Where to Sell Used Books and DVDs for Cash
If you've got a box of books, DVDs, CDs, or video games gathering dust, you have more options than you might think. Here's a straightforward look at where to sell them for cash, and why more people are choosing to scan and ship with SellBookMedia instead of driving to a used bookstore or negotiating a garage sale price.
Your main options
Local used bookstores or pawn shops will take some items, but offers are usually made in person, item by item, and can vary a lot depending on who's behind the counter that day.
Marketplace apps (Facebook Marketplace, eBay) can get you more per item, but you're doing all the work: photos, listings, buyer messages, and shipping each sale individually.
Buyback services like SellBookMedia let you scan a barcode, get an instant cash offer, and ship a whole box at once with a free label — no listings, no back-and-forth with buyers.
What makes SellBookMedia different
One platform, four categories
Most buyback sites only take books. We accept books, CDs, DVDs, and video games in the same box — no need to sort items across different services.
Real cash, not cents
Our offers start at $1.50 per item. We don't run a cents-per-item model like some bulk buyback sites do.
Free shipping label
Once your bundle is submitted, we email you a free shipping label — no cost to send your box.
Fast payment
Once we receive and inspect your items, payment is sent to your PayPal within 2 business days.
How it works
- 1Scan the barcode on each book, CD, DVD, or game using your phone's camera — no account needed to start.
- 2See your cash offer for each item instantly, based on current market value.
- 3Once you have at least 5 items, log in or sign up to continue.
- 4Print your free shipping label and send your box.
- 5Get paid via PayPal within 2 business days of us receiving your items.
What condition do your items need to be in?
We accept items in very good condition: fully functional, clean, and complete with their original case, cover art, and inserts. Minor surface wear is fine, and case condition isn't a dealbreaker — we focus on the disc or book itself.
We can't accept items with writing or highlighting, deep scratches that affect playback, water damage, missing cases or inserts, strong odors, or ex-library and bootleg copies. VHS tapes and cassette tapes aren't currently supported.
See the full condition guidelines →Common questions
Do I need an account to check my items' value?
No. You can scan and add items without creating an account. You'll only need to log in or sign up once you're ready to ship your box.
Is there a minimum number of items?
Yes, we require a minimum of 5 items per bundle so that a single shipping label covers the cost of shipping and processing.
What happens if an item doesn't meet the condition guidelines?
Items that don't meet our very good condition standard are recycled rather than returned, so it's worth double-checking condition before you ship.
Ready to see what your items are worth?
Scan your first barcode and get an instant cash offer — no account required to start.
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