I like to go to this discount store to look for used books at a great deal. Sometimes they seem to have a lot of good deals and other times I look and look and can't find anything worth buying. ... More

I like to go to this discount store to look for used books at a great deal. Sometimes they seem to have a lot of good deals and other times I look and look and can't find anything worth buying. Either way it is definitely worth a stop to check out now and then. Prices are great and store is rarely ever busy.
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I went to Thrifty Joes to see if they were a book trader. I found out, much to my chagrin, that they only bought books. The sales clerk was very helpful and provided me with a pamphlet with all... More

I went to Thrifty Joes to see if they were a book trader. I found out, much to my chagrin, that they only bought books. The sales clerk was very helpful and provided me with a pamphlet with all the Arizona booksellers and suggested a few that provided credit for trades. I looked around Thrifty Joes and thought it was a neat store. They have an incredible selection of used books. It is organized very well. Prices are high for a used book store, at least where I used to live. This is definitely a convenient place to find specific books you are looking for, but you I prefer hunting in thrift stores and on E-bay....due to the lower prices. I also don't think they pay a decent price for books. According to the clerk, they randomly select a price for the book based on condition and the demand. I'm sure they mark them up at least 50% so, one may get $2.00-$3.00 for a quality hardback book. I can't say for certain because I won't be selling any books there, but based on my experience that's what I'd estimate. At any rate, if I'm in need of a very specific book I would be willing to pay full price for, I might check out Thrifty Joes to see if they have it there before going to a retailer. Other than that, you won't see me in there hunting.
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Thrifty Joe's is a great place to find that DVD CD or book that you've been looking for. They have a really nice sized selection of DVDs that are (thankfully) in alphabetic order. I have found a few... More

Thrifty Joe's is a great place to find that DVD CD or book that you've been looking for. They have a really nice sized selection of DVDs that are (thankfully) in alphabetic order. I have found a few Disney DVDs that were out of print for reasonable prices. They also have a great selection of video games, from the old school Nintendo cartridges up to PS2, XBox and Gamecube discs. They have a huge selection of books that are categorized according to genre then alphabetically by author. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they have a whole section strictly for Children's books. This is great because my daughter reads very quickly and is always looking for more chapter books. The staff is very helpful and I think that the refund/exchange policy is very fair. I would definately check them out before heading to Borders or Barnes + Noble
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I was so happy to find Thrifty Joe's! There were a few books I was missing from some series that I was looking for, but I did not want to pay bookstore prices. So I was happy to find them here, much... More

I was so happy to find Thrifty Joe's! There were a few books I was missing from some series that I was looking for, but I did not want to pay bookstore prices. So I was happy to find them here, much cheaper and in great used condition. The lady at the counter was really helpful also - she looked up a book that I only knew the name of to find the author's name for me.
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I found this book place after going to the movies, (when the theater was still there) and have been a fan ever since. They even buy your books, CDs and more. The owner is friendly, and I would... More

I found this book place after going to the movies, (when the theater was still there) and have been a fan ever since. They even buy your books, CDs and more. The owner is friendly, and I would rather go here then one of the big book chains. They also do layaway if want to pay for something later. I have had no problems with TJ's, and recommend them to everyone.
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I LOVE going to Thrifty Joe’s. They have a very large selection of books, VHS movies, DVD movies and CD’s. I always leave there with more that I planned on spending as they have a GREAT selection,... More

I LOVE going to Thrifty Joe’s. They have a very large selection of books, VHS movies, DVD movies and CD’s. I always leave there with more that I planned on spending as they have a GREAT selection, and sometimes even hard to find dvd‘s (like older elmo and bear in the big blue house for my son). They also take in books, movies and cd’s in “trade” and that helps my book budget. They have a GREAT children’s section as well. As 2 added bonuses, they have a mini USPS sub station in the back of the store, which is good as I am almost always out of stamps! They also have a small “café’” in the back of the store, which is nice for a quick espresso and muffin! The staff is friendly, and if I cannot find a specific book, they look it up in their system to see if they even have it. I go to this store about once every 2 months or so when I have enough to trade in!
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This is a great family-run shop that has a really friendly vibe to it. They sell lots of different used product including books, CD's, DVD's, VHS tapes, video games, and audio books. Their prices... More

This is a great family-run shop that has a really friendly vibe to it. They sell lots of different used product including books, CD's, DVD's, VHS tapes, video games, and audio books. Their prices are very fair, and they also buy used items so it is a great place to unload some unwanted items that are cluttering your home. You never know what you may find at the shop is there is a constant turnover in merchandise that has me constantly coming back to see what they have for sale.
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