Best Places to Sell Used CDs, DVDs, and Video Games for Cash
Got a stack of discs and games you'll never use again? Here's an honest look at your options for turning them into cash in 2026, how the main buyback sites compare, and what to watch out for before you ship.
Buyback sites vs. selling it yourself
Selling individually on eBay or Facebook Marketplace can earn more per item for rare or collectible titles, but you handle photos, listings, buyer messages, fees, and shipping each sale one at a time. For a box of common discs, the effort rarely pays off.
Buyback services flip that trade-off: you scan barcodes, get instant offers, and ship everything in one box with a free label. You earn less per rare item but save hours of work, which makes them the better choice for clearing out a collection of ordinary titles.
What common discs actually pay
It helps to set expectations before you start. Based on current buyback market data, here's the rough range for common titles across the industry:
- • Common DVDs: often around $0.10–$0.65 each at most buyback sites
- • Common CDs: often around $0.10–$0.90 each
- • TV box sets, Blu-rays, rare titles: $2–$15+ depending on demand
- • Video games: vary widely by platform and title
That low end is why per-item pricing matters so much. A site paying a dime per disc means a box of 50 might only be worth a few dollars. This is where SellBookMedia works differently: our offers start at $1.50 per item, so we simply don't take items we'd only value at pennies.
The main buyback options
Eagle Saver
A long-running media buyback site that takes books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and games. Worth knowing before you start: they only buy Region 1 (North American) DVDs, don't buy textbooks or promotional/club editions, and require you to create an account to get quotes. Payment is by check or PayPal.
musicMagpie
The company that previously ran Decluttr. It offers the same scan-and-ship model for CDs, DVDs, games, and books. Convenient, but reviews frequently note that the payout per item is on the low side compared to the effort of gathering everything.
Comparison tools (Bonavendi)
Rather than a buyer itself, Bonavendi compares offers from several buyback vendors at once, so you can see who pays most for a specific title. Useful for rare items where the price gap between buyers is large.
eBay / Facebook Marketplace
Best for rare, collectible, or out-of-print titles where a specific buyer will pay a premium. Expect to do the listing work yourself and factor in fees (eBay charges a final value fee on most sales).
SellBookMedia
Scan-and-ship like the others, with a few differences: books, CDs, DVDs, and games all go in one box, offers start at $1.50 per item, you can scan without creating an account first, shipping is free once your bundle is approved, and payment goes to PayPal within 2 business days of us receiving your items.
How to choose the right option
- →Clearing a box of common titles fast? A buyback site that pays real per-item offers and covers shipping is your best bet.
- →Have a rare box set or collectible? Check eBay sold listings or a comparison tool first — a single collector may pay far more than any bulk buyer.
- →Mixed box of books, CDs, DVDs, and games? Look for a service that takes all four in one shipment so you're not splitting your collection across sites.
Common questions
Is it worth selling common DVDs and CDs?
It depends on the buyer. At sites paying cents per disc, a small collection may not be worth the effort. Services with per-item minimums like ours only accept titles worth at least $1.50, so you're not shipping a box for pocket change.
Do I need the original case?
For most buyback sites, yes — items should be complete with their original case and artwork, and discs should play without deep scratches. Check the specific condition guidelines before shipping.
How fast do I get paid?
It varies by service. Some pay by check, some by PayPal, and timing ranges from a day to a week after your items are received and inspected. With SellBookMedia, payment is sent via PayPal within 2 business days of us receiving your box.
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