Brits urged to check their old DVD collections for titles that could be worth hundreds
BRITS have been urged to check for old DVD collections that could potentially sell for hundreds of pounds.
It is worth having a dig out in your attic as old DVDs from your childhood could be worth more than just a few quid.
Like any collectables, the value of DVDs can vary hugely from as little as £100 to even millions of pounds.
So if you’re having a clear-out or spy a disc in your local charity shop, you could be in the money.
DVDs that command high prices are often limited editions, special releases, or out-of-print films, according to the experts.
Bally Casino prepared a list of DVDs that are in high demand in the collectors market – and could sell for hundreds of pounds.
At the top of their list is the Carry On Film Collection with complete 31 films which can get you some £350.
While a Blade Runner Ultimate Collector’s Editon Briefcase could easily fetch £300, according to their research.
Ryan Toomey, a film fanatic, writer, and Editor at Upbeat Geek, told The Sun: “Collectors and cinephiles prize DVDs for their nostalgic value, the desire to own a piece of cinema history, and the joy of collecting.
“Rare DVDs become popular auction items because they offer collectors the chance to own something unique and often irreplaceable.”
It can be tricky to know what’s valuable and what’s not in the world of DVDs.
Ryan said the most valuable DVDs can include director’s cuts, films with unique packaging, or DVDs signed by cast members.
“The rarity and the demand among collectors drive up their value,” he added.
Ryan’s broke down exactly what adds to the value of a DVD:
- Scarcity: The fewer copies available, the more valuable the DVD.
- Condition: Mint or near-mint condition DVDs are more desirable.
- Provenance: DVDs with a history or connection to someone significant in the film industry are highly prized.
- Special Features: Unique packaging, autographs, or DVDs that include unreleased content can significantly increase value.
The expert also pointed out that collections and box sets are also worth big bucks.
But, even if you don’t have one of the most rare items you could always find cash in a variety of retro DVDs.
A huge number of individual DVDs and box sets are also sold on eBay too, and prices do vary.
How to make money from your old DVDs
Old DVDs can be sold on eBay, via Amazon, or on any number of specialist websites.
To find out how much an old game might be worth do some research first.
Checking the same or similar games under “sold listings” on eBay.
On eBay in particular bear in mind that some buyers pull out after an auction has ended, so the game may not have actually sold for the price it says it did.
Compare your video game to other higher-selling auctions and ask yourself if it’s in a similar condition. Is it authentic? Does it have its original packaging?
If it’s in mint condition then it might be worth selling it through an auction house or directly to a collectables website.
If it’s not in mint condition, it’s probably worth sticking it on eBay for a moderate sum.
But in both cases check for any fees involved and find out what percentage of any sale an auctioneer may take.
It’s important to remember that your game is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay.
If you know you have something valuable, you can also maximise your profit through a specialist auction.
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