Half Price Books

4.5
1549 reviews
Stop by Half Price Books to buy (and sell!) used items including comics, games, electronics, and more! #HPBHaul

About

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Family-owned chain that sells secondhand books as well as movies & music in various formats.

Details

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Location

Half Price Books
1400 Twixt Town Rd, Marion, IA
52302, United States

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Reviews

4.5
1,549 reviews
5 stars
1,048
4 stars
313
3 stars
105
2 stars
22
1 star
61

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Inventory Variety

Customers appreciate the wide selection of books, vinyl, games, and other media available.

Pricing

Many reviews highlight the great prices on products, although some customers feel trade-in offers are unfairly low.

Customer Service

The staff is frequently described as friendly and helpful, enhancing the shopping experience.

Store Condition

The store is noted for being clean and well-organized, making it easy for customers to find items.

Trade-In Experience

Several customers express dissatisfaction with the lengthy wait times and low offers for trade-ins.
  • CD
    Clara Delrieu-Schulze
    Nov 15, 2025
    1.0
    I wouldn’t recommend selling books here. The offer I received was surprisingly low, and when I asked for clarification, the staff responded with attitude instead of courtesy. The experience felt dismissive and unprofessional. You’ll likely get a better price and better treatment at Stuff Etc or a local used bookstore.
  • CM
    carol maurer
    Nov 3, 2025
    3.0
    Wow! Major book store! Staff was very helpful and will definitely go back when I finish the 2 books I purchased.
  • ML
    Marie Lindo
    Nov 2, 2025
    5.0
    Friendly staff great prices clean environment and can always find what I'm looking for
  • EP
    Emmett Peyton
    Oct 19, 2025
    1.0
    Great place to shop but don’t bother selling here. I brought 30 books, including a full set of the 1800s pictorial edition of Shakespeare writings, and for all of it they offered me $14. This was after I had waited 30 minutes to hear the offer. I wasn’t expecting a great price but somehow they managed to go below my already low expectations. I don’t even know how they get the numbers that they do. I tried asking what the offer would be if I took my Shakespeare books home and he said it was a group bundle. Nothing could be separated. I’m just taking my stuff to Goodwill next time, because this was genuinely such an insulting experience. I don’t think I’ll be back.
  • DP
    Dennis Pixler
    Oct 15, 2025
    5.0
    A great inventory in a clean and roomy facility. Good prices.

Frequently Asked Questions About Half Price Books

What type of products does Half Price Books in Marion sell?

Half Price Books offers new and used books, music, vinyl, movies, games, rare books, memorabilia, jigsaw puzzles, comics, video games, and manga.

What are the store hours for Half Price Books in Marion?

The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.