I want to get rid of my OG Cricut & all cartridges but . . .

From one hoarder to another, I suggest you start with the cartridges you are sure you will never use, and keep the machine for now, as well as the Disney characters and any fonts and/or designs you still like.

I hadn’t used mine in awhile, but then we had two Disney trips a year apart, so I am glad that I kept them. Occasionally, I do end up using a Cricut design, although it’s not often.

But by all means, get rid of the cartridges that you’re sure you won’t use, and see what you get for them. Then decide if you want to sell the rest, but wait a few months to decide.

i didn't regret it one bit.  sold the cartridges in a couple of lots on ebay and the machine on FB marketplace because i didn't want to deal with them damaging the machine during delivery.

I have a Cricut and I very rarely use it. But when I NEED a certain image, it is nice to have. My kids are now having kids and some of the old cartridges are useful again. Not telling you to not sell your cartridges, but just make sure you want to get rid of them.

I had an OG cricut that I think I donated at some point. I have a Cricut Expression. It was at my Mom's house for years and the cartridges were in my garage. For some reason I wasn't ready to get rid of it. I like the fact that if I wanted, I could cut a really large letter or something like that.

I kid you not....just this year, I got it back out, working and organized cartridges and have been using it. I have a Silhouette portrait, but honestly, the whole computer design interface annoys me.

I find cutting on the machine with the cartridges quicker and more fun. I haven't used it a ton and am trying to remember to check for things I am scrapping. I just perused some cartridges I forgot about, like Destinations - so much good stuff I could be using! I cut out some Philadelphia diecuts for a divided page and am going to cut some London stuff next.

I also cut some pockets. I try to set aside time just play and cut stuff so I can remember what is there.

All that to say...if you truly don't want it/use it and it's weighing you down then get rid of it. I often don't feel like bothering with selling things, but maybe find someone/group that would appreciate as a donation? Cartridges are probably easier to sell online. I had no idea about popular cartridges, I will have to see because I had all the first versions of things.

I have sold two or three. One was a snowman cartridge and I can't even remember the other two! I guess I don't regret selling them. I have about 10 cartridges right now. I don't plan on selling them. I would like to use my Cricut more, but I don't have a dedicated space.

Would it be beneficial to set aside a crafting session and go through each cartridge and images and cut things you might want, to build up a little stash before selling? I am thinking seasonal things, or typical scrapbook things, vacation stuff, etc. 

I sold my baby bug (kind regret it) and kept my expression. I don't use 12x12 as much as I used to, so that is why I wish I kept the little guy. Other than that, what I truly like about the cricut is the ability to be offline. Sometimes I just don't want to make sure there is internet for crafting. So I like the cartridge old school option.  

All of this. If your biggest concern is Disney, see what cut files you can find. There are tons out there. You can probably find things that more fit your current style. Then wait for a half-off sale. 

Plus, what kind of crafty supplies could you buy with that money? Crafty supplies and tools that you want to use now. 

Is it still an issue if cartridges are linked? Or is there a work around for that? Just wondering for resale.

What can't people do with second hand linked cartridges?

You are so smart.

One of my other hobbies is watching decluttering videos!   

do you have a 2nd and charles or other used book/music store near you? you might be able to sell them for store credit - it probably won't be much though - otherwise I see CDs at thrift stores often

Offer them on Buy Nothing if you belong to a group (you should! it's the best) or donate them? They might be OK for some Little Free Libraries too. Some people still listen to CDs in their cars. 

I watch Dana K White/A Slob Comes Clean (she has books and podcasts too but they all focus on the same simple no-mess strategies). She moved fairly recently, and had some good advice for how to pack for a move following her basic principles (link 1, link 2). I like The Minimal Mom on YT for decluttering advice and thinking about things like regret. Cass from Clutterbug is fun for storage, organizing, and decorating and she also recently moved but she's also a bit all over the place and struggled through her move. Fun though. They all work together to run a course so they use each other's strategies and language a lot. Almost everything I say is something they've said   

Here's a good article that explains linked cartridges and the limitations- craftycartridges.com/blogs/blog/what-are-linked-cartridges