Half Price Books

Category: Book store

Address: 10201 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325, USA

Phone: +15152244429

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–7PM

Monday: 10AM–8PM

Tuesday: 10AM–8PM

Wednesday: 10AM–8PM

Thursday: 10AM–8PM

Friday: 10AM–8PM

Saturday: 10AM–8PM

Reviews

Searra Lowe

Oct 30, 2022

Helpful staff, great pricing

William Vernon IV

Oct 28, 2022

Awesome books and friendly staff.

MaryAnn Strawhacker

Oct 25, 2022

Nice selection of new and gently used children's books. Friendly and helpful staff.

Phillip Schmidt

Oct 21, 2022

Excellent, friendly, & helpful staff! A chain, perhaps, but with a local feel. If you need, music, video, books, or other supplies definitely a place to check out.

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Questions & Answers

How does the selling process work?

Hanadee Cone | Nov 1, 2020
Jhennifer Sookram (Psylph) | Nov 1, 2020

I've made decent money in the past - but if it's a newer book, or a popular one, they don't have much use for it.

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Do you still buy used comic books?

Delores Phipps | Nov 2, 2017
Mark Schuler | Nov 2, 2018

Yes, they do. I just got rid of the last of my comic book collection on Friday, January 5, 2018

Do they take books that have been annotated or does it have to be a clean copy? I don’t care at all about making money, I just want to know if they’d take them.

Elliot Sutton | Nov 1, 2021
Tammy Dial | Nov 1, 2021

I believe yes they can be annotated! You can also simply donate books.

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Looking for little house prairie paper back reason able do you have any now

Linda Mertes | Nov 2, 2018
Bob Rubenking | Nov 2, 2018

Or they are also affiliated with abebooks for even more chances of finding it.

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I have a lot of books and I am willing to sell for cheap but I have a lot of books

Terry Harris's | Nov 2, 2018
Peg Gilchrist | Nov 2, 2018

They will look at all and make an offer

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what beatles books do you have

Marilyn Ridnour | Nov 2, 2018
Peg Gilchrist | Nov 2, 2018

You need to go to the store

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Do they take old homeschooling books?

Charlotte Richards | Nov 2, 2018
Joel Jones | Nov 2, 2018

Yes, they accept all books. The prices are not great and they will not give you a per book price

Are support animals welcome?

Kate Coan | May 5, 2022
Kevin Andrews | May 5, 2022

Yes

Do you have any kids wood making books

Terry Timmins | Dec 6, 2021
GalacticBum | Dec 6, 2021

You would probably have to go in and see as their inventory ebbs and flows with used books

Are you currently accepting books?

Marsha Berndt | Nov 1, 2021
Tina Hart | Nov 1, 2021

Yes they are

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Nov 1, 2022
Dana Adams | Nov 1, 2021

Masks . Social distancing all around. Still friendly. Seems safe and professional.

Does this store sell audio books?

Sharon Keith | Nov 1, 2021
Stephen Hunt | Nov 1, 2021

Yes

Are you accepting used books & records

Ernest Worzala | Nov 1, 2020
Ravus Caelum | Nov 1, 2020

By appointment only, last I knew.

Do you sell jig saw puzzles?

Elizabeth Morman | Nov 1, 2020
Kathy Polson | Nov 1, 2020

Yes, they do sell puzzles!

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Do you have Arabic book

Reem Khudhair | Nov 1, 2020
Katherine Schopf | Nov 1, 2020

You'd have to call the store directly. They have a small section of books in foreign languages, but I'm not sure if they've had much in Arabic.

What do you pay for used albums

Nancy Sheehan | Nov 1, 2020
Kevin Halfpop | Nov 1, 2020

I'm sure it would depend on condition and popularity of Johnra.

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Do you have the paperback book by Lavon Bayler, Taught By Love, Worship Resources For Year A? And if so how much please?

Sandi Smith | Nov 2, 2019
Max Scott | Nov 2, 2019

You should call them

Do you have Dr suss books

Wanda Sellmeyer | Nov 2, 2019
Di Koch | Nov 2, 2019

Have everything else...wouldn't see why the wouldnt

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I am a teacher and would like to bring books to you. Will you take books that have teacher name and AR testing information inside the book?

Kay Youngs | Nov 2, 2019
Kerry Murray | Nov 2, 2019

They will take them, but you'll be lucky to get a dime a piece for them.

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Do you buy books?

Terri Sommer | Nov 2, 2019
Bill Bistrican | Nov 2, 2019

Yes...but only very selectively. They give pennies on the dollar! Great place to BUY...not so great to sell unless you just want to get rid of books.

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Do you have a copy of Postiano by John Steinbeck?

Ann Becke | Nov 2, 2019
Bill Bistrican | Nov 2, 2019

Probably but I would call the store directly .

Do you buy books on tape ?

Barb Mueller | Nov 2, 2019
Lauren B | Nov 2, 2019

Yes they do

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Do you buy hard copy books?

Iris Eng | Nov 2, 2019
Ryne Lindsey | Nov 2, 2019

You can buy and sell both paperback and hardcover books here

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Do you buy playstation one game console?

Taylor Sullivan | Nov 2, 2018
Josh Gist | Nov 2, 2018

Only if they have one

Do they buy stereo systems?

Brody Baumann | Nov 2, 2018
Susan Tomlinson | Nov 2, 2018

No. CDs and vinyl records but not equipment.

Do you take/buy magazines like The Iowan?

Barb Friederich | Nov 2, 2018
Laura Hidlebaugh | Nov 2, 2018

Yes, they take magazines.

Do they have a good selection of James Patterson books?

9Mag 4Life | Nov 2, 2018
JN GREEN | Nov 2, 2018

I love James Patterson and the last time I was there about 2 weeks ago they had a ton. The ladies there are great. I just asked where his books were located and she took me right to them and showed me how they categorize them. Hope this helps.

Does Half Price Books accept old college textbooks?

Chad Dooley | Nov 2, 2018
Casey White | Nov 2, 2018

Yes, they do. You likely won't receive much for them, unless they are rare or sell for a lot.

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Do you take old video tapes?

DeborahA Culp | Nov 2, 2018
GalacticBum | Nov 2, 2018

Since most of them they sell for only $1 I wouldn't think you wouldn't get much out of them unless you have something very special, unique, or out of print that isn't out on DVD or Blu-ray

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Do you have 2000 piece jig saw puzzles new?

Keith Lindley | Nov 2, 2018
Victor M | Nov 2, 2018

I think so, best to check.

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Do you have any used 2017 medical coding books?

Wanda Dague | Nov 2, 2018
Brent Jackson | Nov 2, 2018

Qiestions on inventory is for staff not google revies

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Do you also take VHS tapes? I have some tapes and DVD's

Julie Stokke | Nov 2, 2018
Joel Jones | Nov 2, 2018

They will make you a batch offer for everything you bring in. Vhs tapes won't be big demand, but they will accept

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Do you carry the Harry Bosch book series?

Barbara Arkwright | Nov 2, 2018
Brent Jackson | Nov 2, 2018

Always call its an ever changing selection. Google reviews isnt for those questions.

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Im looking for the book Noreen Gosch put out in 2000 "Why Johny can't come home" Do you happen to have it?

Kathy Miller | Nov 2, 2018
Jhennifer Sookram (Psylph) | Nov 2, 2018

If you call them, they can search their computer for it. And if they don't have it, they can check other stores around the country, and have it shipped for a fairly small fee.

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Do you have Dr Myles Monroe books ?let me know please

Rusangiza Ndasarara | Nov 2, 2017
Joel Jones | Nov 2, 2017

They won't look here, probably. If you call them, They can check for you. 224-4429 is their number.

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Do you have the maze runner series?

Jennifer Brooks | Nov 2, 2017
Joel Jones | Nov 2, 2017

They did on Sunday. Lots of them!

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Do you have a cart thst people can use to bring large volumes into store?

Delores Phipps | Nov 2, 2017
Brian Kampling | Nov 2, 2017

Yes and they will give you a hand if needed too.

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