Half Price Books

4.7
3444 reviews
Stop by Half Price Books to buy (and sell!) used items including comics, games, electronics, and more! #HPBHaul
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Business Details

5555 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
78751, United States
(512) 451-4463
http://www.hpb.com/005
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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
5555 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
78751, United States

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Reviews

4.7
3,444 reviews
5 stars
2,611
4 stars
603
3 stars
145
2 stars
43
1 star
42

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Selection

Customers appreciate the vast selection of books, comics, and other media available at the store.

Customer Service

Many reviews highlight the friendly and helpful staff, although there are some complaints about poor experiences when selling books.

Pricing

While some customers find the prices reasonable, others feel that the buyback offers for selling books are too low.

Store Condition

The store is frequently noted for being clean, organized, and well-maintained.

Overall Experience

Most customers express a positive overall experience, enjoying their visits and the unique finds available.
  • CF
    Cat Foresman
    3 days ago
    5.0
    Large selection of used books, cds, records, dvds, and vhs tapes. They buy all these things as well.
  • SS
    Sig
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    Amazing for gifts for yourself, friends, family etc. Super staff and they have the 2026 Austin Datebook! A super planner and resource for Austin!
  • HW
    holly warren-norman
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    This Half Price Books is larger than the one on S. Lamar. Great selection of everything; i.e. books, CDs, DVDs, journals, boxed cards, plushies, etc. I found the CD from 1985 that I was looking for so I'm a happy camper!
  • OO
    Owen OKeefe
    Nov 1, 2025
    5.0
    Love half-priced books! Always a reliable way to find the title you are looking for, great variety, often multiple print versions of the classic or graphical book you're looking for.
  • CB
    Christy Baer
    Oct 25, 2025
    5.0
    Always love used buy/sell/trade bookstores, and Half Price is one of the biggest and best. I can spend 30 minutes and easily come out with more than I can carry every time, without breaking the bank. They have new books too if you're looking for that. I love to look for other books by authors I know, as well as check out the staff picks and randomly browse to discover something new. Just love it! Interesting tip though: If buying a used book that there are multiple copies of, check the price on all of them to make sure you're getting the best one, because they are not always the same even when in similar condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half Price Books

What types of products does Half Price Books offer?

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

What are the store hours for Half Price Books on weekdays?

Half Price Books is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.