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20+ of the Best Websites to Sell Used CDs Online

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I know.  CDs are dinosaurs in the music world, but there’s probably a good chance you have some laying around, collecting dust, right?

If so, you may want to consider selling them online through a few of the following companies for an instant price.

That’s right.

No listing, no taking pictures and no dealing with people.   Simply tell the company what kind of CD you have, and if they like what you have, they will offer you an instant price.

While most of these companies work in this regard, I will list other strategies as well so that you can take full advantage of selling and make the most money.

There are CD buyers out there.  It’s just up to you to find them via these platforms.  But, the main question is who buys used CDs near me?

If you need an answer to that question, don’t fret as I have compiled more than 20+ websites that can help sell your used CDs today.

20+ Best Websites to Sell Used CDs Online

Companies That Offer Instant Quotes

Decluttr

I have written about Decluttr before in my 61 ways to make $1,000 fast as well as top websites to sell DVDs.  It’s an okay website if you’re looking to get an instant quote for a variety of items.

And in short, Decluttr is a company that offers an instant payment on a variety of goods, primarily electronics.  And, yes, as of right now, they want to offer you cash for CDs.

Now, while I don’t always find them to be the highest paying company in regards to a payout, it doesn’t hurt to at least see what you can get.

Using the website is extremely simple.

Click on the “Sell CDs, DVDs & Games” tab, as shown below:

Then, find the barcode on the back of your CD, enter it inside of the box, and if they want it, they will offer you an instant quote, all of which you can add to your “selling cart.”

In my example, I grabbed a random CD, The Very Best of Prince, and entered the barcode to see what they would give me.  Throughout this guide, I will use the same CD to see how all of these services compare.

As you can see, the company offered me $0.24.  Not much, but hey, we are talking about CDs here, so don’t expect a ton.

If you do decide to use Decluttr to sell your CDs, do keep in mind that they have a few rules you need to follow to ensure you get the proper credit.  Basically, make sure your CDs are in great condition and come equipped with the original packaging.

If, for some reason, you are missing any parts and/or the CD is in poor shape, you will be rejected.  Be warned!

All items ship for free and you get paid instantly via PayPal, check or direct deposit once they confirm your goods.

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SecondSpin

Another website that works much like Decluttr is a company known as SecondSpin.

Like Decluttr, I have written about them in past, and the company works in the same exact way.

Click on the “Sell” tab/link, enter a description and/or UPC and see what the company is willing to offer.

When I did, the company offered me $1, about $0.75 more than Decluttr, making it a great choice to consider if selling any CDs.   I did find that in most of my case studies that SecondSpin.com often came out on the top in terms of what they’d offer me.

Just remember that your results will always vary, though.

Some companies may offer you more for one CD title, while another may offer less.  It’s always best to get at least three to five quotes if you plan on using an instant quote-like website.  Not all CDs and quotes are created equally.

Like all of these websites, the CD must be in great shape and cannot be scratched nor can it be missing any part of the casing and/or instructions.

SecondSpin will reimburse you for shipping up to 25 items, with the credit based on the number of items sold.  You can read more about these terms via the official FAQ.

BookMonster

BookMonster, based out of Santa Monica, California, is willing to offer you instant quotes for your CDs straight from their website.  Don’t let the domain fool you as they buy back more than books.

Extremely easy to use with the company’s clean interface, using BookMonster is as simple as the other websites I just mentioned.

Enter your ISBN, EAN, or UPC, see if they offer a quote, and if you like what you see, you can either sell it online or even visit them in store if you’re near their Santa Monica location to get cash on the spot.

Using my Prince CD example, they did offer me the best rate, but the thing I liked about their website is that they offered a tier as to what they would pay you based on the condition.  You can see what I’m talking about via the graphic below:

If you do consider them as an option, all titles must meet the condition you select and you need to have least 10 items in your cart or at least $10 in items before you can proceed to check out.

Out of all the options, BookMonster did offer one of the best instant quotes, so I do recommend you at least check them out to see what they could offer you for your CDs.

BuybackExpress

BuybackExpress notes that they have the “top prices” for over one million items, but at least for my example, I didn’t find it to be true.

Whether you want to sell your video games, books or even CDs, the website works like the rest of them.

Enter your UPCs, see the prices and ship it in if you like the rate.

Unfortunately, BuybackExpress didn’t want to buy my Prince CD, but it doesn’t mean you should at least try to see if they want what you have to sell.  Remember, your results will vary.

If they do want what you have, you need at least $10 worth of items in order to check out.

EagleSaver.com

While the website appeared a pinch outdated, at least to me, don’t exclude it from the list because they will offer you an instant rate.  That’s all that matters, right?

Like many of these companies, EagleSaver is willing to buy back books, with the exception of textbooks, DVDs/blu-rays and video games.

The quote I received was on the lower end, but hey, it’s better than nothing, I suppose.

Just insert your UPC, see your quote, and if you like it, add it to the cart to checkout.

EagleSaver offers free FedEx or USPS shipping with no fees and even pays 24 hours of receipt.

sellbackyourBook.com

Don’t let the name fool you as sellbackyourBook.com will offer you cash for your CD.

With over $10 million paid out, it works just like the others.

Enter your barcode, get the quote and add to your cart if you like what you see.

If you do decide to sell, you must have at least $7.50 in items to check out, a rate that appears to be slightly less than most I list here.

Local Retailer

In many cases, there could be a brick and mortar company nearby that’s willing to offer you cash on the spot for your CDs.

Depending on where you live, I only recommend two searching options if you want to find a company that may be able to help you.

One, being Yelp, can often yield some decent results, whereas Google can find retailers as well.

Usually, searching something along the lines of “sell CDs + your zip code” or “cd buy sell trade + your zip code” can usually find at least one or two places, but again, it really depends on where you live.

When I did it in my area (Phoenix, AZ), I found at least 10 highly-rated retailers that were willing to check out my CDs.

There are other popular record stores in major cities, such as Academy Records and Ameba Records, that may pop up in your search as well.  Half Priced Books is another massive retailer that often purchases CDs as well.

If you want cash on the spot, this is one the best options; however, make sure you compare your choices as mentioned above to ensure you’re getting the best deal.

Even though it’s nice to get money instantly, you could get 20, 30 or even 40% more if you’re willing to wait a week or so.

Websites You Can Sell On 



eBay

Need I say more?

In all honesty, if you don’t mind listing your CD and waiting for a buyer, this is, by far, the best way to sell your CD and make the most.

And, to figure out how much your CD is worth, it’s quite easy and I will explain how you can do it via your desktop.

First of all, search for the CD you want to sell, either via the exact title or barcode.  It’s important that you have the exact CD to ensure you’re looking at the right value.

Then, as noted in the screenshot below, you’re going to want to filter the results to only show the recently sold auctions to see what people were willing to pay.  This is important because it gives you an idea as to what people were paying and what you probably will sell yours for.

I recommend looking at five to 10 listings to gather an estimate.

Once you click, it will then show you the CDs that ended in order by date.

Again, scroll through these listings and see how much they sold for.   Using my Prince CD example, most used CDs sold anywhere from $4 to $6 used.  Just remember you do need to take eBay fees out as well.  Even then, I’m looking at a price four to 10 times better than the instant websites.

Craigslist

Another obvious option, but hey, I try to be as detailed as possible when creating my guides.

While Craigslist could work, I’m not too sure if someone is willing to meet you across town for a $3 CD.

Since listing on Craiglist is 100% free, you will have to meet up in person, but if you want cash in hand fast, this could be one of the best options to consider.

If going the Craigslist route, I do recommend selling your CDs in bulk to increase your chances of finding a buyer.

Facebook Marketplace

A lot like Craigslist, selling on Facebook could work as well as long as you don’t mind meeting in person.

Some people actually prefer Facebook since you can at least check out the person you’re dealing with via their profile before completing a transaction.

Again, selling on CD on Facebook will be extremely hard; however, if you sell in a bulk lot, your chances could be much great.

As a free option, you really have nothing to lose.

Apps

It used to be back in the day that Craigslist was your only option to sell online, but this isn’t the case with the many apps hitting the market that helps you sell virtually anything.

I have talked about a lot of these apps in the past, particularly my sell used furniture post, but I will include them as a list here if you want to sell on your own.

All of these apps have no selling fees, and like Craiglist, it’s free to use.

Again, as long as you don’t mind meeting up in person, you may want to consider the following apps:

I can’t stress it enough here.  Selling one CD, unless it’s some signed and/or rare item, will be hard, just keep that in mind.

Instead, I recommend selling in genres or even by the artist.

Amazon

Unfortunately, Amazon does not offer instant quotes via its trade-in program like it does for textbooks and other electronics, but you can use your seller account to sell a variety of items on your own, including CDs.  And yes, anyone can open a seller account.

Now, there’s more bad news to consider.

Even though anyone can create a seller account and start selling on Amazon, they do restrict some categories, including CDs, which, in short, means you need permission before you can sell.

And, at least when I checked, they were not accepting any applications at the time, meaning Amazon probably won’t be a go-to, at least for now.

I only include it here because Amazon is a fantastic selling platform and they may open up applications in the future.

It’s also a great way to sell other media, mainly books, but, for now, you may have to choose one of the many other options in the section if you want to sell on your own and make the most possible.

Garage Sale

Ah, another obvious choice, but it’s a great way to unload more than just CDs.

Throw them in a bin, see what people are willing to give you and either consider selling the ones that don’t sell or donating them to a local charity if they hold no value online.

You won’t get much for your CDs at a garage sale, but hey, I try to include as many ideas as possible.

Comparison Websites

Bonavendi

Bonavendi compares the prices of more than 20+ different retailers, making it extremely easy to figure who’s going to offer you the best rate.

And, from the looks of it, it appears they compare the prices from most of the retailers I list here but not all of them.

While the company looks to work primarily with booksellers, they will compare companies that buy CDs as well.

For example, when I used my Prince example, they only included two retailer options, Book Monster, and SecondSpin, as mentioned above.  You could see more retailers with your search, though.

Can’t Sell And/Or Want to Get Rid of Them?

Murfie

If you’re going through your CDs and finding out that you can only get pennies for them, it can be discouraging.

However, if you hate the idea of 200 CDs sitting on your shelves, making it seem like you’re still living in 1997, there is a pretty cool service online called Murfie.

And, in short, Murfie will take your entire CD collection and digitize it for you, storing it on their cloud, allowing you to listen to any of your CDs from any internet connected device.

Yes, it does cost money, about $0.99 a CD from what I saw, but what a better way to declutter your shelves and have your entire library online.  It would be much easier to just point in click rather than open and close your CD cases whenever you want to listen to something.

To learn more about how the company works, follow the link below.

Donate to Charities

There are a lot of great charities that are more than willing to take all of your CDs.

This can include donating to a public library or even your local Goodwill.

A search can garner some results, so be sure to search and see who may want your CD collection.

Even though you’re not making money, you can at least feel good knowing you’re helping a great cause.

Final Thoughts

CDs still hold some value, albeit not that much, and if you plan on selling, I can only recommend my tips as to what you want to do.  It’s up to you to determine if it makes sense or not.

First off, I highly recommend you carefully go through all of the CDs you want to sell and make sure you don’t have a rare and/or a high-value CD.  And, if you’re uncertain, I recommend you check out eBay, using the tips I mentioned prior to see what it could be worth.

Next, plan on most of your common CDs being worth less than $0.50 to $1 if you want an instant quote.  However, if you sell on your own, either via eBay or Craigslist, you could often make up to four times more.

Is it worth your time?

I would say so.

Generally, lumping your CDs, usually as the same artist or genre, can often generate more sales instead of selling individually.  Plus, in doing so, it’s less packaging and shipping fees to worry about as well.

In the end, I personally would sell on my own on eBay, lumping as many CDs as possible, but if you don’t want to waste your time, that’s fine as those instant quote websites can offer cash.  Just don’t expect all that much if doing so.

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Tom Nathaniel

Hi! My name is Tom Nathaniel, and I created LushDollar to help share my honest thoughts on everything money. You won't find gimmicks here. It's the Internet's most honest money site after all. I graduated from Arizona State University, and I have worked in the finance industry since 2006, consulting with multiple Fortune 5000 companies.

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