another Amazon trade in thread

sherry7899 · 01-09-12, 12:27 PM

I am trying to declutter and thought I'd check the value on some dvds. I know there was a thread on this recently-but there is a HUGE difference on the value of items that are new versus used like new. Several dvds I checked would be worth $10.00 if they are sealed, and only 10 CENTS if they are used like new. I may either put them on share the wealth here or donate them to the library. If something is worth $2.00 or more I"ll send it in, but it isn't worth bothering for a dime!

Sherry

Artist of Eyes · 01-09-12, 12:39 PM

This has been a big topic of discussion lately. Personally, I find the money adds up regardless.

sherry7899 · 01-09-12, 12:54 PM

It does add up, but sending in something for ten cents does not seem worth it to me. I'd rather pass it along to another Vf'er.

Sherry

MM-Om · 01-09-12, 01:01 PM

I know it is silly what they offer now for "like new" DVDs. It is a real bummer

Eibhinn · 01-09-12, 01:36 PM

Keep on talking... it makes me less jealous that we don't have Amazon trade in here in Canada.

Didn't a VFer recently send a shrinkwrapped DVD and Amazon downgraded the condition to "good"? What would that be, a penny?

Too bad - the idea sounded great at first.

Stephanie_B · 01-09-12, 01:55 PM

*All* my friend's DVDs were down graded and *all* (I've seen them) were in excellent condition. I'd rather swap or sell in lumps at Yayas then deal with Amazon for a quarter.

acescholar · 01-09-12, 02:03 PM

I tried the trade in two different times (so probably two different 3rd party sellers). In both instances I sent sealed dvds and checked "new" condition, and I asked that they be returned rather than downgraded. I double packed both of them (bubble envelope within bubble envelope).

For the first one, I got full credit. For the second one, the dvd was returned (in a thin bubble wrap package). When I received it back, the plastic wrap on the dvd was ripped open, and a "damaged item" sticker was slapped on it. It disappointed me that I didn't get the credit, but what really irked me is that there is no way the wrap could have been ripped in transit the way I packed it. Someone had to have deliberately ripped it. This dvd is one of the more valuable dvds, although the price has oscillated a lot. I noticed it is now worth $5 less dollars than when I sent it, and I can't help suspecting that it was either deliberately damaged or actually switched because the price has gone down.

I'm guessing it's a bit of a crap shoot.

mtnmom · 01-09-12, 02:26 PM

Asking a potentially dumb question here.

Why do you trade in workouts at Amazon rather than sell them there? You'd get more money for your DVDs and it's very simple to do. I can kind of see if you had more than twenty DVDs and wanted the money now vs waiting for them to sell. But I'm not seeing the popularity of this (trade-in) option.

froggy · 01-09-12, 02:39 PM

I sell my own through Amazon. It's a much better deal.

bearcatfan · 01-09-12, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnmom

Asking a potentially dumb question here.

Why do you trade in workouts at Amazon rather than sell them there? You'd get more money for your DVDs and it's very simple to do. I can kind of see if you had more than twenty DVDs and wanted the money now vs waiting for them to sell. But I'm not seeing the popularity of this (trade-in) option.

For me personally, I'm not interested in becoming a seller. It's a good way to get rid of dvds in one fell swoop, and it's really painless. Although it seems like the changes they've made haven't been good.

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01-09-12, 12:27 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	another Amazon trade in thread I am trying to declutter and thought I'd check the value on some dvds. I know there was a thread on this recently-but there is a HUGE difference on the value of items that are new versus used like new. Several dvds I checked would be worth $10.00 if they are sealed, and only 10 CENTS if they are used like new. I may either put them on share the wealth here or donate them to the library. If something is worth $2.00 or more I"ll send it in, but it isn't worth bothering for a dime! Sherry

01-09-12, 12:39 PM
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01-09-12, 12:54 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	It does add up, but sending in something for ten cents does not seem worth it to me. I'd rather pass it along to another Vf'er. Sherry

01-09-12, 01:01 PM
MM-Om Join Date: Feb 2007	I know it is silly what they offer now for "like new" DVDs. It is a real bummer __________________ STS 4x graduate

01-09-12, 01:36 PM
Eibhinn Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada	Keep on talking... it makes me less jealous that we don't have Amazon trade in here in Canada. Didn't a VFer recently send a shrinkwrapped DVD and Amazon downgraded the condition to "good"? What would that be, a penny? Too bad - the idea sounded great at first.

01-09-12, 01:55 PM
Stephanie_B Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Texas	All my friend's DVDs were down graded and all (I've seen them) were in excellent condition. I'd rather swap or sell in lumps at Yayas then deal with Amazon for a quarter. __________________ Stephanie_B If you can't do it today what makes you think you will do it tomorrow? DISCLOSURE: I had a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

01-09-12, 02:03 PM
acescholar Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Bay, CA	I tried the trade in two different times (so probably two different 3rd party sellers). In both instances I sent sealed dvds and checked "new" condition, and I asked that they be returned rather than downgraded. I double packed both of them (bubble envelope within bubble envelope). For the first one, I got full credit. For the second one, the dvd was returned (in a thin bubble wrap package). When I received it back, the plastic wrap on the dvd was ripped open, and a "damaged item" sticker was slapped on it. It disappointed me that I didn't get the credit, but what really irked me is that there is no way the wrap could have been ripped in transit the way I packed it. Someone had to have deliberately ripped it. This dvd is one of the more valuable dvds, although the price has oscillated a lot. I noticed it is now worth $5 less dollars than when I sent it, and I can't help suspecting that it was either deliberately damaged or actually switched because the price has gone down. I'm guessing it's a bit of a crap shoot.

01-09-12, 02:26 PM
mtnmom Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns, CA	Asking a potentially dumb question here. Why do you trade in workouts at Amazon rather than sell them there? You'd get more money for your DVDs and it's very simple to do. I can kind of see if you had more than twenty DVDs and wanted the money now vs waiting for them to sell. But I'm not seeing the popularity of this (trade-in) option. __________________ ~~Diane~~

01-09-12, 02:39 PM
froggy Join Date: May 2003	I sell my own through Amazon. It's a much better deal.