Half Price Books

Category:	Book Store
Address:	5605 Touhy Ave, Niles, IL 60714, USA
Phone:	+1 847-588-2286
Site:	hpb.com
Rating:	4.4
Working:	9AM–10PM 9AM–10PM 9AM–10PM 9AM–10PM 9AM–10PM 9AM–10PM 9AM–9PM

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Reviews 37

A Private User

Half Price Books has a great business model, and almost every store seems to be very well managed. However, the Niles, IL store, despite some very helpful and knowledgeable staff, seems to be very poorly managed on most nights and weekends. One of the managers on nights and weekends, a hirsute, obese young man, is consistently rude,abrupt and argumentative with customers, and seems to be more intent on closing the store early and rushing customers out of the store than on maintaining orderly and well - merchandised shelves. In stark contrast, the Palatine and Highland Park stores are very well - merchandised and offer a welcoming space for customers to browse in, and are highly recommended. Both stores are worth the extra driving time.

Bruno Martinez

I always find something weird/cool there, whether its a book on werewolves pack with medieval cases and critical essays, or an imported 2 cd album of twisted old rockabilly. The thing i dont like is that some books are from used bookstores and i only know because they sometimes forget to erase that occasionally lower price. Great way to accidentally kill a couple of hours.

Andrew McNaughton

They have good deals on a wide selections books and other media, almost always in good condition, and the inventory turns over pretty regularly so it is well worth repeat visits. The staff is very friendly. The only word of warning is that if you bring your books, DVDs, CDs, comics, etc. there to sell, dont expect to get much for them.

Rhonda Robinett

The employees of this store are very nice and helpful. Its good if you are looking for a current book- although its not cheap. They have a decent selection. I made the mistake of selling books here- they really dont give you anything-in my opinion it would be better to donate the books to charity and get a tax write off.

Gale Keefe

Free parking at Half Price Books at Touhy and Central all books half price or less also has audio video records gifts a childrens area with a carpeted Reading area many chairs to sit down to peruse books and a clearance section as well as easily accessible handicap accessible bathrooms all one level handicap accessible

A Private User

I used to go here pretty frequently. They have a good selection, but do not know which books they will have in stock since there is no system to keep track of their books. Good for buying books, but they will give you pennies for selling your books. A good banker box full of books usually will get out $10.

Julio Rivera

The guy that works there, his name is Benjamin discriminated my partner and I, we asked if they had a childrens movie and his response was "is it for you guys? Im not going to judge" NEVER going back there again, dont support that store, it was us today, could be you tomorrow.

Mr McBunnerson

Clean aisles, neatly stocked shelves, good mix of young and older customers. The staff are courteous, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Its not a library, so Im thankful that people are quiet when they talk. The place smells great, like how a book shop should.

DolphinLover 2319

They are the worst!!!!!!!! I had 40 books for sale and 10 DVDs and they only gave me $4.00 total!!! That was so unfair they pay you like 25 cents for a hard cover book, but they sell book for $4 and up!!!! Never go to that store its a scam.

Kimberley Quinones

Really disappointed in this place. I took in 4 bags of books that were in very good condition and the resale value was horrible. I dont know if its common to negotiate this because I never did it before but will not be back.

A Private User

I adore the Niles store! I always have a hard time leaving the place without spending half of my paycheck! Id love nothing more than to work there myself! Wonderful place and I recommend it to everyone I know. :]

Nicholas Nasir Kotelensky

Great location. I always check online to see if they have the book I want using their marketplace. Then I call to verify and put it on hold. Ive had a pleasant experience at this store every time.

Mandy B

I really do love everything about this place its like there is a never ending selection which is always a customer service is always there to help everybody that works at this place is wonderful

Ash S

Great place to find old or used books as well as other products for an unbeatable price. Can be disappointed in condition or selection of products as is the nature of this business.

Thiago Miranda

Got a book there from another Half Price Store. When the book arrived it had some damage. Went there and return it. Smothly process. Nice people. Unfortunately this issue happened.

Victoria Palacios

I love this place, but tonight my mother felt so disrespected. Staff members either need to get a job they enjoy or work on their customer service skills. Ridiculous and sad.

Mariia Stepantsova

Books for just $1? You should be kidding, but you are not! World History encyclopedia for $2 and couple of glassy cooking books for just a bit more. Oh, I love it!

Anthony Moscatello

Great place to shop for books and music; prices and selection are top-notch. If they dont have a book youre looking for, give them a few days and theyll get it.

Piotr Morawiec

Their staff is amazing, they are so nice and helpful and well educated. Sometimes it doesnt have the books I want, but thats what the bookstore us all about

Emi

Great for buying books, because their prices are hella cheap. But dont expect a super high price when selling, especially when its not super popular books.

Raymond Johnson

An excellent used book store with great prices and a huge selection. They offer movies, music and games as well. Brightly lit, organized and alphabetized.

Tremaine Fletcher

Whats not to love about this place? Great staff, great pricing on books, HUGE selection, and great staff. This is my go to for all things reading.

Lowell Berman

Before you sell them anything note the very low prices so that way you wont feel bad when they offer you $2 for a box of books

Will Straw

Not a place to sell took comics there. Their offer was a joke. Wide variety of journals and other things but a place to sell

Peter Fuller

A pretty good place to go when you want to find out which OTHER Half Price Books location has the book youre looking for...

Jimmy Gonzalez

GREAT! Some of the staff isnt always so nice, but some are, anyway, a great place. The greatest, you will find anything!

Matthew Ulm

Pretty quick and easy to sell DVDs. They took the whole collection, which was nice. Lots of good books to choose from.