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Half Price Books
16828 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188, United States
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Al
Review №1

Like all half price books its basically heaven on earth. Very wide selection of just about anything you could want. Check their online stock though, their inventory is much larger than their shelves make it seem

El
Review №2

I went in to sell all of the books I decluttered from my collection (which was the VAST majority of them). I had a great experience. Only took about 40 minutes for them to go through and tally an entire trunk full of books (like, my car trunk. Not a suitcase trunk). Came up to just shy of $50 for everything but honestly thats what I was expecting since most of them were OLD. Like 60s cookbooks and 80s scifi novels.

Ga
Review №3

Another great book stop for my lists. I live in Texas and Half Price Books is a staple down there. I was happy and surprised to find this one nearby and the staff is amazing, as they are everywhere else. Love this shop add picked up three books for the flight back home.Fun fact: I wrote the review blurb on the cover of the book photo I added. Check out the entire review on Geeks of Doom.

Ca
Review №4

Cluttered and chaotic but dont really expect much from them. They do over charge for some of their out of print editions of things that I can find on the shelf at other stores for half their prices. Definitely do your research before buying!

Ro
Review №5

Amazing. So many books so little time. The prices are affordable and in great condition. The space is bigger then it looks. Its clean and organized. I cant wait to go back!!!!

Te
Review №6

Great selection so many great prices

T
Review №7

They have a section for used video games. Nothing against selling at full market value but also nothing exciting either. I wish they would lighten up on the prices so people could get excited to find a deal like customers do with books. Its as if they searched for the highest price and go with that. Otherwise, just sell it on eBay. Theres no upside to buying here since theres not a bargain to be found. Id rather support a local retro game store if full market value is the asking price.

Jo
Review №8

Nice place to find a variety of cool titles.

Is
Review №9

Great little hidden gem in tukwila! I sold a bunch of manga there and got more than i expected! Decent prices and cool staff.

Mu
Review №10

Helpful staff, fair prices. Amazed at some of the books and games we find.

Ce
Review №11

I love coming and checking out books here! I always leave with a huge armful and end up giving friends and family books. A few great Easter books for my grand baby were my favorite find!

Du
Review №12

Found a first printing Saga #1 for five dollars, so this store is amazing.

Wi
Review №13

Awesome shop with a ton of books to look through at very good prices!

Sh
Review №14

I called about availability of a book and the woman went to the shelf to confirm the one copy was in stock. She pulled the book to secure my pickup in one hour for my visiting guest. Love this store.

Th
Review №15

I love this place, I sell my books there and good priced books

Na
Review №16

You can find very interesting books, unique stuf, comics, and more. I can browse for a hour or so. Well organized, nice displays

Mi
Review №17

I love this place. I wish they had more paperback childrens literature. Other than that they have a good verity on all genres. They also carry movies and music of all types at great prices.

Fu
Review №18

Super awesome bookstore. Books arent always new and in good condition, but thats because theyre used. Honestly, Id rather come here first than to somewhere like Barnes & Noble. On top of that the employees are super nice.

Ar
Review №19

Favorite bookstore, staff is so friendly and cool. Books are at a great price and they have a lot of new and popular books as well as older classics!

Ti
Review №20

Wish the one in Seattle were still open, but it’s definitely worth the drive!

An
Review №21

As always I love this store, was able to find the study material that I needed for my college class. Always something new to find here.

Le
Review №22

This is one my favorite Half Price Book locations to come to for RPGs and other gaming related searches.

Ri
Review №23

It was a good place to get books! All the workers were very friendly

Ki
Review №24

Always amazed at how my customer experience is on high... I love my weekly visits here, enjoying great books. The staff at Half Price Books, bravo 👏.

El
Review №25

Discovered by chance, this bookstore is a marvelous place for used books, from precious edition to novels, with an excellent selection for cinema and art books. Prices are super attractive and the booksellers are nice and helpful.

Ni
Review №26

Always a great stock of books that I’m looking for. Can’t beat the prices. Staff is typically friendly and gets you checked out quick.

Be
Review №27

A fun place to browse for books. Unlike other thrift stores that sell books, they try hard here to organize and provide recommendations. The variety of books is hit or miss, so its more effective to find books to read than to find a specific book. There is also a decent selection of board games, movies, music, and memoribilia.

Wa
Review №28

Vintage candies and really good fudge. Ice cream as well.

St
Review №29

Dont expect much payment for what you bring in for sale. Give them to Goodwill.

So
Review №30

Great prices. Can always find a good read in the closeout section.

Ma
Review №31

Great selection of modern lit, and a cool section of rare and collectable books that rotates pretty regularly. Their prices have gone up in the last few months, and it feels like they pay less for secondhand books.

Ga
Review №32

I have been going here fur last 10+ years to buy and sell books. Very fair price, knowledgeable book sellers, good collection and ambiance. Good restaurants nearby to make it a complete visit!

Ch
Review №33

They offered me $6 for three books. And one of the books is worth $250. Sure it wasnt in the best shape but it wasnt in bad shape at all. My feeling is that she thought I didnt know what they were worth. Plus the other two were worth 20 to 40 dollars a piece. Just saying

Jo
Review №34

Great friendly service and a wide selection of books as well as movies and music.

De
Review №35

Staff was very nice. Store had a very relaxing atmosphere. I could easily get lost for hours at a time in that store - no complaints about that at all 😊📚❤️

Mi
Review №36

It is a fairly small HPB but has all the categories. Kids books were on the lighter side.

Re
Review №37

Really lovely and pleasant staff!!! Organized resell process, great selection of books and media. Very clean and organized

Ke
Review №38

Good selection, good prices

De
Review №39

I love half price books. I went in today for 3 books and came out with 15. That always happens. But considering Im pretty sure it came put to only about $3 per book, Im not mad! This place is my guilt pleasure.

Vi
Review №40

Had a bad experience where another patron made fun of deaf brother and no one said or did anything.This used to be my favorite store

Ma
Review №41

I went to there store in Seattle a lot until it closed. The 1 in Lynnwood is easy to get to. Lay out and service are fantastic. Large new and used books along with used CDs & DVDs. Love this place. Also if you have an item you can call ahead to see if they have it. They will hold it for you or mail it for a small fee. Once again Great place.

J
Review №42

Great staff. I love this book store.Long live all the readers!!

Je
Review №43

Love this place! Great prices! Wonderful customer service.

Ju
Review №44

There are plenty of reasonably prices books and cool memorabilia here. I prefer small owned book stores compared to major brand stores and this one is on my go to list.

Ge
Review №45

This is one of my favorite places. The people are always nice and friendly. If they dont have something youre looking for a day will check and see if they can get it from another store for you also

Sa
Review №46

I love a used book store. Whats not to like?

Ge
Review №47

Half price books is the place you call first to get hard to find or reasonable priced books for your own interests. They still sell DVD,s, Compact Discs, Records and even a small selection of cassettes for music. Good luck and happy reading.

Ka
Review №48

I am a book lover and I always have to tell myself to leave this store. I went in for one book and walked out with seven :)

An
Review №49

Great service.

Cr
Review №50

Love this place. Friendly staff and always some great finds!

Ca
Review №51

The employees customer service is great, friendly, and they help the customers. 1/2 Price Books is my VERY FAVORITE Book store... all of them.

Gr
Review №52

They are following safety protocols well and its always nice to be able to get to a book store and see whats new.

We
Review №53

Great selection of used books. Love all the puzzles and other items throughout the store. Associates are friendly and helpful.

Jo
Review №54

I have known Half Price Books for 13yrs. Great staff, wonderful books plus a treasure trove of interesting gifts. Always something different & unique to find on their shelves.

G-
Review №55

This place always has employees ready and excited to help you find the book you need.

Em
Review №56

This store is one of my new go to they have amazing book for good quality and cheap found a ton of Jane Austen works there for super cheap 100% recommend

Al
Review №57

Love to thrift here, right next to value village, very convenient!

De
Review №58

The associates were very helpful with helping me find books and movies.

To
Review №59

I love this book store. Always great deal, selections and friendly staff!

Mi
Review №60

Great selection, well organized

Al
Review №61

A lot to see. Good prices. Outlet center.

Ma
Review №62

Love this location!! The staff is always helpful and the stock tends to be interesting and well organized. The first thing I do is check the sale rack in the back of the store; sometimes youll find gems.

Cl
Review №63

The employees were not considerate of the customers time AT ALL. They were chatting away rather than counting our books, we ended up being Not to mention we brought 4 decently sized boxes of books (at least 100) and they gave us $7. SEVEN DOLLARS. Go elsewhere or just keep the books at that point.

Ju
Review №64

Go,go now,take the kids,hell take the neighbors kids,better than the zoo,and free to get in,great staff,books,records,dvds,cd,hell8tracksGo now!!!!!!!.

Ma
Review №65

Well stocked selection of books. Including hard to find editions!

An
Review №66

Awesome. With masks on you could take kids like its a book fair. Either way great prices - we dropped close to a hundred bucks but worth it due to covid.

Kr
Review №67

Always a great bookstore with fantastic finds and good prices on used books.

Fr
Review №68

This might be my new favorite location of this chain. The staff is enthusiastic about books and very helpful. So even though they didnt have the book I was looking for (not really their fault), I highly recommend this bookstore if youre looking for a place where the employees love books as much as you do.

Br
Review №69

Great atmosphere here. Low key service staff who let you browse to your content. I like the vintage book shelf and the two center bookcases where they have miscellaneous items.

Ch
Review №70

Hard to find local parking. Limited selection of DVDs. Great buts on childrens books. Half Price on paperbacks but if you cant get the better price at Costco it is worth checking out. What makes this place special are the unique side items, memorabilia, cards, posters, and knowledgeable employees. This store is the Trader Joes hires in book store environment. Quick, professional, and they know their stuff!

Ja
Review №71

Always get great movies

ca
Review №72

I LOVE THIS PLACE...ORIGAMI anyone?

Ca
Review №73

Great...friendly cashier, safety precautions in effect...found several books to purchase.

Ed
Review №74

Half price books is the first place I go to find biiks and DVDs. The staff at the South Center store are friendly and very helpful. If something isnt in store, ask. They can probably get it within a couple days with complimentary phone call when it gets in.

Na
Review №75

I love Half Price Books. They have a great selection, and most books are pretty much new. The staff are super friendly, and the overall store just has a great vibe. And the clearance section has books that are 50% off the original price, which makes it 75% off the booksellers price. Also a great place to sell books. They give you cash!

Pa
Review №76

Always can find good deals on books here. Largest used bookstore in the area with best selection. Theyve come the through a few times with some books I was having a hard time finding.

Da
Review №77

Favorite half price book store. Good people And big choice of movies and records

Ji
Review №78

Great selection. Paperbacks for $3.99-4.49. Following Covid rules with directional aisles. Friendly staff. JS

Pe
Review №79

Decent. What you see is what they have. I do enjoy purchasing books at reduced prices. You cant find every thing here but with enough hunting you can generally stumble across what you need.

Gr
Review №80

Friendly and helpful staff, book selection varies (they had about 1/2 of the book titles I was looking for).

Ti
Review №81

Great places for books, calendars, music, movies, and more at reasonable prices.

Ro
Review №82

I would not recommend selling books to them. I went 3 times with about 15 books each time. The first time they offered $9.50, which seemed a little low but I excepted. The second time the offered me $2.50! I thought that was incredibly unreasonable but perhaps they were just not good books, so I accepted anyway. The third time, I looked on Amazon to guage the sales price and popularity of the books that I was bringing. I made sure there were good books. This time they offered me $1.50! I didnt except the offer, I prefer to donate. I am definitely not going back... not to sell, not to buy.

le
Review №83

Great place to find books & other items at low prices. I found an awesome book for my daughter. I also found a 10 foot charging cable for $6! Cables this long are usually $20-$40 at Best Buy. And on top of all this, I also found a weekly/monthly planner for less than $10. Definitely a place to come to if youre looking for books at discounted prices. They dont carry the newest books, but there are still amazing finds here!

j
Review №84

This is a great branch of Half Price Books! They get a ton of stuff here, and I always find something new and interesting on every visit. Ive been shopping here for 20 years...so Id call that consistent.It is easy to sell books, but just know you get almost nothing for most items. Theyll give you a receipt you turn in for cash at the front counter. You must have ID.This location has large sections for every genre. The childrens and art sections are nice. The comic section is strong. They also get a lot of collectible stuff here. Check the cases at the counter and a second area by the buying counter.Parking is usually bad out front. Look in the back - there is a back entrance and theres always parking there.

Lu
Review №85

Its a quiet, small and cheap version of your neighborhood used book store. Its good for those time you dont want to pay full price for the reading materials that you kids really want, but will finish and discard within a week. Low cost investment into enabling their interest in reading anything.

Bo
Review №86

A good selection of mostly used books very well organized. If you are looking for a particular book it author, you can find it quickly or know it is not there. If it is not there, often they can get a copy from one of their other stores. Good service from a knowledge staff.

Ju
Review №87

Wonderful selection of used books at excellent low prices. Also, the staff are quite knowledgeable and caring in helping me find the books on my list. Definitely will recommend and repeat business!

Te
Review №88

I love going to Half Price Books. You never know what treasures youll find. I always check the DVDs, craft books, and the clearance section. I did pretty good this visit. I got a hard to find DVD, and a few items in the clearance area. The store is always clean and the staff is friendly.

Ja
Review №89

Really friendly employees and I really good deals

Ga
Review №90

This store is a great place to find used editions of just about every book I look for. Particularly helpful this last visit was trying to find (and finding) a book Id been looking for but was no longer in print. Online prices were over $100 and I fortunately found it at HPB for under $20. Above and beyond that, the folks working here are a hot to do business with and they are also awesome folks to just chat with. Its also nice to know they pay enough attention that they recognize us when we visit. I love this place.

To
Review №91

Ill be honest, I dont really buy physical books unless they are cookbooks or travel books, but Half Price Books usually has a good selection of both. The real draw is that theyll buy used books/movies/etc so you can recoup some cash when spring cleaning. You can probably sell things yourself on eBay for more, but who has time for that?

Ti
Review №92

I cant rave enough about this magical store. I spent so much time at this store waiting for dinner at a place nearby.This place captured my heart. I like the staff and the range of humor and personality, the board game options, cookbooks, art books, coloring books, Funnies, records, comic books, toys, collectibles and so on.I cant wait to go back! This place is the ultimate hidden treasure in the South Center area. Im buying a lot of my niche gifts for friends here.

Wa
Review №93

Generally the best place to buy or sell books and materials. Some stores let me keep what they say they dont need. Then I can donate to my local library. However now many of the stores will only pay me for all or nothing. Then they donate some and recycle the rest they cannot use. Id rather do that myself and maybe sell those others elsewhere.

J
Review №94

This place was great! Neat variety and I found the two books I was looking for. One was the most current release and the other was a release or two old, but the book has been in print for years, so very happy with the finds. I literally saved over half price, as I had gone there directly after Barnes and Noble😆

N
Review №95

Great place to buy books. Also outstanding DVD collection and Blu-ray collection. Also youll find the coolest birthday presents for cheap here. I will say the staff can be hit-or-miss when it comes to knowledge on books or other things but overall great place great staff great prices what more can you ask for.

Un
Review №96

Fun place to browse for books but a terrible place to sell your books. Even though I never expected much, I was always unpleasantly surprised and felt ripped off each time I sold there. Thats disappointing because its a interesting place to shop. But its like they know they have you over a barrel. Try selling online or give your books to a good charity thrift store.

Ma
Review №97

Always lovely. It was almost closing time when we came in but the employees were as friendly and happy to see us as they always are. They offered to get a book transferred in for me that they didnt have, I didnt have much time but appreciated the offer. I always love browsing their selection.

De
Review №98

Love this place

Ke
Review №99

A great place for bargain hunting, whether music, DVDs, books or comic books.

Ca
Review №100

A fun place to be

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  • Address:16828 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188, United States
  • Site:http://hpb.com/048?y_source=1_MTExNTQ1My03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
  • Phone:+1 206-575-3173
Categories
  • Book store
  • Music store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible elevator:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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