Half Price Books

4.7
2272 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
2929 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
78704, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.7
2,272 reviews
5 stars
1,719
4 stars
428
3 stars
78
2 stars
23
1 star
24

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Experience

Customers frequently praised the friendly and knowledgeable staff, highlighting their helpfulness and positive interactions.

Product Selection

The store offers a wide variety of books, media, and collectibles, with many customers expressing satisfaction with the selection available.

Store Condition

While many enjoyed the atmosphere, some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and odors in the store.

Selling Books

Several customers expressed dissatisfaction with the low prices offered for selling books, indicating a perceived decline in value compared to previous experiences.
  • GS
    Gavin Stone
    1 day ago
    5.0
    It's always fun once you manage to sneak past the record snobs taking up all the tables to check every single vynil, or trying to not get seen laughing on the cook book section which happens to be by the buying counter and you overhear the store offering a bloke 25 cents for a giant box of books. You gotta explore to find the best deals too. It's like a treasure hunt of sorts. Go and take your time! And good luck with the hipsters!
  • NF
    Noelle Fitzsimmons
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    Love this spot! Friendly and helpful staff and they have the books I want.
  • MT
    matthew tompkins
    Dec 21, 2025
    5.0
    HPB is one of my favorite places to shop
  • AR
    Andrea Ricaurte
    Dec 20, 2025
    5.0
    This is perhaps my very favorite place in Austin. I spend so much time here looking for books to read and books to gift, tarot cards and old records… stuffies for kids and crafty kits. I truly love this place and it brings me so much joy. I once befriended a 90 year old man in the Spanish book section and we exchanged emails and I met him and his wife for coffee and conversation at half price books. So much love for this business
  • BL
    Brice Landry
    Dec 14, 2025
    5.0
    Great mid size book store ... lots of books some collectable and some just fun reads Overall good range of items including comics, toys, and a few other things kind of associated with books / geek culture

Frequently Asked Questions About Half Price Books

What type of products does Half Price Books on South Lamar sell?

Half Price Books offers a variety of new and used products including books, music, movies, vinyl, games, rare books, and memorabilia.

What are the store hours for Half Price Books South Lamar location?

The store is open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.