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Half Price Books
8211 Arbor Square Dr, Mason, OH 45040, United States
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An
Review №1

As a guy that likes books, this is a good location with friendly staff. If youre in the area, I would recommend this. Especially with a Kroger so close, you can get some books and grab some groceries. They had three or four globes for sale, which I hadnt seen at other locations before.

D
Review №2

Clean well stocked store and helpful staff. Went in while recovering from knee surgery and they helped me find what I needed while I sat in a chair, its unusual to find such helpful clerks anymore. Wonderful experience and now I have plenty to keep me busy as I recover!

An
Review №3

It was easy to bring my books here. They take everything, and pay you for the ones they believe will sell. The remainder they donate or recycle. They have a cart that you can roll out to your car, making it very easy to bring your books in. All the staff were very friendly. In 15 minutes my transaction was finished. Check out their store while youre there. They have EVERYTHING!

Ja
Review №4

I have mixed feelings about this place. As a place to get a good deal on used books and to repurpose things, this place is great. I would not recommend this as a place to sell books though. Prices offered are almost insulting, although its been several years since Ive sold anything so maybe its changed.Edit: looking at some of the other reviews they appear to still offer very low amounts for selling books. Personally I just feel better giving my books to charity.

De
Review №5

I was going into your store for the first time today until I saw that you were requiring masks because of the delta variant. Yours was the first and only store since the mask mandate was lifted that requires masks. I said to myself nope, and walked away. I didnt need to look at books that bad.

Ka
Review №6

Another new location for me equals rare finds. My daughter collects vintage books and they had a complete series of books from the 1940s. I cant wait until Christmas time everyones getting at least one gift from Half Price Books.

Je
Review №7

Friendly staff, great selection and prices. Get there early if you need to find unmarked novels for high school classes.

Kr
Review №8

This is one of my favorite places to go in Mason. Found exactly what I wanted. Service was excellent and the employees were very friendly.

Ab
Review №9

This was my first visit to this location but the experience matched my times in other stores; well organized books and merch, friendly/helpful staff, awesome prices!

Ia
Review №10

The best place to go if you love movies, music, or reading!

Gu
Review №11

Super, and I mean super, friendly staff always up to chat. We dropped off some books for exchange and received our quote in under five minutes. Store is clean, record collection could use some work, although we did find some very well-taken care of Elvis and Gladys Knight records. One of the few places with a small Menudo record collection as well lol.

Ja
Review №12

Overpriced more like it. This use to be a great store and franchise but when you charge over eBay prices for rare books, video games, comics and more. You arent half price.

vi
Review №13

They have great collection and can order in books for you. Their books are so well arranged and neatly organized. And chances are you would find multiple copies of the book you want to select the best looking one from.

Ap
Review №14

Awesome place. Always has something we need plus a little extra

J.
Review №15

Usually find what Im looking for, always at great prices

To
Review №16

Nice store, great people that were very helpful

Pa
Review №17

Very well laid out. Seems bigger than some of them. Good service, and a great attitude.

De
Review №18

Cant help but love the bookstore. Always great titles at great prices

Ka
Review №19

Best old book shop in mason . But pricey though

Se
Review №20

I love trading in old books for new ones here.

Br
Review №21

I just had a really bad experience at this location. Well I just went in there to purchase three books and they were priced at 3.00 to 2.00 and 3.00. I get to the check out they say it 9.17 so I go to my car and get the cash and go back in then they tell me someone put the wrong stickers on them. All they wanted to do to fix the problem is to give me 15 percent off that it I called corporate and they didn’t want to do anything either. I am very unhappy. Please if you have to buy books try to do it from Amazon or something .

Ra
Review №22

I stopped in just to kill time waiting on a friend at another store. it was 5 mins until they closed but both associates were extremely polite and helpful. their demeanor/attitude was neither short nor irritable about me coming in right as they were getting ready to close. will definitely be returning during a better time of day. also, store was very well organized and clean. you can definitely tell that the mason associates take pride in their store and work hard to keep things in their proper places.

Ja
Review №23

My fiance and I hit this Half Price Books often! The staff is friendly and the books/DVDs/Games are in excellent condition and are fairly priced.

Ar
Review №24

I want all the books... love this Role Playing Game, the Rifts series by Palladium Books. These are two I would like to add to my collection, awesome cover artwork as always. My budget only allowed one cheap book at this time though, the Abyss by Orson Scott Card based off the incredible movie by James Cameron. Never seen this book before, absolutely love the movie, about to crush this book!

Cl
Review №25

Awesome book store. So much variety. From comics to self help to board games. Not expensive at all. Can find a lot of interesting reads here. Something for everyone. Love this place. Always spend like an hour in here exploring titles.

Da
Review №26

Just donate your books. Youll get pennies on the dollar for taking them to half price books.

Da
Review №27

Fun place to browse for books. Good help from the staff.

Br
Review №28

This store never lets me down. Always have what I need and if they dont they will either get it or tell me a close store that will have it in stock. Great staff and inventory.

Ro
Review №29

I love 1:/2 price books

Cl
Review №30

Very disappointed today when I went to renew my educator card. I am a preschool educator and they told me no because I needed a badge with my name on it. I said I have a pay stub because our preschool does not have badges. Preschool teachers should count!! The excuse was given that it is a corporate decision. This is very sad! Early Childhood Teachers should be included in the Educator Discount!

He
Review №31

So much variety and great prices. Always buy calendars at Half Price for Christmas presents. Have been a customer for several years.

Mi
Review №32

Always have time to help you out. Great selection and staff!

Da
Review №33

Not the friendliest staff at this location but i love Half Priced Books...great variety and very organized

Ka
Review №34

The best HPB in the area. Great location and atmosphere, good selection of books.

Jo
Review №35

Great selection of books. Think their process on the DVDs are as little high. You can usually buy the DVDs brands new for cheaper.

Ja
Review №36

Very helpful staff and a great selection!

Za
Review №37

Great place to find books. The employees are helpful and knowledgeable, and there is a large selection.Store is clean and quite and has a few places to sit and browse a few books.

Am
Review №38

Nice Half Price Books location. Employees were friendly! They had markings on the floor for which directions to walk. Only so many people allowed in at once! I appreciated the way they were handling it.

De
Review №39

Very nice owners, great food at a value!

Pa
Review №40

Good selection of books at reasonable prices. They will get books from other stores and notify you once they arrive at your local store.

Wi
Review №41

Quick and easy, thank you!

Jo
Review №42

The staff is amazing, polite and knowledgeable about the store and its contents.

Ma
Review №43

I can always find something to bring home with me! Love the clearance section also. Great collection of gift items, too. Great customer service. It they dont have what you need, they can check other local branches. Well lit shelving areas. An occasional place to sit down... Comfortable place to shop! Two unisex restrooms available. Air conditioned.

Sa
Review №44

Super disappointed in this store. I was instantly discriminated against because of my medical disability. Will never shop here again and will spread the word that they dont support those with disabilities.

Te
Review №45

They USED TO BE a good place to sell your books but now they really screw you on the value of your items!!! What a shame.

To
Review №46

They have lots of books at a low price. They also have video games, t-shirts, mugs, and much more !! They have a coin collecting books, coin collecting folders, stamp collecting books, and other information books. They have books such as The Princess Bride as well. Great selection of books, games, and much much more. The price is not high. They have a lot of good books. Lots of items inside for sale.

Ta
Review №47

Sold my books for a far price.

Sa
Review №48

I love this book store! True to its name, Half-Price Books have some low cost books sold with great quality. A good place to sell old books that you may not need anymore. My favorite aspects of the store are the plants that hang down from the book shelves. Definitely the place to go if youre looking for low cost books.

Ri
Review №49

I have a medical and religious exemption and they would not allow me to browse the store without a mask. I have been advised by my doctor and other medical professionals it is not safe for me to wear one. Even after stating a medical condition they tried to force a mask on me. I will not do business with them anymore and will be reporting them for civil liberty violations.

Ma
Review №50

Claimed the store was at the full limited occupacy after we walked up and stood there for a few minutes.. It was only after i opened tried to enter the store were we informed..

Ri
Review №51

Wish there were a few places to sit down.

Je
Review №52

Excellent selection, good prices, reasonable buy rates.Also doing very well at limiting risk in the time of COVID.

Ad
Review №53

Great staff! Awesome selection! They helped us greatly! Needs more inventory variety though...

Su
Review №54

Awesome bookstore with tons of both new and used books. I was so impressed by how organized the books were. I have been to many other secondhand bookstores (and they are all great because... BOOKS!) But, unlike many other stores, I found it very easy to find the books that I wanted today at Half Priced Books!

Ra
Review №55

Very helpful staff. Wish prices were better

Ch
Review №56

They have gotten a little ridiculous on their prices lately

jo
Review №57

Great prices for books

Ci
Review №58

I received my book today, October 26, 2019, through the mail to Albuquerque, New Mexico ( yes we are part of the US) The book was ordered less than a week ago on line and I already received it. It was nice to find Thank you written on the package...a little human touch is a good thing!

Ky
Review №59

This is a great place to take your used books and sell them back. In addition to that, you can get some great deals on the books that you want! Games and movies are also available here, at a discounted rate.Books are sorted by genre and authors name. Signing up for coupons can get you an even better discount!

Sa
Review №60

Helpful staff.

Ti
Review №61

Employees were very helpful, great selection at this location.

Ry
Review №62

Fantastic selection, fantastic prices. The location we go to on Beechmont Ave is great. The staff there are always friendly and always helpful. We love going as a family. Highly recommended.

ma
Review №63

Manager was super rude to a customer who was deaf and needed to wear a clear mask. The mask appeared to comply with mandates, but he kicked the people out of the store. I hope the people contact the ada.

Au
Review №64

Kid friendly, great books

Jo
Review №65

Great store and I really appreciate that they require masks.

Ch
Review №66

I love this used bookstore! All the branches are very nice and you never know what treasures you will find. Always check the clearance section for big bargains.

De
Review №67

Great selection and employees were helpful

Sh
Review №68

Inner if my favorite places to spend a few hours just perusing the shelves. Tons of funky stuff I dont need, but want to have. Friendly and helpful staff.

Ma
Review №69

You can find things you might want. They pay very little for cds I brought 40 cds in to sell got only $4.76.

Sa
Review №70

LOVE THIS STORE! I always find many books to read, but I also find unique gifts that I dont see other places.

Ne
Review №71

Its always fun to see what you can find in the bookcases at Half Price Books. Most of what you find here is practically new mixed with some new items like calendars, novelty gifts, and accessories. The staff is generally friendly and available if you need anything. They do get points for having clean bathrooms and theyre unisex which is nice for when a family with kids needs a few extra minutes to use one, the other is available for anyone who needs it.

Sc
Review №72

Want great books at a great price? This is the place to go. If they dont have what you need, they will call around to other locations and bring it there for you. They also have gift items, video games and more.

Ma
Review №73

Always fun to see what finds they have! This is one of the better locarions.

Jo
Review №74

A quick stop to feed a reading habit, and to find the latest novel by a favorite author. Also a fine place to recycle used books for others to enjoy. Whats not to like about this great concept?

We
Review №75

I cannot wear a mask because of my disability and this business discriminated against me, breaking the American with Disabilities Act. Shame on them.

Jo
Review №76

They dont give you anything for what you sell back but Im always pleased with the selection of books. Their records are always overpriced. Its almost as bad a pricing at a record show.

Wi
Review №77

Lots of books. An amazing selection. Very reasonable prices. Ample parking. Looking forward to going back.

Va
Review №78

From the outside it looks very small, but once you are inside it is quite spacious. They have a very organized cd section and it is easy to find any books one seeks. I definitely will go to this location again.

le
Review №79

Always fine good bargins

Co
Review №80

I found this place by chance..It was in the Kroger plaza in was visiting .. Its a descent sized place with a great assortment of book at very reasonable prices.. The staff is also helpful and friendly.. I can say this is one of my new favorite bookstores...

Le
Review №81

Best chain bookstore. Every time I come to Ohio i have to stop by. I wont lie i hate it some times because I always find something and i spend more than I should. This time I found a Funko pop I have been looking for, for YEARS.

Je
Review №82

If there is any hope for brick-and-mortar bookstores, Half Price Books is it. Size and selection vary by location but book lovers wont mind browsing multiple locations. If youre selling books dont expect to make much, but youll appreciate the savings when youre buying books. They also have a discount section where you can pick up books for a dollar or two so dont forget to seek it out. The staff can help you find books but Im not sure that all locations have the ability to search inventory via a computer.

Ja
Review №83

Only gave 4 stars because they did not have the books I needed for my granddaughter, but the service was excellent.The young woman who took care of me, went above and beyond to help me. Offered to order from another state and ship to my home. If I didnt need the books immediately, i would have had her complete my order. Would definitely recommend this location!

Ka
Review №84

My first stop for buying books. Seem to always have what I need. ;)

Ni
Review №85

Always a great price and selection. Mostly gently used items, but some new as well. Books, movies, records, and even some video games.

Be
Review №86

I love this place... I could spend hours here! The only reason they lost a star is because I wish they had a better selection of current titles, but theres always online shopping for that, I suppose! 😀

Ka
Review №87

The variety and the.amount of in-stock prroduct makes for.a.good shopping experience.

Tr
Review №88

My wife and I always find all sorts of cool stuff here.

Mi
Review №89

Always great place to get books.

Do
Review №90

Selection at this location is great! Employees are very helpful a friendly.

ch
Review №91

Great selection of books at a great price!

El
Review №92

Clearance books now costing $5 has taken the blush off the rose for this bargain book shopper. The Labor Day 20% off sale, doesnt include allowing you to use your September 10% calendar coupon. The excuse the machine doesnt allow us to take off that additional discount is convenient for the store, right? Ive given 100s of dollars in merchandise, books, and DVDs to this store in the past. The minor returns are usually reinvested in the store through additional purchases. One lousy day a year, youd think you could cut the buyer a break and let him use the coupon YOU offered the public in the first place. People would likely but more, not less. Come on now!

Je
Review №93

Nice stocked and polite customer service workers

Ka
Review №94

Love this place. I shop at one or two every week. Almost allways find a good book or C D.

Mi
Review №95

Typical Half Price, stuffed full of stuff others did not want. Usually clean with nice employees. Nice experience if you are just window shopping for your next surprise.

Br
Review №96

I live in Florida and come back to Ohio in the summer to visit family. I always leave with a couple bags full if books from Half Price! Nothing like them in Florida.

Me
Review №97

I love all the Half Price Book stores! I love to read, I like to have a book in my hand, I get bored or distracted or I just dont like reading in depth on an electronic device. Half Price Books has great prices every day, then they have great sales and promotions! Another big plus they buy books, magazines, CDs, DVDs plus more, a step in the right direction for reduce, reuse, recycle.

Ch
Review №98

I LOVE Half Price Books! Great selection of books, movies, vinyl, games, comics, etc. Now they even have Story Hour for kids!

Ro
Review №99

Good selection of most media. You dont get much for what you sell to them, and would be better off selling on eBay. But they will take in just about anything in decent shape.

Pa
Review №100

This is a great book store. I find myself shopping here at least once a month. I can get good books covering a variety of interests for a fraction of the cost of most book stores. And theres plenty of good books, videos and CDs for the kids too.

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  • Address:8211 Arbor Square Dr, Mason, OH 45040, United States
  • Site:https://hpb.com/082?y_source=1_MTExNTQxMy03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
  • Phone:+1 513-770-4390
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 shopping:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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