06/11/09

Best Book Shop on the Planet

by afellowrveteran

Each book has been collected for the serious reader. I have had the pleasure of finding hard sought books at reasonable prices on many occaissions. I live way out of town and I make it to this book shop every chance I get. It takes hours just to peruse the collection and worth every minute. Expect quality books collected by serious book lovers with a consumate variety.

• Pros: This is the best detailed shop for serious book lovers.
• Cons: There is only one location.

02/07/09

Stay away from 1/4 price books. high prices and rude if you don't buy

by houstonres

I would stay out of this store. 1/4 price books had some appeal to me when I went in, looking for a photoshop book but when I couldn't find it and started to head out... I came across a black and white photography book about 18 years old. They had it priced at $12.00 so I put it back and wished the store owner to have a nice day on my way out. He asked. "Sir, just out of curiosity, how much would you have paid for that book?" Since my initial interest was the photoshop book, I didn't really know how to respond but given the age of the book and the name of the store,"1/4 price books" I replied about half of that which is about $6.00. I didn't even mention to him that for an 18 year old book, that was pretty good in my opinion. Keep in mind, they asked me... I was on my way out without commenting... His reply was "Were not running a flea market here Sir". Normally, I think I would have said something... but I think I was just 'suprised' at what he just said... anyway, I left. At least he said "Sir", but the tone wasn't very friendly at all. Anyway, I suguest steering clear of this place unless you want to feel pressured into possibly buying a book that might be overpriced for the age of it.

Posted

Editorial Review by Citysearch Editors

by Contributor

Used bookstore specializes in literary and scholarly titles, especially history, philosophy, art, architecture and famous novels. Some antiquarian books available.