Half Price Books — Attraction in San Antonio

Half Price Books: A Treasure Trove for Book Lovers

I recently visited Half Price Books, and it was an exceptional experience. As a book enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for new places to find great reads, and Half Price Books exceeded my expectations.

Cozy and Welcoming Atmosphere: The moment I walked in, I felt at home. The store has a cozy, welcoming vibe that makes browsing a pleasure. The aisles are well-organized, and there’s a charming, slightly eclectic feel to the place that I absolutely loved. It’s easy to lose yourself in the rows of books and just enjoy the experience.

Fantastic Selection: Half Price Books offers an incredible selection of books across all genres, and the prices are unbeatable. From recent bestsellers to classic literature, I found everything I was looking for and more. They also have a great collection of used books in excellent condition, which is perfect for anyone looking to expand their library without breaking the bank.

Knowledgeable and Friendly Staff: The staff at Half Price Books are friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. They were more than willing to help me find specific titles and even made some fantastic recommendations based on my interests. Their passion for books really shines through, and it made my shopping experience even better.

Unique Finds: One of the best things about Half Price Books is the chance to discover unique finds. I stumbled upon a few rare editions and out-of-print books that I hadn’t seen anywhere else. It’s a book lover’s dream to find such hidden gems.

Beyond Books: In addition to books, Half Price Books offers a variety of other items like music, movies, games, and even some quirky gifts. It’s a one-stop shop for all sorts of media, and it’s fun to browse through their diverse inventory.

Sustainable and Affordable: I appreciate the store’s commitment to sustainability. By selling used books, Half Price Books promotes recycling and makes reading more accessible and affordable. It’s great to see a business model that supports both the environment and the community.

Community Engagement: Half Price Books also engages with the local community through events and promotions. They frequently host author signings, book readings, and other events that bring book lovers together. It’s a wonderful way to foster a sense of community...

The Isom Rd/Loop 410 location of Half Price Books is my favorite location for this store! The employees are very helpful and knowledgeable. I usually stop in to look for "hard to find" albums (yes, I said albums) and, they have a large selection of compact discs (if you still have a CD player available in your car). On this occasion I was particularly interested in finding an older recording of Arlo Guthrie's Alice's Restaurant, hopefully in CD. The gentleman up front was especially helpful in locating it at another store. While finding it, he referred me to a "Greatest Hits by Arlo Guthrie" CD ; which had more selections, including specific ones that were on the Alice's Restaurant recording that I liked...AND was able to have it shipped to my home!!!!! I really appreciate the extra effort taken to find exactly what the customer wants (even if they do not know what they want). The store itself is roomy enough for social distancing and has a sanitizer station up front. This store is very well organized. Other locations that I have visited seem to be choc-a-block full of stuff so that you need to turn sideways to get down some aisles, (although I appreciate the various options for collectables) to view everything. I would rather visit THIS store than other locations, enjoy my visit, and have them order the items wanted if not available there; than go to another location and feel claustrophobic, and dirty until I exited that location. I highly recommend this location of Half Price Books to any connoisseur of literature...

The waiting line for selling books to them is insane. When I asked if I could drop off my small bag of DVDS since there were many big book bags that were waiting to be sorted, I was basically dressed down by an unsmiling and rather unpleasant woman (I think her name is Karen?) saying "THAT'S NOT HOW IT WORKS HERE! You have to stay in the store and wait for your name to be called!" So as I write this, I'm going on an hour and a half, still waiting. At this point, I'm weighing the value of my time versus the measly money I'm going to receive for the DVDS. But, I've waited this long (invested). You would think they would have this system more streamlined considering THIS IS THEIR SOLE BUSINESS MODEL, and perhaps have more than one person doing the buying? Other resale music and DVD sell/exchange stores allow you to leave your items and they give you a call when your offer is ready. Someone is NOT going to leave their money there (not pick it up), and if someone DOESN'T pick up their money or property, it's forfeited, I'm sure. So, what's the deal??? Especially when it takes HOURS to go through and piles of used books to determine the buy offer. Why make people wait for hours?? The inconvenience of HALF PRICED BOOKS snail-paced buying will definitely make me think twice about buying or selling here. A business model such as this must be equally efficient in both the buying in the selling. A business must also be considerate of people's valuable time and make it convenient for...