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    3.6 (94 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Lina L.

    I had two huge bags full of business and investment books I wanted to either sell or donate and found this place. So I decided to give it a go. I was very impressed with the friendly employees. They explained they will scan all the books and make a cash offer based on their selling prices at the store. They also will donate and recycle the books. I thought what a great concept and was all in! I was told there was only one person ahead of me but I ended up waiting for over 45 minutes and heard 6 peoples names announced prior to mine which was not transparent at all. They took all the books and offered a measly $13.29! I wasn't expecting to make a fortune but that was pretty ridiculous. While waiting I decided to look around and saw that they do have a great selection of books, games and puzzles. I especially liked the children's section- Half Pint Books, that was very tidy with a good selection of books. They even have a clearance section in the back. Based on the incredibly low prices they offer, I thought their selling prices were on the high end but I guess that is part of doing business. I think next time I'll just donate my books as it's not worth my time just to get a few bucks.

    Teri R.

    I stopped in here awhile back trying to sell some dvds and get some extra cash. Thanks to the person that was helping me for telling me up front and not wasting my time-that they give you 1 price for everything (even if they don't want it) and that's it. So, say you bring in 100 items and they actually buy 10-you're going to lose all 100 for that price they will pay for those 10 items. Do yourself a favor and skip this place and go to Bookmans or Zia Records. They only take what they pay for. Half Price Books are thieves!!! Never again will I set foot in there!

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    Diele K.

    For years, heck over a decade, I have been shopping at this location. Who doesn't love books at a discount?! I love recycling and secondhand stores, so this is right up my alley. I love how organized and stocked this location is no matter the time of day or time of year. I honestly have never seen this place picked through, and will be a frequent shopper here.

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    2 years ago

    Picked up a psychology book I need for class that was at least $74 on Amazon and I got it here for $13. I love this place.

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    A fun store to visit and has a well organized location. Love that I can find a home for old books too!

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    Wide variety of books at half price! What girl could ask for more? They even buy used books too. Everything was very well organized.

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    Great value and huge selection! Every imaginable book is inside this place! I could have spent all day there and all of my allowance!

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    Amazing price and amazing quality books! 90% of the books I purchase here are brand new. I wish there were more HPB's through the valley.

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    UPDATE: I opened my new book up and MULTIPLE PAGES WERE…read moreRIPPED OUT. Absolutely unacceptable!!! It is OBVIOUS the staff here half ass their jobs as not only was this used book damaged to the point that I won't be able to read it in its entirety, I FOUND SOMEONES TAX DOCUMENTS IN THE BOOK and the staff DIDN'T CARE. This is without a doubt the worst store I have ever been to in my life. I am fuming and will not be coming back, which is incredibly disappointing as I was hoping to support a local business but this store is just an absolute nightmare. Review: The selection was alright at best, but the store was laid out horrifically. I struggled to find any of the books I was interested in, and the staff did not seem interested in helping me in any way. I struggled to find any of the Star Wars books I was interested in as they were just scattered randomly throughout the store whereas every single other bookstore I have been to have franchises that large in their own sections. And it wasn't just the Star Wars books, books from numerous series were scattered randomly across the store making it near impossible to find anything you'd actually want. Want the sequel to your favorite book? Well it's not going to be by the first one in the series, that's for sure. And the prices? Insane!! The used book prices are alright at best, thankfully I was lucky enough to find one decent deal on a book I had already wanted. But it was disappointing nevertheless, as a used paperback from the 90s shouldn't be $8. All of their new books are noticeably more expensive than any other bookstore I've ever been to, at least $5 to $10 more than even Barnes and Noble, who already charge too much IMO. And the staff? Horrifically unwelcoming. There was one or two employees there who made me feel welcome, greeting me on entry and being very polite. But when I found someone's PERSONAL TAX DOCUMENTS in the back of a book, the employee who I handed it off to seemed annoyed that I even acknowledged him, despite the fact that I found something incredibly personal in a used book that should have been checked before it was ever put on the shelf. I have NEVER seen something so unprofessional as I could've gone home with the document and taken this man's SSN (obviously I didn't, that's a felony and I'd rather not go to jail). And the cashier who checked me out seemed annoyed that I was even there. I understand that the economy is rough right now and that working in retail really isn't that fun or fulfilling, but at the same time experiences like that with staff are never fun. Work is hard, but I came in and was nothing but polite, minding my own business as I looked for a good book, so I don't understand why the staff couldn't have at least reciprocated with the slightest bit of positivity or kindness. They were obviously miserable and it made me feel unwelcome and has assured me that I will not be returning to this store. If you are looking for solid deals on books in the suburbs of Phoenix, you are much better off going to Bookmans, Half Price Books, or even Zia Records. Bookmans especially, as their prices on used books are unbeatable. Overall, you're better off skipping this one. While you might be able to find a decent deal, you'll be stuck searching for an hour with little to no help from the staff. It was an incredibly frustrating experience.

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