Chamblin Bookmine

Category: Book store

Address: 4551 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210, USA

Phone: +19043841685

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–9PM

Saturday: 10AM–9PM

Reviews

LTSMASH 284

Sep 27, 2022

It's a good store with a very large selection. But, they don't have a database so you will have to manually look for your book. And they are pushing a political view. That being Bernie Sandars, agree or disagree with him. It's a book store, politics should be left out. There is a huge Bernie poster in the front. And when I was looking for a Political Science book the same Bernie Sandars book would be mixed in every few dozens books even though B doesn't belong with X. It is a cool experience with a large selection of books, movies and TV. On top of that you can sell stuff to them. But come on, keep Politics out of the book store, aside from books about it.

Meagan J.

Sep 26, 2022

This has been one of my favorite places since I was a kid. It is a book lover's paradise.

nicole fletcher

Sep 24, 2022

Love this place!

Rosalind Gonzalez

Sep 23, 2022

Amazing experience just getting "lost" in the aisle of books. I can't belive I had never visited Chamblin's before. Absolutely a book lovers dream. I'm in love with a place , and it's name is Chamblin.

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Questions & Answers

Do you buy or relocate books? We are looking to give alot off books away and trying to find a good place for same..

Billy Howard | Sep 27, 2018
Curtis | Sep 26, 2020

Just to be clear on Chamblin's buying policy: They will ONLY purchase or give you store credit for books that are in reasonable condition and books they don't already have a huge quantity of or have a reasonable demand for. So to be clear, they do not buy or want EVERY book someone brings in, conditions apply.

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Do they sell used magazines?

Curtis | Sep 26, 2020
Amber Smith | Sep 26, 2020

Call them, they do answer the phone and have two locations in Jax area, although one may just be a warehouse not open to the public.

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Did the bookstore survive Hurricane Irma?

Valerie Randall | Sep 27, 2017
Mary Martinez | Sep 27, 2017

Yes.

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Are you currently buying books & magazines? Would you have any interest in several "No Depression " magazines?

Molly Conley | Sep 26, 2020
Chamblin Bookmine | Sep 26, 2020

We would have an interest in more magazines, but we are out of room. We will pass on that title for now. But we are buying any book for which there is a reasonable market .. and if we do not have too many copies already.

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do you have a coffee shop like the downtown location?

Jeff Desautels | Sep 27, 2019
HerArt SheLoves | Sep 27, 2019

Their original location does not have a coffee shop, only a huge warehouse like selection of used books. There is a restaurant nearby, just across the street. 📚

Do they have online shopping for their book store?

Amy Bletcher | Sep 27, 2019
Dawn Kersey (LadyLasko) | Sep 27, 2019

They do at http://www.chamblinbookmine.com/ But they only have about half their total inventory listed online. So if you're looking for something and it's not there, I would suggest calling the store!

Do you guys sell gift cards

Spencer Reilly | Sep 27, 2019
Jeremiah Douglas | Sep 27, 2019

Yes, we sure do.

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Do you trade books or if I bring in books to exchange for those that I want?

Janiece | Sep 27, 2019
Heather White | Sep 27, 2019

They will on most books.

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Do you buy used magazines?

Richard Gadt | Sep 27, 2018
James Elson | Sep 27, 2018

I don't believe they do. Your best bet would be to call during business hours.

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Do you have any Masonic books

Shannon Flowers | Sep 27, 2018
Sumitria Bennett | Sep 27, 2018

Yes

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If we bought something are we able to exchange or return? Or is it all sales final

Marina E | Mar 30, 2022
Party Glow Worm | Mar 30, 2022

Chamblin's does exchanges, and will buy back your books, but you'll most likely receive less back than what you paid for.

Can you work here at 15

Alexis O'Connell | Sep 26, 2021
Ceejie Squeejie | Oct 31, 2021

Call them and find out! Work restrictions for minors at 15 are very strict but it doesn’t hurt to try! Put together a resume!

do you ship books out of state?

Lynne Stites | Sep 26, 2021
Chamblin Bookmine | Sep 26, 2021

Yes we do ship out of state .. and country.

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 26, 2022
Barton Isaac | Sep 26, 2021

Mask required. Patrons and employees seem to be very compliant with mask rules.

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Are you in the mail order business now, due to Covid-19? I'm sure your customers (including me, my sister, and several other folks I know - all appreciative customers) would be interested to know. SueB Lake City

Susan Brennan | Sep 26, 2021
Chamblin Bookmine | Sep 26, 2021

We have been open for regular business for several months, although we require masks and social distancing. We do still ship books to customers.

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I have a few college text books. I believe I have at least ten and was wondering could I sell all or some of them here?

J. Symone | Sep 26, 2020
Lee Plumb | Sep 26, 2020

That will depend on whether or not Chamblin's has a lot of the same books and their general condition. Take them in to the front desk to be evaluated and be prepared to wait for the answer. I recommend wandering the stacks rather than hovering.

Do you guys have books in Spanish?

Janiel Cubano Vazquez | Sep 26, 2020
Chamblin Bookmine | Sep 26, 2020

We do ... both instructional and fiction ... non-fiction etc.

Do they take LP’s? I have a lot of classic records I’d like to sell or get store credit for.

Nada Taylor | Sep 26, 2020
Doug super | Sep 26, 2020

I'm not sure. Years ago they did take albums/cds/movies. They still have them. If you find out? Please reach out and let me know. I'd be curious to know.

Do you have Erma Bombeck's "The Grass Is Always Greener over the Septic Tank"?

Debbie Spurrier | Sep 26, 2020
Patty Wieda | Sep 26, 2020

Please go in person. The experience is worth it.

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Do yall carry any little trinkets? I love vintage stuff so im always looking for that kind of stuff! Thanks!

Griswold Garage | Sep 27, 2019
Clinton Kennedy | Sep 27, 2019

I didn't see trinkets. Just lots and lots and lots of books

Do you buy movie DVDs? Like horror,comedies,action,drama. If so, about how much per DVD? I have like 500 movies.

knothead carver | Sep 27, 2019
Diane Itani | Sep 27, 2019

Yes they have movie DVDs so they may purchase/ give credit for them. You need to call them

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Do you have Walt Disney gallery books

Shobhna Bhakta | Sep 27, 2019
Jessica Vinson | Sep 27, 2019

The chances are good that they do.

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Does Chamblin only give store credit for used books or do they pay cash?

Brittany León | Sep 27, 2019
Virginia Brzozowski | Sep 27, 2019

I believe they do pay for certain books, but you get more if you do the store credit option.

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I would like to apply for a job in one of the locations. How do l find an application?

Debra Daugherty | Sep 27, 2019
Madeleine Powers | Sep 27, 2019

I would suggest directly calling the business of the location you want to apply for, or visiting the store in person.

Would you have the book "Say and Seal" by Anna Warner, volumes I and II? Thanks Sharon

Dennis Stone | Sep 27, 2019
Jerry Withrow | Sep 27, 2019

You can call them and they will get back with you within a couple of hours. They have two big stores and they will check both of them for you.

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I would like a book. How may I make a request of availability?

Jose Castillo | Sep 27, 2019
Diane Stephanie | Sep 27, 2019

You can call them and they will check for you. You may have to leave a phone number so they can call you back . I've done it before and usually it takes 10 to 20 minutes to get back to you. If you fo it when they open they can usually check right away. If they don't have it they can order it for you. They also have the store in Riverside and downtown They've helped me find books that were out of print also. Chamblines is a great store for old, to new books. They also buy books. ( you can get a store credit or cash. I love the place

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Do you guys buy old comics?

brooklyn crisp | Sep 27, 2019
Jeremiah Douglas | Sep 27, 2019

Mostly graphic novels these days.

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Does this place restore books

Terrence Straughter Sr. | Sep 27, 2018
Lynne Finch | Sep 27, 2018

Not that I'm aware, but U should call. They may have a recommendation.

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