Author Topic: Thank God for Half Priced Books (Read 1130 times)

Himu · « **on:** December 18, 2008, 08:50:31 PM »

Battle Royale at Barnes and Noble - 17 bucks including tax.
Battle Royale at HPB - 7 bucks.

Game of Thrones at BN - 9 dollars including tax.
Game of Thrones at HPB - 4 bucks.

Barnes and Noble

HPB

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2008, 08:51:32 PM »

Game of Thrones

i predict your gonna get some boners

Himu · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2008, 08:52:49 PM »

I got a boner tonight when leaving BN. Finest black woman I've seen in ages. I basically turned into the wolf from the ol' toons: straight as bullet, harder than an erection.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2008, 09:09:38 PM »

Half Price Books is pretty much the best store ever.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2008, 09:11:35 PM »

No stores in Michigan

I have a Borders card that saves me a good amount of money; haven't used it in awhile.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2008, 09:12:15 PM »

I've scored some cheap import PS2 games at the Half Priced Books near my house. I'm guessing that poor University of Washington students unload their stuff in an attempt to pay the rent or buy alcohol.

TVC15 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 18, 2008, 09:27:09 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on December 18, 2008, 09:12:15 PM

I've scored some cheap import PS2 games at the Half Priced Books near my house. I'm guessing that poor University of Washington students unload their stuff in an attempt to pay the rent or buy alcohol.

The one on Cap Hill was always a gold mine, as well. I should go to that one again. It was a large one, too.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #7 on:** December 18, 2008, 09:29:47 PM »

If my stupid district decides to cancel classes tomorrow (so far we're one of only three districts that haven't canceled class tomorrow), I'll take a walk over there.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2008, 09:31:59 PM »

I'm actually glad you made this thread, because I have a question concerning half price that has really been bothering me. When I sell my books there, they dont tell you how much each individual item is worth they only give you a total. Why is that?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #9 on:** December 18, 2008, 09:44:22 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on December 18, 2008, 09:31:59 PM

I'm actually glad you made this thread, because I have a question concerning half price that has really been bothering me. When I sell my books there, they dont tell you how much each individual item is worth they only give you a total. Why is that?

Probably because you're more likely to just outright accept the lump amount than if each book was listed out separately.

Guybrush Threepwood · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2008, 10:43:43 PM »

Super Mario Bros. 3 for $3

Sonic 2 complete in box for $2

A whole bunch of awesome movies on VHS (like the Orion Akira dub) for $1-$3 each

Himu · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2008, 10:46:15 PM »

I got a bunch of old pc games from this place

Guybrush Threepwood · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2008, 10:47:26 PM »

I also found The God Delusion for ~$5 in HPB

Great book

Himu · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2008, 10:47:57 PM »

baldurs gate, icewind dale, grim fandango, and a host of other games at this place.

Guybrush Threepwood · « **Reply #14 on:** December 18, 2008, 10:49:20 PM »

You found Grim Fandango there? Nice.

I haven't really found a HPB with good old PC games (although I've only been to two of them so w/e)

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #15 on:** December 18, 2008, 11:02:10 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on December 18, 2008, 10:46:15 PM

I got a bunch of old pc games from this place

I usually buy three of four PC games every time I go to HPB.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #16 on:** December 18, 2008, 11:47:51 PM »

I went there today and got Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, Einhander, a couple Fallout 1 and 2 PC guides, Halo 3, and Hellsing vol. 8 for about $43 total. Of course, this store hasn't had shit all year--it's very hit or miss...today was some serious random luck. I saw Einhander and was like "holy fuck." Then I saw MHP2G and thought "now that's just silly"

Himu · « **Reply #17 on:** December 19, 2008, 01:52:45 AM »

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on December 18, 2008, 11:47:51 PM

I went there today and got Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, Einhander, a couple Fallout 1 and 2 PC guides, Halo 3, and Hellsing vol. 8 for about $43 total. Of course, this store hasn't had shit all year--it's very hit or miss...today was some serious random luck. I saw Einhander and was like "holy fuck." Then I saw MHP2G and thought "now that's just silly"

best store ever.

they had like FFVI, CT, and other official soundtracks to jrpgs there too.

Himu · « **Reply #18 on:** December 19, 2008, 03:00:14 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on December 18, 2008, 11:02:10 PM

Quote from: Himuro on December 18, 2008, 10:46:15 PM
I got a bunch of old pc games from this place

I usually buy three of four PC games every time I go to HPB.

I also picked up Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis today at HPB.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #19 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:16:20 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on December 19, 2008, 01:52:45 AM

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on December 18, 2008, 11:47:51 PM
I went there today and got Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, Einhander, a couple Fallout 1 and 2 PC guides, Halo 3, and Hellsing vol. 8 for about $43 total. Of course, this store hasn't had shit all year--it's very hit or miss...today was some serious random luck. I saw Einhander and was like "holy fuck." Then I saw MHP2G and thought "now that's just silly"

best store ever.

they had like FFVI, CT, and other official soundtracks to jrpgs there too.

I got the Japanese import of the soundtrack for Super Castlevania IV, Castlevania: The Adventure, and Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge for just $2!

Himu · « **Reply #20 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:37:57 AM »

It really is the best store ever.

Costanza · « **Reply #21 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:45:06 AM »

Himu, where in Orlando is this store? I've been looking for Let The Right One In (can't find that at B&N/Borders/Books A Million around here).

Himu · « **Reply #22 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:46:49 AM »

This is a store in Houston, in the Northside, in Houston city of Humble.

I'm not from Orlando, I only go there for school.

Costanza · « **Reply #23 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:48:03 AM »

oh i see

Himu · « **Reply #24 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:48:33 AM »

http://www.halfpricebooks.com/find_a_store.html

There is no HPB in Florida.

Himu · « **Reply #25 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:51:05 AM »

Since there's no HPB in Florida, Constanza, you could at least find a couple of mom and pop book stores. I'm not terribly familiar with Orlando yet but there's surely some good ol' main street america type of stores down there.

Himu · « **Reply #26 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:55:50 AM »

http://www.urbanthinkorlando.com/NASApp/store/Search;jsessionid=abcBjtAH4KrHOfZJE8p5r?s=results&initiate=yes&ks=q&qsselect=KQ&title=&author=&qstext=let+the+right+one+in&x=0&y=0

Try this place:

625 East Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32801
Tel: 407-650-8004

Costanza · « **Reply #27 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:58:17 AM »

eh it's cheaper to just grab it from amazon

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:59:43 AM »

I figured as much. They sell full price books but seem to be only located in Orlando?

Yeti · « **Reply #29 on:** December 20, 2008, 01:06:29 AM »

Half Price Books is one of the things I miss the most having moved from Ohio to Florida. :'(

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Author Topic: Thank God for Half Priced Books (Read 1130 times)