The atmosphere in this place is very friendly. It is it's own little community. I love how dogs are welcome here. Most of the stuff seems to be reasonably priced. The video games can run a bit pricey, but if you're doing store credit then what the heck! About that, people need to stop complaining about it. Their buyers do the best they can. If they aren't interested in your stuff it's because either a. It's all beat up b. They've already got a lot of it in stock or c. They don't think anyone will buy it. It's best to go on a less busy day that way the buyers have more time to thoroughly review your things. Bookmans isn't going to pay you full price for the books, of course. They need to make a profit too. They still do offer a generous amount. And the difference between the cash and trade is not as major as $22 trade and $2.50 cash, as another user said. Any consignment shop you go to will have a little less in cash than trade. It's the nature of it.