Any Ideas On Where To Get Decent Value For Standard DVDs - Blu-ray Forum

Elvispookie · 10-28-2009, 05:56 PM

I have upgraded to Blu Ray and am starting to build a nice collection. I am at the point where I am buying movies that I already own on regular DVD. So, naturally I want to get rid of these movies. Whenever I want to sell one, wether it is EBay or Half.com or any place on the net that buys used DVDs - I run into extremely unfair pricing. Some are trying to get 0.75 cents a DVD??? Does anyone have any sites or ideas on what I can do with all my old movies?

P@t_Mtl · 10-28-2009, 05:58 PM

You can try on the net

DVDPlanet or Wherehouse

There is also Ebay where you can usualy get better prices I think but I have never tried there.

I have use DVDPlanet, I find it perfect for my needs

andyman1970 · 10-28-2009, 06:03 PM

I would suggest either trying to sell them in a yard sale or taking them to a retailer like FYE that sales used movies and music.. They will sometimes give around $3-$5 per DVD depending on the condition, how old it is and how many they have on hand. It's not much but there are really no other alternatives.

s-ray · 10-28-2009, 06:03 PM

I'd just give them away to charity.

koontz1973 · 10-28-2009, 06:03 PM

Same question as Elvispookie but for the UK.

Moefiz · 10-28-2009, 06:05 PM

You can also try Second Spin or Amazon.

Unfortunately the prices will be the same where ever you try unless you can sell them off yourself to people that you know or at local flea markets and garage sales...

Hwkn · 10-28-2009, 06:08 PM

I sell some of my dvd's to a local record store near where I work and I can get upwards of $7 for some of them.......I got around $25 for the Monterey Pop dvd set.

DetroitSportsFan · 10-28-2009, 06:24 PM

FYE gives decent trade prices.

Teabaggins · 10-28-2009, 06:25 PM

I cut them into ninja stars and throw them at random people

dwesson · 10-28-2009, 06:25 PM

I have sold many of my replaced DVDs to people I know, mostly by posting lists on Facebook, and usually charge $5 per standard DVD/movie, and $15 or so for a season of a TV series. I only replace the DVD once I've already bought the Blu, so getting anything feels like I'm saving money. Then, I take the money I got for the DVD and put it aside, and when I have enough money to buy a new Blu, I feel like I'm trading in movies that I already own on Blu for new movies that I don't.

MaCruz · 10-28-2009, 06:26 PM

Give them to friends, or family or you can trade them in at moviestop.

dougotte · 10-28-2009, 06:31 PM

I used to sell mine on Amazon, but lately the going prices for used DVDs has made me stop selling them. Going through the trouble of listing them, packaging them, and then mailing them when I'll only make $3-$5 per DVD is just not worth my trouble. I'm going to give them to friends or charity.

I guess this is another good sign that more people are moving up to BD, eh?

Doug

jiggle sandwich · 10-28-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

I cut them into ninja stars and throw them at random people

+1

Hard Nard · 10-28-2009, 06:56 PM

I've given some to my family but most I trade in at a local place calle Disc Exchange. They give decent trade-in value and carry used Blu, so its a win-win deal for me.

jrchisholm · 10-28-2009, 06:56 PM

You could try the year 2001.

seriously, you are better off giving them away to friends and family that might care.

whbinder · 10-28-2009, 08:32 PM

Many have mentioned FYE, there are local chains in different regions that often give slightly (but not amazingly better rates). Bookmans is here in Arizona, Aomeba is in California.

Elvis · 10-28-2009, 08:40 PM

If I don't give them away to family I usually sell them to friends or a yard sale for 2.00- 3.00 bucks a pop. Do you have a "Movie Trading Company"? If I dont sell them I usually trade them in for store credit (you get more credit that cash) and I just use that towards blu rays. Unless you have something rare or OOP you wont get more than a couple two or three bucks anywhere at most. Check all "Anchor Bay" dvd's you have because the OOP ones sell at very good prices.

danjross · 10-28-2009, 09:00 PM

I've used DVD Planet. It's kind of a pain to pack them up and ship them but I think the prices they give you are higher than most. DVD Planet also doesn't pay for shipping, but if you ship by media mail, it's not that much.

sfmarine · 10-28-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

FYE gives decent trade prices.

$2 is a ripoff lol.

I'd suggest a yard sale or ebay but good luck. I've been unsuccessful with selling my DVD's.

nathanp · 10-28-2009, 09:12 PM

I've used Amazon Marketplace quite a bit, I like it better than ebay because they don't charge you fees until your item actually sells, sold a lot of DVDs on there.

10-28-2009, 05:56 PM	#1
Elvispookie Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:50	Any Ideas On Where To Get Decent Value For Standard DVDs I have upgraded to Blu Ray and am starting to build a nice collection. I am at the point where I am buying movies that I already own on regular DVD. So, naturally I want to get rid of these movies. Whenever I want to sell one, wether it is EBay or Half.com or any place on the net that buys used DVDs - I run into extremely unfair pricing. Some are trying to get 0.75 cents a DVD??? Does anyone have any sites or ideas on what I can do with all my old movies?

10-28-2009, 06:08 PM	#7
Hwkn Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Evanston,Il Blu-ray reviews:1	I sell some of my dvd's to a local record store near where I work and I can get upwards of $7 for some of them.......I got around $25 for the Monterey Pop dvd set. Last edited by Hwkn; 10-28-2009 at 11:40 PM.

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10-28-2009, 05:58 PM	#2
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	You can try on the net DVDPlanet or Wherehouse There is also Ebay where you can usualy get better prices I think but I have never tried there. I have use DVDPlanet, I find it perfect for my needs

10-28-2009, 06:03 PM	#3
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	I would suggest either trying to sell them in a yard sale or taking them to a retailer like FYE that sales used movies and music.. They will sometimes give around $3-$5 per DVD depending on the condition, how old it is and how many they have on hand. It's not much but there are really no other alternatives.

10-28-2009, 06:03 PM	#4
s-ray Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:San Diego, California	I'd just give them away to charity.

10-28-2009, 06:03 PM	#5
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	Same question as Elvispookie but for the UK.

10-28-2009, 06:05 PM	#6
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	You can also try Second Spin or Amazon. Unfortunately the prices will be the same where ever you try unless you can sell them off yourself to people that you know or at local flea markets and garage sales...

10-28-2009, 06:24 PM	#8
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	FYE gives decent trade prices.

10-28-2009, 06:25 PM	#9
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	I cut them into ninja stars and throw them at random people

10-28-2009, 06:25 PM	#10
dwesson Active Member Member since:Dec 2008	I have sold many of my replaced DVDs to people I know, mostly by posting lists on Facebook, and usually charge $5 per standard DVD/movie, and $15 or so for a season of a TV series. I only replace the DVD once I've already bought the Blu, so getting anything feels like I'm saving money. Then, I take the money I got for the DVD and put it aside, and when I have enough money to buy a new Blu, I feel like I'm trading in movies that I already own on Blu for new movies that I don't.

10-28-2009, 06:26 PM	#11
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Give them to friends, or family or you can trade them in at moviestop.

10-28-2009, 06:31 PM	#12
dougotte Expert Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:181	I used to sell mine on Amazon, but lately the going prices for used DVDs has made me stop selling them. Going through the trouble of listing them, packaging them, and then mailing them when I'll only make $3-$5 per DVD is just not worth my trouble. I'm going to give them to friends or charity. I guess this is another good sign that more people are moving up to BD, eh? Doug

10-28-2009, 06:56 PM	#14
Hard Nard Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:42	I've given some to my family but most I trade in at a local place calle Disc Exchange. They give decent trade-in value and carry used Blu, so its a win-win deal for me.

10-28-2009, 06:56 PM	#15
jrchisholm Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:349 Blu-ray collection:4226 Trading Score:78	You could try the year 2001. seriously, you are better off giving them away to friends and family that might care.

10-28-2009, 08:32 PM	#16
whbinder Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Phoenix, AZ Blu-ray collection:633 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Many have mentioned FYE, there are local chains in different regions that often give slightly (but not amazingly better rates). Bookmans is here in Arizona, Aomeba is in California.

10-28-2009, 08:40 PM	#17
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	If I don't give them away to family I usually sell them to friends or a yard sale for 2.00- 3.00 bucks a pop. Do you have a "Movie Trading Company"? If I dont sell them I usually trade them in for store credit (you get more credit that cash) and I just use that towards blu rays. Unless you have something rare or OOP you wont get more than a couple two or three bucks anywhere at most. Check all "Anchor Bay" dvd's you have because the OOP ones sell at very good prices.

10-28-2009, 09:00 PM	#18
danjross Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:72	I've used DVD Planet. It's kind of a pain to pack them up and ship them but I think the prices they give you are higher than most. DVD Planet also doesn't pay for shipping, but if you ship by media mail, it's not that much.

10-28-2009, 09:12 PM	#20
nathanp Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta Blu-ray collection:1326 Blu-ray reviews: 23	I've used Amazon Marketplace quite a bit, I like it better than ebay because they don't charge you fees until your item actually sells, sold a lot of DVDs on there.

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