---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/record-collector/use-cases/appraise-vinyl-collection/chatgpt
---
# How to Appraise a Vinyl Collection with ChatGPT

Estimate the market value of a vinyl collection by pulling current price data for each release and aggregating the totals. Use `collection_value`, `price_guide`, and `search_releases` to build the picture. ChatGPT works well here when you need a clean, shareable appraisal document or a breakdown formatted for insurance or sale preparation.

## Setup

{"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter in ChatGPT: {"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}
2. List the records you want appraised: artist, title, format, and any catalog or barcode numbers you have on hand.
3. Use `record-collector` to run `collection_value` for the batch estimate, then follow up with `search_releases` and `price_guide` on the highest-value titles.
4. Have ChatGPT format the results into a clean appraisal report with per-record values, edition notes, and a total range.
5. Use the report for insurance documentation, sale pricing, or personal reference.

## Example Prompt

```
Use record-collector to appraise my vinyl collection. I have around 200 records, mostly jazz and soul from the 1960s and 1970s. Run collection_value first, then search_releases and price_guide on the top 10 most valuable. Format the output as a clean appraisal table with a total estimated value range.
```

## Tips

- Include catalog numbers for your rarest pressings to avoid misidentification.
- Ask ChatGPT to note which valuations are high-confidence and which are rough estimates based on incomplete data.
