FAQs
How can I find out more information about a CD (catalogue/barcode/etc)?
Easy! Just contact us about any CD to get more information about the specific release, barcode, catalogue number, condition, matrix runout, etc. While we would like to publish this information for every CD on our website, most buyers do not find it valuable.
Do you purchase CD collections?
Yes. We are always buying new inventory, both big and small collections. Contact us to find out about the process to sell CDs to us.
Do you also sell on Discogs, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, etc?
Only specific rare or high value releases. We currently feel that other music marketplace websites can be crowded with "junk" or "filler" inventory, and also have many Sellers with inconsistent Grading or Shipping Policies. At DiscBuyer.com, we feel that we have created a curated inventory with consistent new additions to minimize the online "digging" through inventory. Customers at DiscBuyer.com can be confident that they are dealing with a fast and professional online shop for their music.
Where do you ship to?
At this time we only ship within Canada and the USA, excluding some remote and rural areas. See our Shipping Policy for more information.
How come you don't sell Vinyl LPs?
We love all physical media at DiscBuyer.com, but we feel that the Vinyl LP market has become extremely crowded and overpriced. We are strong believers in the humble Compact Disc as an excellent choice for all music collectors, and plan to continue with our focus on CDs.
How concerned should I be about the condition of a CD?
Compact discs are surprisingly durable, especially compared to other formats like Vinyl LPs. Many discs are perfectly readable by modern CD players even with surface scratches and scuffs. At DiscBuyer.com, every CD is carefully graded under direct bright lights to assess its condition before making it into our inventory. If a CD from us skips or is unplayable, we will fully refund your purchase if you send it back within the return window. See our Return Policy for more information.
What about Disc Rot? Are my CDs going to rot away?
No. This is way overblown online. Lately, the internet has taken the term Disc Rot to the extreme (to generate clicks and attention). Disc Rot happens when CDs are 1) exposed to excess UV damage, 2) excess heat and humidity, or 3) have a manufacturing defect. If you properly store your CDs, you can expect 50 to 100+ years of life easily. There are a small number of CDs produced at specific manufacturing plants that are more susceptible to Disc Rot - most notably the PDO plant in England for CDs made from the late 1980s to mid 1990s. These specific discs were more likely to have a condition known as "bronzing", which was the reflective layer of the CD becoming oxidized. Many people have collected thousands of CDs, starting from the introduction of Compact Discs in the early 1980s and have never once encountered Disc Rot.
Do you sell new CDs?
Sometimes sealed CDs come to us, but our focus is on second hand product for the time being. We believe used CDs are a great way to keep collecting affordable, keep plastic out of landfills, and keep great music circulating through collections for decades to come. CDs are a durable product and are a great way to own a music collection yourself.
