How To Make Money Selling DVDs on EBAY in 2021 - Lesson #1

[@johnsonpham2000]

That 17 min went quick! The proper way to teach and educate

[@ResaleDojo]

Thank you! I really like doing this style and will be making more like this

[@hylabrookbooks]

this year i was wondering if people still watch DVD's with streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus, and with KZbin, but then I had a period where I didn't have internet service and i found myself at the library like it was Blockbusters. i felt like this video was very throughough and relaxing, something i actually try to do in my videos. I sold a VHS of The Nightmare Before Christmas and VHS Pokemon episodes, anime is huge for sure.

[@ResaleDojo]

Yeah, whenever we go on vacation where there is no internet, I am reminded why so many DVDs and Blu-rays are still purchased lol

[@HotFlipHeidiComedy]

You’re a good teacher.

[@ResaleDojo]

Thank you! I try my best!

[@scotpederson5932]

The Goodwills here in Florida in my area are far above $2 per DVD, especially TV Shows. You have a Honey Hole in your state I guess. I've gotten a few good deals at Pawn Shops and 1 Concert video I picked up for a buck and flipped it for $144.00. Did it 3x but had to pay $50-60.00 each for the other 2. It's a good category but its taken me 2 years to master it and still learning where to source.

[@ResaleDojo]

That’s a killer sale! I am definitely fortunate for the $1 DVD prices at my local GW. It used to be $3, but corporate made a change in their department pricing strategy. Even when it was at $3 I would still source DVDs, but I had to adjust my threshold to buy.

[@cable30]

Yea, seen and read that some thrift stores have gone ebay on pricing. even where i go they pretag stuff so u know it higher price then what sign say anytime and they do check to price right at check out so u gotta make sure u see price have idea cost any. so if pretag is 3.99 then to me it 4 bucks cause tax crap any lol. so i try score any no pretag so it 2 backs anytime for media and of course blu ray are a buck more cause want the extra buck for some reason lol since dvds any are 1.99 unless pretagged any. even a show season can be 1.99 if not pretag so nice score anytime or a nice movie franchise got was no tag so 1.99.

[@scotpederson5932]

@Solaris Byssell good concerts indeed

[@josephsalerno7325]

Also, Greatful Dead DVDs of live shows sell really well.

[@ResaleDojo]

I still have never found one of their live show DVDs :( I have sold many of their live CD sets for good money though

[@josephsalerno7325]

I found a Dead DVD that sold for $1250

[@johnking6501]

I've had DVDs that I would say acceptable because they were full of the scratches I brought at a Goodwill or thrift store but as soon as I got home I would take that DVD and put a little dish soap on it take my two fingers and just rub it around the scratches really good rinse them off and warm water dry out really quick with a soft cloth it will not damage the label whatsoever.that seemed to work for me. Some people don't understand about DVDs They think you can just sell them and they don't understand fingerprints you may have eaten a peanut butter jelly sandwich and that print is on the DVD and it will not work in the machine.I have done so many DVDs like that just washing with dish soap and it really works after you rinse it and dry it softly with a soft cloth.I'm just saying this work for me I will not sell anyone any junk.I would test it out in the DVD player and make sure that it would play all the way through as I'm doing something else.but most of my DVDs that I would sell they would be excellent condition or good condition.since I watch a lot of my movies online for free I don't watch DVDs anymore except for TV series like I Love Lucy Little House on the Prairie and The Waltons series complete . I hope this information might help someone

[@mobernmd]

I am already into this video series. Thanks.

[@ResaleDojo]

That's great to hear! I hope you have been able to check out the other videos.

[@lcdjrose]

You're awesome! Just discovered your videos. Thank you so much!

[@beckytheobsessedstitcher1170]

Gret information. Going on to the next in your series!

[@ResaleDojo]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kellymielke6225]

Thanks!! Great info, exactly what I needed.

[@ResaleDojo]

You're welcome! I'm so happy that it helped you out.

[@georgestreng]

This was just what I was looking for! Thank-you!!

[@ResaleDojo]

You’re welcome!!!

[@vanjam9556]

omg this was very needed on my end!! thank you!!!

[@ResaleDojo]

You’re welcome!!!

[@coflow9719]

going out today. loving the content. want to make some money and collect dvds too. super fun and cheap to do.

[@ResaleDojo]

Get that DVD money!

[@jenyphadevallon]

Hi nice to meet you in the show with Derrick and Regina

[@ResaleDojo]

Thanks Jenypha! It was awesome being on there and hanging with everyone.

[@jenyphadevallon]

@@ResaleDojo it really was a great show last night.

[@nellec97]

This is the video I was looking for. I have alot of dvds, many of them unopened. My house is the thrift store...lol I have a lot of stuff and want to sell it least 80% of what I own, I want to downsize.

[@ResaleDojo]

That’s awesome! Let me know if you have any questions as you start listing.

[@sladanasekulic6767]

Thank you, this was very informative. My goodwill has a dollar sale tomorrow so I will go and check it out.

[@ResaleDojo]

Awesome! I hope you get some good finds. I started sourcing DVDs on dollar days at Goodwill. It's a good way to source cheap and if you make a bad purchase it isn't that expensive.

[@sladanasekulic6767]

Resale Dojo I agree

[@JTSFUNKOFINDS]

Awesome Vid... Found ya from The Aussie Flipper.. Comes in Handy after my latest video where I picked up 522 DVDs for $50 so i been learning to bundle them up for a quicker sale

[@ResaleDojo]

Wow! That’s a crazy good haul. Definitely bundle those lower dollar ones by genre or actor when you can.

[@thomaslange2262]

Is it a good idea to bundle combo's of actors or genre's? Like Adam Sandler Movies, or Sport's comedies... ect? Like 3 or so at a time where it's still at 20 bucks or less for easy buy option? Or is it better just to keep them seperate unless it is a series of movies and such?

[@Snarkapotamus]

I said this on another channel this morning. I no longer sell used DVDs or Blu-Ray discs. Too many returns and complaints about them being unplayable. I now sell only sealed rarer singleton titles and series seasons.

[@ResaleDojo]

That’s strange as I have gotten maybe 5 DVD returns out of thousand of sales. I make sure the DVD is pretty clean though. I also try not to sell anything less than $12.95, so that probably gets rid of the people thinking it’s a rental service lol. You got a good strategy with sealed and seasons though. I gravitate towards those first when sourcing

[@drogon2988]

When you say new at store, are you referring to a Walmart or something? Great video by the way.

[@ResaleDojo]

I find a lot of new DVDs at thrift stores, but you can find them at Walmart, dollar stores, or may have a distributor.

[@quintoncarroll4828]

Awesome videos. I am new with DVDs. My question is, if I start with the DVDs that are not scratched up, I shouldn't have to worry about watching the entire DVD or fast forwarding through it to make sure the DVD is in good shape?

[@ResaleDojo]

That is correct. For DVDs that have no scratches, you should be fine with no testing. As a beginner, I would recommend at least putting each DVD in your player to make sure it at least works. As you get more experience and are buying discs with light scratches, you can test them on your computer or DVD player and just hold the fast forward button to see if it makes it all the way through the movie. If it freezes during the fast forward and has to jump to the next section, then you know there is an issue with the disc.

[@quintoncarroll4828]

Thanks for the quick reply. I just rather be safe then sorry and not have to deal with returns and refunds.

[@josephsalerno7325]

Fox Film Noir Series sell well on EBAY. In Living Color the last two seasons, crazy value.

[@ResaleDojo]

Yes, both of those are great to sell! Also, Criterion Collection DVDs

[@josephsalerno7325]

I have done ok with Criterions, I always find the same ones for some reason, Royal Tannenbaum, and Fearing and Loathing in Las Vegas

[@glorias.2930]

Excellent video!!! So thorough!

[@fabulousfinds1045]

What is criterion or what does it look like. Your visuals are blurry and volume is super low.

[@cable30]

I seen it reads on the dvd front like around top or bottom somewhere itself anytime it a criteron movie. also can google it and it gives a more detail define of it any.

[@carlosabrego7987]

why some dvds like ken burns get removed by ebay??

[@benjaminwadsworth7208]

Fantastic content my friend:) I greatly appreciate it. Would you consider making a series on selling VHS? Thanks again!

[@ResaleDojo]

I will probably make a VHS video at some point. I generally stay away from them, but there are a few valuable ones to look out for. My stores are usually flooded with just Disney movies, so not really anything great to flip.

[@benjaminwadsworth7208]

Resale Dojo yeah I get that. That is true. I’ve been intrigued lately with learning to find the value in the most item flooded areas in a thrift store. So dvd and vhs info is super helpful. Thanks buddy.

[@Adrian-ju7cm]

I had a vhs collection with some rare titles but they had mould in them and some of the people I sold them to complained I was told $100 per tape to remove the mould. I have since thrown them away what more could I do?

[@michiganebayflipper9497]

Do you sell primarily ebay or Amazon too? Note beach body anything will Vero you and suspend you for 3 days. Happened to me hate to see it happen to anyone else.

[@joandauzat571]

I'm looking to lean how to sell multiple with a discount, how to list in eBay

[@jamesbeshears6717]

Thanks for video. I appreciate it. Helps 🎶🕊🍏

[@PastLifePickins]

So informative! Ty for this!!

[@ResaleDojo]

You’re welcome!!! Thanks for watching!

[@patricko4805]

I liked your video I just started selling my vhs and old dvd collection and it's doing quite well I sold a old horror movie I had vhs for over 90 and I have one that Is in package and have u had any experience with grading your old vhs tapes ?

[@ResaleDojo]

I haven’t graded any VHS yet. I have one that I am debating to send in

[@LilBleachThaGod]

Great video I’m sticking towards horror going to try getting all the Friday 13ths and chuck ya etc put em together ! Even thought of maybe bundling funkos with dvds etc ! I’m in horror but also be looking out for anime dvds as well !

[@ResaleDojo]

Good call on grabbing the horror sets. If have flipped a few Jason and Elm Street sets before.

[@LilBleachThaGod]

@@ResaleDojo always good sellers sold a double disc chucks dvd 8 bucks $1 at pawn shop

[@bbyydalives818]

Criterion Collection is a independent company that selects cult, critically acclaimed films and restores them back to their original condition and adds additional footage and extra commentary from the filmmakers. Based on your criteria, a Criterion Collection DVD or Blu-Ray would almost always fit your category.

[@ResaleDojo]

Yep, I just recently made a video about Criterion Collection. Definitely one type to always check comps on if you find them.

[@malihkabbani9554]

Thank you! Great content. Please provide visuals and more examples next time.

[@ResaleDojo]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the feedback! I will definitely improve the visuals as I get better at this lol

[@BenjaminSchiltzVlogs]

Awesome video. I got a marriage counseling CD set of four cd's. I know it's not DVD's but would you sell that sort of thing? I imagine counseling and self help would do well even in dvd format.

[@ResaleDojo]

Yes, I would definitely try to sell that. I have sold many self-help or training CDs. I actually found two counseling CDs a few days ago that will probably go for around $20 each. A lot of those are good to sell as there aren't many listed, so you can set the price and just ride it out.

[@michaelarojas]

I’m thinking of buying DVDs and more VHS at Savers to sell on eBay.

[@ResaleDojo]

Do it!!!! It’s a great category to get into.

[@michaelarojas]

@@ResaleDojo I was selling a lot of vhs tapes but there’s a whole other market I can be selling to

[@johnvanzalen5318]

great video!! What's your ebay store?

[@siggilamp4675]

Great video thanks

[@ResaleDojo]

Thanks for checking it out!!!

[@JackPitmanNica]

Any interest in a quick audio call chatting about sourcing items to resell? I want to pick your brain about the sourcing process :D Trying to talk to as many resellers as possible

[@mustseevideos7777]

how do I keep track of the dvd's? Do you recommend a way?

[@ResaleDojo]

I sort them by type first (regular DVD, sets, and Blu-ray). Then if I have many under that one type, I sort by genre (anime, English shows, educational, fitness, TV shows, etc). Basically if you have a lot of one type, put them in one area so you will look there first.

[@rachelwebber2120]

Hi just a questions on VERO's selling DVDs - have any of your listings ever been taken down and do you have any tips for avoiding VERO claims on DVDs/ Media? Thanks so much for all your content

[@ResaleDojo]

You want to be careful with certain workout DVD brands. I have received a VERO from Zumba and a warning to remove my listing from Jazzercise. Beachbody is also known to give VEROs. For all three of those, I sell them on Mercari instead of Ebay. I have seen any other VERO issues across other DVD niches.

[@rachelwebber2120]

@@ResaleDojo Thank you for taking the time to reply, really grateful for the info!

[@GaryRinaldi]

I found a full Sex and the City box dvd set at a garage sale only to find out later it was a bootleg/pirates set. Only paid 5 bucks for it but still disappointing. Have you come across this sort of thing Resale Dojo?

[@ResaleDojo]

Yeah, I have seen bootlegs before. There are a few signs to them. Some will have Chinese symbols on the back, or say that it is in English and Chinese. Some you will notice the packaging being cheaper. Some will have really cheap labels on the DVDs.

[@ResaleDojo]

Also, it the cover art is blurry and the barcode is pixelated.

[@quintoncarroll4828]

Do you ship in a bubble envelope or card board dvd mailer?

[@ResaleDojo]

I use bubble mailers

[@mariadoeslife4093]

Is it true that we are not allowed to sell Beach Body products on eBay?

[@ResaleDojo]

You can get VERO claims from Beachbody on Ebay. I have now moved all of my Beachbody sets to Mercari to protect my EBay account

[@quintoncarroll4828]

I bought a lot of around 200 DVDs. One of the DVDs is in a Redbox cover. What do I do with this?

[@ResaleDojo]

I would just put it in a blank case and sell as acceptable as it doesn’t have the artwork for it. I just use a picture of the disc for those listings and that would be it.

[@Snarkapotamus]

Those are most likely rentals and should be listed as such...

[@spiriofmanu]

Thanks

[@ResaleDojo]

You’re welcome!!!

[@isaacleiva2828]

hi can you share the link to your eBay store? thanks for your videos!

[@ResaleDojo]

I don’t link it publicly here, but DM me on Instagram if you want a link to it

[@isaacleiva2828]

No problem. Congrats for the channel, you got really useful information! I resell mostly clothes and been thinking about expanding to other categories, finding your channel has been the best!

[@AndrewHedlund100]

What’s the cost to ship gotta be less than books right

[@ResaleDojo]

It goes under media mail like books do. Under 1 lb, it is $2.89.

[@FloridaNative59]

@@ResaleDojo Not after today, it' went up to $3.19

[@smoothopsop8471]

Watch out for the old switcher roo when selling dvds. Buyer will send you back their damage DVD, keep yours and get a refund. Happens more often than not. Selling dvds is the most risky and lowest profit item to sell on ebay.

[@ResaleDojo]

I have never had this happen to me in over 2000 DVD transactions. Also, DVDs are only low margin if you flip low priced items. I aim for at least $15 per item and sell most of my items in the $20-$40 price range.

[@MrPaulMorris]

@@ResaleDojo Have to agree; I've sold thousands over the last 20 years and not had a single case where the buyer returned a damaged copy. Either some sellers are way more unlucky than me or they have read too many paranoid 'buyers are all out to scam you' forum posts.

[@bonkoo5978]

How come my dvd is not selling?

[@ResaleDojo]

What DVD are you trying to selling and what did you price it at?

[@bonkoo5978]

@@ResaleDojo i saw the devil at 5 bucks

[@ResaleDojo]

@@bonkoo5978 I looks like there are 80 listed and around 50 sold in the last 90 days. It is selling around $5 and under with free shipping. I would keep it at $5 with free shipping and just wait it out. It's not really a desirable DVD as there is a blu-ray out for it and that is getting a higher sales price.

[@cable30]

@@ResaleDojo Guessing it gotta be a pain to try sell any and check and notice so many are selling the same thing so u gotta try find way to sell at decent price to not loose too much on the sell any.

[@saulgoodman2018]

That's BS on the streaming. Lots of people like to watch the extras. And Friends fan, they would want see the bloopers, and all the extras.

[@ResaleDojo]

Yes, people like the extras, but not enough to significantly impact the market price of DVDs and sets. When shows are not on streaming and TV, the price for the DVDs jumps significantly due to lack of viewing options.

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@ResaleDojo When everything is constantly changing streaming services every year. I'm talking about the popular ones. Like Star Trek, Star Ways. People would want see the extras.

[@ResaleDojo]

@@saulgoodman2018 Yes, very true. Those will always have buyers and some sets go for good money.

[@Khadijalidaji]

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