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Best Used Books
880 S US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750, United States
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Ka
Review №1

The ladies working there were so nice and eager to help me find what I was looking for. I collect vinyl, vhs, and antique books. This place is amazing. Good prices. It seemed like they were reorganizing because there were large piles of books and tapes on the floor. Very charming store. Id like to come back and get lost in here when I have some more free time to dig through everything.

Br
Review №2

This place is magical, a last bastion in a niche that has overwhelmingly shrunk in the past decade.Books are just the right amount of organized here. By genre, then by author but theyre still vague enough to encourage browsing, discovering, and picking through. The staff is friendly and explained their trade program and website, and the store, while stuffed with treasures, is clean and well maintained.I easily found myself turning a quick trip into a 2 hour browse-fest and even then, I only left because I had an appointment.

am
Review №3

THIS STORE IS FRIGGIN AMAZINGGGGG! I went there for one book and ended up with a cart full of items. I think I spent about $108 for 25 textbooks in great condition. As a student, its really awesome to have a local shop that has an enormous selection at a reasonable in price. It is so easy to end up spending hours in this store just looking through all the cool stuff they have.

Ai
Review №4

Awesome staff with a huge, diverse selection of books. Good prices on some niche academic texts as well!! Definitely a new favorite in Orlando

De
Review №5

We just discovered this shop yesterday. This place is an absolute treasure trove! They had something for everyone in our family. They have an impressive selection of ALL kinds of books as well as puzzles, board games, anime, dvds, cds, video games, cards, and vinyl records!!! We thought wed died and gone to heaven. Oh, and the staff, they are warm welcoming and very helpful. What a find!!

Ha
Review №6

Fantastic place, the staff is nice and prices are great!

Ca
Review №7

Awesome place and the personnel it’s super helpful and kind. I recommend it.

Am
Review №8

This place has unique finds. I always find something I need.

El
Review №9

Pretty cool place. Lots of stuff everywhere (in a good way) super groovy staff. Had an absolutely rad time perusing the stacks in this Funky Vibe Zone. ProTip: If you’re gonna start a credit read their website first to help yourself better understand the policies before you dive head first into it all. 🔥🔥

To
Review №10

Good morning good morning this is a outstanding bookstore they also sell records come on down come on down it is great have a great day millions of books

Ti
Review №11

Great little second hand book store. If u need it they got it books out the whaZoo DVDs cds hell maybee even mp3s lol. Awesome staff great spot

Ar
Review №12

First time coming here - they have a wide selection & the areas are organized very well, so you can easily find books that fit within your liking. I found about 20 that I wanted, and ended up picking 4 of them. They are clearly a popular location, as there were several people visiting during their lunch hour. Another cool thing is that they give 50 percent off - when you bring trade-in books. I definitely will be coming back!

Lu
Review №13

Best Used Books is a treasure trove of books, movies, music (in all forms) and a few collectables. Wonderful place to browse and find me to you reads.

Ha
Review №14

Bought 6 books using my credit, staff is beyond helpful. Love the store

Ja
Review №15

It is so packed in the store with books it is hard to walk around. That is a good thing.

Bo
Review №16

Fairly organized with good selection of books. Prices are good and staff was helpful.

Bi
Review №17

This place is stuffed with books.I go for 1 thing and leave with several.Nice and knowledgeable staff.Credit program for books brought in.Ill see you there.

na
Review №18

Great selection. Good prices. Awesome staff! Consider me a regular customer.

T
Review №19

Awesome assistance and great selection!

Ra
Review №20

Good store, usually has what youre looking for and if they dont have it they are pretty good at finding it at another location or ordering it in.

Se
Review №21

Love this place!!! If youre looking for a book or movie its probably here. Nice and helpful staff.

Ma
Review №22

I love this place so much. They have such a great selection and the people that work there are so kind and knowledgeable. They always compliment me on my tattoos when I come in and they’re the most friendly book store around. Fair prices and a great vibe- any book lovers dream. 12/10.

Ro
Review №23

Love this place. Can browse as long as you want. Besides books, CDs, puzzles, games you can find old jewelry pieces and even china. Never know what you will find. Isles may be crowded but somehow it adds to the hominess of the store. They have stools scattered for sitting and baskets to carry your finds. They have a fantastic trade-in on books to get discounts on future book purchases.

Ja
Review №24

Incredibly rude staff, over priced books/records, disorganized mess.I’m surprised it’s been in business this long with the way they treat their customers.Save yourself the displeasure of visiting and go to BrightLight books down the road.

Em
Review №25

I LOVE this shop. The walls are literally crammed with books, any genre or topic is available! Part of the fun is hunting for something new. I could spend hours just browsing. And, perhaps most importantly, the staff are friendly and always available to assist.If you like books, PLEASE check this place out. Oh gosh, just writing this review makes me happy :D

Da
Review №26

Love this place. Books, music, games

Ta
Review №27

Great people very helpful and tons of books. Large print too

Bi
Review №28

Wide selection of all sorts of books. When you first walk in you may think the place is unorganized, but there is a method to the madness. The employees were very helpful at the counter. I will definitely be back here again soon.

D.
Review №29

I cannot fathom this place. Every time I wander by, I have to stop in. The people up front are lovely and they offer such diverse merchandise! Vintage to everything in between, they’ve got it ALL. 12 out of 10, hiiiighly recommend!!!

As
Review №30

Lovely shop for used books. Excellent customer service.

Fl
Review №31

You will find your favorite author there. Great place to shop.

Ch
Review №32

This is my favorite local family owned bookstore. They have an incredible selection of books in every genre imaginable and are very knowledgeable about what is current and what they have in stock. I’ve been going to them for years and absolutely love them!!

Me
Review №33

Fantastic used book store. Theres a lot here, so it can get a little chaotic, but the staff is super nice and always willing to help. Great trade-in credit policy, too!

Sh
Review №34

The store is completely unorganized. The employees are extremely rude. I’ve had multiple issues with the customer service during all of my visits. I will not be returning.I wish I couldn’t leave any stars, but unfortunately I have to.

Ph
Review №35

This place is amazing! It looks chaotic but its really one of the best organized used bookstores Ive ever been in, if not THE best! I found two books Id been searching for, one of which I had to ask for (The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath) and the girls knew exactly where to find it. One of the ladies even went and brought it up to the counter for me. Prices on the books are great I think and, one of my favorite things, its a small local business. I cant wait to go back!!! Oh and that 📙 smell was heavenlyyyyy 🥰🥰🥰

Pa
Review №36

Great employees. They didnt have exactly what I was looking for, but still managed to walk out with something I wanted. Dont just go in there on a whim, make a day of it. They have a LOT to offer.

Di
Review №37

Great selection and super nice people working there. I especially love the collection of old books.

Br
Review №38

If you want to get lost is a sea of books, this place is for you. Its chaotic. Its fantastic.

El
Review №39

An eclectic and interesting place. You can wander around and check out mountains of books, cds, magazines, etc. If you are hunting for something specific, make sure to ask as the place is a mess. (in a good way)

Ka
Review №40

Favorite bookstore! Love to spend time browsing.

Ro
Review №41

My favorite bookstore...

Te
Review №42

Always a source for vintage sci-fi books which Im searching for. They also take used books towards credit in the store.

Ch
Review №43

Cool staff, cheap books. Everything from collectors editions to mass paperback, movies, and games

Al
Review №44

This the best used book store around. They have a huge selection of books,dvds,blurays.The employees are very sweet and nice and helpful.

Me
Review №45

One of the best used book stores in the area.

To
Review №46

Stay a while . Enjoy,it an experience!

Ma
Review №47

This is a great used book store. They have a huge selection and every kind of books. You could spend hours here. The staff are very helpful if you have any questions.

Ke
Review №48

My wife & I really enjoy Best Used Books. They have such a grand and diverse selection that we almost always find what were looking for, and whatever we seek is almost always priced under $10, which we then get half off by utilizing trade credit, so we pick up a lot of great books for $2-5 and can take as long as we need to read them. The only negative is that they have so much stuff, that you might have to dig for a while. Ive been to many bookstores, and this one is my favorite. Any bookworm must visit Best Used Books at least once.

Ji
Review №49

My favorite used book store! Tons of books and huge variety. They have a good trade ib policy. I love supporting local business and this place is fantastic. Staff is always super helpful.

Pr
Review №50

A decent used book shop, although quite cluttered but somewhat organized, I believe that adds to the experience. The selection is much larger than most other local used book shops. They have more than just books and you are likely to find what you are looking for, with the exception of newer books. In my experience though, Ive left with everything I wasnt looking for more often then not, its easy to get carried away. The prices do not seem competitive and teeter between reasonable and over-priced. I have yet to see an inventory catalog and am typically directed to search the aisle where a specific book should be shelved following a quick search on Amazon. The categories/genres are labeled and seem accurate so searching shouldnt be difficult. Browsing may prove to locate that unknown gem you didnt know you wanted. All thats really missing is a guard kitty who roams freely inside the store.

dw
Review №51

I love it there. friendly n courteous staff. I consider myself a regular n one of the staff members parents run it n are like my second family . variety of everything in it.

Sq
Review №52

Super nice staff, huge lack of organization.

Me
Review №53

Great used book store. Large selection of kids through adults and many genres. They take trade ins of many types of media. Friendly staff. The pricing isnt always easy to find on the books when shopping, thats the only thing that could be improved. Otherwise a great store.

Er
Review №54

The absolute best book store. They are knowledgeable, kind, and organized. If you need a book they are the place to go

Ch
Review №55

This place is a hidden gem. Its not much to look at from the outside, but inside theres literally stacks of books, games and puzzles everywhere. You could spend weeks just wandering around, but the staff are very friendly and quick to tell you if they have something in particular. You also get store credit if you bring your own books or toys. I would definitely recommend checking it out.

Mo
Review №56

The best book store in Seminole County! Friendly people, fun shopping & good prices!

JO
Review №57

Really Friendly and Helpful staff..

Sa
Review №58

I like that I can take things in to trade in but it really kind of sucks that your trade in value can only be used towards 50% of the item you are buying. I feel like I’m going on there for a good deal but even with using my trade in credits I end up spending more on user books there than I would on Amazon or eBay.The staff is super nice though. If you like looking through the book store for a jem this is your place.

Ro
Review №59

Favorite used bookstore in metro Orlando. Incredible selection of hardcover, soft cover, vinyl albums, games, puzzles. Reasonable prices and fantastic service.

Ca
Review №60

Great place for book lovers! Good, big selection of DVDs. Knowledgeable staff. Useful trade-in system. Lots of unusual items.

Te
Review №61

I have only been there once was planning on going back but then lockdown came, I didnt think the store would even be open . I was very impressed with the book store, I found what I wanted. Will be returning soon. They respond to messages as soon as u send them. Will look for books u asked about and even took a photo of them Very happy . TERESA .

Ma
Review №62

We really like this store. Wall to wall, floor to ceiling books, movies, collectibles and more. You can really get lost looking through the enormous selection. The staff was really friendly and helpful with lots of book recommendations and help navigating the store. You can trade in old books and stuff like comic books.and graphic novels for store credit. Prices are at little on the higher side, but still seen reasonable. I definitely recommend checking the store out!

Gr
Review №63

The place has a huge selection.... excellent staff

Bu
Review №64

I understand that the business is family owned but I really would like to see a roomier place(or less merchandise in-store to free up some book space) with a computer system that keeps track of what youve purchased so that youre not going in and buying the same book youve read recently. Being a bookworm I tend to forget which books Ive bought/read and whats only sounding familiar because I had planned to read it. Because of the lack of space to better organize their huge stock Im going to leave my stars at 4 though... If I see more improvement Ill edit my post and recant half of this message, because without this one problem, Id give them a 5..(I just dont personally have time enough or patience to dig through deep bookshelves to find authors Im looking for to speak frankly. )

Tr
Review №65

The staff was amazingly friendly and nice

Ju
Review №66

My favorite place!! Extremely grateful for the owner and her staff! Highly recommended

Pa
Review №67

Great books. I purchased two educational books and they were in great shape. Also great staff!

Ja
Review №68

Always greeted nicely and wide selection of books!

Mi
Review №69

Thrift store feel with piles and rows of filled bookshelves. You can spend an hour easily. Fun for kids or any age to get away from the ordinary bells and whistles. Youll find some treasure always.

Ai
Review №70

Its always a treasure trove and the employees are amazing!!

Ju
Review №71

This place is awesome! Found the books that I couldnt find anywhere else not even in the library. Their prices are great. They gave me a great price on the trade in on some DVDs and puzzles and let me use it right then towards the books I was buying. It was a two-hour drive from our house but I will definitely be back.

J
Review №72

Good selection. Hit or miss on the trade value.

bi
Review №73

Great store even for us non-readers. I have been coming here for years. They have all kinds of stuff like comic books, collectibles, board games, video games, movies, and of course a crapload of books. They take almost anything in trade. The trade policy is kinda weird and complicated but still pretty cool. Great place to browse and lose ones self.

or
Review №74

Seems like they really need to run a sale on their DVDs there was far too many to look through. And they are not cheap. Maybe I have gotten spoiled by seeing far to many inexpensive DVDs at garage sales. This is not a thrift store if you are thinking about the resale possibilities. If you are looking for a certain book or DVD there is a good possibility they will have it though.

Ni
Review №75

A treasure trove of books! You can find just about anything here! They also accept just about anything too! Came here to find some old tabletop books and boy they delivered! They have all sorts of crazy stuff, give it a look through! You wont regret it.

Be
Review №76

My mom loved this store when I was growing up, and I love it still. Wether Im looking for something older and harder to find, something new, for myself or my kids, or bringing in my own books to sell or trade for credit, Im never disappointed. The girls are very warm and friendly, fair with trade credit, and very helpful in tracking down specific books. Its an easy place for a bookworm like me to get lost in.

Co
Review №77

This actually is the best used bookstore around! The staff are super friendly and helpful. The selection is amazing!

Gr
Review №78

Love this place....most books youll need... excellent staff and service.... highly recommended

Mo
Review №79

This business is absolutely wonderful!! Family owned and homey ❤️ It boasts tons of options not only in books but so much more. I love going here and exploring the shelves. Im a tough critic on the operation and experience of things so I wanted to share how happy I am with my local book store! Been coming here for years. Owners are down to earth and friendly, staff is super awesome too :) Im actually headed there now lol

Bo
Review №80

Bursting with books. Aisles too narrow to walk through in some spots. Not easy to find what you are looking for and no inventory of what they have on their computers.

Je
Review №81

This bookland is wonderful. Weve been going to this family run book store for years. They are a bit of a drive for us but worth it every time. The staff is very knowledgeable about all the different types of books and other items. If you love to read its a must.

Ja
Review №82

This place is amazing. It doesnt look like much from the street, but you will be in awe when you walk in the door. Books. So many books. If you cant find it here, it might not exist. I could spend days looking in here. And prices are more than fair. Top shelf!

Gh
Review №83

I can never say enough nice stuff about this bookstore. I adore this place, the staff, and the selection. I can get happily lost in here for hours!

Ma
Review №84

Lots of wonderful titles, more than just books. Worth stopping by.

Vi
Review №85

I love this place. I have been going here since I was 16/17. Almost 10 years! They have a great staff and a very large selection.

El
Review №86

We always come here for the great selection of childrens books plus we bring our used book for store credit so we get a discount on the books! The store staff knows us by name which is nice. They are very friendly and helpful each time we come. Definitely we recommend this store!

Be
Review №87

Amazing staff selection and just a crazy amount of stuff everywhere you never know what your going to find!!!!!

EL
Review №88

This store has a great selection. However used book prices are higher than what I buy on Amazon. Also I bought a book as a gift but found that the person already had a copy. They have a strict no return policy and was very unapologetic.

Ro
Review №89

I was treated very well. The staff was extremely helpful. Gave me a fair trade in value for my items. Crystal is a nice person and good business woman. I would hire her immediately to run my store. The store is more than I expected in culture void Florida. Lots of books, records, comic books and generally something for everyone. I will continue to shop and do business there. Thanks for making my experience a good one.

Er
Review №90

This is an awesome used bookstore. You can find nearly anything and everything, and if they dont have it, you probably didnt need it. (But they can try to order it for you.) I found books that I hadnt seen in years and had forgotten all about. A nice way to kill an hour or two on a weekend afternoon.

Ho
Review №91

The family run book store is one of the best that Ive seen. You could spend hours in there and they dont mind. Everyone is very friendly and would love to help at any moment. They will do anything to help you find the book you need. Used book stores is one of my favorite places to go to such as this one.

Ma
Review №92

Sooooo many books! I wanna work here!

La
Review №93

Soooo many books here, and pretty great prices, too. Especially if you have trade-in credit. The staff has always been very friendly and helpful. Every visit is somewhat of an adventure. You can’t go wrong checking this place out.

Sh
Review №94

I have loved this bookstore for years and most of the staff is friendly, educated, knowledgeable. They are always willing to help me find stuff.But its kinda like being in your grouchy uncles hoarding garage. There is stuff everywhere! And lots of stuff that feels like it will never sell. So you have to dig thru piles of... stuff, hoping for a treasure, that may never happen.They are organized, but organized chaos.Good luck. Some of my best and favorite books are from there.

Ka
Review №95

Wonderful place. Very friendly staff. Good selection of books. Love this place!!

Ta
Review №96

I stopped in for the first time today. Now THIS is a bookstore. Found what I needed, great price and extremely nice staff!

To
Review №97

Great place to find that last book you need to complete your book series. This place is kinda cramped so if you dont like places that are kinda tight, I dont think you would enjoy your experience. The staff usually knows where anything you are looking for is or where its located in the store. You can also resell your items here but you wont get cash for them. They have a paper system where you get money off your purchases. Great place to grab a book and sit a read.

Da
Review №98

Good prices and nice helpful employees. Best Used. Books is a family owned business and the attention customers get when there show it. They must have 100,000 books or more nicely organized

Ma
Review №99

Best Used Books, This was my first time shopping there. I bought two books. This place has everything in it. Great prices. So if you like to read, Go check this place out.

Ei
Review №100

Love this book store. They have a huge collection of used books, CDs etc and a very helpful staff

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:880 S US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750, United States
  • Site:http://thebestusedbooks.com/
  • Phone:+1 407-339-8200
Categories
  • Used book store
  • Book store
  • Collectibles store
  • DVD store
  • Game store
  • Music store
  • Video store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–7PM
  • Sunday:12–6PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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