Half Price Books

Category:	Book Store
Address:	1321 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, WA 98208, USA
Phone:	+1 425-290-9924
Site:	hpb.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM

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Reviews 5

Jeremy Eliassen

Once upon a daytime dreary, I had wandered weak and weary, Through the shelves of quaint and curious forgotten lore. While I nodded, foot a-tapping, considering some good gift-wrapping, Suddenly there came a rapping, as of someone dropping a book upon the floor. "Tis a book," I thought, "rapping to the floor. Tis only this and nothing more" Presently my soul grew stronger, hesitating then no longer, "Sir," said I, "or Madam, your forgiveness I implore; But the fact is I am grappling With indecision thats so rattling, And in this section you came rapping, With that book upon the floor-" Here I turned the aisle to look upon them for, Books there and nothing more. Deep into the aisle peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing Doubting, dreaming dreams every mortal had seen before. But the silence was unbroken and the stillness gave no token, And the only word there spoken was the whispered word "Lenore?" Then I wondered what to gift my beloved, sweet sweet Lenore. Merely this and nothing more. Back into the aisle turning, all my soul within me burning, Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before. "Surely," said I, "surely that is a worker whos restocking a shop lattice; Let me see then where thereat is and this mystery explore- Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore;- Tis a worker and nothing more!" Walking here I turned the corner, where with much bump and murmur, Up there stepped a tiny raven-haired worker of the store. Not the least obeisance made she; not a minute stopped or stayed she; But with countanance of a leader stopped there in the floor, Perched next to a book of Pallas just across the aisle floor. Perched and stocking, and nothing more. This ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling, By the grave and stern decorum of the activity she bore, "Though thy job be import, no mistaking, thou" I said, "art sure of taking, Tales ghastly grim and violent making waves throughout this Great store, Tell me what the best book here is in the Half-Price Store!" Quoth the Raven-haired, "Nevermore." Much I marveled this kindly gal to hear discourse so plainly Her answer with little meaning- little relevancy bore, Still I stood at aisles end in front of bird and books and store. There upon the carpet standing, I begin myself to linking, Fancy unto fancy thinking what this wonderful bird of store Meant in replying "Nevermore." This I sat, no longer guessing but in no syllable expressing, To the woman with fiery eyes now held up the book of yore, This and now I sat divining, with my head at ease reclining, On the carpets simple lining that the top lights gloated oer, But whose simple carpet lining with the top lights gloating oer, She shall like, ah, Nevermore! Then, methought, the air grew denser, while man walked by with books of censors, Writ by Authors whose pen falls echoed on the paper Lore, "Maam," I cried, "thy boss had sent thee, And by these deals he had sent thee, Too much- too much money for my girlfriend Lenore, Must, oh must this book be full price for my sweet Lenore!" Quoth the Raven-haired , "Nevermore." "Profit!" said I, "A thing of evil! Profit here is on the level! Whether Tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed me here ashore, Desperate but now undaunted, on this paper land enchanted- On this place by customer haunted- tell me truly, I implore- Is there- is there a better price?- tell me- tell me, I implore!" Quoth the Raven-haired, "Nevermore." And the Raven-haired, never leaving, still is stocking, still is stocking, By the pallid books of Pallas in the middle shop floor. My girls eyes have all the streaming, of a true dream shes been dreaming, And the sunlight oer us seeming, Throws our hopes upon the floor; And my hopes from that shadow that well find a better store Shall be lifted--Nevermore!

Matt Moon

My hobby is to listen to music in a old fashioned form with records on a turntable, and collecting them. And I have been visiting Seattle area Half Price Bookstores, this one in Everett, also in Lynnwood, Redmond, and Bellevue Crossroad mall. And I used to find some good ones at reasonable price quiet often until last year here and there. Recently, I have noticed the selections have been really limited and dried up, or really expensive sometimes at a price more than I can find from Ebay. I thought this was due to more people realizing, appreciating, and buying more used records. One day while I was browsing the record bins in one of those stores, I happened to notice that from what I was hearing a conversation between some of the employees, they were also the record collectors. This made me think, hummm, if this guy who is putting the price stickers on the record sleeve wants, he can set the price however way he wants and can have it for himself or herself, friends, even doing their own business by selling it to Ebay from home. I hope this is not the case. However it is, unless I am really lucky, I do not find any good used reasonably priced record in any of these stores any more like I used to. One thing for sure, I do not find any collectible records any more in any of those stores for some reason. These days I get better luck from my area Goodwill stores. Or I get them from Ebay. Still these folks at the store are mostly polite and friendly, which makes me visit again and try my luck when I have time.

Takashi Merken

Always something good in here. Lots of great books, obviously, but also many other things like movies (DVD, Blu-ray, even older things like tape and laser disc for you collectors out there), music, gift items like bags, games, posters, office supplies, etc. Used to be a awesome collection of PC games but thats now pretty much gone, just a sign of the times. Still lots of console games and units. Staff is helpful and will call to other stores if they dont have something. Theyre slowly adding a electronic inventory but still not totally complete. Once done it will help a lot. Selling items here is a bit cheese ball however, even lots of items often only fetch you an offer of a few bucks, not really worth it just sell things on your own by other means. Regardless still one of my fav stores still around, worth a visit!

Ben Everett

This place is delightful. They hold true to their word of selling at half price, and their selection is incredible. Now they even have huge overstocks of books selling for only 1-3$, and these arent just no-name crappy books, but popular books and great titles. Plus, they sell massive amounts of DVDs and even video game titles, again at half-price. My only caveat would be that you really dont want to expect much money for books and other things you sell. The place has to sell at half price or less, so in order to make a profit, they HAVE to buy low. If this makes you uncomfortable, donate your books somewhere or just bite the bullet, but their selection, service, and incredible prices more than make up for low selling returns.

Reek

This is my favorite book store. Certainly has been the best of the chain as well. Terrific staff that are passionate about what they do. I can always find something every time I come here. The fact that they buy back books is great too. Ive cleared my closet out twice now and while Ill never get what I spent, I still made off with $140.00 for my collection to put towards moving expenses. And to think I was just going to donate them down the street before! My suggestion is to check out their signed authors section. They have quite a few collactbles from relevant authors for those who like me dont care to head to signing events.