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| - I enjoy coming here when looking for a specific title, and also for browsing. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the employees are friendly and helpful.
It can be hit and miss on finding a specific, needed title. I almost always check here before heading to Border's across the street, if I must have a specific book immediately (think student required reading).
BUT if you are looking for something in a specific genre, and want to browse, this is your place. My kids can easily spend 60-90 minutes here, and after about 20 minutes are usually reading something in a well-positioned chair. THIS IS ONE of my favorite things about this store; you feel very comfortable "hanging out"- reading a book, wandering amongst the shelves for a couple hours even.
I like to pick up small presents here- they have nice selection of note cards, journals, oddball new books, and more.
Staff is friendly. If you ask them what good finds there are in the store, or for their opinion in general, you will receive great information and interesting discourse.
YOU WILL NOT get much selling your used CDs, DVDs, or books here. The amount they pay for your items is absurdly low. I don't expect to get rich off of resale, but it's ridiculous how LITTLE they will offer you. Bookman's is a much better value for the person who wants to trade in their items.
Perhaps HalfPrice Books would do well to offer a tiered trade in program. If they do not wish to part with their "cash money"- continue offering a pittance in cash, but provide a more generous store credit option in addition.
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