Customer service is horrible, especially if you try to sell your books. They have no manners whatsoever. I left the store furious. Sell your books to some nice little bookstore, don't bother with... More

Customer service is horrible, especially if you try to sell your books. They have no manners whatsoever. I left the store furious. Sell your books to some nice little bookstore, don't bother with them. I would give them zero stars if possible :)
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But that's kinda the fun of it. They have lots of random books here and some very inexpensive new hardcovers, but sometimes the used fiction section is stuffed with second rate 80s thrillers.

But that's kinda the fun of it. They have lots of random books here and some very inexpensive new hardcovers, but sometimes the used fiction section is stuffed with second rate 80s thrillers.
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I like browsing this store and finding bargains. I also like taking in books for sale. I have always had 'pleasant' interactions there. Today, I brought in a lot of books for sell and Neil, was... More

I like browsing this store and finding bargains. I also like taking in books for sale. I have always had 'pleasant' interactions there. Today, I brought in a lot of books for sell and Neil, was the rudest to me a store employee--in ANY store--has ever been to me. NEIL had a huge pile of my books he wouldn't even scan in and I inquired how he was making his decisions. They were hard covers, good conditions and the paperbacks were of good quality as well. The normal procedure is to scan the book and see if they need it. NEIL snapped at me that this was his job and he knew how to do it. Whoa, I was only asking how you made that determination! He continued to rant about how he didn't have to take my books if he didn't want to and that I had no idea how to do his job. Well, no, I don't. That's why I was inquiring. I let him know that I thought he was being quite rude to me for no reason when all I had done was ask a honest question. Every time I've sold books here, it's never been like this. I told NEIL I would let all of my friends know how poor the customer service is here. NEIL replied that he can say whatever he wants and he doesn't care what I think and that I probably didn't have any friends. WOW. Even a co-worker, a large black woman reprimanded him for that and said sharply, "NEIL!" I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO THE STRAND and I have hundreds of friends.
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Since Strand's renovation they have definitely become a more cleaner and a bit more organized than they were in years before. The prices are still some of the best around the no matter what you are... More

Since Strand's renovation they have definitely become a more cleaner and a bit more organized than they were in years before. The prices are still some of the best around the no matter what you are looking for it is almost impossible to leave the store without one or two new books. Piece of advice: Avoid the elevator. It takes too long.
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I've been going to the strand since I was a little kid. My father has alwasy loved that store. We would go from Barnes and Noble (they used to have a section of books for 29 cents, 49 cents or 69... More

I've been going to the strand since I was a little kid. My father has alwasy loved that store. We would go from Barnes and Noble (they used to have a section of books for 29 cents, 49 cents or 69 cents) and from there we'd go to strand. Often when any of us were looking for an out of print book Strand would have it. The only problem with them is that while they have a cheap paperback and hardcover section outside of the store, the prices on the books inside are not always the best bargains you can find.
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Strand's has such a good collection of art and photography books, it's amazing. There's a good mixture of both used and new books. And the prices are unbeatable. I've gotten a lot of biographies... More

Strand's has such a good collection of art and photography books, it's amazing. There's a good mixture of both used and new books. And the prices are unbeatable. I've gotten a lot of biographies here on Monet, van Gogh, Raphael, Manet, etc. And I've saved a lot. I love their calendar sales as well. New calendars for more than half off sometimes. They have really huge calendars too (black and white photography of major cities).
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The Strand is such a hipster cool hangout for the intellectuals of all ages. All types of books of all walks of life. Whenever I pass by I have to walk in just to see what catches my eye. It truly... More

The Strand is such a hipster cool hangout for the intellectuals of all ages. All types of books of all walks of life. Whenever I pass by I have to walk in just to see what catches my eye. It truly is the best used bookstore with the best discounts. Don't forget the shelves of books outside surrounding the store that sells for only $1. Its so worth to pick a $1 book up when you realize you have an hour before you meet someone or you need a book for the train ride home. Since some of these books are from way back when...you'd be surprised at the selection and the great find of an interesting read.
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When I mentioned the Strand's famed 18 miles of books to my godfather, he, in his usual fashion, began calculating the possibility of exactly how many 'floor miles' adverse to 'shelf miles' this... More

When I mentioned the Strand's famed 18 miles of books to my godfather, he, in his usual fashion, began calculating the possibility of exactly how many 'floor miles' adverse to 'shelf miles' this actually contained. On my part, never mind exactly how many floor tiles my feet and traveled that day. The wonderful thing about the Strand is the pure random nature of their books: the mixing of the old and the new, the rediscovery of forgotten treasures and chances to discover new books. The price levels, are, to say the least, remarkable. Even staying out of the aisles proper and working among the sales book tables, there is much available in all subjects. And, unlike even my beloved 'bargain book section's at the local Borders and Barnes and Nobles, the books here are top notch, often works of literature, resigned here due to overstock, rather than lack of readers. Don't miss are their outside $1 shelves, where even a cold day can reveal treasures. For those of you in search of a new bag, their iconoclastic totes are only a small selection of what they have available. And, lastly, they have a wonderful selection of hard cover books from the Modern Library, for those of you looking to build a classic selection.
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Strand's has become such a deep part of new york city culture...you just can't deny it's magnificentness. New books for cheap. Ridiculous selections of art, film, and photography books. AND... More

Strand's has become such a deep part of new york city culture...you just can't deny it's magnificentness. New books for cheap. Ridiculous selections of art, film, and photography books. AND amusing titles from the $1 racks. So laid back, so utterly cool, Strand's is what a bookstore is meant to be. Strand accessories (pencils, tote bag, shirt, etc.) are neat.
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Newly renovated with an elevator, more floors and a bathroom that's not too scary Strands is the best used book store in the city. Even with the new renovations the books are still a little... More

Newly renovated with an elevator, more floors and a bathroom that's not too scary Strands is the best used book store in the city. Even with the new renovations the books are still a little disorganized so if you are on a search for a specific book you will be doing some digging a la Indiana Jones style. Don't bother getting any books about New York. They are usually out of date. Stick with the fiction books or any hard to find books from decades ago. That's where you'll find the real gold.
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