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Half Price Books
626 S Whitney Way, Madison, WI 53711, United States
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Ch
Review №1

Staff was kinda dismissive and rude. Cool they buy books, but youre not going to get more than 10% of their actual value. Plus side is you dont have to sell them yourself.

Ch
Review №2

Went in search of summer reading materials. So many sweet books here.

Au
Review №3

Good selection of science books and sometimes a few good classic software engineering books.They also have a large TV/Movie section with Blu-ray.This is currently my favorite book/movie store.

Ja
Review №4

I went in for a last minute *commitment ceremony gift* on Friday the Eleventh of June as they were actually closing ~ I was quite embarrassed since I thought they were open until 7:00 or 8:00 CST! Thanks to Theos INCREDIBLE help, I left very pleased with my quick decision [almost making a purchase I was less than confident about, because they were closing & I wanted to respect everyones timing with the ceremony being the next day]. THEO SHOULD DEFINITELY GET WHATEVER POSSIBLE RAISES whenever given the next opportunity :-)

Je
Review №5

It’s a little hit-and-miss on what you’ll find, but it’s a lovely store that is well organized and packs a lot into it. I was in the area for a long weekend and visited twice just to make sure I got everything I could possibly want. The employees are super friendly and helpful as well! Would go a 3rd (and probably more) time(s).

An
Review №6

Awesome place, I love going in there and finding new things to read or listen to.

Ri
Review №7

Absolutely in love with this place! Never enjoyed a bookstore like I do Half Priced. One of those places where i can only go in with a certain amount of cash, less I spend to much lol.

Le
Review №8

Great selection, my kids loved it, and I now own Salt: A World History.

Je
Review №9

My favorite used book store ever! This place is amazing. Its packed with all kinds of books both new and used. They have a wide variety of genres that are arranged in a customer friendly layout. Aside from books you can get cool gifts, records, DVDs, CDs, toys, and calendars here. There really is something for everyone here. And the prices are pretty fair.Staff is super helpful and wonderful to work with. I have been coming for years. I like to come in and trade books and music. They always take my college textbooks too, which is really nice! I have never had a bad experience here its truly one of a kind.

Da
Review №10

Didnt go inside; was there with my son. Unfortunately he didnt find what he was looking for however he is a voracious reader. I will provide a better review with his future visits to other locations!!

He
Review №11

Always an amazing time, no matter the location. They always have a great book selection and very helpful staff!

Ap
Review №12

I do like their selection of books. However, I have gone in numerous times with books to sell. This last time I went with 8 books to sell and they did not buy 1 (the books looked brand new and I do realize that many books lose their value, even though nonfiction books tend to sell- BUT these books were selling on Amazon), but they were okay with taking them off my hands. LOL. Uh, NO! I would rather put them in the little free libraries around town.I wont be going back!

Aa
Review №13

Big store with a large variety of books. I frequented here years ago and stopped back by while I was in town.They still have some gems of used RPG books, mainly old AD&D content.

Ro
Review №14

Good place for cheap books. I didnt find a particular book that I was looking for, but they have a LOT of books, and appear to have them well organized.I suggest you stop in & look around.

To
Review №15

Ive been there a couple times. It seems like a nice store with friendly staff.

ni
Review №16

Great selection. I go for childrens books. Cheap books and nice staff. Will continue to go

Ba
Review №17

I know they halfpriced but... hrngh

Ge
Review №18

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Sold some books and the process was very quick.

KE
Review №19

What better place to go on your birthday!! My husband bought me all the clearance books i couldve ever wanted.

Te
Review №20

Nice selection of foreign language books.

Ry
Review №21

These stores are so empty. Nothing exciting or worth buying. Are they trying to close them down? COVID destroyed this chain.

Wi
Review №22

Always enjoy shopping or browsing at this store. I find a lot of books, CDs, and movies that I have been hunting for. Plus the staff is always friendly, helpful, and informative.

Mi
Review №23

Had a great time browsing. The store was clean. There was a great selection and books in a wide price range from very reasonable to more pricy first editions.

Mi
Review №24

Always a wonderful experience!

Li
Review №25

I really enjoyed buying books from this store. The floors were marked for social distancing and the books were organized in a nice way. I bought magazines and a few books in very good shape with great price. Staff were friendly too which is a bonus ☺️

Jo
Review №26

Im a big fan of this store. They have a really impressive selection of books, games and other thing. Their prices are reasonable and the store is clean and comfy.

Jo
Review №27

Fantastic store - great precautions taken during pandemic time. Felt very safe.

Vi
Review №28

Its a great place to get deals on books CDs,games and more

Da
Review №29

Great selection. Great prices, and I can turn in books I dont want anymore! Thanks staff!

Ja
Review №30

My favorite place to shop for books and cards. My daughter loves it too. Always a great selection and prices are fair. Staff are friendly.

Sa
Review №31

Friendly staff with great priced books. Obviously not every selection of book, but a very good selection and a wide range of topics.

da
Review №32

It was excellent there

Di
Review №33

The incredible selection of discounted books more than justifies a visit. And most cost even less than half of their sticker value. Some excellent quality new books can also be found, but without the discount.

Ro
Review №34

Awesome place to go to find used books and music

Ro
Review №35

Love it. Found more of Nora Roberts books I dont have

We
Review №36

We go here specifically for records. Always good finds with 45s

Sc
Review №37

Love the store! Great service!

Da
Review №38

I walked into the store with no mask because I medically cannot wear one. I shopped for about 45 minutes when the cashier came up to me and told me I must wear a mask because it is company policy. When I explained that I cannot wear one and even offered to show my doctors note indicating so, he told me that didnt matter and it was company policy. This is the SECOND time I have had someone refuse my business thanks to my disability. I will never be back and hope that this company educates their staff on the rights of the disabled in the future. I consequently went to Barnes and Noble where they were educated and accommodating for my almost $700 purchase today.

Sc
Review №39

Wonderful store! Had a great selection of books, kind employees, and a clean building! Will definitely return!

Lo
Review №40

The store is nice, but there is no customer service. No one bothered to ask if I needed help, or to even say hi.

Ma
Review №41

Really enjoy their selection and atmosphere. Very safe during these current times

Ka
Review №42

Great selection of books and prices!

Ja
Review №43

They got a couple books here.

Ke
Review №44

If you are searching for recent books this store could have it.

Ri
Review №45

Great place for your reading fix.

Br
Review №46

Nice staff that arent salesy. Limited availability, at least for what you can find on the shelves. They can order items transferred from other stores but then the price goes up.

Er
Review №47

Great selection.

Br
Review №48

Lots of great stuff! The prices are SO GOOD. I loved the wide range of variety as well. SO many books, games, genres of music and DVDs!

Br
Review №49

Great selection of new and gently used books, dvds, games and more. A must stop when looking for a certain used book!

Ma
Review №50

Great way to support your community. Staff is being very diligent about cleanliness during Covid-19

Li
Review №51

Always a good spot!

Na
Review №52

Great store, AAA+......Love it !

Mi
Review №53

Never sell anything there...pennies on the dollar.

O
Review №54

Very quiet. The employees didnt acknowledge us at all

Zo
Review №55

I always have fun coming here and exploring. I love collecting field guides and I feel every time I come I find something new and interesting! They have a wide selection that is ever-changing, and staff has always been helpful and friendly. Prices can be a little wacky, with some things being overpriced (in my opinion, of course!), but nothing too terrible.

An
Review №56

Great deals on books, huge variety, excellent organization on the shelves so its easy to find what you need, and friendly customer service at the counter. My husband and I have had fun exploring this book store on a casual afternoon or even on date nights, and we love coming home with new finds each time we visit.

Do
Review №57

Theyre still buying used CDs.

Ev
Review №58

They had a lot of great books and they made sure everyone had a mask on.

Le
Review №59

The prices are great but the childrens section is really unorganized. Also, it is in the back of the store and I think it should be front and center.

Je
Review №60

Love a good book! Its nice to walk around a book store (feel like everything is digitized now, this is a great way to take a break from screens.) The staff is super friendly too!

ma
Review №61

They did a great job with social distancing, and made me feel like they were really on top of keeping it clean.

He
Review №62

Good selection and good precautions for Covid-19. Staff is always helpful and courteous.

D
Review №63

Great selection and variety of music, dvds, books, games etc. The staff is friendly. Support local businesses!

An
Review №64

Great place to find books. Neat and organized!

An
Review №65

Great place to find that perfect gift.

Ke
Review №66

Ond of those places where the staff may be too “tired” to actually talk to you, let alone assist you with any items

Re
Review №67

Very clean but better selection/prices online

Kr
Review №68

Great selections and prices!

Ly
Review №69

Awesome place to find books at half price! Great shape too! Half of retail price! Awesome associates!! Love it! But a little cluttered!

Mi
Review №70

Great place for all you readers! And if youre more into movies or video games or CDs or vinyl theyve got all that too.

Ja
Review №71

Good selection of books, friendly, helpful staff, and great pandemic safety protocols.

Su
Review №72

Lots of gems at this place, and not just books. I always check their comics, board games, and clearance movies. If you are looking for a specific book, you may have to order it in, but its a great place to browse for gifts or discover something new. The video game section is kinda weak, but the movie section is great. Nice staff, not too pushy. Dont expect them to give you market value for stuff, but if you want to get rid of stuff without messing with eBay or a garage sale, you might as well get a few bucks for it

Ro
Review №73

Lots of books.

Ni
Review №74

Great Staff and great selection of books

gr
Review №75

Good selection of books. Some older volumes available but also many new titles and gadgets.

Ra
Review №76

This store is AMAZING! I could(and did) spend hours in Half Price Books. Id recommend everyone to check it out! Theres definitely something for everyone here....with amazing prices!!:))

Br
Review №77

Nice little used bookstore. Great prices for books (although the used games are a bit more expensive than they ought to be). Convenient location right next to a bus line. I always enjoy paying them a visit.

M
Review №78

Its got a great staff and incredible selection. The only gripe is theres a lot of stuff closing nearby. Ensure youre supporting local stuff!

Cr
Review №79

Helpful staff who were willing to look up books on my list and allow me to be able to get my hands on them. As a company called price is nice because you can get the books you want without completely breaking the bank. I will warn you that you can lose a lot if times walking around to investigate what they have in stock.

Al
Review №80

Went vinyl hunting. I got into it not for authenticity or analog, but for recordings that simply arent being pressed anymore. Im always able to find one or two survivors if i spend the time to sift through, but I guess thats part of the experience.When Ive sold books here, they were very clear is the whys of their pricing, and they seemed fair. Sure, you could make more money if you sold them yourself, but then youd have to take the time, effort, & energy all while hoping that someone trusted your far-smaller sales record online that they have.

Ch
Review №81

I always enjoy a visit to a used book store, you never know what you will find. Great selection and helpful staff. Wish I had more time to browse but I had to catch a bus.

As
Review №82

Got 5 books here for my classroom for less than $30. All are in spectacular like new condition. I think its a steal! The customer service is also great. I kind of forgot about this place for a while but Im glad I remembered it today!

Sh
Review №83

Nice store, lots of books and dvd choices

Co
Review №84

I usually just go for records and have never had a bad experience. The record selection can be great gems. They have a multitude of books for practically every taste. The movie selections and games are usually good with a few exceptions on their pricing. For most items you can get a great deal. Other things they seem to price it over fair market value. But in the end I can usually get a better deal by haggling a bit. Ive received a few 10% off deals from the store manager after bringing up a fair price on my phone.

Ry
Review №85

I always end up spending more than Id planned here but the deals are amazing! And the people who work there are very friendly and helpful.

Co
Review №86

We dont have a Half Price Books back home in Georgia, so we always visit this location when were up. We always find great deals on books, and our kids love it because they have DVDs, comics, and music aside from the books. The staff is always helpful and friendly!

ca
Review №87

Love this place. I always find what i want and usually something i did not even know i was looking for but need anyway

Ka
Review №88

Okay selection of books, but not what I was expecting before visiting. My husband was able to find a couple of books he had wanted and I enjoyed their journal selection. Some books were more expensive that I would have expected, though.

Ry
Review №89

Clean and well organized store.

An
Review №90

Half Price Books is the best place to find cheap books. We got some great books in the clearance section, they also had a great selection of science books. The cashier who checked us out was incredibly friendly and gave us a free calendar with coupons for almost all of 2018. He also made a couple small jokes that made us feel good about shopping there.

J
Review №91

I love this place, for a used book place the prices are fair and the selection is very good. Just a fun place to stop and browse and I always find something but I am a book lover. You can sell books and movies here but you wont make any money/in store credit. Just something you have to accept to help clean out your house. Great place and theyll see me again and again.

Ry
Review №92

Its a thrift store for books and music. Whats not to love? This location also has unique gifts for geeks/bibliophiles.

S
Review №93

Love browsing here.

Na
Review №94

Ive sold books here multiple times and theyve given me a good price for them. Also have a wide range of books, games, comics, etc. for good prices!

Z
Review №95

I was giving all my books to Goodwill until I found this place. I love that I can trade in my old books. I worked at Goodwill for a while so I know that 90% of the books donated go into the trash (not the recycling). So finding this place has made me feel a lot better about giving up what I call my treasures. What they cant sell they recycle!

Sa
Review №96

Loved the selection! The staff is great. Even though they didnt have the book I was looking for he recommended another one on the same topic and I love it!

Ja
Review №97

Great selection of used books! Didnt know they had a dvd selection. Found some great titles for awesome prices. Will be returning soon!

Ja
Review №98

Even with the current guidelines, quick service and fast trade-in.

Ad
Review №99

Its meh, and the record selection isnt great. They overprice almost everything. Go to Discogs instead if youre looking for something.

Th
Review №100

Always love going in checking out the coloring and crafts books! The staff FANTASTIC...

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  • Address:626 S Whitney Way, Madison, WI 53711, United States
  • Site:http://hpb.com/014?y_source=1_MTExNTQwOC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
  • Phone:+1 608-273-1140
Categories
  • Book store
  • Music store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–5PM
  • Friday:10AM–5PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:12–6PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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