AbundaTrade.com - Our Vision

Our Vision

AbundaTrade.com promotes reCommerce by trading and selling used items.

The value that AbundaTrade offers through its services and products will encourage customers to choose trading in over throwing out, and to support reCommerce over wasteful manufacturing.

We envision trade as not only a great financial deal, but as an opportunity for us to work together as smart and mindful consumers to truly make the world a better place.

Our Mission

AbundaTrade.com believes in smart consumerism.

At AbundaTrade, smart consumerism means putting your unwanted stuff back into the system rather than into a landfill, and getting the stuff that you do want from a socially conscious company that saves you money. When you are a smart consumer, you create a win-win scenario for your wallet and for our environment.

Wasteful consumerism is an increasingly substantial concern. We want stuff, and we collectively spend billions of dollars to get it. In the process, we throw out perfectly useful stuff in order to make room for more new stuff. It is wasteful spending that hurts our pocket books; wasteful manufacturing and disposal that hurts our planet.

In our first two years AbundaTrade repaired and recirculated over 100 tons of movies, music, video games, and books. Rather than taking up space in closets, garages, or landfills, these unwanted items provided cash for our trade in customers. By practicing reCommerce, we return these items to the market and reduce the need for raw materials to produce new items.

Starting in early 2010, through cooperation with our local Whole Foods Market in Mount Pleasant and with the Preserve "Gimme 5" program, we began recycling #5 plastics. Commonly used for yogurt cups and similar containers, AbundaTrade acquires large quantities of #5 plastics in the form of used DVD and video game cases. Many of the cases we receive from trades and other sources come to us in heavily worn conditions. Often torn, marked on, or otherwise unsuitable for reuse, we appreciate the opportunity to keep these cases out of the trash. Instead, the plastic waste is returned to the manufacturing cycle, where it is transformed into useful household items.

We take further steps to reduce our carbon footprint by reusing packing material and with the use of recyclable shipping material, whenever feasible. Our staff also makes a point of reusing and recycling office supplies and personal items. At AbundaTrade, we realize that it is just as important for us to make the right decisions in our business practices as it is for our customers to make the right choices about their purchasing habits.

Learn more about your stuff and smart consumerism.

I believe each of us can make a difference and that a company operated
with the right model and principles can make a significant difference.
- Kent Wagner, AbundaTrade.com

Meet the Team!

Kent
Wagner

Co-Founder,
Director of
Operations

Kent is a tattered survivor of two decades of music retail. He is a father of two, a frustrated poet, and centerfielder for the New York Mets. He's pretty sure that he is right on the threshold of discovering the meaning of life. He also likes ellipses...
email Kent

Clayton
Woodson

Co-Founder,
Director of
Operations

Clayton is a corporate refugee who has spent a significant amount of time doing quite a bit of this and that here and there. When he isn't involved in a tumultuous love/hate relationship with technology, new business development and spreadsheets, he is teaching himself acrobatics, fire spinning, and aerial silks
email Clayton.

Tracy
Geier

Director of
Marketing

When plans fell through for conducting the world's first all-chinchilla kazoo orchestra, Tracy decided she'd had enough of the Left Coast and returned to her roots in the Palmetto State. She is a fan of bacon, soccer, wine, llamas, and the word "button" - possibly, but probably not, in that order.
email Tracy

Jill
Hopkins

Trade
Experience
Manager

As a Lowcountry transplant from the Midwest, Jill enjoys spending time at the ocean and appreciating the hot weather and sunshine. She is the mom of two grown sons and adores her grandson. She is always willing to go the extra mile to create an enjoyable trade experience for each customer.
email Jill

Meredith
Varn

Head of
Accounting

Meredith is an opera singer turned accountant. She now composes music in her spare time and will eventually melt minds with her rock. An avid traveller, she recently fufilled the lifetime goal of setting foot on Egyptian sand. New Zealand now takes the premier place on her international short-list.
email Meredith

Jon
Pargas

Special Projects
Manager

Also known as JP to an ever expanding empire of family and friends, Jon is a twenty year veteran of the good fight known as retail. He once saw a five bolt lightning strike on the ocean just off of Isle of Palms but didn’t stick around to harvest the fish-fry. You can check out his award winning photography at www.jonpargas.com.
email Jon

Bartow
Ray

Receiving
Manager

Georgia Bulldogs reign in the eyes of our Receiving Manager. Nary a day goes by that you do not see this guy displaying his trademark colors. An avid lover of cheese sandwiches, his family, and Sarah Palin, he's the all around go-to guy here at AbundaTrade, especially when it comes to cleaning out the fridge. Go Dawgs!

Robert
Bondurant

Product
Manager

Robert's greatest aspirations involve listening to and making as much music as humanly possible, the enlightenment of all sentient beings and perfecting the art of randomness in the kitchen. He can often be found goofing off in an inverted posture. Although a vegan health nut, he refuses to live without coffee.

Ricky
Landers

Online
Manager

Ricky is a recent College of Charleston grad, originally from outside of Philly, PA. He loves a good, hard days work but takes time to enjoy all the lowcountry has to offer including the beach, the links, and the sunshine. When not at work or play Ricky enjoys cooking, politics, and travel.

Mike
Killen

Trade
Manager

Diligent & subdued Trade Manager by day and party animal vigilante by night, Killa Mike always knows where to find the best live music around town. This down home southern boy is an Allman Brothers Band and loyal Clemson Tiger fan. Did we mention he does the best impression of Fire Marshall Bill this side of the Mississippi?

Michael
Lam

Trade
Services

Michael is a down to earth character with one crazy sense of humor. A self-labeled geek, he likes computers, books, and as much computer/ console gaming as possible. He enjoys dark comedy movies, goatee fashion statements, and helping our customers.

Erika
Dudley

Trade
Services

A continuously moving Army brat, fleeing from wintery climes, Erika has recently arrived here from the Volunteer State and has been spending her time practicing her newly acquired culinary skills on the AbundaTrade folks. A fan of Lynchburg's Finest, Cheerwine, and her Bu, she is still pleasantly suprised to be finding herself amidst the splendor of palmetto trees. Go Vols!

Justin
Edwards

Lead
Shipper

This future Chuck-town rap sensation is one of the youngest employee's here at AbundaTrade.com. When he's not busy laying down new rhymes, chilling with his friends, or hanging with his family, this shipper extraordinaire spends his time looking for the perfect shorty to love.

Jordan
F.

Customer
Support

Known around here as Jordy Bear, Jordan keeps us all laughing with his constant singing, humming, and Aaron Neville impersonations. He goes out of his way for our customers. Literally. He will sometimes drive all the way across town with his car full of mail bags to ensure that our packages get to the post office on time. A true customer service hero.

Jami
P.

Customer
Support

A South Carolina native, Jami is kept busy raising a wonderful 9-year old daughter and an old-enough-to-know-better husband. She grew up wanting to be a mechanic specializing in auto body work. Her focus has shifted to a different type of “body” work, which has her attending school to become a plastic surgeon. However, she still maintains a passion for fast, exotic cars.

Lindsay
Koob

Shipper

Lindsay, AKA Fairy Godfather, is the AbundaTrade elder statesman and master of creative packaging. An avid pianist and church singer, he is also Charleston's busiest classical music critic. When he's not making music or sweating over writing deadlines, he enjoys disengaging his brain with the Zen-like serenity of repetitive packing and the constant challenges of adapting small shipping containers to large objects.

Rob
Friedrichs

Lead
Repair

Rob comes to us from upstate New York to escape the snow and cold. His moto is "the hotter, the better". A car guy, Rob loves detailing his vette. He collects die-cast muscle cars and loves classic rock, 80's tunes, eating, and sleeping. He's not a fan of computers (ugh) but is a big fan of Ben & Jerry's (YUM). Hi to Crockett!

Caroline
Cornatzer

Receiver

Caroline is the lone, brave soul to work in the office with Bartow and Mike. When she is not keeping the peace, she enjoys music, beaches, and wearing unnecessarily cute outfits to work. Caroline has a BS in Recording Industry Studies from Middle Tennessee State, and no one knows what good that will do her in Charleston.

Barbara
Jordan

Receiver

One of the few native Charlestonians in our crew, Barbara loves chillin' at home, reading, watching movies and creating art. She has a graphic design degree and is an award-winning fine artist, who loves to paint Low Country scenes of our beautiful marshes and beaches.

James
Williams

IT Support
& Shipper

James is a self-taught, self-proclaimed Mr. Fix-it. From cars to computers, he pretends to know his stuff. Born in Georgia, he made it safely across the border to South Carolina. He now shares a small apartment with his blushing bride and with two cats, who blush at nothing.

Don
Hamlin-
Brown

Special
Projects

Don is our in-house strong man and jack of all trades. When not lending a hand to whichever department is in the biggest need, Don spends his time working on his house, and snuggling with his lovely wife, 3 dogs, and 4 cats. He has to draw the line somewhere so the horses have to stay in the barn.

Trevor
Cuccia

Shipper

Though he is the youngest employee here at AbundaTrade, he is definitely not the smallest. What he lacks in years he makes up for in hieght and great movie taste. Trevor spends his day quitely towering over the rest of us, earphones in, tuning out the constant craziness that always ensues. Need something from the top shelf? Then he's your man!

Bootsie

Security
Manager

In her past lives, Bootleg D. Cat (affectionately known as Bootsie) has curled up in some rather famous laps. She was known as Blackie to a certain Mr. Churchill, and just "Cat" to Miss Hepburn. She now prefers the quieter life of protecting our warehouse from any and all danger. Especially squirrels.

Company History

What is AbundaTrade.com?

AbundaTrade.com is a privately owned company based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, ten miles from historic downtown Charleston. Launched in September 2008, AbundaTrade evolved from the CD trade-in program of the independent music retailer, Millennium Music. We now accept a wide variety of new and used music, movies, video games, and books in exchange for cash, gift cards, or select consumer products. There is also the option to donate your trade-in value to a favorite charity.

In 2010 we expanded AbundaTrade’s facilities, nearly doubling the space available to handle the thousands of items we receive, process, and ship each day. This enables us to offer our customers an even greater selection of movies, music, video games, books, and specialty items.

As we continue to grow, we have developed fundraising and business partnerships in our local community, and beyond, with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Friends of the Charleston County Public Library, the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Tanger Outlets, as well as various school, churches, and community groups.

We our proud that AbundaTrade is part of the emerging reCommerce industry. By focusing our efforts on trading and selling used items, we offer an alternative shopping experience that is less expensive for our customers and less harmful for our environment. As of the end of 2009, we have repaired and re-circulated over 100 tons of CDs and DVDs. Please read Our Vision for more information about our company philosophy and goals.

Where Does AbundaTrade.com Come From?
AbundaTrade is the modernization and revitalization of Millennium Music, a once stubbornly successful independent music retailer. The AbundaTrade.com, FeedYourPlayer.com, and Millennium Music concepts are all based out of Charleston, South Carolina.

Some 20 years ago, near the dawn of compact disc technology, a music retailer known as CD Superstore was sold to Borders Books. Millennium Music was spawned from the CD Superstore crew. Within a few years, Millennium Music became one of the premier names in the South for buying the hottest new music and enjoying in-store concerts and artist autograph sessions.

While progressively upgrading to larger stores and multiple franchises, Millennium Music maintained its indie-minded commitment to musicians and their fans. For 11 consecutive years (1998-2008) Millennium Music was chosen as Charleston City Paper’s “Best Place to Buy New CDs,” based on their annual readers’ poll. On several occasions during their reign, Millennium Music also received honors for “Best Place to Buy Used CDs” and “Best CD Store Staff.” A staple of the local cultural scene, the Millennium Music flagship store was located within 14,000 square feet of prime retail space in the heart of historic downtown Charleston.

Millennium Music successfully launched their initial CD trade-in program, FeedYourPlayer.com, in January 2006. As 21st Century music-buying trends continued to change the retail landscape, the company ultimately closed its brick-and-mortar retail stores to focus solely on the online venture. In September 2008, the name, AbundaTrade.com, was officially adopted, as a better reflection of the company's growing concept. To learn more about the trade-in process, please review our online tutorials or contact our Trade Experience Manager.

Press Room

In the News

Changing Your Business Model to Survive - FOX Business
Online music was killing their record stores... (Case Study) - Inc. Magazine
CDs for the Symphony - Live 5 News
Trade in Used Books and Music for Gift Certificates - ABC News 4, Charleston
New Ways to Make Money Off Recycling - TheStreet.com
Digitize Your Oldies - The CW11 Morning News, New York
Trade moldy media for new electronics - Women's Health magazine
NARM Roundup - Billboard Magazine
Millennium to go online only - The Post and Courier
Company Offers Free TVs, Electronics for Old CDs - CBS Boston
Best Store for Used CDs, New CDs and Staff - Charleston City Paper
2 Internet Business Create Way to Exchange CDs for iPods - The Arizona Republic

Press Releases

11.01.2008 The Holiday Stimulus Plan from AbundaTrade.com
09.24.2008 Get the Gadgets, Recycle the Plastic
04.28.2008 Millennium Music to Extend its Stay through Spoleto
03.11.2008 Millennium Music Says Farewell to Charleston, FeedYourPlayer.com Says Hello to the World
03.04.2008 FeedYourPlayer.com has Expanded its CD Trade

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