Sell or donate dvds?

ellaenchanted · 08-23-17, 11:30 AM

So, I have a good amount of dvds that I no longer use and are taking up space and I really dislike clutter. In the past I have used trades or selling and it was pretty easy because dvds were still a popular form of media. Now, dvds just don't sell that well. Also, in the past, I would just sell dvds as a large lot to Roleez but I have no idea if she still even buys dvds.

I would prefer to just get rid of them all at once instead of in drips and drabs. so, I should just donate right?

sherry7899 · 08-23-17, 11:34 AM

I think Roleez still buys them.
I have been donating mine to my library for their sales or to Vietnam Vets. It is not worth the hassle to sell them individually - at least not for me.

jusca · 08-23-17, 01:28 PM

It depends. If you want extra cash, I'd list the lot with the option to ship without cases so the user saves on shipping cost. I'd give the lot a few weeks to see if it sells and if not, I'd donate.

BunnyHop · 08-23-17, 01:45 PM

I donate.

Selling is not something I want to get into, for a lot of reasons. For one, my time available at the computer is erratic and I'd feel terrible if somebody wanted to get in touch with me but I didn't get back to them within a reasonable time frame.

Joni O · 08-23-17, 01:57 PM

Listing, buying shipping materials, packing,waiting for money, standing in line at the post office versus pulling into the Goodwill and dropping them off. Hmmmmm.

cpcathy · 08-23-17, 01:57 PM

I donate to the ARC thriftstore, that way they can sell them and make money for the charity. I used to give to my friends but they don't seem to do the workouts!

bubbles76 · 08-23-17, 02:10 PM

You could always post as a lot on Roost, if you want the cash. I can only think of one or two negative experiences that were ultimately resolved. But I get what Joni says, it can be a hassle if you decide not to sell as a lot and don't have the packing materials readily available. One VFer also offered to SASE for a lot of dvds, with the stipulation that she would not post a listing. You just had to pay for postage up front. But, that again brings up the packing materials.

I say if you don't want to be bothered with packing materials or standing in line at the post office, donate. You may not even need to leave your house to donate, as I believe some places will drop by to pick things up.

Sissy B · 08-23-17, 02:52 PM

Last time I went through mine I donated a bunch to the library.

dnna · 08-23-17, 03:02 PM

I donate workout dvds to our library. I sort out other dvds and donate family friendly ones to the library and the others we give to the va, stuff young guys would like-in rehab.

muggle · 08-23-17, 05:27 PM

Library! I appreciate being able to try something and my library has prescious little in the way of dvds.

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08-23-17, 11:30 AM
ellaenchanted Join Date: Aug 2005	Sell or donate dvds? So, I have a good amount of dvds that I no longer use and are taking up space and I really dislike clutter. In the past I have used trades or selling and it was pretty easy because dvds were still a popular form of media. Now, dvds just don't sell that well. Also, in the past, I would just sell dvds as a large lot to Roleez but I have no idea if she still even buys dvds. I would prefer to just get rid of them all at once instead of in drips and drabs. so, I should just donate right?

08-23-17, 11:34 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I think Roleez still buys them. I have been donating mine to my library for their sales or to Vietnam Vets. It is not worth the hassle to sell them individually - at least not for me. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

08-23-17, 01:28 PM
jusca Join Date: Aug 2011	It depends. If you want extra cash, I'd list the lot with the option to ship without cases so the user saves on shipping cost. I'd give the lot a few weeks to see if it sells and if not, I'd donate.

08-23-17, 01:45 PM
BunnyHop Join Date: Nov 2008	I donate. Selling is not something I want to get into, for a lot of reasons. For one, my time available at the computer is erratic and I'd feel terrible if somebody wanted to get in touch with me but I didn't get back to them within a reasonable time frame. __________________ Anna

08-23-17, 01:57 PM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	Listing, buying shipping materials, packing,waiting for money, standing in line at the post office versus pulling into the Goodwill and dropping them off. Hmmmmm.

08-23-17, 01:57 PM
cpcathy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern California	I donate to the ARC thriftstore, that way they can sell them and make money for the charity. I used to give to my friends but they don't seem to do the workouts! __________________ Cathy Nobody Said It was Easy.... --The Scientist

08-23-17, 02:10 PM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	You could always post as a lot on Roost, if you want the cash. I can only think of one or two negative experiences that were ultimately resolved. But I get what Joni says, it can be a hassle if you decide not to sell as a lot and don't have the packing materials readily available. One VFer also offered to SASE for a lot of dvds, with the stipulation that she would not post a listing. You just had to pay for postage up front. But, that again brings up the packing materials. I say if you don't want to be bothered with packing materials or standing in line at the post office, donate. You may not even need to leave your house to donate, as I believe some places will drop by to pick things up. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

08-23-17, 02:52 PM
Sissy B Join Date: Oct 2002	Last time I went through mine I donated a bunch to the library.

08-23-17, 03:02 PM
dnna Join Date: Sep 2002	I donate workout dvds to our library. I sort out other dvds and donate family friendly ones to the library and the others we give to the va, stuff young guys would like-in rehab.

08-23-17, 05:27 PM
muggle Join Date: Jan 2016	Library! I appreciate being able to try something and my library has prescious little in the way of dvds.