[quote name='chuckstaton']I work at Moviestop, and we do a great program where you trade in four DVDs worth at least $1.50 and get a free preorder on something coming out. And although the preorder is only for specific titles, it's always the biggest movies (Hangover and Inglourious Basterds are definitely on there).
It's good because it basically bumps them each up to $4. I know $4 isn't a lot, but if you're selling two DVDs that you think are already worth $4, and two that you know are worth less, then you're still getting that bump up to $16 for all four.
That's how I get rid of mine if I ever need to (I get rid of DVDs only when I rebuy them on blu ray or in a boxset) and it is almost always the smartest option.[/QUOTE]
I used to live near a MovieStop and this truly was an excellent deal. I don't know if they changed the deal since I went there, but you used to be able to get a brand new Blu Ray for less than $10 using this deal. I'm considering hanging on to whatever DVDs I don't want anymore just for the off chance that I'll be in state with a MovieStop again someday.
I usually trade in my movies at CD Exchange. You don't get that much for them, but it seems to be the only place around that actually gives you cash and doesn't dock you horribly for it. I just looked at both Amazon and SecondSpin from recommendations in this thread and both sites seem okay if you have a lot of DVDs in demand. Unfortunately the DVDs that I'm trying to get rid of that CD Exchange wouldn't take are only netting $.50 on those sites. No point in sending out a package to get a whopping couple of bucks in credit.
I completely understand wanting to get rid of DVDs. After watching Blu Ray, I just can't watching regular DVDs if I don't have to. Hell, I've rented a movie on Blu that I've already owned on DVD. I use my PS3 to play DVDs and while the image quality is better, it can't hold a candle to Blu on most titles. Yes, it's a waste of money but since I try to buy DVDs used and Blu's when they are on sale, I figure I'm saving more than the average consumer who pays $20 for a new DVD and $35 for a new Blu Ray. Sadly the market isn't looking for DVDs right now.