Half Price Books

4.6
1599 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
1075 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL
60173, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.6
1,599 reviews
5 stars
1,148
4 stars
306
3 stars
90
2 stars
29
1 star
26

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Pricing Issues

Customers expressed concerns about high prices on certain items, particularly regarding trade-in values for used books and media.

Selection Variety

The store is praised for its wide selection of books, movies, and music, with many customers finding unique and hard-to-find items.

Customer Service

Feedback highlights friendly and helpful staff, although some reviews mention inconsistent experiences with service.

Store Organization

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

Trading Experience

Many customers reported dissatisfaction with the low trade-in values offered for used items, suggesting it may not be worth the effort.
  • JS
    Jack Schafer
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    I have bought and sold items from this store for years, I go around to all the different locations to see what selection they'll have and I've never had a bad experience. The staff has always been very helpful when it comes to finding specific items and ordering things from other stores if necessary. It's a lot better than shopping on Amazon!
  • TR
    Tamara Rottau
    Nov 11, 2025
    4.0
    I was from out of town, and I wanted to buy some books for my sister-in-law who is in a nursing home. They had a decent selection, and I bought several books. They do carry new books as well, just not the ones I was hoping for.
  • JU
    Jaime Uriostegui
    Nov 3, 2025
    2.0
    Odd price hikes, and you can't blame the tariffs! Many if not all categories are priced too high! Old Blu-ray's and dvds priced at 7.99 is not half price, that's is full price! There are still a few hidden items priced correctly and this is what I hunt for so not all bad but I do visit way less often now.
  • CF
    Chris Fiebelkorn
    Oct 26, 2025
    4.0
    Really great selection. Picked up this little guy for about 1/3 the price from listings online.
  • DC
    dori campbell
    Oct 21, 2025
    3.0
    I love the idea of this place but found selling my books not worth the hassle. The workers were efficient for sure, but I brought in 2 crates and 2 boxes with children's lit and teaching books. Much of it was brand new or in excellent condition. I was reimbursed $17. Not even 5 cents a book.

Frequently Asked Questions About Half Price Books

What types of products does Half Price Books in Schaumburg offer?

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 Schaumburg?

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.