Don't sleep on the Amvets Thrist Store…read more Not only do they help Veterans but they provide jobs and help the community. I stumbled in here and found some gems. It was clean, organized and the staff was super friendly. A wide selection of items at exceptional prices. Donate or shop, it's a good cause and helps spread good karma.

I haven't been here to shop and look around. I've only been here to drop off donations. I think…read morethis is a great non-profit to donate to compared to other places. Donations can be dropped off from 10 am- 12 and until 1pm on a few other days. Dropping off donations was easy and you're given the option for a tax donation slip. The staff working there were friendly. I'll definitely be back again.

This place is a hidden gem. The bookseller is super knowledgeable. Tell him what you like and he's…read moregot you. Plus, rare and vintage books can be found here. I bought a first edition Adventures of Sherlock Holmes here plus a few other rare books. A great place for gifts. In a world where everything is digital, giving someone a vintage book is a solid move.

This is a tiny one room used bookstore right smack in the middle of downtown Encinitas. They have…read morea decent selection of rare/vintage books, too. I found the prices a little on the high side for a used bookstore and, being so small, the selection is, of course, somewhat limited. However, I still found an out of print book that I have been looking for. That is why these bookstores, despite their limitations, are great and necessary.

I come here once a month or so. My wife and I love it (although one time she didn't get as much…read moreselling them books as she wanted, but that's not the point of this review). Today I had a rather complex purchase/exchange I needed done, and Angel couldn't have been more helpful. He was very professional in how he handled everything. It's the type of thing us regular customers like to see. That way to run a business is perfect. This is easily my favorite place to get used books, CDs, and DVDs.

I came in search of anime figures and I will say that the selection was VAST albeit very chaotic in…read moreits organization. Their manga selection was large and very well organized. They also have a large selection of Japanese manga too which I've not seen at other stores and was cool to see! We browsed their games and Pokemon cards as well. They had a lot of consoles and handhelds. They had a lot of dvds and blueray. Their regular book selection was extensive though I didn't look too much as it wasn't why I was there and my husband and kids were wanting to go get dinner. Overall while it was a very cool place, I feel like the pricing left a lot to be desired. Most of the manga I came across that I was interested in were priced very close to or at MSRP and the figures were disappointing bc every single one that I recognized and happened to know the going price on was significantly higher than it should be -- even super used ones that had no box were priced higher than you could get them for brand new! So even though I wanted to take the time to dig through the chaos and find a gem it made me hesitant bc i figured that even if I did find something I wanted, the odds were likely that it would be marked well over its value

I walked in and immediately felt welcome! The lady behind the register was so friendly and…read moreattentive. They had a huge selection of books and had exactly what I was looking for. The price was unmatched. I'll definitely be returning!

Two stars for cleanliness and friendly staff…read more Three stars off for the most important aspect of a used bookstore... price. $5 per paperback? More for hardbacks? For a book whose spine is parting? Missing pages? C'mon. Don't even bother looking at most of what they call "Vintage" books. They ask a king's ransom for them. I found paperback after paperback that was priced at over $20 each... for a book barely 50 years old and a cover price of $1.50. Outlandish. I actually performed a reality check and went to Ebay to check on 7 or 8 of those titles. In each case the books sold for much less on Ebay than Helen is asking. They most definitely need to adjust their pricing schema. It's not like they're paying rent in downtown La Jolla for goodness sake. I was originally, upon walking in, going to say their large, diverse selection is a strength. Now I understand it's simply a function of them not selling their books at a good turnover rate at all... consequently, their stock piles up. Shame.

My son, just like me and his grandpa are avid readers. We've probably been to every book store in…read moreOrange County. I spotted Verbatim while looking for parking for a pho and pokemon store down the street. This store has the variety I love, new release copies along with formerly loved ones. We were looking for NBA books but they didn't have any, but they had everything else the 12 yr old loves to read. They even carried an impressive Southeast Asian collection for Cambodia which is what my Pha had every single copy of already.

I have driven by this used bookstore hundreds of times. And finally, I got the chance to go in. It…read moreis a delightfully decorated,thoughtful place full of cleanly displayed books from baby board books all the way up to books you have to ask for help to see because they're protected. Plenty of people working there. Everyone seemed to enjoy their job. And there's a cool Zine corner in the back, which I loved. They buy used books which was good to know. Parking is on the street or in a nearby structure.

Bargain Book World has gently used books (no new ones), CDs, bookmarks, and some little novelty…read moreitems. For nearly 7 years, they're located on the bottom floor next to Macy's men's store. The staff chat with each other and allow you to roam. You can donate or sell an acceptable book (pretty good shape) to them for 20¢ credit. I would advise to get lost in the different sections. Around every corner, I found a book I assumed was a different genre. Most books are in author's last name order but not always.

This lil store offers a wide variety of many different books ranging from history, fiction,…read morereligion, science, math, and foreign languages all at a low cost and operated by very friendly staff who value their customers. Shout out Hannah for being a trooper and helping me find this interesting looking book.

Very large used bookstore and what an amazing selection! I visited during the Library Friends of…read moreSan Diego County book crawl and it was a great excuse to head over to RSF. I didn't have much time that day, hope to go back again soon!

This was a surprise hit-- a great little bookstore! So well curated. In a small space, they are…read moreable to have most genres covered with a fair number of classics, including lots of obscure titles. The books are gently used and in great condition. Upstairs houses the Rancho Santa Fe Library and are right next to a small elementary school. They also sell sheet music, CDs and a decent kids/YA section. Pro tip-- closes at 4!