DuBois Book Store University of Cincinnati

Category:	Book Store
Address:	321 Calhoun St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
Phone:	+1 513-281-4120
Site:	duboisbookstore.com
Rating:	3.5
Working:	10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–8PM Closed

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Mike Doherty

This might be the most overlooked atrocity of college life. Selling books for 4 times the market price and then buying them back for 8% of the price they charged you? They bring in revenues by overcharging for books and then buying them back for a small percentage of what you paid, then turning around and selling them the next semester for the same exact price. Its pathetic and unethical, and after four years Im pretty fed-up and happy to be done dealing with these people and their bullshit policies. Also, did you buy a book 24 hours earlier and realize you dont need it? Too bad, non-refundable. The supervisor, who is supposed to be the head of the store, runs on the most absurd policies and only after talking to employees for 20 minutes did they tell me that I could return it if I had a written note from my professor that I didnt need it would she allow me to get a full refund. Absolutely absurd. Some advice from a senior. DO NOT USE THE BOOKSTORES IN OXFORD. Amazon, chegg, or any other online store is 10x better and makes much more sense. If youre buying books, stay away. Its a massive scam.

Erica

I just stopped by Dubois in order to rent a book I need for an essay and was told that I couldnt rent it because I do not have a drivers license, although I provided a passport. A passport is more sufficient as an ID than a drivers license, federal law trumps state law in more than most cases. I was told that I needed a drivers license specifically so that they can write down the license number, but that can be essentially done the same way with my passport number. This is a huge hassle, I dont understand why I need a car in order to rent a book. Terrible experience.

Tyler Budde

Would give 0 stars if possible. An employee gave me the wrong book for my class and when I went to return it they refused to give me a refund, only store credit even though they handed me the wrong book without the online code that I needed for my class. I would very much like to never visit this establishment again but now I have a ridiculous $195 gift card I have to spend there. Make sure to check the books they give you before you checkout, or better yet visit another bookstore altogether.

A Private User

Dubois has the same prices as the campus bookstore for the most part, but a better selection of used books and an amazing staff! Not only do they offer free 30 minute parking during "book buying season", but their employees are helpful and friendly (unlike UCs store). They even allowed me to exchange a used book 2 weeks after class started because it was the wrong edition. If youre going to buy books at a store, skip the university store and stop by Dubois!

Claire Talbot

Worked here for a short period of time during college. Left because I witnessed a student manager sell someone a medical book back for less than $15 even though the computer said it was worth more than $60. The employee literally laughed when he left. Theyve got a fine selection of books but I wouldnt trust selling them back here.

Joey Bellon

The staff is great but he management is terrible. If you have an issue with any product they are unwilling to help. The return/exchange policy is ridiculous. Jim DuBois himself is a damn bully who doesnt care about his customers, only money. Everything is way over priced. Do not shop here

A Private User

Dubois is a great bookstore right off the UC campus. The staff here is extremely nice and helpful, and its easy to find everything. Prices are, at many times, lower than the campus bookstore, and its not as packed around book-buying season as the campus bookstore is.

TJ Jordan

I worked here for a short period of time and I must say the management is corrupt. Ty Bonawitz is a liar and not to be trusted. He will lie to his workers. Absolutely terrible place to work. The prof is in their turnover rate for jobs.

Nhat Ha Tran

Its a hit or miss with customer service. However, they usually have what Im looking for between books, supplies, and UC paraphernalia.

Sheri Bates

Great bookstore - bring some time to dive into it! Loved the selection of old management books :)

Derek Smith

Huge selection of UC apparel from different brands too, unlike the UC bookstore on campus.

Jesse Tuttle

This is a well known bookstore for UC students. Always extremely helpful.

brenda owens

Lots of UC gear but a bit pricey. Friendly staff no wait for check out

Lakitha Lekamlage

Affordable bookstore around campus. Staff is very kind and helpful.