Collette

I go to Half Price Books in Maplewood and they always have a great selection of books, music, movies and fun gift items. They also have a clearance area where the prices are really low so I often pick up something that I normally might not buy just to try something different. If ratings were based on store content alone they would be a five star store. Unfortunately, I have to consider all aspects and that includes the employees and the policies. I can not remember even one time that I was greeted or asked if I needed any help. In fact, when I did have trouble finding something and wanted help I had just as much trouble finding an employee. I've always gotten the impression that the sales help would like their jobs if it didn't include idiot customers like me. Also, while they say they buy and sell used books, they prices between the two are so far apart it doesn't seem like it's worth carrying the books into the store. The "evaluator?" made me feel like I was not only irritating him with my questions but he was also judging my reading material to be suitable only to morons and the lowest forms of life. Reading through this review may make you wonder why I don't just turn to the internet but I love going into the store and seeing all the categories and information available and thinking about all the characters and stories in that one small space. I don't want that to be lost and hope maybe someone that matters at Half Price Books will see this and remind the staff that they are there because the customers love books as much as they do.