Barnes & Noble
| Category: | Book Store |
| Address: | 100 Park Point Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, USA |
| Phone: | +1 585-424-6766 |
| Site: | rit.bncollege.com |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 11AM–5PM |
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Tom J
There isnt a rating low enough for this place. Let me begin by saying I do not take the time to write reviews unless Ive had either an amazing experience or a completely awful one. In this case, if you couldnt tell from my rating; my experience at Barnes and Noble RIT was by far the worst experience Ive had dealing with a retailer in almost my entire adult life. Moving on to why that is, I went to Barnes and Noble RIT earlier today to return a textbook I had purchased yesterday. No problem, I had the receipt and figured Id be in good shape. This was not the case. I put my book (still in the bag because I never took it out) on the counter with the receipt and politely asked if I could return the book. Without looking at the book or asking me any questions the employee reaches in the bag pulls out a green form smiles at me and says, "No, yesterday was the last day to return." I replied, "Oh okay, well I did only just purchase the book yesterday." She cut me off and replied, "doesnt matter, you gotta read that English, sorry!" and motioned towards the little green slip detailing their return policy. The fact that a WEEK grace period is all students get to return overpriced books is ridiculous! Despite that, I completely understand her having to follow the policy. However, her attitude was unacceptable. This employee of Barnes and Noble RIT actually seemed to be so happy about not having to help me that she was trying to hold back laughter.. THE BOTTOM LINE IS, I will now go out of my way to never purchase anything from this retailer again. To students of RIT, purchase your books online. Not only will you save a ton but, you wont have to deal with ridiculous return policies or employees who seem overjoyed to turn you away.
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Yura Kim
This is the Rochester Institute of Technology specific Barnes & Noble. This location carries a smaller selection of books than most because a lot of the space is dedicated to RIT goods. The entire second floor is stocked with RIT textbooks and information on required texts for courses. There is a limited selection of home-goods for dorm life as well. On the second floor there is an unofficial Starbucks, small Clinique section, and RIT swag such as clothing, mugs, and trinkets. This is a great place to go for RIT students looking to buy textbooks or people looking for RIT swag.
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Stephen Ledet
Besides functioning as a standard Barnes & Noble, this location is also services the nearby Rochester Institute of Technology campus. Students can buy books, supplies and lab items that have been coordinated with the universitys curriculum. Theres also a shuttle bus to/from campus. Very convenient. Prices are about what youd expect, but some are ridiculously low. I was especially surprised by how competitive their computer and tablet prices were. The Dell items also had additional discounts especially for students.
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Cassie Ritz
Because this is also RITs bookstore, the selection of books you might expect upon pulling up to the massive building is a bit underwhelming. However, the atmosphere is calm and just like you might hope for a bookstore to be. Music choices were top notch; had to Shazam a few of them! 10/10 would recommend
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S Grace
Selection is a bit small for books. Some floor space dedicated to selling other retail products like clothing and makeup. Second floor selection primarily for RIT students. Lots of seating on second floor and plenty of seating in cafe. Cafe selection is broad. Clean and welcoming staff.
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Rick
Starbucks Coffee served inside. Huge meeting rooms available upstairs. The only issue are their prices. Tons of RIT themed merchandise along with notepads, pens, makeup, snacks etc. Not a huge book selection honestly.
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Anu
Its really clean and easy to find things. The cashiers are sometimes missing though. The college merchandise is ridiculously expensive but what can you expect from a college Barnes and Noble.
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luke matarazzo
Good for textbooks and school apparel. Be prepared to be a pretty penny. Try to wait for weekends where they have 10-15% off (usually parents weekend and graduation).
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Rob W
Text book prices for both new and used are outrageously overpriced. I have been able to successfully find all of my text books significantly cheaper online (2x-3x)
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iTechnologyHelping
Clean with good service. Prices are very expensive and overpriced unless you price match the textbooks. Definitely check your sources before making a purchase.
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Elizabeth DiFiore
Good place to do some work and the coffee is pretty decent as well. I just wish the cafe area didnt smell like microwaved pastries all the time.
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Ed Griebel
Nice section of books, games, stuff, and RIT gear. Textbooks are very overpriced though, you can do a lot better online if you can wait.
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Jacob Giordano
Its a lot of money, but its really fun if you stand in the corner and dab for 4 hours straight and wait until they kick you out. 5.5/10
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Jeffrey McCabe
Doubles as the RIT bookstore, houses a Starbucks, nice gifts/college wear and has plenty of tables & space to relax or work upstairs.
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Alexander Gartley
In addition to being a B&N, they also sell RIT merchandise and apparel, and feature a really nice cafe that serves Starbucks coffee.
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Alexander Double
Pretty good Barnes and Noble, always good service. There are usually books that are on clearance or sale, so go check them out!
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Lei Yin Mon
Nice place to study and shop. If you live in Parkpoint or faculty members of RIT, you will get discount from B&Ns Starbucks.
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Austin Goodenough
Took a while for my books to come during my first year fall semester, but it will be better during the spring semester.
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Alex Habermann
Helpful customer service helped me find the book I wanted quickly and made suggestions for other books to go with it!
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Ryan Marlin
Its the RIT bookstore, so I need to use it sometimes. I rather would not. Barnes and Noble is super expensive.
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Tim Torres
Literally everything you buy here is overpriced. Keeping in line with that, theres a Starbucks in the store.
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Mallory Akiko Nora Miller
Love my RIT Bookstore! Lots of tech magazines, Really pleasant atmosphere. And the cafe has awesome cookies!
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Felix Brink
Mostly caters to RIT students and their needs while also asking way too much money for everything.
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Abdullah Al Mamun
Its huge and theres lot of place to sit and read. Theres also an indoor cafeteria to buy food.
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Ashley DeMars
I found it pretty small (compared to others) has a lot of RIT clothes and accessories.
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Tyler Wright
As RITs official bookstore, it has RIT clothing and course textbooks. Very nice store!
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SHOLAN ALI
Best place to find every things, tools, books, gadgets. For University and school
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Patrick Hannigan
Far too over priced. Can get nearly anything you need online for half the price
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Michael Shivak
books books books RIT RIT RIT things things things thats what youll find here
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Ethan maguire
Renting books is a rip off. Barnes and Noble abusing college students.
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Gennady Orshansky
As expected, it is over price, but staff is knowlegable and friendly.
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Kash Andrews
Insane prices for useless textbooks. Also service was kinda mediocre.
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Joseph Samhammer
Cozy and quite place to sit down and have a friendly conversation
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Hongbo Miao
It is convenient to buy Apple devices here with education price.
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Pamela Broski
Disappointed as they didnt have much novelty for NTID alumnis.
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Christina Gest
Very large store. Easy to see from road. Helpful staff.
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Jackie Saunders
YEAHHHHH
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Pradeep Raja Muthunagalingam
one stop shop for all your intellectual cravings.
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Holden Lewis
Small selection of books, but good for textbooks.
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Jason R
One of the better ones in the area. Still pricey
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Nick Waffleson
Typical college bookstore. Nothing special
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Andrew Patel
Huge selection of books. Staff is great.
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Dran Kingz
Way too expensive!!! Even a post card!
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Seonyeong Ha
Just like any other college bookstore
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Dominic Lo
This bookstore is big and very nice.
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Ian Gauger
Your run of the mill Barnes & Noble
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Cynthia McFadden
Great place for books and movies.
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