Best way to dump unwanted books and DVDs?

[PawnTakesKing]

I've got some books I don't read anymore and around 15 or so DVDs I have no need for. I'd like to make a profit on these items, but I think the best they'd probably fetch on eBay is less than a dollar each. For example, one of the movies I'm trying to rid myself of is "Cast Away," and the only bids I see so far are for a penny each. So I'm wondering if eBay is really worth it.

Anyone have any ideas on how I can sell this stuff for a decent profit? I'm not expecting much at all, but I'd like to get at least $2-$3 each on the books and DVDs. Are there any places I can trade this stuff in at? (No FYE's near me.)

 

[chakan]

http://www.paperbackswap.com/
http://www.swapadvd.com/

You'll have better luck trading than selling, from my experience.

 

[Anbu_Zim]

give them to me.

 

[thack]

Have a yard sale.

 

[GuilewasNK]

Do you have any Star Trek books or anime DVDs? Depending on what they are, I might be interested.

 

[klwillis45]

Got a Half Price Books near you?

 

[lordwow]

Cast Away sells for like $3 or less new at sales now, good luck getting anything for it individually.

 

[lokizz]

if you have a mckays used books and cds near you go to it they pay cash.

 

[Chase]

Perhaps donate your unwanted books to a public library? Maybe a school library?

 

[MrDenny]

Yeah, donate to your local library. My library has a container bin in front where you can donate books/dvd.

 

[Cracka]

Have any of you sold college text books online? I have 10+ textbooks that i was unable to sell back at school, are there any websites that yall can confirm are legit? If so which is the best as far as payout etc

 

[Wet Ninja]

My wife's been selling our old books (textbooks, mostly) on Half.com and has been doing pretty well at it. She just prices the books a dollar or two lower than the other prices.

 

[Grico]

[quote name='Wet Ninja']My wife's been selling our old books (textbooks, mostly) on Half.com and has been doing pretty well at it. She just prices the books a dollar or two lower than the other prices.[/QUOTE]

half.com or amazon are good for selling textbooks. It might take a bit for them to sell though, it can vary.

 

[Z_meista]

donate unwanted books...
sell the dvds!

 

[Iron Clad Burrito]

[quote name='Chase']Perhaps donate your unwanted books to a public library? Maybe a school library?[/quote]

This. I just dumped about 40 DVD/CDs and 20 books on mine last month. They might offer a receipt for a tax write-off, too.