Such a cute store set in the heart of the theater district. Downstairs has lots of anime. Upstairs fiction and non-fiction. I love that it's a store where you can sell and purchase. I feel the prices were very reasonable, even though I saw some comments about people saying the books are overpriced. No one bothered us when we spent quite a while looking through the various shelves and it felt like a very calm environment in a busy city. Left with a few books so the trip was a hit. read more

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Buying and Selling at Book Off What a cool store. So much to see. Unfortunately, it is lousy to sell at and expensive to buy at. First, Selling. I brought in three statue items unopened in the original packaging. I checked on ebay for what the items sold for (not asking price but sold price) and it added up to about $600, I lugged the items over there and had to leave them there because they wouldn't get to them right away. The people/kids working there were very nice. I went to have lunch and got the text to return, and they are offering $150. So I picked up the items and turned down the offer. Again, they were very nice, it's just I wasn't willing to accept 25% of the value. I figured at worst it would be 50%. But I am better off getting closer to the actual price on ebay. Now, Buying. Lots of very expensive and exiting things to get, and I didn't have time to price check things so much, but my son is into the Nintendo switch and i spotted a used Marvel VS Capcom game he might like. It was $34.95. But just in case, I pulled up Amazon and looked the game up. A brand new one costs $21.79. So it would have been a terrible idea for me to buy it there. I guess if you are leaving work and need a quick gift, you might stop in and pay too much for an item. If you are in real trouble and don't have time to wait for an Ebay sale, you might consider selling your collectables for 25% the value, this place might come in handy. read more

Very cool place with a great selection of older figures, books, and other interesting finds. The prices can be a little hit or miss, though. I found a few used books that were actually $2-3 more than buying them brand new on Amazon, while other items were very reasonably priced. Definitely worth checking out, but I'd recommend comparing prices as you browse. Overall, a fun place to look around and see what you can find! read more

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Bookoff is such a gem! They have such a wide variety of books, manga, cds, vinyl, anime figurines, video games, and more! It has multiple floors and deals tucked in every corner. There's so much to see, so the space can be a little overwhelming, but it's definitely something every bookworm or nerd should check out in the city. read more

Really cool bookstore to hang out around. Tons of figurines, video games, toys, pokemon cards, and of course books. Great $1 book section. Tons of big name authors there! read more

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I added this to our places to check out while in NYC as it was described as a used bookstore. After actually visiting I think the first floor is more worth browsing. The second floor was packed full of books and if you spent a long time browsing I bet you could find some great deals. Looking through some of the book prices though looked to be close to the original price for a used copy. I get they must have a large bill for the space but why buy used at similar rate to new. Also like I said I think the first floor was more worthwhile I will add a disclaimer to that and say the prices were once again the biggest issue. I specifically noticed the video game section that even some older not that special/unique PlayStation games were overpriced. Even when factoring in physical versus digital and what not. I think for some of the games you would be better off finding the nearest GameStop. The most interesting part was some of the retro games/rarer games and then some of the collectibles to see and admire. Again though prices made it no question but to skip. I suspect they paid most people nothing to turn around and charge these crazy inflated prices. If you visit to browse it's great but if you want deals be ready to really search around. read more

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Very disappointing customer service. I am a regular customer, but I have repeatedly experienced extremely rude and unprofessional behavior from one employee at this location. The employee I am referring to is a male employee who was working at the store and who, in my experience, frequently appears to mock, laugh at, or make inappropriate comments toward customers rather than treating them with professionalism. Today, at approximately 5:10 PM, I called the store because I wanted to speak with a manager about his previous behavior toward me. Instead of identifying himself or handling the call professionally, he was rude and hung up on me. I was then given conflicting information about whether a manager was available. I am asking management to identify the employee based on the date, time, shift, and phone records, investigate the incident, and review how customers are being treated at this location. Customers should not be mocked, disrespected, or hung up on when trying to raise a legitimate complaint. I hope management takes this seriously. read more

Large selection of books and manga at fair prices. Decent selection of cds and dvds downstairs as well. Figure selection is somewhat limited and prices for some are absurd. read more

Bookoff is a used bookstore chain from Japan. I have walked by this store in the past, but only recently went inside. The size of this place was far larger than I imagined and it is three floors in total. They have a huge collection of books of all subjects that is just as extensive as Barnes & Noble, but cheaper. However, they offer way more than just used books. This place is in fact a must visit for any anime fan. The place is well stocked with a huge collection of manga, action figures and collectibles. Secondly, they also offer a massive amount of retro items you cannot find elsewhere: Video games (NES, Super Famicom, Gameboy, N64, XBox, PS1, PS2, PS3, everything up until current generation systems), CDs, DVDs, Blue Rays, and more! There is even a bargain area in the basement where they sell movies for as low as $2.00. If you are in your 30s and 40s and up, you will feel like you've walked into a place from 20 years ago. read more

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Amazing staff and lots of selection for manag,figures and videos games! Definitely recommend coming and checking this place out :) read more

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Really glad to have found this store - it's a great place to browse through when I'm in the area and I've got some spare time. There are three levels packed with used books and music and memorabilia. The basement has CDs and DVDs, the main floor has anime and manga, and the second floor is all books. There's an elevator in the store if you can't do stairs. The store is very well organized and surprisingly neat for the amount of merchandise. The employees are always very friendly and helpful. They both buy and sell, but I've only ever bought. I usually leave with one or two books at a great price. I'm not sure how they decide on prices, but there seems to be a wide range. For example, on my last visit I purchased two hardcovers in similar condition, one marked at $5 and the other marked at $12. And a few months ago I found a hardcover book I was interested in marked at $30, which didn't seem worth it for a used copy. On my more recent visit last week the book was still there, but marked down to $19. Still more then I want to pay, but I'm wondering if I check again in a couple more months if it will still be on the shelf and marked down even further. Definitely a great place to browse through though, and you're likely to leave with a few finds. read more

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It's more half graphic novel and geek gear did the bookstore which there is a small one upstairs. If you're looking for the cats or bubble heads or any of a number of other kinds of memorabilia of anime cartoons, comic book universe this is a great store. It's crowded. Service is pretty much nonexistent, and the prices are fair, but not amazing. read more

This store had quite a variety of items. From books, to records, DVDs, CDs, and a huge selection of Funko pops and all sorts of different Pokémon and anime character items. Certainly worth my time and I'm sure you'll find something that you'll enjoy. The staff was very friendly. Prices could be a little lower, but you are in NYC. read more

Brought them four books in very good condition, just one of which was priced at $80-$100 in a google "shopping" search. Without even glancing at the books the buyer scanned their barcodes and then offered me 2 dollars and 17 cents for all four! $2.17. NUTS. I assumed it was an error, the store manager came over and assured me it was their correct offer. And this comes after buyers complain on this site that the books' selling prices are expensive. Rip off. Never going back. read more

Very impressed! Bookstore on the 2nd floor Video games and collectibles on ground level Music and movies in the basement. Vast with a lot of variety. Definitely worth a look for all! read more

This is the best used manga/ graphic novel bookstore in NYC, hands down. I picked up 2 books for $20. They also sells figures and plushies in the back. You will find toys from your childhood. They also buy back books so if you need some extra cash there you go! Only thing I wish they had better lighting in all sections. read more

Friday 2pm Passed right by Bookoff and didn't realize it had used books. From the store front it looks like a gaming store and why we didn't look up and see the store name...I don't know. It was raining. Looking on Yelp and the address led us right here, not far from our hotel. When we're out of town we always enjoy finding used book stores and also, the book I brought to read on vacation is almost to the end. My husband enjoyed looking downstairs at the action figures and games. I went right upstairs to the red $1 signs. It didn't take long for me to find a book. So many great books! Headed downstairs to the kids books. Many of them not $1. *sigh I found a super cute hardback book for $5.50. 4/5 stars because bags are 30 cents and not many kids books for $1 read more

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So many nendoroids! It's there's manga, dvds and blu rays but it's rare to find so many nendoroids. Some naruto, AOT, lots of figmas. Gaming systems were plentiful here too. Saw the mythical golden n64 here to go with the golden goldeneye cartridge. Great value, things could be a little cheaper. Line can get long but they're polite and move people quickly through the checkout process. read more

What a great find! It's definitely a spot for needs (with love)! Actually, there's something for everyone. My husband was taken aback by the nendoroid collection, and my daughter picked out four books. The young adult section is on point, too. Highly recommended! read more

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Don't sell your books here. Lugged a bunch of books there that were in near mint condition that they wouldn't buy. They wouldn't even just take them for nothing, despite their website saying "You may have items returned to you and if you want to leave them in the store, we'll take care of them." Unless you want to lug the books back after taking them there, look for other alternatives. read more

Book-Off, or at least this location, is a mixed bag. There is a great variety of merchandise and if you dig, you'll probably find something interesting. However, they lowball you pretty intensely if you're selling--I thought they had improved in this regard, but a recent visit proved me wrong. This would sting less if the used goods on sale were a bargain, but they're highly marked up. Buying low and selling high makes sense as a business model, and of course you shouldn't expect top dollar for your goods--taking a hit on the resale value in exchange for the convenience of selling them quickly and getting paid in cash is the appeal of this kind of business. But unlike comparable thrift stores, there are no apparent rules for pricing, the seller does not evaluate items in front of you, and they do not give the option to opt for store credit at a better percentage. So unless you truly do not care, I don't recommend selling here--even with low expectations, as I had going in, you're liable to leave with a bad taste in your mouth. read more

An array of anime, video games, plushies and books of course. Hard to find and rare items here. The staff are really cool. I feel like some of the Japanese items are a little overpriced but I understand. read more

I've been coming to Book Off for years to both buy and sell! This is such a convenient place to have in the city where you get some cash back for merch and products you are ready to part with. The exchange makes me more comfortable in knowing that my merch is going to good homes with people that want these pieces enough to buy them. I will edit my post once I get her name but there is an lovely girl attendant that remembers me by name and a very fun attendant named Stephano that I always especially enjoy running into. I visited Book Off locations both in Japan and New York and I sincerely hope you all expand further. Thank you so much for your service! read more

They changed the store so much since I was last here. I think it blew up due to social media. I used to sell things in the past for a good price but when I went recently, I barely got anything back. read more

A fun shop to browse! You're bound to find something to interest you. Two floors of used books and collectibles from fiction to manga, anime, gundam, graphic novels, histories, biographies, Star Wars - a little bit for everyone! Well worth a stop in for a look and a possible bargain. read more

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Came here for the first time in ages!! I used to come here with my friends after classes. They moved some sections around since the pandemic, but it was pretty nostalgic. I was more excited about the Japanese gatcha machines. They're pretty pricey, they have special coins you need to buy, 1 for $2 and all the machines cost 2 or 3 coins ($4-$6 for one try). I got all of the ones I wanted so I left pretty happy. For first timers, this store also sells anime, manga, movies, TV shows, games, figures and music. However, most if not all of the merchandise is previously owned/used. My issue with this is some of the conditions of these products are ripped up and not in good condition (such as some DVD containers, I saw some of them were extremely ripped up and in horrible condition. Also, some of the items are way overpriced for its value. It's not impossible to find a decent deal, but please try to inspect something before buying. read more

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One of my favorite places to go to in the city or in Brooklyn. This loactions has a lot more than their Brooklyn location. From books in English and japaneseto stuff toys to collectible figures to video games of all ranges. The place is always clean. I never see staff walking around but you can go up to the counter to ask any questions. Overall I should and will need to return more often. read more

For the book enthusiasts, bargain hunters, toy collectors and all collectors. Great selection of different books, Manga, toys, cds, dvds and more. All items are bargained prices, categorized section by section in each row. There is an overwhelming amount to look at depending on what you are interested in- it might take some time to go through it all. The top floor has used books from languages you might want to start or learn again, old edition study books for tests, any past editions you don't mind reading at fairly low prices. The bottom floor before the main level is a Manga sanctuary with lots to browse. Different Manga mixed with Art books and all sorts. Added items arrive in weekly, all forms of payment are accepted, staff are helpful and do a good job on keeping as much organized here. read more

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I've been coming here since Book-Off opened and spending good money here but after today you lost a loyal customer!! I bought a few DVDs and included this one in the picture. As the worker was ringing me she picked up the Avenger DVD and ripped off the price tag that was originally on the DVD!! With a big smile on her face! And I found all of those DVDs in the $2.50 clearance department and charging me $11.50 for the dvd!! Like trying to say I'm stealing but switching the price tags without saying it and charging me $10 more dollars with their mistakes! After I said something the manager took the worker's side read more

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This has quickly become one of my favorite used bookstores. I always leave with an harmful of books. For the most part, the prices are quite fair. Sometimes they will mark up new releases or very popular books, but I can't fault them for that. The staff is also nice. read more

Quirky random book & game & media store. 3 floors. Packed to the brim. It's all used stuff. The pricing varies drastically. The used books were quite expensive especially considering the quality. Most paperbacks were between $5.50-$10.50 but some more than that. There was one book that had a BJs sticker on it that sold for $11 new and they were selling for $10.50 in less desirable condition. The vinyl section is small, dusty and musty. The CDs are a disorganized mess. Huge selection of Funko Pops and video games. I'm sure it's possible to find a well priced gem but it was hard to justify a lot of items here. Bags are $.30 each too. read more

I love Bookoff! The customer service is excellent, and I've had nice chats with the staff as they were scanning my items. Some books are priced a little higher than the unused ones, but you gotta look for the gems! (Though it's a minority) The DVD's downstairs are good deals! read more

Lots of Godzilla. My brother loves Godzilla and allegedly these were just okay prices but a large selection. I did go in Black Friday weekend and was bummed they weren't having any sales. They had a bit of everything in there! Including used books upstairs! The employees were helpful and friendly! read more

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This place is heaven for used books. I was able to purchase a book that is normally for $20 at $5.5. That is a lot of saving! This place has lots of diverse book selection to pick for purchasing. Will definitely come back for more books : ) read more

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Don't come here to sell. I came in to sell funko pops and if they offered me $5-6 for each would've been okay. They were going to sell each i brought in for $15-30 while they just offered me $2.50.. Won't even cover my train ride. read more

basically endless supply and selection of both eng and jp lang manga-- jp tends to be much cheaper (obviously haha) beyond manga selection, there's a bunch of non-manga books, figures (both out of and in box), plushies, keychains, and other assorted trinkets and accessories. There's blurays and vinyls available-- and various games for various consoles. some of the books with noticeable damage/wear are a bit too close to original price in my opinion, but on the other hand, there's amazing deals for great quality too! same story with the figures-- out of box and/or scuffed quality was sold for too close to original price. (better off using eBay/Facebook Marketplace for figurines) location was clean; packed with people though, so you might feel cramped. workers are kind and willing to help you with any questions you might have. read more

Imagine if you will your favorite college bookstore--used books at great bargain prices helping you avoid exorbitant fees you can't afford. Only now, imagine it with not just assigned textbooks, but the expansive selection of a solid to good bookstore. Throw in selections of DVDs and random toys and collectibles. (What's that? Your college bookstore did have all this? Well aren't you fancy!) Now, plop it down in a convenient side street in the middle of Midtown, and you have Book Off. Just a fun and random place to get lost browsing for an hour or two, or to kill a lunch break in the event you are back in the office. If you come looking for a specific title, I'd say you have about a 50% chance of finding it. But if you come for the random serendipity of finding a book or movie you barely or never knew existed--likely at a bargain basement price--you have a close to 100% chance of success. I find this place endlessly charming and ramshackle and fun. And as a former bookstore employee, while the alphabetical order and book organization by subject s not perfect, it is generally pretty damn impressive--especially when you consider the amount of material and unique titles. Seems like a good spot for collectibles like those vinyl Pop figures as well, though generally not my thing. They offer to buy used items, not sure at all how that works. Only caveat--poorly ventilated/air conditioned--avoid on warmer days. read more

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Good for shoppers, I guess. But my fist might be my only one. I just received $1.70 for (1) DVD "Grey Gardens" (Criterion collection), and 3 value-line major artists CDs, I did not bother to look at anything in the shop. SO I have not idea of the selling prices there. It cost much more for the subway fare back and forth. My small apt. is full. Will give away or throw away media, instead. read more

This place got better. They're a little bit more fair if you sell figurines. The selection is good and is a wide variety. read more

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We hit Bookoff during the same week we visited both Forbidden Planet and Strand Books. And honestly Bookoff was the hit of the three. We had so much to browse and so many good deals to choose between. And plenty of space and help. Their prices were better than Forbidden Planet and their book selection was not quite as extensive as the Strand (of course not) but in this niche, they are a great competitor even for the Strand. Don't miss the lesser-known but equally-deserving Bookoff if you've got an hour for an earnest browse. read more