Books

[Nonno]

Is there anyone in the area that buys/sells used hard/paper back books?

 

[Kizzy]

Is there anyone in the area that buys/sells used hard/paper back books?

Elle's Paperback Shack, Rt. 301 in Waldorf, in Berkley's Square.

 

[Hot N Bothered]

Fenwick Street Books, (I think it's called) in Leonardtown

 

[Llwynog]

Is there anyone in the area that buys/sells used hard/paper back books?

There's one in Prince Frederick. It's in the Fox Run shopping center near the Peebles I think.

 

[janey83]

Well, if you're looking to buy used books -- don't overlook the public libraries -- they always have books for sale, I found a good paperback there for about 15 cents once.

 

[yardsalequeen]

There's one in Prince Frederick. It's in the Fox Run shopping center near the Peebles I think.

The name of the store is Second Look Books.

 

[Nonno]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the help!

 

[joedancer]

Fenwick Street Used Books & Music

Fenwick Street Books, (I think it's called) in Leonardtown

We just celebrated our 2nd year anniversary at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music! Thanks to all the wonderful folks who have visited our shop! We have 27000 books and thousands of vinyl records. Sorry for the plug, but I didn't start it...
My best,
Joe
www.fenwickbooks.com

 

[kwillia]

We just celebrated our 2nd year anniversary at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music! Thanks to all the wonderful folks who have visited our shop! We have 27000 books and thousands of vinyl records. Sorry for the plug, but I didn't start it...
My best,
Joe
www.fenwickbooks.com

Yay You, Joe!

 

[Tonio]

I like Fenwick's and Second Look. Ellie's is good too, but I don't like their buying policy. They give you store credit for used books, and you can use the credit for only half the cost of any purchase. I understand that the store has to make money, but that kind of setup seems unnecessarily frustrating. Most other used book stores give you a small amount of cash per book, in amounts that are less than Ellie's store credit. I prefer that approach.

 

[joedancer]

store credit

I like Fenwick's and Second Look. Ellie's is good too, but I don't like their buying policy. They give you store credit for used books, and you can use the credit for only half the cost of any purchase. I understand that the store has to make money, but that kind of setup seems unnecessarily frustrating. Most other used book stores give you a small amount of cash per book, in amounts that are less than Ellie's store credit. I prefer that approach.

The reason that stores do the half credit/ half cash is that our landlords won't accept store credit in leiu of cash for rent. At the end of the day there has to be cash flow or stores will go out of business! Thanks for your compliment, Tonio!
Joe

 

[Tonio]

The reason that stores do the half credit/ half cash is that our landlords won't accept store credit in leiu of cash for rent. At the end of the day there has to be cash flow or stores will go out of business! Thanks for your compliment, Tonio!
Joe

You're welcome. The rent issue definitely makes sense. I would rather that the stores not do credit at all. As a customer, I would rather get, say, $1 in cash for a hardcover instead of $2 in store credit that's only worth $1 on new purchases.

 

[joedancer]

thanks kwillia

Yay You, Joe!

It is hard to believe! Lots of stuff coming up. This Saturday night is open Mic Poetry at 7:00 pm (March 19). Patty Dorsch and Blonde Ambition are performing on Saturday, March 26th at 2:00 pm. Hope to see you soon.
Joe