Question 1

Do you buy used books?

Accepted Answer

We pay cash for rare, collectible, and signed items.  All other items are taken in exchange for trade credit.

We take books in gently-loved condition.  For example: hardcovers must have the dust jackets (if issued),  books should be undamaged with no ripped pages or torn covers, and clean.
**Please note any sign of live or bug residue will result in immediate removal of the entire collection from the store**
  
For current releases, art books, rare/collectible, and signed books cash price varies and is based of the current internet value.
 
We CAN NOT value your items without seeing and touching them! PLEASE make an appointment!

Please note, we may charge and hourly fee of $20.00 to value large rare book collections.  This cost covers the time that it takes a professional bookseller to evaluate your books. This fee also applies to off site evaluations.
 
We are ALWAYS seeking:
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Comics and Graphic Novels
Classics
Mythology
Psychology
Philosophy
Rare/Signed/Collectible
Romance/Romantasy
Horror

We are currently NOT purchasing:
Textbooks
Manuals
Technology or Travel Guides (older than 3 years) 
Grandma's Historical Romance
Religious Materials
Dirty or Wet Books

All other genres dependent on current in stock inventory; a bookstore can only have so many copies of 'Where the Crawdads Sing'!

Question 2

Can I trade/exchange my used books?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The same rules apply to exchanging as buying; we aim to keep our inventory in the best possible condition.
 
Trade value can be used towards books and retail items. 100% trade can be applied to used books, 50% trade value can be applied towards new books.
 
Trade credit may not be used for special presses, rare/collectible titles, and/or ticketed in-store events.

Question 3

Can I donate my used books to 'Shelf'?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We happily accept all CLEAN book donations.  Anything that we can't use, we will pass along to someone who can!

Question 4

Can I work on my laptop at the bookshop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, free wifi is available!  We do ask that guests be aware of our limited seating and be mindful of other customers and book browsers. PLEASE no extended phone calls or zoom calls in the shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do you buy used books?

Can I trade/exchange my used books?

Can I donate my used books to 'Shelf'?

Can I work on my laptop at the bookshop?

​Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do you buy used books?

Can I trade/exchange my used books?

Can I donate my used books to 'Shelf'?

Can I work on my laptop at the bookshop?

Frequently Asked Questions