Grassroots Books — Local services in Reno

I sold books to GB today. I did not have a list of books, so I am not certain how many books they bought. I walked in with a large box and a stack about 10" high of large format, mostly paperback books. I walked out with 4$ and a large box of books. The transaction was very nebulous, but they bought approximately 20 books, which the original prices were, on average about $12-20. So I made (on average) about 20 cents per book. I had to ask to have the books they chose not to buy returned to me and had the distinct impression that they expected to keep them. When I asked what they pay for large paperbacks I was given the very unsatisfactory answer that it depends. So, long story short and all that, I will not sell books there again. The transaction did not feel honest and open, and I would much rather donate. And BTW, I would have made 4-5 times more using these books as a tax donation, than selling them to GB. This may be typical of the business model of used books stores, and I do believe they offer an important service to the community, but this transaction felt like I...

I first found this place because of a coupon in the local paper: a free used book for you and anyone with you. I thought there had to be a catch but there wasn't, my friend and I each got a free book! Ok, you can only use a coupon once a year, but still, FREE BOOKS! Check out their calendar, they have free book days throught the year. The store is well organized and I found a few more paperbacks and they were only $1.99 each. Then I found out about the warehouse sale (everything 99 cents and then the bag sale at the end) and I was hooked. A note about the warehouse sale, the prices are great because you have to search for yourself, kids books are separated out but the rest is only organized by size. Plan to spend some time treasure hunting, it's worth it. I find something new each time I am there and generally spend less than a latte at starbucks. The staff is friendly and love to talk about books. The atmosphere is welcoming, always lots of laughter, and they are pet friendly. A few more comfy chairs and I would be there all day. Did I mention there is free tea...

Don't try selling here anymore. They've gotten surprisingly cheap with their offers. Took in 15 books this week, they took 11. 2 were new edition hard covers, the rest were classics (Alice in Wonderland, Redwall, Lord if the Flies) with now marks or tears and they gave me 3 whole dollars (they've given this same amount twice before, as well).

Not sure what changed. But they're not an enjoyable store anymore. Go visit Sundance Books instead. Cleaner, more diverse, decent prices.

UPDATED:

The response from the owner below is a bit laughable and also feels like evidence to my experience. I can't and don't bring in the same books over and over (who has the time for that?) because 90% of the time I let them keep whatever they didn't want to buy. Literally. They always present that option.

Also, my post was written weeks after my experience but tactfully trying to say a reviewer is lying ("No books today from Rose. It's a mystery") is really tacky.

Don't go to this bookstore. The Radical Cat is a vast improvement. Or buy online from...