University Book Store
| Category: | Book Store |
| Address: | 360 W State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA |
| Phone: | +1 765-743-9618 |
| Site: | purdueu.com |
| Rating: | 3.4 |
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Zhiyuan Xu
I will NEVER go into the University bookstore EVER AGAIN. They are just running a scam shop there instead of a bookstore that serves the students. The Italian textbook they sell is $50 dollars more expensive than on the publishers website. I rented a text book but never picked it up because I ended up dropping the class and they charged me up front and now they tell me I wont get the refund because its past their 16th due dates, which basically mean they just legally robbed me $44. Go to Amazon or publisher website to look for your textbook. Youll be in better hands.
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Rick Bassett
All textbooks are insanely expensive, its just a fact of life. University Bookstore generally has the most competitive pricing on books, short of buying online. Weve took the lower-cost online leap a few times only to be missing CDs, course pak codes or other items, the hassle wasnt worth the savings. Thats never been the case with University Bookstore, everything has always been delivered as promised and their service is good. Its also an added benefit being able to pickup the order at the new Stadium Store.
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Mary Tull
Really mean, rude staff. This one lady at the check outline for books has a sign on her register that says "My customer service depends on your attitude" WHAT A NICE LADY! She accused me of wearing an item of clothing when i tried to return it and was very rude about it. When I honestly did not even try it on once. She started sniffing it very rudly right in front of me and was very unprofessional. That is probably why she is 50 years old working at the bookstore :)
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David McMillan
My old 5 star review said... "Super helpful little post office in the back, reasonable stock of stationary supplies up front" I have now downgraded the review after they refused a package "because it was to large" but would not specify what postal restriction disallowed them from taking it. I had to carry it back to my office and drive across town. The real post office took it and my money w/o complaint. "I for one look forward to rule by our Amazon Overlords"
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Adam Simpson
A good place if you need school supplies quickly, but if you have time I recommend using Amazon or going to Walmart. The prices are marked up quite a bit for the convenience of being on Purdues campus. University Book Store has some nice Purdue attire at competitive prices and is a good place to stop in on a hot day to enjoy the air conditioning! Overall, a good place to get things quickly but prices are considerably higher for that convenience.
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Tiffany Eakin
Rude cashier and worker ( older women and one other gentleman). As a Purdue Alum I spent a lot of money there. My daughter is starting Purdue this fall but after our last two encounters with extremely rude employees, we will not be giving them any more business. Two stars instead of one for nostalgic reasons only. They truly deserve only one star at best now.
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A Private User
Getting books can be a pain here. They often order to few books than what the demand is for a course and they take forever to get new shipments in. They offer to call you when they get them but twice now they never called when they got the shipment in. University used to be my favorite place in town to get books but recently theyre slipping.
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Zoe Lang
You can get what you need for school supplies there (but cheaper elseware). Apparel here is nice but expensive. I never get books or rental books here or any other stores before checking Amazon or the library on campus first because the store has expensive knocked up prices.
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William Doyle
I keep forgetting its torture coming to this store. So many dumb policies, the older staff are rude and arrogant. Theyre customer service rarely help you out. Here the customer is rarely right. Their adds are misleading, prices are terrible. Recommend going somewhere else
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Bob Richards
Wide selection of Purdue gear, but you pay for it. If you want more generic Purdue Gear, I recommend Discount Den in Chauncey a couple blocks away. Cant beat the wide selection here, and some items you cannot find anywhere else, including on the internet.
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Nyema Harmon
You can almost always find a much better deal than this place. I would recommend for others to search elsewhere. You should buy materials from this place if and only if you absolutely cannot get it anywhere else or if you are made out of money.
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Travis Henning
The staff have been pretty helpful in all my experiences here, but they will not accept textbook returns for dropped classes. Knowing there are other book stores which do accept returns for dropped classes, this policy is unacceptable.
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Duane Sjoquist III
They rip you off pretty good, but thats the price of convenience. The staff is helpful and respectful. If youre not in to much of a hurry to get something I suggest Amazon Student as a more economical solution.
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Luke Wahl
Textbook prices on textbooks as well as branded apparel. Great location right on campus but awkward entrance. Just get your books online and your clothing right across the river at TJ Maxx and Gordmans.
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Halie Davis
Always has what I need! Cheaper textbooks than Follets or other bookstores. Cheap fountain drinks. Saved a lot of money. Very convenient location! Will continue to shop here throughout college!
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Jason Ummel
Always a good experience for buying textbooks. The store is well staffed during rush times and are (almost) always friendly. Its always been a quick stop for me, even when they are packed.
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Rebecca Brody
I love this store, especially the art department. I can find things here that are unavailable elsewhere in town. Its a locally owned business, which is another huge plus for me!
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Laila Ferzini
Il book store più comodo, ma non il più fornito di gadget.
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Brandon Peyton
Totally ripped me off. Bought I clicker and tried to return it. They said it is classified as a book. Manager was obtuse and contradicted himself.
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Brendon
Students pay enough in tuition to not be ripped off. Rent books online and save your money. +1 star for their selection of Purdue gear
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Robert Furst
Staff is friendly and polite. The clothing and other items such as memorabilia and textbooks are well spaced and the items are orderly.
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Matt Mottier
Great place to stop in for Purdue wear. It isnt the cheapest establishment on campus, but they have a decent selection.
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Sarah Henery
Way cheaper to get textbooks online, if possible, but wide clothing selection and place for other school supplies
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Bruce Wang
Some employees are really rude and impatient. Try get your books on Amazon who has much better services .
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Stevie Mallia
Itll definitely have what you need. It is a little pricey but what do you expect from buying textbooks?
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Samantha Berg
Pricy, pricy, pricy. Even the clearance. But if you need Purdue gear, youre in the right place!
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Jordan Hershberger
In terms of book stores in West Lafayette, they are more often than not cheaper than Folletts.
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David Lesniak
Great books here. Super cheap. I definetley and more smarter becauz of the boocs at this stor
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Ahmad Ashkanani
Their staff are nice people and they offer a good range of stationary items.
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Christopher Rockwell
In addition to books, nice selection of other supplies needed for courses
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Casey Smith
Staff is nice, prices are insane. Buy or rent online whenever possible.
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Thomas Cunningham
A little pricey, but, as youd expect, they have everything you need.
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Akash Patil
Well organized. Wont take long to find what you are looking for
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Black Gold
poor management and lack of respect for the customerbase.
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Adam Kunkel
Well organized and had lots of Purdue themed gear to buy
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Nathan Spratt
High prices and poor selection of Purdue apparel.
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Surya Kondeti
Ridiculous prices for products with Purdue logo
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