Sell us your used CDs!

Strapped for cash? Looking to make some space for new music? Dusty Groove is always looking for used CDs to buy from our customers -- especially in the sorts of styles we handle strongly on our website: Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin, Brazilian, Soundtracks, Easy Listening, New Grooves, Neo Soul, Funky Compilations, Vocals, Global Grooves, and more. Because of our specialty in these styles, we like to think we can offer you a better price and more attention for your treasures than your local record store -- who might not be entirely up to the level of your own hip musical taste.

The easiest way to sell us your Used CDs is by stopping by our Chicago store -- where we buy used items 7 days a week, 11am to 6pm. However, if you're not in Chicago, we can also buy your Used CDs through the mail -- although the process is a bit more complicated.

We've got a few basic parameters we're looking for when we buy used CDs:

1. The CD itself must be in excellent condition -- no marks, scratches, or other defects at all on the silver non-text side of the disc. Please examine all discs closely under a bright light -- such as a desk lamp. Any CDs with marks will be refused when received -- so check carefully before submitting them.
2. The booklet and all artwork must be in very good shape -- hardly any wear, no marks, and no other damage.
3. Other packaging must be in good shape too -- if the title is a non-jewel case version. (With jewel case CDs, we can always change the plastic case.)
4. All titles must be fully legitimate CD reissues. No mixtapes, bootlegs, or other illicit versions.
5. If you are submitting a promo copy, please note those details too.
6. All CDs must be the official versions of the release -- no pre-release versions, CDr pressings, etc.
7. Try to offer CDs that might meet a basic Dusty Groove style of music. For example, don't worry about offering us Foghat's Greatest Hits -- but feel free to submit rare imports, jazz reissues, funk classics, and other unusual releases like that.

Now that we've got the basic ground rules out of the way, here's how the process works:

1. You can submit information 2 different ways -- either using the Used CD Submission Form, or by sending your own file. Buttons for both can be found below. Please give us as much information as you can for each release -- as the more details we have, the more accurate our offers will be.
2. We receive your information via email, and pass it along to one of our buyers -- who will take the time to go through your list and determine what we'll be able to use, and the prices we'll be able to sell at. Typically, we should get back to you within 48 hours with a quote for your CDs -- and we will respond via email, so that you have everything in writing.
3. If our offer sounds good, it's then up to you to box up your CDs carefully, and mail them to us via a method of your choosing -- at your cost. We assume no responsibility until we receive the CDs, so be sure to do a good job packing them up and addressing the package. Using a tracking number can help too -- and even the USPS offers delivery confirmation with their Media Mail shipments.
4. When we receive the CDs, we will inspect them carefully to confirm the details of the information you sent us -- and the condition of the discs. If any discs are scratched, missing, or listed incorrectly -- they will be sent back to you, and our offer will be rescinded for that CD. Likewise, if the packaging or other components do not match, we will have to refuse the CD too.
5. But, if everything looks good, we'll notify you via email -- and give you the choice of either using the amount as a credit at Dusty Groove, or getting a check from us in the mail. (Obviously, the latter option is really best for US customers only!)

If you've got any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. There's a comment form included with the Used CD Submission Form.