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2nd & Charles
275-1 Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212, United States
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Sa
Review №1

Great place!! Like a cross between a Books-A-Million and a McKays used books (that we have in TN.) Lots of new books, used books, and fun gifts and collectables. You cant just drop off books to sell, it takes a few hours and they like you to do the process in one day (which is the same as McKays.) I didnt have that much time, so I dumped some decent books in the free bin outside instead.

St
Review №2

I came here based on a recommendation from a Best Buy employee. I needed a power cord for an original Super Nintendo and they had one! This store caught me by surprise, they have a little bit of everything. Old school video games, guitars hanging on the wall, lots of books. I could have spent a lot more time here looking at everything they have on their shelved, but my kid was really excited to go back home to play the Nintendo. We definitely plan on coming back.

Br
Review №3

Very eclectic store with taste for anime fans, old game fans, comic book fans, or book enthusiasts. If you have never been here, I recommend that you come and check it out. On a personal note, I will say that the trade in offers that they have are not the best deals around. Unless you want to offload some games or movies you don’t want, I wouldn’t recommend never trading in here for store credit or cash. I love the store overall though!

Ca
Review №4

Great place to find Manga! Found what I was looking for cheaper and faster then online.

Fi
Review №5

Love it almost every nostalgia fun and neat trinkets to library

Be
Review №6

The staff is super helpful. Knowledgeable. I love going there! Stocking stuffer shopping galore!

Me
Review №7

First time here. Really impressed with the variety and selection!

Ne
Review №8

Terrible experience at this location. I purchased clearance items that were buy one get one free. I noticed that I did not receive the advertised deal after leaving the store and reviewing the receipt. The next day I returned all purchased items. I received a full refund. I have received this experience at more than one 2nd and Charles location. I will not shop at any 2nd and Charles after this terrible experience. I do not recommend shopping at any 2nd and Charles location.

Ch
Review №9

Normally love this place. However, today, 9-4-21 between 1 & 3pm the red head cashier was quite rude. Heres the deal, I clear 8000$ after taxes a month. Dont treat people like bums because their children took the day off from dressing well. For someone in your position, you might not want to be so judging.

Ch
Review №10

I was pleasantly surprised at all the wonderful things they sell inside this store. My friend told me to check them out. Books. Albums, CDs, Comic books, Action Figures, Amine, Games. They sell, buy,and trade here too. The staff working here were very friendly and knowledgeable. Very unique store to explore and check out. You wont be disappointed.🥰👌👌👌😁👍👍👍👍🥰

R
Review №11

Huge bookstore. Great prices. A lot to offer. So much more than books.

Da
Review №12

The buy back program is awesome!!! The staff is super cool! Store is always clean and tidy and I never have a complaint!!!

J
Review №13

The workers are extremely kind and the books are in great shape! The store is really neat and clean aswell! i recommend getting a book from there.

Me
Review №14

Great place for used books, movies and video games. If you are selling back stuff, dont expect much.

Al
Review №15

Closed today, 12AUG2022 due to an electrical issue.

Ka
Review №16

I thought there was going to be more video games then there was. Plus more game systems available. But it was very clean and pleasant shopping

La
Review №17

Love this place! Deals are unbeatable and the are amazing finds. We spend hours at a time in here.

re
Review №18

Wiccan accessories, must go quick hard to find the right things you need at times, they usually have them stocked up by a couple weeks. Vast amount of collectibles and little hobbiest items one could use with their hobby. Just so much going on.

Ty
Review №19

These stores are typically always wonderful. This location in particular has a nice staff and plenty of goodies. Will say the prices on electronics are high compared to other places. The store can sometimes be just a tad bit messy too but they are very busy. It a great weekend spot to to spend an hour or so.

Sh
Review №20

Its no McKays (West Knoxville). Store needs to be bigger, with tons more selections In movies, vinyl, CDs, books etc and better prices.

De
Review №21

I love the numerous types of inventory here! And very great prices too!!!

Ch
Review №22

Great products but the buy back program needs better explanation to customers, orders should be processed in the order they are received and a longer pickup time for items not bought back.

Ka
Review №23

Always fun coming here to see what gems I can find. They have a great collection, although can sometimes be hard to locate in the vast collection which they have.Although the staff are awesome and are more than willing to help you.

Sh
Review №24

I came to buy comics for my friend for Christmas; I was surprised at how many other things were in the store. Really liked that they had t-shirts and other novelty items, will be back again!

Kr
Review №25

Easily spent $200 here. Great selection of funkos and collectibles.

Kr
Review №26

Love this store! And its a great place to sell some of your older books in order to buy more.

Ke
Review №27

The service here is so nice! Theyll definitely help you find whichever book you need! The place has a huge variety of books and other cool things. I love it.

Sh
Review №28

Like if Sam Goody, Barnes and Nobles, and your favorite comic book store had a baby. Then if that baby was Superman.

Bo
Review №29

I do find some decent deals here from time to time but dont take anything in there to sell because they wont give anything for it

RE
Review №30

This place is fantastic. Everything from the items they offer to the customer service, everything is top notch.They have a little bit of everything. Books and movies of all kinds. Games for family fun or for the kids. Musical instruments, music, manga. I recommend this gem to everyone as there is a good chance there will be something there for you or a loved one.

Ly
Review №31

Nice quiet cool with books DVDs and cd to browse through

Ma
Review №32

Always love this place. great bargains.

ch
Review №33

Best place to get dvds cds and albums. Vintage finds are always the best here.

Re
Review №34

Nice big sort of eclectic bookstore, Liked it but, The vague organization of books makes it difficult to find something if you are looking for something specific. Wish they had better signage . . .

jo
Review №35

I love this place. My first time there was a few days ago and Ive been back twice this week. 🥰 cant wait to go back.. So many things so little time 🤪

Su
Review №36

Variety of books and more. Friendly and great customer service.

Sa
Review №37

Lots of funko pops. Fun store. Prices are on par with similar stores.

Al
Review №38

Nice staff. Helped me look for a cd on the shelf. Kinda busy.

To
Review №39

Friendly staff. Lots of choices. Love to browse

Ab
Review №40

2nd and Charles is my favorite place to shop for all things nerdy! They have a good selection of manga, books, video games, and so much more! The price are decently competitive. Very friendly and helpful staf. I always feel at home here!

al
Review №41

Im such a nerd and this is a paradise for people like me

Mi
Review №42

Lots of good stuff. Unfortunately little time to browse resulted in striking out on my want list.

Je
Review №43

They dont sell just books! They have a wide variety of products for everyone and I love their incense products!

Ch
Review №44

Tons of books and collectibles. Customer service desperately needs working on.

Mi
Review №45

Super cool place. You must go and visit. Were from out of town and I wish we had one of these back home. I could wander around for hours just in awe at all the neat games, books, and other unique and unusual stuff. The staff were also so friendly!

El
Review №46

First time there and thoroughly enjoyed browsing the entire store. It seemed well priced.

St
Review №47

Great store witj a variety of new and pte owned items.

Ma
Review №48

Great place for great finds. Most of the books I own came from here, at a fraction of the price! Check it out!

Ad
Review №49

The most mediocre CDs in augusta

St
Review №50

My family loves this store. Large selection of books, games, toys, and many other items. We can find something for everyone!

Da
Review №51

Great selection of books, audio visual, games etc... Very impressed with the enormity of the building itself... Continued success...

Kr
Review №52

Always a joy to shop at this location.

Wi
Review №53

Had what I was looking for. They have a large selection and helpful employees

Ja
Review №54

A great place for retro gamers, fantasy nerds, and book readers. I make a trip from Charleston just to enjoy retro game culture in Columbia. Software Seconds is my other favorite. Both are always worth the drive

Sh
Review №55

Huge store! Large selection of books and all sorts of other stuff. Staff was friendly as well.

Ra
Review №56

I got my favorite movie out of their free bin outside. Unopened. Not broke, scratched or anything.

Pa
Review №57

Was great!

Ja
Review №58

Very nice little nerd shop. I found a copy of Street fighter II for my Sega Genesis in great condition. Staff is super friendly, place is nice and clean. Would love to go back!

Ma
Review №59

Still a great place to bring in books, movies, and CDs. Trade them in for cash or credit. Lots to choose from. Found some tv series I was looking for. Got em cheep. Great place to find the things your looking for.

Da
Review №60

Great place for pre-loved goods such as books and movies but electronics are a little pricey.

Co
Review №61

Decent selection of games and media. Kinda on the high end for the area

Ta
Review №62

Great staff. Awesome selection. Just a cool store .

Ma
Review №63

Always clean but stays too busy to keep the store organized

Ph
Review №64

This place is great, it has a ton of interesting books of various genre and formats, as well as other items like music, geeky merchandise, old action figures and video game systems, and other such things. Definitely drop by and have a look if youre in the area and like that sort of thing.

Ki
Review №65

AWESOME!!! I cant believe I have lived right down the street from this place for 8 months and I just walked in there today!! Great selection of books, novelties, music, and movies. Spent an hour in there and nearly $100. I cant wait until Christmas, I will be back!

Jo
Review №66

Has all sorts of unique collectibles, vinyls, books, guitars. Its like FYE but wayy better

An
Review №67

Cool place where you can find anything for entertainment from books to video games to comics and more.

Ma
Review №68

Good atmosphere, selection. A bit pricey compared to other bookstores I frequent.

Ke
Review №69

This place is awesome! Worth every penny and you save so much for great quality products

Co
Review №70

For anyone looking for employment with this location, I would read this experience first. Its a little lengthy but it says magnitudes about the professionalism of their management team:The store manager pushed to get me into the location as soon as possible for this interview, which because of the pandemic, I was more than happy to come in on a Sunday as I am looking to start work immediately.The interview process seemed very non professional, almost as if she did not wish to have me there nor was interested in potentially bringing me on. I have extensive management experience, in both restaurants and retail. She had a copy of my resume on hand but her initial statement was that I had no sales or retail experience.She then asked what I would see myself doing in the next five years. My answer to this question was personal, not professional, as I felt that 2nd and Charles was a company that encouraged their employees to be themselves. I said that I had worked for years in companies where competition and chasing promotions was all anyone wanted to do and that in the next five years, I really wanted to find a job where I was happy and able to spend time at home with my family.Following this answer, she said I was unmotivated to further my position with this company and offered a part time position making $8/hour and then asked if I would consider becoming a line cook or returning to school.At this point during our interview, it felt as if someone from her corporate office or a recruiter had pulled my resume. I was not her pick for an interview and she had no interest in discussing the position. Every answer I gave was wrong.Again, I am sending this (and considering posting it on their review page) in hopes that someone can address this interview style with the manager in question. She never introduced herself so I didnt catch her name (maybe Shannon?). I sincerely hope no one else undergoes the same treatment from this store manager that I did.

Sh
Review №71

I took 19 books in to sell. One hardcover they wouldnt take because it didnt have a jacket. Whatever. So that left 2 hardcover and the rest were paperback with 10 of them being from their store and the others were new books, being read just once. Received $3.20 in cash or $5.95 in store credit. That is a bit ridiculous. Those new books are worth more then that. Wont be getting my business anymore.

La
Review №72

My family and I Love this Place!!

Ch
Review №73

One of the best places to just about anything you need

Mi
Review №74

Great place too fine any kind books if ur advide reader

Da
Review №75

Always a cool place to go browsing.

P.
Review №76

Store is awesome. However its a mission to find a particular book you are looking for.

Sc
Review №77

Wife loves it here. Drive 30mins just to come here

Th
Review №78

Husband still hasnt found movies he wants too many to look through

Ri
Review №79

I love 2nd and Charles. They just sell everything a nerd could ever want

Ma
Review №80

I love this store! They have all kinds of stuff in here. I was able to get some DVDs and books for my kids at amazing prices! Everything was in very good condition and they have lots of cool tshirts in here as well

Bo
Review №81

Never leave there empty handed.

Co
Review №82

Pretty good place for used items. Wish they had a database the customers could access instead of having to go to someone every time. Sometimes, I just want to browse a genre, but not sure of the author or title and since not everything is alphabetized, it makes it difficult to find most titles.Prices are decent for most things, though.

Th
Review №83

Awesome bookstore with amazing finds. I’m a big fan of the vinyl collection but I wish they had more of a punk selection.

Al
Review №84

They sell books, games, CDs, and movies its more then just a book store

re
Review №85

They had what my friend was looking for

Ka
Review №86

Everyone is always helpful!!! And free books outside the store.

Da
Review №87

Great selections. Can spend hours in this store.

sc
Review №88

Good selection of LP records, courteous and friendly staff.

An
Review №89

Great selection, low book buy back though.

Ed
Review №90

Good place. Wish their specific DVD and CD inventory was posted online so it would be easier to search through.

Ha
Review №91

Really cool place and great prices! Little bit of everything (mostly books) but they had unique kids toys and different little trinkets.

El
Review №92

Dang, I gotta come here more often.

As
Review №93

This place is amazing. I could spend hours here going through the books, movies, comics, manga, and nerd stuff. I cant go without buying something.

Ri
Review №94

Lots of cool items from video games, board games, books, albums, pops, comics... the list goes on and on! Cool vibe.

Eu
Review №95

Love the store, wish they werent so harsh on the trade ins

Em
Review №96

Always great to shop there! Great merchandise, great books, great people!

Cr
Review №97

What a Cool store!!!

An
Review №98

Cool place to find old and new albums . Huge selection of books and comics. You can trade stuff to get stuff.

Mc
Review №99

Always have retro games for my ps2

Me
Review №100

I love this place a HUGE selection of books, music, media, toys. A little bit of everything. The prices are reasonable. It just a fun place to find a good read, order up a nice coffee or drink and a snack and chill out and get comfy in one of their reading chairs. Everything is so organized and clean. Love it.

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  • Address:275-1 Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212, United States
  • Site:http://2ndandcharles.com/
  • Phone:+1 803-749-9378
Categories
  • Used book store
  • Book store
  • Comic book store
  • DVD store
  • Gift shop
  • Magazine store
  • Music store
  • Record store
  • Second hand store
  • Toy store
  • Used CD store
  • Used musical instrument store
  • Video game store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–8PM
  • Thursday:11AM–8PM
  • Friday:11AM–8PM
  • Saturday:11AM–8PM
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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