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Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Category: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Books, Mags, Music and Video [Edit]
8034 N 19th AvePhoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 10 pm
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
68 reviews for Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Review Highlights
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"It is a great place to find great deals, and I'm hooked." In 3 reviews -
"...a huge selection of books, cds dvds, books, games, records..." In 4 reviews -
"I also love that they have used magazines." In 15 reviews
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68 reviews in English
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Review from Michael F.
Phoenix, AZ
Magazines have a way of piling up month after month, and I get a lot of them every week. No, I'm not a hoarder. I can't stand clutter, so I get rid of them as soon I get them.
Where do I get them? Well I travel for a living and people leave them on the aircraft all the time. Instead of having them discarded, I collect them and recycle them.
I also use my credit card mileage points and coke reward points to get free magazines. I do not even drink soda, but I get the bottle caps codes from the flights. Why waste them? I do not even read most of the magazines, and I have taken some that are still in their plastic packaging. That way they can resell them. Why? I trade them out to get my favorite books and electronics.
One way to keep them from piling up is to take them to Bookman's.
I love this store, and most of the employees I have encountered have been pretty congenial.
I've only had a few setbacks in the past, but they have since been resolved.
I'm so glad the manager took notice because I'm a loyal customer, and I keep coming back.
One thing I've learned about successful trading is to bring only brand new and current issues, so I try to take my magazines as soon as I get them. Do not bring anything that has a tear or pen marks and try to bring a lot, so it would be worth your time. I try to come here only when I have a lot of magazines because I do not like to waste gas. I am trying to reduce my carbon foot print, so I take this into consideration.
I found a Todd Oldham craft book that I had been wanting, so I was super excited about that.
I love their arts and craft section, so I can get ideas on recycling and refurbishing. I do a lot of DeCoumpage projects, and I have even made a basket using art magazines similar to the one that Urban Outfitters used to sell.
However, my favorite part of the store is the electronic section. I've gotten cool stuff here including a Kindle, Hard Drives and Ipod Speakers.
I've been trying my best to reduce my carbon footprint, so I am trying to green my lifestyle. Recycling is one of the best way to do it.Listed in: Free Wi-Fi Hot Spots, Vintage & Recycled Stores, Novel Ideas
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11/3/2010
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Review from Monique H.
Phoenix, AZ
5/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
I come for the books!
Last time I was here there was a large display of The Secret books. It made me wonder if all the people that sold these books to Bookmans had ever discovered the Secret. I love walking up and down the isles of Bookmans while pondering shit like that about the books previous owner. I try not to get too junked out about the fact that their germs are all over a book I'm about to purchase - I mean, you have to live a little.
The only downside is that you're not guaranteed the book you want, I came in with a list of 3 books I wanted to read and none of them were there. -
Review from Rebecca R.
Phoenix, AZ
1/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
Coming from the Flagstaff Bookman's, I always think, WHOA! this place is huge! They have a large selection of everything, and I usually spend a lot of time in the travel section, fiction, biography, nonfiction, and records. I am currently stalking this place weekly for a record player, actually, so if you see one there you should message me!
Anyway enough about my personal problems. I can blow a whole afternoon in Bookman's. The only thing it's really missing is a cafe and some beds so I can eat and sleep here.
Also life hack- steal magazines from your dentists office and sell them back to Bookman's for store credit. It almost makes going to the dentist worthwhile. -
Review from Alynn C.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 5/10/2012
This is the response that I got from Bookmans for my review. As I responded to her, I find it reassuring that management looks into customer feedback. I'm still not a fan of buying newer games from them, I like that they are at least listening to customer's concerns.
"Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of our store. I understand your frustration with increased prices. We do our best to stay competitive with other used retailers and unlike new retail, we offer a 7 day return policy for video games so you aren't stuck with a game you aren't into. I often hear from customers that this is the biggest selling point when choosing between new and used video games. With Bookmans, you don't have to commit to a title like you do with new retail. Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and thank you for the kind words. We look forward to seeing you in the store again soon.
Sincerely,
Katie Downing
Store Manager
Bookmans Phoenix location"1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/9/2012
I used to be a real big fan of Bookmans. Less so when they changed their trade policy a few years… Read more »
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Review from Frances L.
Los Angeles, CA
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is bar far, my favorite Bookmans location. Located in the northern part of Phoenix, I've often come here to trade in old books and DVDs that I no longer wanted to keep. They offer decent trade options (cash or store credit), and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Their selection of used books, DVDs, and other items are neat to browse through, and they've got a decent selection branching out from the mass market and Oprah Book Club books that you can find at big box bookstores and Costcos. I've found a few gems here over the years, including rare Modern Library editions of classic titles as well as some near-new contemporary
titles from independent publishers. However, it's a mixed bag, and you can't go in expecting to find exactly what you're looking for.Listed in: Bookworms Unite!
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Review from Karen S.
Phoenix, AZ
3/21/2012
I've been a loyal Bookman's customer for years. But lately the book buyers at their Phoenix location have become condescending. Especially the men. I had a bad experience with a short guy with a long, full black beard with grey (?) in it. My family members don't want to trade with them any more. I was the last hold-out, and I don't think I want to either.
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Review from Micah B.
Tempe, AZ
5/23/2011
I love Bookmans. It's one of the best sources for used media that I have ever been too. Overall, it might be the best. I've never seen a better selection of books, records, Cd's, video games and magazines in one place. You'll even find collectibles and cassette tapes.
The Mesa location has the benefit of the cafe with wifi but I do like the Phoenix location a bit better. I've made better scores here and the DVD selection is more impressive. Don't let that detract from the Mesa store, however, as it still has much to offer and is still an awesome place.
A trip to both stores would make for a fun day browsing used books and records. -
Review from Douglas W.
Vancouver, WA
12/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
It was okay. A nice assortment of books, a clean environment and friendly staff members. I was assuming that it would be a little nicer, but then I again I am spoiled by Powell's in Portland, OR. That will always be the measuring device of any bookstores that I visit. . .
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Review from David R.
Phoenix, AZ
12/15/2011
This is one of my favorite places to go browse around in. I don't think I have ever walked in looking for something specific, but always walk out with something. They are like the Walmart of entertainment. Besides being predominantly a book store, they also have tons of games, magazines, posters, cds, vinyls, dvds, blu-rays, posters, you name it. My favorite section is the videogame department; they have everything new and retro, including old NES, SNES, Sega and more. So whenever I'm bored, or looking for cool new-old things, I go to Bookmans.
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Review from Jim b.
Phoenix, AZ
9/27/2011
Just recently found out about this place. Went in with a bunch of old crap and came out with almost a hundred bucks in credit. I just wish I knew about it before I gave two crates of disney movies to savers.
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Review from Yanira S.
4/11/2011
I LOVE BOOKMANS. My fiance just bought me a record player last Christmas so I like hitting up Bookman's on the weekends to find old records. Recent finds were Elton John and Whitney Houston, come on people, who doesn't like "Wanna Dance With Somebody"?
Even though I've been buying and selling books for years at Bookman's I've never sold "stuff" until recently. On my last trip I took in some old posters, a calculator and random knick-knacks and they actually took most of my stash. This meant I had more credit for you guessed it, records. If you're curious they sell everything-puzzles, video games, magazines, gifts, DVDs and there's even a cute little coffee shop in-house. One of my fave hangouts for sure. -
Review from Sage J.
Chicago, IL
8/27/2011
love this place! Always a hidden jem hiding for a true book lover. However, my only issues are the prices. Geesh, since when is a CD worth $7 when you can buy it online and it will never scratch. The magazine selection is AMAZING. The store is clean and arranged well. The prices are slowly creeping up, I kinda understand, just disappointed . Still wont keep me from making my 2wice monthly visit.
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Review from Jetta R.
Burlingame, CA
7/6/2009
Though I'd known about Bookman's for since at least last thursday, it wasn't until I realized that I was too weak and lazy to pack up and carry all of my books with me to California that I decided them a try. Now I've been going at least once a week for the past month. Leave it to Jetta to find all the good shit to do in Phoenix just as she's about to leave.
Admittedly, of all the business that might suffer from my sudden ceasing of patronage, Bookman's is probably at the bottom of the list. I don't buy books. Sometimes I'll take one off the shelf and read enough of it to convince myself that I don't need (i.e. can't afford) it. If it's something really special, like the sourcebook for some discontinued tabletop RPG or vintage fetish porn, I'll take it over to whoever I'm at the store with (if I'm alone I'll just find the nearest person), show them said book, and use their twisted expressions of disinterest to convince me that I'd be better off without it.
Bookman's seduces me not with its science fiction section, but with its electronic media. I don't even think FunCoLand had this wide of a variety of used SNES, NES, N64, Sega Genesis, Sega CD, Atari and graphing calculator games.
I don't buy any of them, because I have entire external hard drives dedicated to digital backups of all the old 8 and 16 bit games I used to enjoy as a child that I only keep as a precaution and don't ever hook up to no PC and play, using a specially modified SNES controller with a USB port that I may or may not have put on myself.
I'd go into business making such contraptions myself, but when compared to the two usb controllers I bought at Bookman's (including one with dual analog and a vibrate feature that I like to call "why pirating games is so goddam appealing"), my little gizmo looks sloppy and haphazard, like a Republican politician trying to cover up a scandal.
The DVD selection is quite reasonable, almost ...too... reasonable. Yesterday I found Season 1 of the Super Mario Bros Super Show for 11 dollars and had to be reminded that retarded impulse purchases like that are why I'm eating potato chip and cheese sandwiches. But seriously, at Borders its probably 40 dollars plus a strange glare by the faux punk chick working the counter. This sort of conundrum is why I never have enough cash in my account to use an ATM.
I only have two gripes with Bookman's. Firstly, the other customers, especially those who bring in used items to a used book store in the middle of an economic recession and then complain when the offer is so low, especially since these are the same jagoffs who blow $10 on a cobb salad because it will "help out a local business".
Secondly, the board game selection defies the laws of physics by sucking and blowing at the same time. If it's not a trivia game or a game based off a television show (or any combination of the two), they most likely won't have it. But this probably isn't their fault. Most people upon finding a game like Munchkin or Chez Dork or Illuminati, will actually enjoy it and therefore would find being offered 2 dollars of store credit for it a raw and inconvenient deal.
Still, if you could find physics majors willing to part with their graphing calculators and closeted gay men willing to part with their Hardy Boys, I'm sure you could coax any of the many many nerds leeching off your wi-fi into beefing up your board game section. Perhaps a 15 second shopping spree in the pornoires? Don't scoff. With their selection of porn, 15 seconds is all you and your mother will need.
All in all my favorite book store, though I'm not sure that's an honor you want to be showing off to your friends. -
Review from Nancy K.
Phoenix, AZ
10/8/2008
To continue with my quest of finding 21 books of the first Harry Potter book for my daughter's 5th grade class, I finally ended up at Bookman's. I don't know why I did not start there in the first place. When I asked for the book, they had about six on the shelf and then one of the employees told me she thought another employee had a box of them in the back. Excitement immediately filled my soul. I kept thinking, could it be possible that I could get all the books my daughter needed from one place now?
The employee came out with a box full of Volume #1 Harry Potter books and I was thrilled. I told the lady I could just hug her and she told me she was so happy that she made me happy. They are the nicest people in there, plus they gave me a 10% discount too, even though I'm not the teacher, but they believed me that I was getting them for my daughter, who is the teacher.
I would completely and highly recommend Bookman's for your reading needs. They are fabulous and thank you so much. -
Review from Mark D.
1/25/2009
Never thought I'd find anything better than Bookman's. But then I found.. well, Bookman's. See I been goin' to the Mesa store for years now and never complained once, but lately, I don't know, even with people bringing in new trade every day, seems like the shelves have been stocked with the same old stuff. Not to mention they've been turning down my same old box of stuff for a while now - used to be I brought it in enough times they'd eventually take it off my hands.. So I ventured out to the Phoenix store yesterday.
Wow.
I must admit, I was a little confused at first - the layout's a little disorienting.. Trade counter's to your right when you walk in (drop your stuff off around the back of the counter) and the Cashier counter is to your left. Books straight ahead, Media to the left. The Media section - that's what the wow was for. Probably twice the size of the Mesa store. Usually I stroll through the CDs and DVDs - 10, 15 minutes maybe. I was there for an hour and a half yesterday. Couldn't believe the selection of CDs, DVDs, Laser Discs, LPs, VHS, cassette tapes, video games, Books on CD/tape.. Other thing that's cool - they've got a toys/games room for action figures, board games, puzzles (so many puzzles)..
I do have one other update for Bookman's fans in general (noticed the same thing at the other store) - apparently they're not sticking to that old A Trade (media), B Trade (books) thing anymore - used to be you got different levels of credit depending on what you brought it, but not anymore - it's all A Trade now, good for anything in the store.
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Review from Ryan C.
7/27/2009
I don't care what my mom thinks, I LIKE the way this place smells.
Bookman's hosted a Dog Days of Summer event this past weekend, which was really a non-event, as far as I was able to see, but it was still Bookman's and they're super cool even when nothing special is going on. Their raffle ticket announcements were unintelligible and I had to ask around to find out how to even get a ticket. The free ice cream from Blue Bell was apparently packed up and taken away within less than the first hour of the event which went from 1-4pm. There was also a loosely organized craft class in the back room for the kids, and a table set up near the media area that had pet-oriented books pulled aside into a convenient grouping. I only found one worth having this time, a book about hiking and camping with your dog.
A maze of shelves full of musty treasures and excercise equipment for your imagination is sure to provide some pleasure for everyone, as it kept me and my K9 companion Jaek occupied for well over an hour. i'd never known I could bring my mutt inside, and the staff were all friendly and accomodating, but bookman's being dog friendly was apparently news to some of the other patrons, as well, since they looked a little shocked by us and the handful of other pet/owner couples present. Open note to other pet owners, if your canine friend has some dog-aggression issues, putting a harness and a "Don't Pet Me I'm Working" patch on it will not trick anyone into thinking your buddy's a Trained Therapy/Assistance Dog. No problem with you trying to take your dog places, but just saying work on its social skills a little first.
I knew I was a fan of Bookman's, but recently perusing their website has reminded me just what an awesome local, socially responsible company Bookman's is. They are a model of the whole Reduce and Reuse before Recycling philosophy, and they walk the talk, too, it's not a marketing ploy like some companies try.
Bookman's kicks butt. Even if my Mom thinks it's stinky.Listed in: Da K9 Boyz and I Hit da Town, Down and Dirty
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Review from Nathan S.
4/17/2008
Yes it's a little dirty...yes it smells like dusty old books...yes it's a little bit sloppy and disorganized; but isn't that half the fun?
I generally go into bookmans with nothing whatsoever in mind to buy, randomly browse shelves and leave with wonderful treasures.
The only time I have a mission here is when I go looking for pre-movie book covers(i have an obsessive hatrid of movie book covers) And I found Fear and Loathing and High Fidelity pretty quickly my last two trips.
I also love that they have used magazines. I am a mag junkie and this saves me so much money and lets me know what the highest fashion was in 1986. They also have a dirty mag closet if you are brave but used porno freaks me the hell out.
My only complaint is that the staff here never seems very helpful or happy to be there. If I worked at a used book store I would be smilier than Ron Jeremy...Well maybe almost as smily as.
The vinyl is a bit like shopping thrift store but it's ok I really like the process of digging for that perfect find.
All in all, good stuff. -
Review from Tracy K.
10/10/2009
I love books and I love bargains. Put the two together, and you have a place called Bookmans, or as I like to call it, my book heaven. I recently purchased four books for about $30 -- that's the price of one, new hardbound book -- and was thrilled by all the great bargains I found during my casual stroll through the many, many isles of books, cds and dvds.
What I love about the whole used bookstore concept is being able to give a new life to a book someone didn't want anymore. I especially get a kick out of finding old books with inscriptions inside. One I found says:
"Pam, This is my number 1 all time favorite book. I hope you have
a relaxing holiday with your family and look forward to adventures
in the new year!"
I felt bad for the inscriber, since the book obviously did not become Pam's favorite, so I bought it in hopes that the inscription would ring true for me.
I'm glad a bookstore like Bookmans is around and that they are able to compete with the big chains. It is a great place to find great deals, and I'm hooked! -
Review from Mr K.
Phoenix, AZ
10/8/2007
Bookman's is like a Second-Hand Disneyland, and I'm not talking about chancing upon the moldy and rusted sets of Country Bear Jamboree, America Sings, or Adventures Thru Inner Space via the People Mover, although I'm sure that would be interesting.
It basically has almost every kind of entertainment media, all organized in sections for you to waste (spend) hours in (or minutes if you find yourself spinning around because you don't know which section to hit first).
Want an obscure comic book? Try here.
Want an obscure romance novel? Try here (if you're into that sort of thing).
Want an old Rolling Stone magazine with a pre-meltdown Britney on the cover? Try here.
Want Donkey Kong for your Atari 2600? Try here.
Want a National Geographic from 1932? Try here.
This place is basically like a for-profit Burton Barr Central Library.
However, sometimes the for-profitness kind of gets the better of this joint. Behold: $7.99 for a second-hand copy of Meatloaf's "Bat Out Of Hell II" CD.
8 bucks for used Meatloaf? Are you kidding me?
Minus a star just for that. -
Review from Penny Lane X.
Glendale, AZ
11/3/2009 4 photos
I can't remember the last time I saw a vinyl record...it doesn't seem like it was that long ago when record albums were the way to listen to your favorite music bands.
Well, guess what? They have record albums here (in case you still have a turntable to play them on)...
I wouldn't had known about Bookman's had I not found it here on YELP. Glad I was able to finally check it out. Next time, I'm bringing stuff to trade-in...This is a great place to find some gently-used media bargains.
*SERVICE: Down-to-earth super friendly!!!
*LAYOUT: very good & well organized, maps located around the store.
*RESTROOMS: clean and nicely decorated.
*SELECTION: pretty good...need to take some time to really look around.
*PRICE: some prices were alittle high on some items, other items were reasonable. (USED Board GAMES seemed a little pricey, either pay a few bucks more for a NEW game at Target or WalMart OR a few bucks less to search for a decent one at a thrift store or yard sale)...
What do they have here besides used books? Magazines, kids books, videos, DVD's, CD's, Music sheets, Cliff Notes, Comic Books, Rubber Stamps, McFarlane Toys/Figures, Puzzles, Board Games, Video Games, Audio Books, Photo frames, and more!
No need to make an appointment to bring items in for trade or cash. Just bring it in...you never know what they'll accept.
If you are hungry or need a beverage, stop by next door at Sprouts for a daily Deli sandwich for $2.99....
I'll be visiting this mega second-hand place quite often!!! -
Review from Amanda B.
Tucson, AZ
2/17/2008 1 Check-in Here
Disclosure: I worked here for nearly two years. I've also been gone more than a year and a half at this stage.
I can speak from both sides of the counter. I've been a customer at Bookman's since a teenager and continue to shop there post-employment. My biggest grief is the lack of organization, but in some respects it's also a part of the charm.
If you go in with a specific mission, expect to leave with a handful of treasures. There's little likelihood that those treasures are identical to your original mission, though we all have our lucky days and the selection is quite eclectic.
The staff goes to lengths to make sure people aren't ripped off. By that token, I managed to get spoiled and now cringe horribly at the thought of paying full price for even a mass market paperback. -
Review from Brad H.
7/6/2008 4 Check-ins Here
I'm probably biased because I practically grew up in the original Bookman's in Tucson and by that I mean I started with them in their initial location that no longer exists and was there the day that they moved into the former El Rancho Market. One of my main regrets in moving to Phoenix in '99 was that the only Bookman's was all the way in Mesa and my apartment was at 19th and Northern. Luckily, I eventually spent nearly three years working across the 60 from the Mesa Bookman's and they finally opened a Phoenix store right around the corner from my old apartment. Since we still live in North Central Phoenix, I find myself spending a fair amount of time at Bookman's. I've even introduced my children to the store and hope they will grow up with as many good memories of this store as I have.
Bookman's is a great place to just wander and find books you never would have considered. It's also the best place to buy DVD's and why would anyone pay full price for magazines when Bookman's usually has the new issue within 2-3 weeks of publication?Listed in: Bookstores, My Neighborhood, Born to Shop
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Review from Sarah G.
3/24/2008
Well I thought I'd take my leftovers from my trip to the Bookmans on Country Club to this location.
I did not like this store as much as the other one for these reasons:
1) The layout of the store does not flow
2) Things are a mess, out of order, very unorganized and hard to find
3) They seem to charge more and give less
4) The staff was not as friendly
They took about the same amount and type of stuff from me at the Country Club location did but only gave me half as much credit here?
I was looking through their movie section which is alot larger than the country club location but noticed some of the same titles at higher prices? (and way higher than Zia's)
Anyhow I'm still a fan of Bookman's just not this location.
Any other fans that haven't visited the country club location should give it a try, I think you'll agree, Things are much easier to find , navigating through the store is more user friendly and the staff seems to care about keeping things in order. -
Review from Amy D.
3/4/2008
I am addicted to Bookman's.
I will go there with a certain amount of cash (usually $50) and promise myself I won't spend a penny more.
Yeah, right.
As soon as I walk in, I smell the books. Some people don't like this smell, but as a voracious reader, I love it! Smells like home :}
So, I browse the books for at least an hour. Sometimes, if I am looking for something specific, it won't take me as long.
Then, off to the DVDs. I love the selection! All those 80s movies and cheesy horror flicks!
Even got an XBox here last year and a bunch of games.
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Review from Denise H.
Phoenix, AZ
8/10/2011
Bookmans is the best. I cringe every time I have to buy a book anywhere else. The selection is huge, the books are in great shape (and don't smell weird), and the prices are awesome.
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Review from Tim G.
Tempe, AZ
8/22/2011
Awesome bookstore. Unlike another business around here with the word "exchange" in their title, this place actually does buy your stuff if you bring it in. Basically, if they don't currently have a copy of what you're trying to sell in stock, they'll buy it and give you a very fair amount in credit. The only issue I take with Bookman's is that it's almost pointless to go there looking for something specific. About five times I've had store credit in my wallet and I've called looking for a specific (usually very common) book and they didn't have it. Only once did they have what I was looking for (a copy of The Monkey Wrench Gang by Ed Abbey). Still, this place is super rad and well worth checking out.
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Review from Jennifer D.
Lewisville, TX
6/14/2008
I think half the fun of a used bookstore is the treasure hunt. This used bookstore is better organized than some of my old haunts in Dallas but I will survive.
I think of used bookstores similar to looking through your Grandmother's attic at her book collection - it isn't supposed to be all shiny and new.
Bookman's has a decent selection of books, I've found an entire collection of Rishdie one afternoon! Of course it is always going to be a crapshoot but that is just the way it is in used books. -
Review from Tomara A.
Phoenix, AZ
4/28/2008
I love love LOVE Bookmans.
I moved out here about 2 years ago, and a good friend said I had to check Bookman's out. He would go and spend the day and read whole books there, and it was all good! Now, I can't spend that much time, my personal assistant (she's 3) won't let me sit and read a whole book, but we can spend several hours browsing without a complaint.
I always purchase my magazines here. You can get the latest Revolver, Rolling Stone, AP, SPIN, etc for half the price. I also buy a lot of the kids books, and I don't feel guilty for walking out with a stack.
My only complaint is that the cds give the impression that they are alphabetized, but they are merely half-assed. By the time we make it to the cds my assistant has become impatient and I am unable to spend the same amount of time thumbing through them as I was allowed in the books. Maybe next time I will hit them first... maybe.
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*I have read through some reviews here, and I have to agree with some that the [book] search is the best part AND the smell is heavenly. -
Review from L Y.
El Mirage, AZ
Updated - 7/27/2011
Ok, so I tried this place again and I have to say the 2nd time around was a completely different experience. Everyone was friendly and helpful and we found some really great stuff.
The cashier was awesome and had trivia questions for all of the customers. We'll definitely be going back soon!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/7/2011
I've only been here twice but the first time was great. My son received a gift certificate for his… Read more »
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Review from Kelly B.
Phoenix, AZ
8/10/2006 1 photo
Bookman's is a really great resource if you are looking get rid of some old books, movies, music or videogames. Bring your stuff in and they they'll give you a fair amount of trade credit that you can spend on items in the store. DO NOT bring in old items expecting to walk out with a handful of CASH... unless an item is really coveted expect to get pennies on the dollar.
Sometimes it's hard to find the item I'm looking for. They don't have any sort or computerized inventory and their selection is always changing. The store is huge though, allow plenty of time to wanted around and flip through some pages. At the very least I can usually leave with a almost-new magazine, marked down half price. Can beat a deal like that. -
Review from J M.
Phoenix, AZ
10/19/2007
I looooovvvvvveeee Bookmans.
Firstly, I am a big fan of recycling. When we are bored with our stuff why not sell it to someone who wants it?
Secondly, I am a big fan of the classes - Sign with Baby, Bellydance, Yoga, etc. etc.
The staff is always friendly and helpful (not to mention, many of them have really cool looks - one girl has no eyebrows only metal studs! - another girl has PINK hair!!)
Thirdly, everytime you go you can find a treasure. They have everything from electronics, to old magazines, to jewelry, to games!
Fourthly, they are snack friendly - you can bring your own latte - you don't have to buy a latte with the company that struck the best deal with the bookstore!
Lastly, Bookman's is dog friendly - yep, you can bring your pooch as long as he/she is on the leash.
Bookmans is a lot of fun! I love that place!! -
Review from Annie M.
4/14/2008 1 Check-in Here
Great place! I love selling there, I get credit or cash back and it's not too shabby.
A couple of things I don't like about it:
--they host meetings in that little room in the back that tend to get VERY loud. I realize it's a bookSTORE and not a library, but I am seriously deterred from continuing my book browsing when a bunch of noisy people are talking with their playground voices and not their inside-voices. (Yes, I am a teacher)
--it would be cool if there was some sort of database so that a person could call or do an online search to see if Bookman's has a certain book. I realize this is a daunting task, but they could gradually start it by doing one extra step of entering book titles / authors every time they purchase a book from sellers. It could even be a shared online database that each has access to at their stations. Or they could write it down on a sheet that employees would later enter into a spreadsheet or database.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Jennifer S.
Dallas, TX
5/23/2011
Definitely the best place to sell books anywhere! They give a very fair trade rate for any books I bring in. Even when busy, they efficiently can give you an offer in 15 minutes or less. Great place!
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Review from Ian S.
Phoenix, AZ
9/29/2009
Whatever you're after, books, music, games...check out Bookmans.
The prices are reasonable, and their trade-in policy has improved, now you can get anything you want, trade in a pile of magazines and get an Xbox game. No more A Trade/B Trade segregation.
I frequently find good Nintendo games for $1 or $2. And Boardgames ahoy, lots of rarities that you just don't see in stores anymore.
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Review from Linda W.
1/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Best place to recycle unwanted stuff for cash or store credit. They have a huge selection of books, cds dvds, books, games, records, videos, even old school toys. I couldn't stop laughing when I saw a set of N'SYNC dolls, but was missing JT. Hmmm... They have free WIFI!
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Review from Sarabear B.
Phoenix, AZ
3/4/2008
Bookman's already has plenty of reviews from others. I agree, it is a wonderful place to fine used books. You can't beat the prices, and the staff are always nice. They are a fantastic source for old books. If you want new editions or current maps, you might want to pay full price at the stores that carry new books because you won't find them here.
I want to point out that they have free wifi. It is not alweays dependable.... but that is the way a lot of things are at Bookmans. It's part of the charm. It makes everyone feel like a starving student again.Listed in: FREE INTERNET! (in phx metro)
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Review from Morgan S.
Phoenix, AZ
11/3/2009
I have been frequenting this location for about 4 years (before I would go to the Flagstaff or Mesa stores) and always find great books- some that I was looking for and others I just came across. I've always loved the large travel, fiction and science fiction sections, as well as nonfiction, such as history, computers and psychology.
Recently I bought a Wii game system and shopped games here. I noticed the used games seem overpriced, with semi-popular titles being well over $20, and even lame titles being at least that much. I was not impressed with the game section.
Overall, I shop Bookman's for the books, and I appreciate the friendly staff and ability to trade in my own books and games for credit or cash. -
Review from Geoff O.
Woodside, NY
7/21/2007
This is the best Bookman's in the Phoenix area. Just a huge selection of books, and unlike the corporate competition you never know what you're going to find. This can be both awesome and frustrating, but always fun. You also gotta love the piles and piles of used magazines, the stockade of vintage video games, and the old D&D games. You could easily come out of here ready for junior high in 1989.
But obviously there's a lot for more adult tastes as well. I particularly love browing the religion and fiction sections. Those seem particularly well stocked. It's a real nice stop for a quiet night. Walk around for an hour or two, get a nice pile of books, cozy up in one of those quiet corners on a comfortable couch or chair and go through 'em. -
Review from Teresa S.
3/9/2011
Bookmans, I love this place! When they thought of this idea it was a great day!! What could be better than every type of book you could ever want. Tons of magazines, puzzles, games, CD's, videos, and even books on CD. My new fav is the housewares Dept. You can find so many wonderful treasures there including clothing items on occasion. You never know what you will find when you come in it is always exciting!! You can take your gently used books, and other products that they sell. Then you get trade for your own purchases. It is so much fun. This is a very clean store, with very clean bathrooms. The staff is always very helpful. They can show you where a book might be if they have it. But, they do not a system to track if they have the book in stock. All in all a great experience!
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Review from Marlon D.
8/29/2010
I like Bookmans over Barnes and Noble because there is a large selection of lightly used books/DVDs/video games selling for half price. Also they're a great place to buy magazines for those airplane rides/road trips. Bookmans usually has the issues for the current year, so if you don't mind having someone else's address on your magazine this place is for you.
You can also trade in your books/CDs/DVDs for store credit. I don't recommend selling your stuff for cash because the offer they give is VERY low.
