fax: (860) 685-2661
Wesleyan University          mailto:amclane@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Middletown, CT  06459       http://www.wesleyan.edu/libr/srhome/srdir.htm