Several stores around town pay cash for used books, music, games, and game systems. In most cases, you can opt for cash or store credit. None of these stores has a published price list, so you never know ahead of time what your stuff is worth to them. Count on receiving yard-sale prices, and you won’t be disappointed.

• Wonder Book & Video (301) 694-5955—Books by the pound, CDs, DVDs, old paper items.
• Record & Tape Traders (301) 620-1199—CDs, DVDs, vinyl, video games.
• Game Stop (2 locations)—Video games and components (most systems). I got a test quote last week for ToeJam & Earl (16-bit Sega Genesis): $4. They’re going on eBay for around $20.