Sell Used Items in Denver
Sell used books, CDs, vinyl, phones and games in Denver. Compare local buyback shops with online prices - Tattered Cover, Twist & Shout and more.
Denver’s outdoor culture extends to its secondhand scene. From the Tattered Cover’s cozy shelves to Twist & Shout’s vinyl crates, the Mile High City has solid options for selling used goods. But is it worth the drive, or should you ship it?
We compared Denver’s local buyers with online platforms. For music, Denver’s shops hold their own. For books and other media, online typically wins.
What do you want to sell?
Books
Local options in Denver:
- Tattered Cover Book Store (multiple locations: Colfax, McGregor Square, Westminster) - Colorado’s iconic indie bookstore, primarily sells new but has used sections
- BookBar (Tennyson Street) - bookstore + wine bar, buys select used titles
- Half Price Books (multiple Denver-area locations) - buys almost everything for cash
- Capitol Hill Books (Capitol Hill) - used bookstore, buys select titles
The reality: Tattered Cover is beloved but mainly sells new books. Half Price Books is the easiest sell - they take everything but pay low. BookBar and Capitol Hill Books are pickier but pay better for titles they want.
| Local (HPB) | Online | |
|---|---|---|
| What they buy | Almost everything | Everything |
| Average price | $0.10-1 per book | $0.50-5 per book |
| Outdoor/adventure | Local shops value these | Standard prices |
For most books, online pays more. Outdoor titles? Try local first. Compare book prices →
CDs & Vinyl Records
Local options in Denver:
- Twist & Shout (Capitol Hill) - Denver’s premier record store, buys CDs and vinyl for cash or credit
- Wax Trax Records (Capitol Hill) - legendary vinyl shop since 1975, buys collections
- Angelo’s CDs & More (Capitol Hill) - CDs, DVDs, and vinyl, buys for cash
- Black & Read (Arvada) - huge used media store, buys everything
Capitol Hill is the music district. Twist & Shout and Wax Trax within walking distance makes it easy to compare offers. Both are fair buyers with decades of experience.
| Local (Twist & Shout) | Online | |
|---|---|---|
| What they buy | Most genres | Everything |
| Average price | $0.50-3 per CD | $0.15-3 per CD |
| Vinyl records | Strong local scene | Standard prices |
CDs: compare both. Compare CD prices →
Vinyl: Capitol Hill shops are worth trying. Compare vinyl prices →
Phones & Electronics
Local options in Denver:
- Best Buy (multiple Denver-area locations) - trade-in for phones, tablets, laptops
- ecoATM kiosks - Park Meadows, Cherry Creek, and other malls; instant cash
- GameStop (multiple locations) - trades phones and gaming hardware
| Local | Online | |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 13 | $170-210 (trade-in) | $200-260 (cash) |
| Payout | Instant | 1-3 business days |
Best price? Compare online. Compare phone prices →
Video Games
Local options in Denver:
- GameStop (multiple Denver-area locations)
- Level 7 Games (Aurora) - independent game store
- Black & Read (Arvada) - buys games along with books and media
| Local | Online | |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 game | $15-25 | $20-35 |
| Retro games | Limited options | Standard prices |
Games: online usually pays more. Compare game prices →
Thrift & Donate
Denver has a strong thrift culture:
- ARC Thrift Stores - Colorado institution with multiple Denver locations, supports people with disabilities
- Goodwill - locations across metro Denver
- Denver Public Library - accepts book donations
- Little Free Libraries - growing network across Denver neighborhoods
How Online Selling Works in Denver
- Enter your item - ISBN, EAN or select your model
- Compare prices - All buyers at a glance
- Pack your box - From home
- Drop it off - USPS, UPS, or FedEx nearby
Denver perk: The dry Colorado climate means your books and vinyl are probably in great condition - sellers in humid climates can’t say the same.
Semester Ending?
CU Denver, CU Boulder (nearby), DU, Metro State, Regis - the Front Range is packed with colleges. Textbook prices spike at semester’s end.
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Frequently asked questions
For books, BookBar on Tennyson Street buys select titles, and Half Price Books has Denver locations. For vinyl and CDs, Twist & Shout and Wax Trax are Denver institutions. For the best overall price on everyday items, online buyback usually wins because of national competition.
Usually online for mainstream items. Denver's bookstores and record shops are selective. Online buyers accept everyday titles and pay fixed prices. Exception: Twist & Shout pays well for vinyl, and outdoor/adventure books do well locally given Colorado's culture.
Denver has USPS post offices, UPS Stores, and FedEx locations throughout the metro area. Many King Soopers and Walgreens locations accept UPS packages too. RTD light rail connects many neighborhoods to convenient drop-off points.
Donate! Goodwill has many Denver locations. The Denver Public Library accepts book donations. ARC Thrift Stores are a Colorado institution with locations across Denver. Or use Denver's growing network of Little Free Libraries.