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Very well curated selection. All the other positives in the other reviews here are true!

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Half Price Books

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I'm so happy this bookstore is in my neighborhood! It's surprisingly large, with a great selection…read more I went in a few days ago to get several kids books for party favors for a birthday party, and was really impressed by the selection. The books were in great shape and cheaper than other used bookstores I'd visited recently. It's like buying brand new books, but for literally half the price. I'm more than happy to give my money to this store rather than Amazon.

I've been to this store a few times. Today I arrived @ 10:50 after stopping in to the Maplewood…read morestore to ask if hey had the Hair dvd? The cashier said she found a copy at the St Paul store but "it's at the buy back counter and it hasn't been shelved yet so I can't request it". I darted out of the store, making haste to SP before it hit the shelf and was bought!! I walked in, where the buy back counter is right inside the door. I excitedly told the fellow of my prior conversation. I was met with "She shouldn't have sent you over, there is a lot of places that it could be!" I didn't tell him "she wasn't stopping me". Feeling a bit defeated I had a seat while he looked for the dvd.... as I began to worry if I would have to change my noon oil change appointment? There he stood in front of me, holding out the dvd for me to take, as he said "here it is". I let him know "you are my hero!". Proceeded to the checkout where I told that cashier "he is my hero". She politely said "I hope you enjoy the movie!" So 10 minutes, $2.16 and two lovely employees later I was out the door. Thank you Half Price Books St Paul!! Day? Made!

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I stopped here looking for a particular book & to kind of just browse. I did find the book I wanted…read morebut the price was bit more than what I wanted to pay, especially for a used book. I did find it cheaper online and ended up getting it elsewhere. I like that they sell a variety of other items as well. I like seeing what games, video games and sometimes movies they have. They are well stocked up w/ items but the store can feel a bit cramped when busy as the aisles are a bit narrow. I will say the staff weren't very friendly. When checking out the cashier rang me up without saying a word to me- which is weird. I feel like if that's the case just have self checkout. The parking lot is a bit hectic but usually no issues finding a spot.

I stopped in on a Saturday morning looking for some time to kill. I've been in the market for new…read moreboard books for a nursery. The store has a lot to offer, but the children's section needs some work. I couldn't quite grasp the organization method. I also found a lot of books that were in the wrong section Which made it hard to know if I was the problem or if there just wasn't a rhyme or reason to the organization. Prices seemed a little higher than other Half Price Books. A couple of the items that we were interested in were pre-condition to say the least... Yet they still wanted 7 to 8 dollars. I did end up, leaving without purchasing anything this time, but I'm not opposed to coming back and checking out the other sections of the store. It seems like they have a really good system for buying books and there were a lot of other patrons taking advantage of this. If you have some time to kill and you're looking to browse some books, definitely stop in. Just make sure you know that you'll be there for a bit because it's not super well organized.

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This place is incredible. The largest antique mall, by square footage, in Minneapolis and Saint…read morePaul, it offers a wide variety of carefully procured items. There are 3 floors and each has a unique mix of offerings. The customer service is amazing. In my experience you are generally on your own in an antique store unless you seek out help. Here, they are there to serve. I love this place!!

I am SO glad I found this spot especially as a photographer. I love a day spent antiquing and…read morediscovering hidden treasures, but on this visit, I was looking specifically for a vintage looking dish set to use for a morning photoshoot. The space is huge and includes three floors. I spent some time browsing and got carried away with the available options. Once I found a set of dishes I liked, I pulled the store owner and asked if they could separate sets. He gave me a few options 1.) Buy the set 2.) Browse upstairs and downstairs for individual dish items to create my own set 3.) They would lease the entire set to me at full price and allow me to pay 20% so long as I return it within two weeks. This is a game changer! Having access to an entire antique mall to source items and lease them at a fraction of the cost is INSANE. This is definitely a spot I will return to for their great selection, stellar customer service, and flexibility for photographers. They even asked that I share the photos with them. I ended up creating my own little breakfast set and it was such a great experience.

Against the Current - usedbooks - Updated May 2026

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