Dissolving Collections - Selling CD, DVD & Book Collections

You’ve collected for years, but times change. Streaming replaced CDs, Netflix replaced DVDs, e-books replaced paperbacks. Here’s how to sell your collection for the best possible price.

Strategy by Collection Type

Book Collections

• Modern fiction: Steady demand, scan with Bonavendi for best prices
• Academic/textbooks: Can be surprisingly valuable if current editions
• First editions: Check specialized dealers before using standard buyers
• Paperbacks: Lower value individually, but bulk sells well

CD Collections

• Pop/Rock: Standard value, sell in bulk through Bonavendi
• Classical/Jazz: Often higher value, worth checking individually
• Rare pressings: Check Discogs values before selling
• Box sets: Usually worth more than individual discs

DVD/Blu-ray Collections

• TV series box sets: Consistent demand
• Special editions: Higher value than standard releases
• Criterion Collection: Collector demand keeps prices up
• Standard releases: Best sold in bulk for efficiency

Vinyl Record Collections

• Original pressings: Can be very valuable - check condition carefully
• Reissues: Standard value, sell through Bonavendi
• Classical vinyl: Niche market, check specialist buyers
• Condition is king: A VG+ record is worth 3-5x a Good one

The Smart Approach

1. Don’t rush - Take time to identify standout pieces
2. Separate the valuable from the bulk - Rare items deserve individual attention
3. Use Bonavendi for the bulk - Smart allocation maximizes return on standard items
4. Check specialist platforms for rarities - Discogs, AbeBooks, collector forums

Realistic Expectations

Emotional Letting Go

Dissolving a collection is an emotional decision. Remember:

• Your collection served its purpose - it brought you joy
• Selling gives items a new home with someone who’ll appreciate them
• The money can fund new experiences or interests
• Digital alternatives mean the content isn’t truly lost

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Last updated: February 2026