Cash for Unused Electronic Clutter

Everything has value either to you or someone else. According to the old proverb "One man's trash is another man's treasure", a saying although gone through many variants has been around since 550 BC.
This was personally confirmed during my summer journey to declutter and downsize apartments.  While cleaning out my living room entertainment stand I came across a Wii video game console and several music CDs.  I thought of donating them but most gamers today use their cell phones, computers, or much newer equipment.  Then there was eBay my old trusted source but after the seller fees I'd net next to nothing.  Short of practically giving it away after some research I found that retail therapy is no further than your local shopping mall.

For this project you will need:  Cell Phone, Computer, Internet 📱💻
List of some retailers that will take your undamaged and working "trash" and turn it into cash.

1. Game Stop - Working Video Game Consoles with power cords, games, paddles.  Here's how it works - Download the Game Stop app on your cell phone.  Search for your video game system. Complete the form to find your value.  Go to the store with your equipment.  Collect the cash.
2. Best Buy - Working Video Game Consoles with power cords, games, paddles as well as a myriad of other electronic gadgets.  Go to the Best Buy Website search for "Trade In and Trade Up".  Click on your category or search to describe.  Select your model, bring it to the store and get a Best Buy Gift Card.  Drawbacks:  Won't take Wii Balance Boards.
3. FYE, For Your Entertainment Stores- Music CDs 💿.  Here's how it works - Use the app or go into the store.  Item is entered into computer system and a cash value is assigned.  Drawback if the CD is scratched they won't accept it.  They also don't take copyrighted videos a.k.a Disney.
4. Mom and Pop Used Book and Music Stores 👪- These are found in your local municipalities or towns.  They generally accept all books and music videos at better cash prices than big box stores.  Items in original unopened packaging is a plus.  No computer systems are generally used so anonymity is preserved and you get a receipt.

In all interactions I found that the older the video game system, less cash was offered.  Using the store apps may not guarantee you the same price when you arrive in the store.  Also call in advance to see if someone is there that handles this before you waste a trip.  Going during slow times is also a good idea to avoid a long wait.  The best financial advice for this project is, if you are searching for the latest gaming system for replacement is to buy on sale, used, and with store rewards where you'll get a bigger bang for your buck.