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Half Price Books

4.5
(1194 reviews)

Business Details

20821 US Hwy 281 N, San Antonio, TX
78258, United States
(210) 545-3836
https://www.hpb.com/113

About

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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
20821 US Hwy 281 N, San Antonio, TX
78258, United States

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Reviews

4.5
1,194 reviews
5 stars
822
4 stars
245
3 stars
61
2 stars
28
1 star
38

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Selection Variety

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

Customer Service

Feedback on staff is mixed; while many praise their friendliness and helpfulness, some report negative experiences with rudeness and unprofessional behavior.

Store Atmosphere

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

Buyback Experience

Many customers express dissatisfaction with the buyback offers for used books, feeling they are low and unprofessional.

Pricing Concerns

While some customers find great deals, others note that prices for certain items can be higher than expected, especially for damaged goods.
  • VB
    Victoria “Vicky” Banach
    3 days ago
    5.0
    Lots of beautiful books. Lost track of time. So much fun
  • TT
    Tmack
    Feb 10, 2026
    4.0
    Very nice store with a huge selection of anything you might want, books, vinyl,cds, games, you name it. A little confusing though, store needs better signage on what is new books and what is used, only issue i had there. Looked clean and smelled clean
  • WZ
    Wynne Zelazoski
    Feb 2, 2026
    5.0
    Vibes were immaculate. Happy and friendly staff! Super cozy and welcoming environment. The selection is absolutely amazing. This is exactly the kind of place I loved going to shop around when I was growing up so it was great to step into a little slice of magic again.
  • LL
    Lucille
    Jan 29, 2026
    2.0
    Well I took all my doctoral psychology books to half price book. I had in bran new shape. They looked like new. I figured w the Statistics books and all the psychology books that I would get more than $16.00. I asked if they were serious and the guy said that they were old. Well I bought these books and finished the program 3 yrs ago. I was walking to the cashier and decided to turn back. I saw the guy laughing and got serious when I approached him. I asked how much those books will sell for and he said $5.00 more or less. I had at least 30 books. These people are “rip offs. Don’t bother to come here. By the way they do not give you an itemized receipt. Ok so I received $16.00 but the straw that broke the camels back” was the laughter after he thought I walked away. These are not professional people. Take your books to some other place like L&M book stores. I believe they still exist. 🤮
  • AM
    Annette Mcvea
    Jan 25, 2026
    3.0
    Only thing is that it doesn't do any good to bring books to sell because they won't buy back books when I bring them in. Only to certain customers. I've tried twice. But no luck with that. Each time I come to one I've tried to sell back to 2 stores but they don't accept them. I spend about $30 just about every time I come in. So never again will I bring books to sell

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, and memorabilia.

What are the store hours for Half Price Books?

Half Price Books is open every day from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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