Sell & Trade at The Ink Crypt
Turn Your Finished Adventures Into New Ones
Have books, games, movies, or gaming gear collecting dust? Bring them to The Ink Crypt and trade them toward your next great read, epic quest, or cinematic adventure.
We offer store credit only for accepted items. This allows us to keep great books, games, and media circulating throughout our community while providing you with affordable ways to discover something new.
What We Accept
Books
✔ Fiction & Nonfiction
✔ Paperback & Hardcover
✔ Children's Books & Young Adult
✔ Comics
✔ Graphic Novels
✔ Manga
✔ Textbooks
✔ Cookbooks
✔ Blank Books & Journals
✔ New Books
Movies & Media
✔ DVD
✔ Blu-ray
✔ 4K Ultra HD
Gaming
✔ Video Games
✔ Select Computer Games
✔ Video Game Systems
✔ Video Game Accessories
✔ Video Game Guides
✔ Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
Electronics
✔ E-Readers
What We Do Not Accept
✘ Audio Books of Any Format
✘ Encyclopedia Sets
✘ Lab Manuals That Accompany Specific Textbooks or Classes
✘ Library Books or Media (Current or Discarded)
✘ Most Book Club Fiction
✘ VHS Tapes
✘ National Geographic Magazines
✘ Reader's Digest Condensed Fiction
✘ Reader's Digest Magazines
✘ Ring-Bound Books
✘ Partial Sets (CDs, books, videos, and game collections must generally be complete)
✘ Solutions Manuals for Specific Textbooks
✘ Stapled Publications (accepted only in very limited circumstances)
✘ Study Guides for Specific Textbooks
✘ Custom-Printed Textbooks
✘ Textbooks Issued by Schools or Institutions
Condition Requirements
To ensure a great experience for future customers, all items must be in clean, sellable condition.
Books
Books should be:
• Free from excessive water damage
• Free from mold or mildew
• Free from missing pages
• Free from excessive writing or highlighting
• Have intact covers and bindings
Discs
Discs should be:
• Free from deep scratches
• Playable and functional
• In good overall condition
Packaging
Whenever possible, original packaging should be included.
Items missing essential packaging, manuals, inserts, or cases may be declined or receive reduced credit.
Hardware & Electronics
Gaming systems, accessories, and e-readers must:
• Power on properly
• Be fully functional
• Include necessary components
• Be free from major physical damage
Age & Identification Requirements
To receive store credit, you must present a valid government-issued photo ID.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
• Driver's License
• Passport
• State-Issued Identification Card
The name on your ID must match the information provided during the trade transaction.
How Store Credit Works
After evaluating your items, we will offer store credit based on:
• Current demand
• Condition
• Completeness
• Inventory needs
• Market value
Important
The amount of store credit offered is not negotiable.
We do not offer cash payments for items.
Store credit can be used toward books, games, collectibles, media, and other eligible merchandise available through The Ink Crypt.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the evaluation take?
Most evaluations can be completed quickly, though larger collections may require additional time.
Can I trade large collections?
Absolutely. Please contact us in advance if you have a large collection of books, games, or media.
What happens if my items are not accepted?
We'll gladly return any items that do not meet our acceptance criteria.
Still Have Questions?
Contact us through our website or social media channels and we'll be happy to help.