Selling CDs in bulk
January 23, 2016 10:19 AM Subscribe
Where to cell >100 CDs rejected by Decluttr for either (1) not being in their database or (2) having a small bit of writing (my name, now crossed out) on both the CD and the insert?
I already sold a bunch of CDs to Decluttr but I have at least 100 more that they will not accept either because they are not in their database or because at some point I wrote my name on the CD and the insert (small black letters, now crossed out). I would like to sell them elsewhere. These are mostly fairly mainstream 70s/80s/90s CDs with a few international and niche folky ones mixed in. I have tried Amazon but in searching the first 20 items, I've had a hit rate of <25% in their list of items eligible for trade-in. I check Second Spin based on an earlier AskMe question but they don't accept anything with writing on the "artwork" which I assume includes the insert. I am willing to ship them (but not pay for shipping) or bring them somewhere in DC or the Maryland 270/beltway/possibly Baltimore area. I don't really want to deal with listing individually on Craigslist or Ebay though I could do single bulk sale on Craigslist if that is likely to be successful.
Any thoughts?
I already sold a bunch of CDs to Decluttr but I have at least 100 more that they will not accept either because they are not in their database or because at some point I wrote my name on the CD and the insert (small black letters, now crossed out). I would like to sell them elsewhere. These are mostly fairly mainstream 70s/80s/90s CDs with a few international and niche folky ones mixed in. I have tried Amazon but in searching the first 20 items, I've had a hit rate of <25% in their list of items eligible for trade-in. I check Second Spin based on an earlier AskMe question but they don't accept anything with writing on the "artwork" which I assume includes the insert. I am willing to ship them (but not pay for shipping) or bring them somewhere in DC or the Maryland 270/beltway/possibly Baltimore area. I don't really want to deal with listing individually on Craigslist or Ebay though I could do single bulk sale on Craigslist if that is likely to be successful.
Any thoughts?
Best answer: Me? Memail me how much you'd like for the whole batch. I'll put them in the cottage I rent via AirBnb.
posted by carmicha at 12:01 PM on January 23, 2016 [4 favorites]
posted by carmicha at 12:01 PM on January 23, 2016 [4 favorites]
Try Half Price Books. I love them because if it has no value, they'll throw it away for me.
posted by Sweet Dee Kat at 12:13 PM on January 23, 2016
posted by Sweet Dee Kat at 12:13 PM on January 23, 2016
See how many jewel cases you can fit in a priority flat rate box and sell that number in a lot on ebay. Start the bidding at .99 and make sure the shipping cost is accurate.
posted by arnicae at 1:13 PM on January 23, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by arnicae at 1:13 PM on January 23, 2016 [2 favorites]
If there's only writing on the CD, you can probably remove the it with rubbing/isopropyl alcohol.
posted by ShooBoo at 1:44 PM on January 23, 2016
posted by ShooBoo at 1:44 PM on January 23, 2016
See how many jewel cases you can fit in a priority flat rate box and sell that number in a lot on ebay.
Or even without jewel cases. I recall one guy offering to slash postage for a dozen cds to the cost of three if I was willing to get the cds and inserts in a sturdy plastic sleeve inside a box.
posted by lmfsilva at 3:36 PM on January 23, 2016
Or even without jewel cases. I recall one guy offering to slash postage for a dozen cds to the cost of three if I was willing to get the cds and inserts in a sturdy plastic sleeve inside a box.
posted by lmfsilva at 3:36 PM on January 23, 2016
You can list these on Amazon and sell directly to the consumer, with an honest description of the condition issues. For a quick turnaround, price your discs at 1ยข less than the competition.
posted by Scram at 1:03 PM on January 24, 2016
posted by Scram at 1:03 PM on January 24, 2016
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posted by humboldt32 at 10:59 AM on January 23, 2016 [3 favorites]