Used Disc Golf Discs: Where To Buy, Sell, & Trade Them Online

There are lots of reasons disc golfers explore the world of used and pre-owned disc golf discs: Saving money, finding replacements for lost treasures that are out-of-production, and downsizing overflowing collections to name a few.

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Online shops that sell and buy used disc golf discs: United States | Europe
Used disc golf equipment on eBay and SidelineSwap
r/discexchange: Buying, selling, and trading used disc golf gear on reddit
Facebook groups for buying, selling, and trading used disc golf discs & accessories

Used disc marketplaces also contribute to a circular economy, reducing demand for completely new products and supporting reuse over creating waste. This is especially good with discs since they're typically made of non-biodegradeable, fossil-fuel-based plastic.

No matter why you're interested in used disc golf discs, if you're looking to buy, sell, and trade them online, you'll find a good place to do it in this guide. We've also included the reasons for and against various marketplaces as a buyer and seller. Read this post in full to learn about all your options or jump to the one that sounds most interesting to you in the post navigation above.

Online Shops That Sell & Buy Used Disc Golf Discs

Here you'll find two alphabetical lists of online shops that sell used disc golf discs, and this is what you should know before checking them out:

We chose to do lists of e-tailers selling used disc golf gear based in the United States and Europe because they are, respectively, the first and second biggest disc golf markets.
The site's names in the tables link directly to their used disc golf disc collections. Note that though your local disc golf shop may sell used discs, we only included shops here that sell them in their official online shops.
Some brick-and-mortar shops sell used gear online via eBay and/or SidelineSwap, but they are not included here because we cover eBay and SidelineSwap disc golf commerce in a separate section.
You can see which of these shops buy used discs from remote sellers (i.e., accept shipped boxes instead of buying solely from in-person sellers at their brick-and-mortar locations) and links to pages on their sites with more information about that process.
Information about how long the businesses have been in operation and whether they have a brick-and-mortar store were added because they could help you assess stores' reliability.

Online Shops Selling Used Disc Golf Discs: United States
E-tailers Selling Used Disc Golf Discs	Can I Ship Them Used Discs I Want to Sell?	Years in Operation*	Notes	Brick & Mortar Store?
1010 Discs	No	9+		Yes \| Mississippi
Elemental Disc Golf	No	1+		Yes \| Georgia
Flight Factory	No	6+		Yes \| Florida
Gravity Disc Golf	No	4+	At publication, many used discs had a possibly confusing "New" label. It's just flair showing they are "new" to the shop's pre-owned collection, not new discs.	Yes \| Georgia
Grip N Rip Disc Golf	No	3+	Used discs are well priced but they're grouped together by disc type, and you'll need to click through photos to find disc brand, plastic, etc. A direct search won't find a precise used disc that's in stock.	Yes \| Michigan
Lucky Disc Golf	Yes	7+		Yes \| Nevada
Over the Top Disc Golf	Yes	<1	This store was previously a brick-and-mortar shop for disc golf e-tailer Infinite Discs but has since rebranded.	Yes \| Utah
Par Train Disc Golf	Yes	2+		No \| Alabama
Play It Again Sports	No	42+	Play It Again does not include plastic type (such as brands' baseline, soft, hard, or premium plastics) in descriptions, so you'll need to gauge that from photos. Also, make sure to factor in the shipping cost just below the disc price before filling up your cart. Used disc golf bags also available.	Yes \| Nationwide
Sun King Discs	No	23+	Used disc inventory is listed in an interesting way. It makes things a bit harder to find than other sites, but it's still functional.	Yes \| Florida

*Note: If a company didn't list the year it was founded on its website, we used the year its domain name was registered to determine how long it has been operating.

Here are European-based sites where players can find used disc golf equipment:

Online Shops Selling Used Disc Golf Discs: Europe
E-tailers With Used Disc Golf Discs	Can I Ship Them Used Discs I Want to Sell?	Years in Operation*	Notes	Brick & Mortar Store?
DiscKing (KiekkoKingi in Finnish)	Yes – But they would like pictures and detailed descriptions first.	3+	Used disc golf bags also available.	Yes \| Finland
Disctorget	Yes – But they would like pictures and detailed descriptions first.	1+	This online store sells only second-hand disc golf equipment, so everything on their site is used. Used disc golf bags also available.	No \| Sweden
Frisbeedivari	Yes - They negotiate on the phone and/or through WhatsApp. See the bottom of any page on their site for details (don't forget to turn the translator on if you can't read Finnish).	8+	This site specializes in used gear, so nearly everything you explore will be pre-owned. The site is Finnish-only, so you may want a translator browser extension to navigate some pages. Used disc golf bags also available.	No \| Finland
Inside the Circle	Yes - Site is only in German.	2+	German-only website, so you may need to translate some pages with a browser extension.	Yes \| Germany
Topdisc	No	1+	Though the site has the option to change the language to English, we found switching to that frequently sent us back to the homepage. Unless this is fixed, translating a page with a browser extension will likely yield better results than changing the language on the site itself. Used disc golf bags also available.	Yes \| Finland
We Are Disc Golf	No	2+	Many parts of the page are only in Norwegian though other parts are in English, which could make it difficult to use a translator extension.	Yes \| Norway

*Note: If a company didn't list the year it was founded on its website, we used the year its domain name was registered to determine how long it has been operating.

E-tailers typically offer buyers the same experience for purchasing used disc golf gear as for their new offerings, which has many pros and a few cons. These are the biggest ones:

Advantages of Buying Used Discs from an E-tailer

Disadvantages of Buying Used Discs from an E-tailer

Straightfoward buying process – just a few clicks plus payment and shipping info. No haggling.
Catalogue is easy to browse and filters are often available for price, brand, etc.
Dealing with a business that has more obligations to a buyer than a private seller
When going with a reputable dealer, virtually no chance of being scammed
Many e-tailers offer return policies even for used goods that don't meet your expectations

Less likely to find deals way under market value – and no chance to make one through haggling
No bulk deals (e.g., an entire box of used discs someone is selling cheap just to get them out of the house)
If you want more information or photos, getting them from e-tailers is usually harder than from private sellers.

There are also pluses and minuses to selling your discs remotely to an e-tailer:

Advantages of Selling Used Discs to an E-tailer

Disadvantages of Selling Used Discs to an E-tailer

Typically have very clear definitions of what they'll pay for discs given type of plastic, condition, etc.
Often willing to buy beginner-friendly discs that would be hard to sell in direct marketplaces, which tend to be used by experienced players
Ability to ship a large volume of discs to one buyer
Less time-instensive than answering questions about various individual discs from individual buyers

Since their goal is resale and not use, they often pay less than a player or collector would for desirable discs of good quality – especially if you opt to be paid in cash and not credit to their online store.
You may not receive what you expect for each disc as retailers' assessment of their condition could differ from yours.
There can be a significant delay between sending the discs and receiving payment after the store has independently assessed your discs' value.

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Buying & Selling Used Disc Golf Discs on eBay or SidelineSwap

SidelineSwap and eBay are online marketplaces that facilitate commerce between customers and (mostly) private sellers, and both sites have pages and pages of used disc golf discs and other gear up for sale. Check out the table below to learn a bit more about doing business on each platform.

	eBay	SidelineSwap
Site Basics	A digital marketplace that provides the tools for anyone to sell or buy just about anything through direct sale or auction. Private sellers benefit from eBay's search options, filters, and well-known brand. eBay earns money from charging sellers fees on the items they sell through its platform. Buyers receive protections from eBay (such as money-back guarantees for items that don't arrive) that aren't present in typical sales between private individuals.	This digital marketplace operates much like eBay – with similar benefits for sellers, the platform, and buyers (see eBay description) – but is specifically for pre-owned sports equipment. Unlike eBay, the platform does provide guidelines for trading among users.
Where to Find Used Disc Golf Discs	Click or tap to see eBay.com's selection of used disc golf discs. Those outside the U.S. can search locally (eBay.de in Germany, for instance) for offerings closer to them.	Click or tap here to see disc golf discs on SidelineSwap.
How Are Discs Sold & Bought?	Sellers can offer goods at a set price or put them up for auction. If you're interested in an item being auctioned, here are some tips from eBay for how to win it. Sellers can also opt to provide a "Best Offer" option if they're willing to negotiate on price.	Most sellers of disc golf items on SidelineSwap opt to set a specific price though auctioning is possible there (we only saw one disc up for auction there as opposed to over 1,500 disc golf auction possibilities on eBay prior to publication). That said, every item with a set price also includes a "Make an Offer" option for buyers interested in trying their luck for a lower price. Sellers can accept or reject those offers easily. Additionally, though the platform doesn't exactly encourage trading among users, it is possible (see link above in 'Site Basics').

These are the biggest advantages and disadvantages we see in buying used discs via eBay and/or SidelineSwap:

Advantages of Buying Used Discs on eBay or SidelineSwap

Disadvantages of Buying Used Discs on eBay or SidelineSwap

Like with e-tailers, there are many filters and it's easy to search the site for specific items.
Haggling for bargains is often possible.
Great deals on bulk buys are available – good both if you're new and searching for your perfect disc or are an experienced player up for some experimenting.
You pay through the site instead of organizing payment details with a stranger.
Both sites offer seller ratings so it's easy to assess whether a private seller is trustworthy.
As opposed to social media marketplaces, buying from a private seller on eBay or SidelineSwap means you have some customer protections in cases of unfilled orders, goods in unexpectedly poor condition, and more.
In case of a dispute between you and the seller, you have a mediary interested in keeping both parties happy to continue using the platform.

Fewer formal guidelines for expressing the condition of discs than most retailers. You'll need to examine photos closely or ask for additional information if you're unsure if a disc meets the standard you're looking for.
Though many private sellers respond quickly to inquiries, they – unlike retailers – have no professional obligation to answer you when you initiate contact with them about purchasing an item and no specific hours of business.
Should an item not meet your expectations, the return and/or refund process is likely to take more time and attention than with a professional retailer – and may not end with you receiving a full refund.

And here's the good and bad to selling on these platforms:

Advantages of Selling Used Discs on eBay or SidelineSwap

Disadvantages of Buying Used Discs from eBay or SidelineSwap

You benefit from the notoriety of the platform that brings in high volumes of buyers.
The sites' advanced search features make it easy for those interested in discs you're selling to discover them as long as you describe them well.
Your listing may show up in search engines or advertising to people likely to be interested in it.
Some seller protections, e.g. in the event of buyer non-payment
Though you pay a fee for the convenience, you don't have to coordinate a payment method with a buyer.
Shipping labels are automatically generated by the platforms.
Unless you set up an auction poorly, you'll never be forced to accept a sale price below a value you're comfortable with.

As opposed to selling to an e-tailer, there's lots of work involved in photographing discs, describing them, answering potential buyers' inquiries, setting prices, etc.
The sites' sizes can mean stiff competition for making sales.
May be hard to gain users' trust if you're a new seller with no or little feedback.
Unlike social media marketplaces, these sites charge sellers fees when an item is bought on their platform.
These marketplaces have very specific rules regarding refunds, return policies, and more that you'll need to take time to familiarize yourself with.

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r/discexchange: Buying, Selling, & Trading Used Disc Golf Discs on reddit

If you've never used reddit (intentionally not capitalized), it's a lot like an online forum where users post to start a conversation or get an answer to a question. The posts you're most likely to see are ones lots of users "upvote" to show that they believe the content is worthwhile. The site is composed of "subreddits" that users – or "redditors" – create and join to talk about specific topics. Harry Potter, Northern Ireland, people making up ridiculous names for animal species: There are literally millions of them (though not all are active).

One of those subreddits – which always have an "r/" before their names – is r/discexchange. With around 38,000 members at publication, it's the most active marketplace on reddit for disc golfers hoping to buy, sell, and trade gear directly with other redditors via deals set up in comments and private, direct messages (typically shortened to either PM or DM).

A post on reddit selling various disc golf discs — A typical post on r/discexchange from someone looking to sell discs.

Notably, reddit is not an official marketplace like eBay or Sideline Swap, so it offers none of the nifty tools those services do for listing and searching for specific items, paying or accepting payments, or any of the protections for buyers or sellers. So, you may be asking, what exactly is the appeal of r/discexchange?

We reached out to the redditor nvjck – one of r/discexchange's moderators who believe in the subreddit's value so much that they volunteer their time to manage it – to find out. Here are our questions (bold) and the moderator's answers (normal text under question) with some small modifications made for readability's sake:

What holes in the disc golf equipment marketplace does r/discexchange fill that aren't covered by e-tailers and brick and mortar stores?
It genuinely feels like a fly mart some days! People will have all sorts of discs for various reasons, and more often than not they're willing to make a deal or prices will be cheap because they have a bunch. Oftentimes you'll see used discs and since it's a private seller, you can ask for more pictures or clarification on anything so you know what you're getting into! There's a bit of a community too, for a while everyone would tag the same user for everything Vibram because he was a collector. Just being able to communicate directly as buyer and seller is important and I think that's hard to do on a personal level.
Do you think r/discexchange is better than Facebook or eBay marketplaces or just for a different crowd?
I think it's the best marketplace on the internet, but I'm obviously biased towards the favor of my amazing moderator team who help me out day to day. I think it comes down to what platform you prefer to use and I don't use Facebook, so that's one out. eBay is a safe and easy to use marketplace and where I go to when looking for older runs of discs that I can't find on r/discexchange but it's still option two. I browse reddit less than an hour a day but that's still an hour more than how much I look at eBay on a daily basis. It's just easy to post and then browse something else.
What are your top tips for...

...buyers?
Take your time and make sure you're buying the right disc for you, don't be afraid to ask for more photos, communicate key items in your posts like weight and budget, tell someone if you're not interested in their items so they know to move on, and never buy if something doesn't feel right. Our mod team is pretty quick to respond if you need anything!

...sellers?
Don't pressure people when the discs sell themselves, no reason to get mad or upset if someone asks for more photos, assume you need to ship things the next business day unless otherwise specified, and leave your selling posts up to confirm your deals. Send those tracking numbers ASAP!

...traders?
We have a reputation system and I personally wouldn't trade with anyone with less than a few dozen transactions to their flair. Good communication is the best way to make sure these go smoothly. If you don't have a lot of transactions on the sub, don't be offended for people with significantly higher numbers ask you to send first.

Another important aspect of r/discexchange is that it includes a feeback system that allows redditors to see how many buys, sells, and trades another redditor has completed on the subreddit and find threads that show how they've communicated about exchanges in the past. This is enabled through a bot created by the moderator RegExr that generates flair next to usernames like you see in the image below:

Screenshot from reddit of someone selling disc golf discs — A moderator-created bot puts flair next to usernames on r/discexchange that shows how many buys, sells, and trades they've completed on the subreddit. The logic is more exchanges means more trustworthy. This is a screenshot from r/discexchange with the orange arrow added by us.

To learn how the bot keeps track of exchanges and how to find users' feedback and exchange history, you can check out a thorough text put together by the moderators.

As you've come to expect by now, we've put together the positives and negatives of r/discexchange for buyers....

Advantages of Buying Used Discs on r/discexchange

Disadvantages of Buying Used Discs on r/discexchange

Easy to communicate with sellers to negotiate good deals
r/discexchange offers flair that acts similarly to the feedback scores provided by eBay and SidelineSwap.
There's no option to create a private profile on reddit, so you can always view a redditor's post history (or lack thereof) to gauge whether they're someone you want to do business with.
Sellers have no fees to worry about so won't pass those costs on to you
Typically a quick turnaround when you want more information about an item

All exchanges happen at your own risk. There is no formal customer protection in the event of fraud, damaged goods, etc.
Payment options limited to what seller will accept
Shipping details have to be ironed out in DMs with sellers
Hard to search for specific discs or gear since there are no search and filter functions designed to help buyers find items (though you can make a post requesting to buy a specific item)
There are lots of rules and norms to learn.
This is not a formal marketplace, so there's little to deter scammers other than the somewhat flimsy threat of being banned from the subreddit by moderators. Thoroughly research sellers before sending any payments.

...and sellers:

Advantages of Selling Used Discs on r/discexchange

Disadvantages of Selling Used Discs on r/discexchange

Buyers' exchange flair helps you know if they're trustworthy
There's no option to create a private profile on reddit, so you can always view a redditor's post history (or lack thereof) to gauge whether they're someone you want to do business with.
Unlike with eBay or SidelineSwap, there are no fees to pay when you make a sale.
Since you are selling directly to other players, they'll likely be willing to pay closer to market value than if you sold to a retailer.
You never have to accept a price lower than you're comfortable with.

Photographing discs, answering messages, keeping your post up to date regarding which items have sold, and other necessities can be time-consuming.
You have to negotiate payment and shipment details personally with each buyer.
Compared to eBay or SidelineSwap, your goods have very little chance of showing up on search engines or online advertising.
The lack of filtering and sales-focused search tools make it harder for buyers to find your goods even if you have exactly what they want. The older your post becomes, the truer this is.
There are lots of rules and norms to learn.
This is not a formal marketplace, so there's little to deter scammers other than the somewhat flimsy threat of being banned from the subreddit by moderators. Thoroughly research buyers before sending any goods.

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Buying, Selling, & Trading Used Disc Golf Discs on Facebook

Before we start, we should be clear that his section is not about using the official Facebook Marketplace, which is a place where people can find used things near them to pick up in person or buy through the platform. The advice here focuses on normal Facebook groups that have been structured by members and volunteer administrators to facilitate people buying, selling, and trading disc golf gear directly with each other.

And there are tons of these groups. Every country with a significant disc golfing population tends to have its own, and there are many other disc golf buy, sell, and/or trade groups based around single brands or other market niches. Two of the biggest both have around 40,000 members and are used mostly by U.S. residents: Disc golf buy, sell, trade and THE Disc Golf Marketplace (which doesn't allow trading).

All of these groups operate with different norms and rules, and most are private. The private status has benefits (such as administrators being able to ban people who abuse the platform), but it means you'll need to request to join almost any group before you can peruse the posts to get a feel for what it offers.

Though every group will have its own quirks, here's some advice that should apply to most of them:

How do I find places on Facebook to buy, sell, and trade used disc golf equipment?
There are many groups on Facebook dedicated to used disc golf commerce. If you're interested in all disc golf equipment, try a general search on Facebook such as "buy disc golf" and check out what groups pop up. The higher the group membership is, the more likely it is to be a busy place with plenty to offer. If you're into a certain brand or something else more niche, do a more specific search (e.g., "buy MVP discs" or "buy Innova Rocs" – both get very specific results). You'll likely need to request to join a group before you can see posts in it.
How can I quickly learn group rules and norms?
After you join a group, go to its main page and click or tap the "Featured" tab at the top. You're likely to find pinned posts there with the community rules, explanations for commonly used acronyms, expectations for how to structure posts and organize exchanges, and other key information.
Is there any way I can check how trustworthy another member is?
Many administrators of buy, sell, and trade groups have turned on a Facebook feature that tracks members' contributions to the group. When they have, you can see people's participation in a group by clicking or tapping their name above a post or comment they've made in the group. The first page you'll see shows their recent posts, and if you click or tap the "(Name)'s Contributions" tab, you'll see points they've earned for contributing to the group via posts and comments. Though this doesn't track buys/sells/trades the user has conducted, it will help you research their activity in the group to see if it seems on the up-and-up.
How do I minimize the chance of being scammed?
Familiarizing yourself with common scam tactics will help you spot many scams before you get trapped by them. This post focuses on scams people run on the formal Facebook Marketplace, but many of the warnings are still valid for these groups. One big exception, though, is the dangers it talks about of paying through Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, etc., which is just a hazard you accept when buying/selling in these informal marketplaces.

And here are the good and bad sides to buying used disc golf gear via Facebook groups:

Advantages of Buying Used Discs on Facebook

Disadvantages of Buying Used Discs on Facebook

Easy to communicate with sellers to negotiate good deals
Sellers have no fees to worry about so won't pass those costs on to you
Typically a quick turnaround when you want more information about an item
Larger userbase than reddit, so more niche marketplaces exist

All exchanges happen at your own risk. There is no formal customer protection in the event of fraud, damaged goods, etc.
Every group has its own rules and norms that govern basics such as how to negotiate payment and shipping. You'll need to learn these for each group you use.
Payment options limited to what seller will accept
Hard to search for specific discs or gear since there are no search and filter functions designed to help buyers find items (though you can make a post requesting to buy/trade for a specific item)
Though you can often see users' past contributions to a group, there is no formal, simple system that shows how happy past buyers have been with a seller.
This is not a formal marketplace, so there's little to deter scammers other than the somewhat flimsy threat of being banned from the group by administrators. Research sellers as much as possible before sending any payments.

And the same for selling on them:

Advantages of Selling Used Discs on Facebook

Disadvantages of Selling Used Discs on Facebook

Unlike with eBay or SidelineSwap, there are no fees to pay when you make a sale.
Since you are selling directly to other players, they'll likely be willing to pay closer to market value than if you sold to a retailer.
You never have to accept a price lower than you're comfortable with.

Photographing discs, answering messages, keeping your post up to date regarding which items have sold, and other necessities can be time-consuming.
You have to negotiate payment and shipment details personally with each buyer as well as follow different rules for those negotiations depending on which group you post in.
Since most groups are private, your goods have virtually no chance of showing up on search engines or online advertising.
Though you can often see users' past contributions to a group, there is no formal, simple system that shows how happy past sellers have been with a buyer.
The lack of filtering and sales-focused search tools make it harder for buyers to find your goods even if you have exactly what they want. The older your post becomes, the truer this is.
This is not a formal marketplace, so there's little to deter scammers other than the somewhat flimsy threat of being banned from the group by administrators. Research buyers as much as possible before sending any goods.

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Did We Miss Something About Buying, Selling, & Trading Used Disc Golf Discs Online?

We did our best to find all the traditional retailers and most-used alternative marketplaces for pre-owned disc golf equipment on the internet and discuss them here. But the internet is vast, and we may have overlooked a place disc golfers should really learn about. If so, let us know about it at [email protected].