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Overview

Half Price Books has a rating of 4.38 stars from 8 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Half Price Books ranks 19th among Books Other sites.

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How would you rate Half Price Books?
Top Positive Review

“I love half price books!”

Loki T.
12/8/20

The price is true to its name. I can get a book for literally half of the price at a big bookseller. They also have things like shirts, videos, music, stuffed animals, and cool bookmarks! I also enjoy that you can sell used or unwanted books to them.

Top Critical Review

“No book was received, no refund was given”

Dianne A.
1/5/22

$22.51 seemed like a good price for a book; for a tracking number? Not so much. When the book didn't arrive as reported per the tracking number, I submitted a request for help online. There was no response. I called the 800 number and talked to a sympathetic customer service rep who had no power to help me. Because I actually need the book, I ordered, again, from a reputable seller, who happened to have the book on sale for $22.08. In the end, I've paid $44.59 for a book with an MSRP of $26. Doesn't seem like a great deal, does it? Next time, I'll just start with the reputable seller, even if the quoted price is a bit more. I realize that this is a useless endeavor, but yelling into the abyss seems preferable to sitting quietly while being screwed over by HPB.

Reviews (8)

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Thumbnail of user lokit1
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
December 8th, 2020

The price is true to its name. I can get a book for literally half of the price at a big bookseller. They also have things like shirts, videos, music, stuffed animals, and cool bookmarks! I also enjoy that you can sell used or unwanted books to them.

Thumbnail of user djangou1
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
December 29th, 2020

I've been interested in such services for a long time, because I also want to save a little money and still get exactly what I need.
Besides, the books here are really new and beautiful beyond belief.

Thumbnail of user jorrann
11 reviews
1 helpful vote
December 25th, 2020

I think it's a pretty good online store that offers a huge assortment that will help everyone find exactly what they need is a good thing. Thank you for that.

Thumbnail of user marcok16
11 reviews
1 helpful vote
December 25th, 2020

Nowadays books have become quite expensive.
And I think it's really great that you've made these particular products more accessible to every customer.

Thumbnail of user karlt28
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
April 19th, 2018

I absolutely love Half Price Books!

The website has been updated recently, and it's a lot more helpful now. You can finally see what books are at what store so you don't have to necessarily go there to look on the shelves or call in and wait for them to look. I don't think you can look at the entire inventory of a certain store, but if you are looking for something specific, you can hit a drop-down button to see which stores that item is in.

And since the website also includes other sellers, you get kind of an expedia.com system for looking for your stuff. Often times the other sellers have better prices than half price books. And often times, the prices online differ from the prices in the store, which they explained is because the online prices use an algorithm to adjust their prices to other prices around the internet.

In any case, I'd say check the website before you head to a store if you're looking for a specific thing. You'll have an idea it will be there, and you'll have an idea of what the prices will be.

Thumbnail of user joyp29
7 reviews
28 helpful votes
May 22nd, 2017

Very helpful staff at Half Price Books. I asked them if they could hold a DVD TV series for me while I ran to have lunch with my husband rather unexpectedly and they said it was not a problem. The gentleman at the counter said he could hold it for up to a week in case I didn't make it back. How nice! They have a great selection of movies (old and new), TONS of books covering a TON of topics... AND they can usually tell you if they have something in stock and find it for you on the shelves. I just cannot say enough about this place. I've been to both locations in Lexington and one of the Louisville locations and have found they are all helpful and have great deals on lots of stuff!

Thumbnail of user susanw3215
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 13th, 2023

Had been searching for the past year for a particular book. Finally found it on Half Price Books CANADA. There was no indication the price was other than Canadian currency. I ordered the book. I asked if the price was in U.S. dollars and if it was, to please cancel the order. Of course it was evident they shipped the book without answering. Went from $33+ to $63+ Cdn. Never again will they get my business.

Tip for consumers:
Check before hitting the buy button if funds are Canadian or U.S.

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Thumbnail of user diannea125
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 5th, 2022
Verified purchase

$22.51 seemed like a good price for a book; for a tracking number? Not so much.
When the book didn't arrive as reported per the tracking number, I submitted a request for help online. There was no response.
I called the 800 number and talked to a sympathetic customer service rep who had no power to help me.
Because I actually need the book, I ordered, again, from a reputable seller, who happened to have the book on sale for $22.08.
In the end, I've paid $44.59 for a book with an MSRP of $26.
Doesn't seem like a great deal, does it? Next time, I'll just start with the reputable seller, even if the quoted price is a bit more.
I realize that this is a useless endeavor, but yelling into the abyss seems preferable to sitting quietly while being screwed over by HPB.

Tip for consumers:
Go back! Stop! Abort!
Go to Vromans or Target or even Amazon.
Getting a discount is no discount if the product is never received.

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Book was never received.

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