Half Price Books

4.5
1342 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
2226 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL
60102, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
1,342 reviews
5 stars
949
4 stars
249
3 stars
83
2 stars
14
1 star
47

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Interaction

Customer experiences with staff are mixed; while many found them friendly and helpful, others reported rudeness and lack of assistance.

Selection Variety

The store offers a wide variety of books, media, and collectibles, with many customers praising the extensive inventory.

Selling Experience

Customers expressed dissatisfaction with the low offers for selling items, feeling that the buyback prices were unfair.

Store Cleanliness

The store is generally noted for being clean and well-organized, contributing to a pleasant shopping experience.

Pricing Perception

While some customers appreciate the prices, others feel that they do not align with the store's name and can be higher than expected.
  • DS
    Dawn Scott
    Nov 10, 2025
    5.0
    One of the employees was super helpful, located a record that my son was looking for in Texas n had it shipped to this store for us.
  • AR
    April Roddy
    Oct 31, 2025
    5.0
    Omg this place is a hidden treasure.
  • RL
    Re' Lar
    Oct 30, 2025
    5.0
    Always fantastic, I cycle through books pretty fast and I don't have the space really to keep more than just a select few favorites.
  • ID
    Iuliia Dybek
    Oct 30, 2025
    5.0
    Good place to buy and sell your books
  • BH
    Brett Holman
    Oct 8, 2025
    5.0
    The store was very clean and packed with goodies! We brought all of our daughter's young children's books and got almost $20 back. My wife was able to get a couple of new books for herself and with the trade out, we only paid .49¢ for both of them. There are also a ton of video games for PlayStation and Xbox, so if you ever need an extra few dollars, bring your books, CD's, video games or DVD's and they will take care of you. Friendly staff too!

Frequently Asked Questions About Half Price Books

What types of products does Half Price Books in Algonquin sell?

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

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

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.