OK first off two pieces of information I use to work here which makes me a bit partial to the store, and I am not much of a trade in person. Yes I hang on to everything I own so I cant rate the store on the trade aspect. Because of those reasons I give this place a five but the average shopper I would say would rank it about a four. The main reason I love Bookmans as a shopper may be what some don't like. Which is that the place is just everywhere, the organized disorganization is part of the stores charm. I love to just spend hours searching for hidden treasures with in the orange book shelves. It may take more time to shop, unlike a Borders or Barnes and noble, but I never come home empty handed.
The store has a music, video and gaming sections that include new stuff such as blue ray DVDs to LPS. Yet Bookmans really shines when it comes to buying books and kitchy items at a great price. Everyday there's something new to buy so coming in often is a good idea.