Where to purchase used Blu-rays?

[HD Goofnut]

Tough to beat eBay. I often times find brand new BDs that are anywhere from 10-30% less than buying them new from Amazon and that's including shipping.

[kemcha]

Actually, just about every city has these smaller 'used' media retailers who buy, sell and trade used DVD's, Blu-rays, and console games. I know we have a few here where I live and every community has their own.

Just look through your phone directory or do an online search for them.

We have two called "Media Replay" and another called "Disc Replay". You should really do your research. With eBay, you're taking a huge risk that a seller won't rip you off. eBay has a big problem with this and Paypal will only protect your purchase if that seller still has money in their account. If the seller doesn't ship you the item and their Paypal account has no money in it, then you're out of luck.

SecondSpin.com: I don't trust this retailer. Their used prices are premium prices and they offer very little to buy your used stuff.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by kemcha

Actually, just about every city has these smaller 'used' media retailers who buy, sell and trade used DVD's, Blu-rays, and console games. I know we have a few here where I live and every community has their own.

Just look through your phone directory or do an online search for them.

We have two called "Media Replay" and another called "Disc Replay". You should really do your research. With eBay, you're taking a huge risk that a seller won't rip you off. eBay has a big problem with this and Paypal will only protect your purchase if that seller still has money in their account. If the seller doesn't ship you the item and their Paypal account has no money in it, then you're out of luck.

SecondSpin.com: I don't trust this retailer. Their used prices are premium prices and they offer very little to buy your used stuff.

What's a phone directory? Honestly, I haven't used a phone book in probably 3 or 4 years.

[madlost1]

Originally Posted by kemcha

First, this is in the wrong forum.

Second, try "The Trading Forum" here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/trading-forum/

Finally, Why don't you try Gamestop, EB Games, Babbages, FYE, eBay, Craigslist, Amazon Marketplace, Borders.com, Overstock Auctions, etc.

a simply Google search will turn up these results.

First he stated he thought this forum was more appropriate. While it should be in the Retail/Shopping forum you don't have to over emphasize it.

Second hes looking for retail stores in the US.

Finally I'd hate to tell you that Gamestop and or EB Games doesn't sell used movies anymore and haven't for almost 3 years now.

Now that that's done with OP your best bet would be an FYE if you can find one that's still open. Other than that there aren't that many options other than moviestop, some mom and pop shops, and pawn shops that you may find around. Good luck and happy hunting.

[G:Box]

Try the Goodwill store, thats where i buy my BD's and underwear

[madlost1]

Originally Posted by MrGBox

Try the Goodwill store, thats where i buy my BD's and underwear

[toddly6666]

Originally Posted by MokaBear

Firstly, my apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I was debating between this and the deals forum but I felt this was more suitable. Anyway, to the point.

I'm heading over to the States in May/June and was wondering where the best place was to buy pre-owned blu-rays? I'm looking for some OOP titles and so any help would be greatly appreciated. I'll be around in New York, Washington, Chicago, New Orleans and Minneapolis - if that's any help.

Many thanks. =)

I hope this helps for your movie shopping in New York City. I live here and I know all the places! It would definitely be a crime if you don't go to Kim's Video and the CeX stores

And if you have the time, you can go to the nicest town in New Jersey called Princeton (where the university is) and go to the Princeton Record Exchange. This is the greatest used DVD/blu-ray/CD store in the world. They sell tons of dvds ranging from $1 to $10, and good obscure ones too. What I usually do is buy TV DVD boxsets for about 5 bucks and then I sell them for mad profit at the CeX stores. For example, I would buy a Dragonball Z Season 2 for 4 dollars for the PRX and then sell it to CeX for 12 bucks. It's worth the 45-minute train ride from NYC:
http://www.princetonrecordexchange.com/



BEST STORES FOR USED BLU-RAYS/DVDS:

CeX (5 stores in NYC): http://us.webuy.com/stores/
(These stores are in London too)

Entertainment Outlet
14th Street Store: 110 W 14th St
40th Street Store: 8 W 40th (next to Bryant Park)

Kim's Video (see below)


ALL FOREIGN BLU-RAYS/DVDS:

Kim's Video (it’s the best international video store in NYC...or even the world!)
124 1st Avenue, New York, NY - (212) 533-7390


JAPANESE DVDs:

Book Off
49 West 45th Street

HQ Video (it’s the best Japanese DVD store in NYC)
21 West 45th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
(Between 5th & 6th Ave)
Phone: 212-221-0027


HONG KONG/CHINESE BLU-RAYS/DVDs:
P-TUNE VIDEO CORP.
75 Chrystie Street (near Bowery and Canal sts)



KOREAN DVDs
Korya Bookstore (which has very big selection of Korean DVD) and two other Korean DVD stores
Somewhere on 32nd Street, NYC
(Between 6th and 5th Ave)


RUSSIAN DVDs
There are about 4 Russian DVD stores in a radius of about 6 blocks on Brighton Beach Ave. Brighton Beach, Brooklyn (40 minutes from center of Manhattan by subway)


POLISH DVDs/BLU-RAYS
Music Planet Go to Greenpoint, Brooklyn (649 manhattan avenue, Brooklyn)
http://www.musicplanet.cc/catalog/index.php?language=en


INDIAN BLU-RAYS/DVDs
Bollywood Music
37-11 74th Street, Jackson Heights, Queens
(between 37th Ave and Roosevelt Ave)
Take the F, 7, or R subway to the 74th Broadway Jackson Heights - Roosevelt Ave stop

Sangeet House
124 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan
2nd Floor
(between 29th Street and 28th Street)
Take the 4 or 6 subway to the 28th Street stop



GREEK DVDs
Go to Long Island City, Queens (20 minutes from center of Manhattan by subway)

[Crimson King]

Nowhere for me, I PURCHASE NEW BLU's ONLY!

[G:Box]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

BEST NYC STORES FOR USED BLU-RAYS/DVDS:

CeX (5 stores in NYC): http://us.webuy.com/stores/
(These stores are in London too)

Entertainment Outlet
14th Street Store: 110 W 14th St
40th Street Store: 8 W 40th (next to Bryant Park)



ALL FOREIGN BLU-RAYS/DVDS:

Kim's Video (it’s the best international video store in NYC...or even the world!)
124 1st Avenue, New York, NY - (212) 533-7390


JAPANESE DVDs:

Book Off
49 West 45th Street

HQ Video (it’s the best Japanese DVD store in NYC)
21 West 45th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
(Between 5th & 6th Ave)
Phone: 212-221-0027


HONG KONG/CHINESE BLU-RAYS/DVDs:
P-TUNE VIDEO CORP.
75 Chrystie Street (near Bowery and Canal sts)



KOREAN DVDs
Korya Bookstore (which has very big selection of Korean DVD) and two other Korean DVD stores
Somewhere on 32nd Street, NYC
(Between 6th and 5th Ave)


RUSSIAN DVDs
There are about 4 Russian DVD stores in a radius of about 6 blocks on Brighton Beach Ave. Brighton Beach, Brooklyn (40 minutes from center of Manhattan by subway)


POLISH DVDs/BLU-RAYS
Music Planet Go to Greenpoint, Brooklyn (649 manhattan avenue, Brooklyn)
http://www.musicplanet.cc/catalog/index.php?language=en


INDIAN BLU-RAYS/DVDs
Go to Jackson Heights, Queens (30 minutes from center of Manhattan by subway)


GREEK DVDs
Go to Long Island City, Queens (20 minutes from center of Manhattan by subway)

I think that covers it

[kemcha]

I have to tell you that I would try Pawn Shops as a last resort for selling used DVD's or Blu-rays. They give youo next to nothing for them. Oh, and I already knew about Gamestop and EB Games. BY the way, they are all under the same umbrella company.

One retailer I would recommend is Disk Replay: http://www.discreplay.com/. There's probably one in your area as they operate in multiple states and cities.

They are your best chance to selling off your used media and they give a better and fair value for your used media. Also, they sell most used Blu-ray movies for around $12, a real good bargain and they even clean the Blu-rays and remove scratch marks before they sell them.

[MokaBear]

toddly6666 - I don't want to quote your whole post because it's huge but thank you so, so much. I actually didn't know CeX had moved over to the USA already, but yeah, it's pretty big in the UK right now. They give very competitive rates for buying preowned games/movies.

madlost1 - thanks for your support. I'll be sure to pay more attention when looking at where to post a thread but it looks like I've managed to get the help I needed in this forum anyway so again, thanks to everyone who has contributed.

I noticed people keep mentioning ebay quite a lot, and even Amazon has come up a fair few times, I'm actually after the Watchmen Ultimate Cut (amongst other oop titles) and as I'm sure most of you are aware, the going rate is extremely high since most people know their rarity.

Think I've got myself busy in NYC now, maybe some stores in Chicago would be great since I've got some time to kill there. =p

[DuncanChrist]

Gohastings.com is a great site. Usually on weekends they have 20-30% off on used blu rays and their prices are cheap to begin with. And on occasion when ordering a used movie I've gotten a new one, once with a slipcover.

[hidef al]

FYE!! The best place to kind used blu-rays/slipcovers that are hard to find.

[MokaBear]

Originally Posted by hidef al

FYE!! The best place to kind used blu-rays/slipcovers that are hard to find.

To kind, eh?

[TCsabres006]

My vote is for FYE! I actually found Young Frankenstein there used WITH A SLIP!!! I was surprised and didn't really have the money to get it, but I couldn't pass it up hahaha

[kemcha]

You have a better chance dealing with Amazon Marketplace than with eBay. With Amazon, you're guaranteed to get your money back if you don't receive the item, someone doesn't ship to you, or it's in worse shape than you thought.

I would not trust eBay. I've been ripped off from sellers there on a few occassions.

[slick1ru2]

Originally Posted by kemcha

You have a better chance dealing with Amazon Marketplace than with eBay. With Amazon, you're guaranteed to get your money back if you don't receive the item, someone doesn't ship to you, or it's in worse shape than you thought.

I would not trust eBay. I've been ripped off from sellers there on a few occassions.

I have yet to ripped off on eBay after hundreds of transactions. You need to check prior feedback and most transactions are paid for with PayPal which also backs transactions like Amazon does.

http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/paypa...rotection.html

[BillieCassin]

Originally Posted by mport5150

In New England there are two great choices.....Newbury Comics and Bullmoose Music....both buy and sell BD's, DVD's, CD's, etc. I have sold back many of my DVD's I have replaced with BD's (300, Gladiator, etc) for $$ to buy new BD's.

I use both of them, but only when they have sales.

For the most part, there and everywhere else I have seen, buying used at retail costs almost as much as just buying it new (especially if you buy it on Amazon instead). I go to Newbury when they have those 2for1 used sales, and that's a good deal (especially since they let you pair up titles instead of just giving you the cheapest you buy free - so if I buy six movies, say 2 for 7.99, 2 for 9.99, 2 for 12.99, I get one each from each price free instead of the 2 7.99 ones and 1 9.99 one, as most places would do). But other than that, I'd just rather buy from Amazon new most of the time.

[xpipe]

If you're in Chicago, check out Reckless on Broadway or Milwaukee (or both, preferably). There's lots of used CDs there as well, enough to keep one busy for quite a while...they're awesome places to browse.

http://www.reckless.com/

[720pDude]

Secondspin is out of their minds. Gohastings is much better and cheaper. For instance, I just bought Foot Fist Way on dvd for $1.25...SP wants $7.99!