How to Sell My DVD Collection

Selling DVDs may prove difficult as they are becoming an outdated format.

Digital movie downloads are quickly replacing DVDs, just as DVDs replaced VHS tapes. If you'd like to sell your DVD collection, you might have a tough time finding a buyer since many people who are shopping for movies are looking for digital downloads using services such as iTunes and Netflix. Sell your DVD collection sooner rather than later, before digital downloads render DVDs obsolete. There are several avenues you can take to accomplish this.

Instructions

1. Advertise your DVD collection online. Auction sites, such as ebay.com, and selling sites, such as amazon.com and craigslist.org, can help you find a buyer. Remember that eBay and Amazon charge you fees to sell your DVDs, whereas Craigslist is free. Provide specific details about your collection. Include information about its titles, the years in which your movies were released, the actors who star in your movies, and any major awards that your films have won. Specify whether you want to sell your collection as a whole or if you're willing to sell individual titles. Listing as many details as possible will help buyers find your listing in their search results.

2. Try selling your collection to a used record store, used book store or movie rental store. These stores often buy used VHS tapes and DVDs, as well as books, CDs, cassettes and records, to re-sell them. Call your local stores to find out if they buy DVDs. Ask if they are looking for any particular titles or genres. Some stores will give you cash for your DVDs, while others only give store credit. Ask before you bring your DVDs to the store. Prices may vary widely, so call multiple stores in your area before you decide to sell your DVDs to ensure that you get the best price possible.

3. Hold a yard sale to try to sell your DVD collection. You can invite friends and neighbors to include their unwanted items in your sale to attract more customers. Advertise the sale in your local newspaper and online, such as on craigslist.org. Hang signs around your neighborhood to advertise the yard sale's date and time. Be sure to say that you are selling DVDs and list a few examples of what you are selling in your advertisements to attract buyers who may be interested in your titles.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're willing to donate your DVD collection, check with your local library or schools to see if they will accept them. You can also donate your collection at most thrift stores. Call your favorite charity to see if it accepts DVD donations.

• Ask among your friends, family members and co-workers if anyone would be interested in swapping their unwanted DVDs for yours. You can include other items, such as books, CDs and tapes in your swap. You may be able to get rid of your collection and pick up a few new items.

• Because DVDs are becoming obsolete forms of media, understand that you may have to settle for selling them for much less than what you paid for them.

References

• The Simple Dollar: "How to Sell Off a Media Collection"