Half Price Books

4.5
3442 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

4027 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA
98409, United States
(253) 566-1238
https://www.hpb.com/034
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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
4027 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA
98409, United States

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Reviews

4.5
3,442 reviews
5 stars
2,345
4 stars
736
3 stars
204
2 stars
64
1 star
93

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Selection

Customers appreciate the large variety of books, games, and media available.

Customer Service

Many reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff, contributing to a positive shopping experience.

Selling Process

Numerous customers express dissatisfaction with the low offers for selling books and media, feeling undervalued.

Pricing

While some customers find prices reasonable, others consider certain items to be overpriced.

Store Atmosphere

The store is described as a fun place to browse, though some mention it could feel cluttered or outdated.
  • WH
    Will H
    Nov 16, 2025
    1.0
    Definitely not half priced. Not even close and they only pay pennies for any books you bring in.
  • ME
    Michael Essex
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    Huge selection of books, movies, music, and games for great prices. Happy I stopped in and will return in the future for sure.
  • LL
    LJLaw
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    Amazing selection of books (and if they don't have the book you want they'll order it!). But I was mostly impressed with their movie collection, specifically the oldies (1925-1960s). They carry certified classics as well as deep cuts. I saw a collector edition of the Marx Brothers and a ton of Abbot and Costello, Metropolis and varied editions of that too! They also carry some dope vinyls. Some modern some old. Lots of really cool figures and manga too. Honestly this place is like Barnes and Noble but better. AND local!
  • ME
    Marah English
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    I love bookstores, especially used bookstore. Half price books was clean, well stocked and just awesome! Friendly and knowledgeable staff made it a great experience!
  • SS
    Sheila
    Oct 30, 2025
    2.0
    I recently took two boxes of hardback books to sell to Half Price Books in Tacoma. I was very disappointed in the whole process. Staff was not very helpful explaining the process or anything. Thou I figured things out, I was still disappointed in the lack of friendliness and communication, as well as the $3 for the 20+ books i brought in. I understand they need to make a profit also, however paying me $.30 for a book they turnaround and charge $8.99 for is disheartening. The store itself offers a large array of books, games, board games, music, movies and other items for sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half Price Books

What types of products does Half Price Books in Tacoma offer?

Half Price Books offers new and used books, music, vinyl, movies, games, rare books, and memorabilia.

What are the store hours of Half Price Books in Tacoma?

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