Book Buying Policies

For all other times, an appointment is necessary. Sorry, no exceptions. Outside the above times, we may only offer store credit for your books, so please make sure to plan ahead if you are interested in exchanging your books for cash.

Below is a general overview of the regulations and terms associated with this process.
We will try to update this page to keep everything current.
If you have any questions feel free to call or email us.

Book Buying:

We buy a wide range of material, but our focus is on antiquarian, collectible, and unusual items. Generally we offer store credit for common fiction, children's books, and other material mainly of interest as reading material rather than for any sort of collector value.

Consignment: We take more valuable items (i.e. $100 or more) on 50/50 consignment.
Highly desirable collectibles may qualify for better consignment terms -- inquire if you believe you have something that meets this criterion.

Cash/Credit Terms: There is no formula for calculating how much your books are worth,

as there are a number of variables we take into account, including (but not limited to):

• condition
• availability (both to us and to customers)
• current number in stock
• popularity/demand

We reserve the right to only offer store credit, or to refuse purchase of books we do not currently need, regardless of past purchases.

• Book still meets our quality standards for condition
• Book does not contain underlining, highlighting, or stains
• Receipt from original purchase is presented

What We Do Not Accept for Cash or Trade:

• Reader's Digest Condensed
• National Geographic
• Encyclopedias
• Old Magazines, Newspapers, or Other Periodicals
• Out-of-Date Textbooks
• Incomplete Books (pages/illustrations/pieces missing)
• Water-stained, moldy, smoky, or otherwise severely damaged items
• romance novels