Garage Sale Books & Media Prices: What to Charge
Books, CDs and DVDs are usually priced low at garage sales, so the goal is to sell a lot of them. Line books up with the spines facing out, sort them by type, and keep children's books in their own box. Vinyl records, older video games and musical instruments can be worth more, so look them up before you price them. A simple box or bag deal helps clear out large collections at the end of the day.
Typical books & media prices
| Item | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paperback book | $0.5–$1 | |
| Hardcover book | $1–$3 | |
| Children's book | $0.5–$2 | |
| CD | $0.5–$1 | |
| DVD | $0.5–$1 | |
| Vinyl record | $2–$10 | Price collectible records individually. |
| Video game (older) | $2–$10 | |
| Sheet music | $1–$5 | |
| Guitar | $40–$150 | |
| Keyboard | $20–$100 |
Pricing tips for books & media
- Price books by the shelf or at a flat $1 each so buyers don't have to check every tag.
- Offer a box deal, such as one price for a full box of books or DVDs.
- Check that discs are in the right cases and not badly scratched.
- Look up collectible records, games and instruments before pricing them individually.
Common questions
How much should I sell books for at a garage sale?
Paperbacks usually sell for about 50 cents to $1 and hardcovers for about $1 to $3. A flat price or a box deal makes it easier to sell many at once.
Should I price vinyl records individually?
Common records can go in a bin with one price, but collectible records are worth looking up and pricing individually.
More garage sale prices by category
- Furniture prices
- Clothes & Shoes prices
- Kids & Baby prices
- Electronics prices
- Tools & Garage prices
- Kitchen & Home prices
- Sports & Outdoors prices
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