Half Price Books

4.5
1943 reviews
Stop by Half Price Books to buy (and sell!) used items including comics, games, electronics, and more! #HPBHaul

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

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Location

Half Price Books
533 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
46805, United States

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Reviews

4.5
1,943 reviews
5 stars
1,285
4 stars
446
3 stars
108
2 stars
38
1 star
66

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Selection Variety

Customers appreciate the wide variety of books, music, and other media available, often finding unique items.

Pricing Concerns

Many reviews express dissatisfaction with the low offers for selling books and the perceived high prices for used items.

Customer Service

While some customers report friendly and helpful staff, others mention negative experiences with impatience or rudeness.

Store Atmosphere

The store is generally described as clean and organized, contributing to a pleasant shopping experience.

Frequent Visits

Many customers express a desire to return, indicating a strong loyalty to the store despite some criticisms.
  • AE
    Andrés Evaristo
    Nov 7, 2025
    4.0
    Lots of variety, books, comics, and manga, plus board games and video games. The books are in great condition for being second hand, and the staff is friendly and always willing to help. The only downside is that the prices are a bit high for used items.
  • GS
    George Snyder
    Nov 3, 2025
    4.0
    Staff is very helpful. This is a great place to find second-hand books. I have had a mixed experience purchasing online though. You will not find the same quality of books. You will not find the same quality of books online that you will find on the shelf in the store. I have purchased more than a few dilapidated books ONLINE that should have gone into the garbage rather than being sold to a person. In each case I was refunded my money. I have also had three episodes where the BOOK NEVER ARRIVED.
  • JJ
    Jokerwolf
    Nov 2, 2025
    1.0
    Name no longer true. They "price competitively", read price gouge, and charge the highest price they find online. Wanted $130 for a damaged copy of a DVD box set normally going for around $70 online, but the lady found it for more online, so high price it stayed. Showed her the actual HPB ebay was selling it for around $103 in very good condition, but the lowest she would go for a banged up copy with a broken case was $100. Nothing but scalpers with a storefront now. Go back to half cover price! If we could afford collectors prices, we wouldn't be shopping here! Edit: Just checked the official Half Price Books website and the exact same set in better condition is $80. I don't know where the Fort Wayne HPB gets off thinking they can gouge for inferior product.
  • MM
    mepollard1
    Oct 25, 2025
    5.0
    I make it a habit of stopping in at each Half Price that falls into the regular areas that I have reason to be in and this one is by my daughter in college (I'm from the NW suburbs by Chicago). While I didn't find what I was looking for, the nice thing about used book stores is their stock always changes and you never know what book in your mental "wish list" might show up!
  • PS
    Peter Stephan
    Oct 22, 2025
    5.0
    This store has super cool vinyl records. Found some gems rarely seen at other record stores! Vintage Moody Blues with original 8 page insert; plenty of 80’s records. Sports books were in somewhat short supply. Study bibles in short supply. Good game section. No doubt will visit again next time in Ft Wayne.

Frequently Asked Questions About Half Price Books

What types of products does Half Price Books in Fort Wayne sell?

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

What are the store hours for Half Price Books in Fort Wayne?

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