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Decluttr Shut Down — Where to Sell Your Books, CDs, DVDs, and Games Now

If you used to send your old media to Decluttr, you probably already know it closed abruptly in mid-2025. Here's a quick recap of what happened, and a straightforward option for selling your books, CDs, DVDs, and games now that it's gone.

What happened to Decluttr?

In June 2025, Decluttr emailed customers that it was closing immediately, citing only general "business reasons." There was no advance notice and no transition period. The company, which had been buying back books, CDs, DVDs, games, and tech since 2013, simply stopped accepting new trade-ins.

Decluttr had been owned by musicMagpie, a UK company that was itself acquired by AO World in late 2024. In the months leading up to the shutdown, many sellers had already reported slower payouts and declining customer service, so the closure wasn't entirely without warning signs — it just came faster than most expected.

As of now, there's no indication Decluttr is reopening or rebranding. If you have an old order still pending with them, your best bet is to check their site directly for any support contact information — but for anything new, you'll need a different place to sell.

What to look for in a Decluttr alternative

Not every buyback site works the same way. If you're used to Decluttr's scan-and-ship model, here's what matters most when picking where to go next:

  • ✓Covers the same categories — books, CDs, DVDs, and games in one box, not split across different services.
  • ✓Real per-item offers, not a cents-based bulk rate that barely covers your time.
  • ✓Free shipping label, so you're not paying out of pocket to send your box.
  • ✓Clear condition guidelines up front, so there are no surprises when your items are inspected.

How SellBookMedia compares

SellBookMedia works the same way you're used to — scan a barcode, get an instant offer, ship a box — with a few differences sellers coming from Decluttr tend to appreciate:

  • • Offers start at $1.50 per item, not fractions of a cent
  • • Books, CDs, DVDs, and games are all accepted in the same bundle
  • • You can scan and build your box without creating an account first
  • • Free shipping label once your bundle is approved
  • • Payment via PayPal within 2 business days of us receiving your items

How it works

  1. 1Scan the barcode on each item with your phone's camera — no account needed to start.
  2. 2See your cash offer instantly for each item.
  3. 3Once you have at least 5 items, log in or sign up to continue.
  4. 4Ship your box with the free label we email you once your bundle is approved.
  5. 5Get paid via PayPal within 2 business days of us receiving your items.

Common questions

Is Decluttr coming back?

There's no public indication of a relaunch or rebrand. The company's own communications describe the closure as final.

What about my order that was already in progress with Decluttr?

Check Decluttr's website directly for any current support information regarding pending orders. We're not affiliated with Decluttr and can't access or resolve existing orders on your behalf.

Do you accept the same items Decluttr did?

We focus on books, CDs, DVDs, and video games. We don't currently buy back phones, tablets, or other tech — if that's mainly what you sold on Decluttr, our media categories are still worth checking, but you may need a separate service for electronics.

Ready to turn your collection into cash?

Scan your first barcode and get an instant offer — no account required to start.

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