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Half Price Books

4.4
(695 reviews)

Business Details

701 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL
60061, United States
(847) 573-1947
https://www.hpb.com/128

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

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Half Price Books
701 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL
60061, United States

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Reviews

4.4
695 reviews
5 stars
452
4 stars
157
3 stars
37
2 stars
16
1 star
33

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Selection

Customers appreciate the wide variety of books, media, and other items available in the store.

Pricing

While many find the prices reasonable for buying, there are numerous complaints about low offers for selling items.

Staff

The staff is frequently described as friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the shopping experience.

Store Condition

The store is noted for being clean, organized, and well-maintained, enhancing the overall shopping atmosphere.
  • PC
    Paul Chapman-Farley
    5 days ago
    4.0
    Half Price Books is always a bit of a crapshoot. Are you looking for something specific? You probably won't find it. Just want to browse and see what catches your eye? You'll have a good time. If you are looking to sell your old books/DVDs/LPs then you should be prepared for disappointment as they pay pennies on the dollar. However, if you're just looking to clear out stuff and not concerned about making back the gas money it cost to bring stuff here, then it's the place for your unwanted media.
  • CP
    Connor Pseja
    Feb 21, 2026
    2.0
    Sky high prices on the merchandise, and pitiful, insulting offers on anything you bring in. The employees were standoffish and arrogant, and when I decided to not sell a few of the items I brought in to them, they seemed very annoyed at having to "recalculate" their offer. For all purposes, just go to the Schaumburg location instead. Better in every way, and with far kinder employees.
  • JB
    Jeff Bernard
    Feb 6, 2026
    1.0
    Whoever the girl working the check out counter is on 02/06 at 1130am should be fired. There were people with disabilities trying to check out and she was very rude to them. When it was my turn she didnt say hello or thank you to me. She had a terrible look on her face as well. Dealing with customers doesnt seem to be up her ally.
  • DJ
    Derrick Johnson
    Jan 25, 2026
    5.0
    The cashier was very helpful in helping me find books. I really like how affordable the books are.
  • AM
    Anahi Maravilla
    Jan 25, 2026
    4.0
    Absolutely love this store, it’s a 20-ish minute drive for us but it’s worth it. They have books on almost everything and I bought some of my school books from here. They even have a kids section in the back filled with books for little ones. The only thing was that a lot of people would come in at around the same time and you couldn’t really look at all the books, the place is a little smaller, but I guess that means that they are getting business if it’s busy🙃

Frequently Asked Questions About Half Price Books

What types of products can I find at Half Price Books in Vernon Hills?

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

Is Half Price Books in Vernon Hills a family-owned business?

Yes, Half Price Books in Vernon Hills is a family-owned chain selling new and used books, music, movies, and more.

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