Beat the Bookstore

Their return policy is terrible! Please go to Amazon first, especially if you have prime because it will be a lot cheaper! I rented 3 books for $ 150. It was too late when I found out that Amazon carries it for only $ 38 for all 3 books!!! I really regret that I rented here! I would have saved over a $ 100 and as a college student it helps a lot. It was literally only a few hours that I miss but the manager still wouldn’t give me back at least 50% of the refund. However, there are so willing to get the book without giving me nothing! I told myself «hells to the no!» If I already paid for it, I may as well use it. Why would I return it and get nothing? So that they can sell it to others and make money out of it twice! No way! I know better now! They are so corporate! All they care is about money! please please please, try to stay away from them unless all the stores in the world doesn’t carry the books you needed. They should definitely be the last place every student should go!!! Beat the bookstore, please don’t take advantage of the college students. I’m sure some of you have been to college and you know that it sucks the life out of you. I definitely wouldn’t come back! !!!

Absolutely love having Beat the Bookstore available for students. Being a college student, budgeting becomes a very important practice in our lives since we deal with more independence within our expenses. Many students have to pay for their tuition, rent, school supplies, books, etc. College books, in specific, are definitely not cheap!
If you go straight to the unlv bookstore on campus there are many times they only allow students to purchase certain books (which can go up to $ 150+) or even rent books for that much (yikes!). Well like I said, because many students already have to deal with so many expenses, it can be very difficult to afford these books. Which lead many to not even getting their required books for their classes. WELL, Beat the Bookstore gives students on a budget another option to save without having to look online and wait several days. It’s right across the street by Einsteins Bros! Super nearby and easily accessible. It definitely is much smaller than the UNLV bookstore and not as up to date, but if they have the books you need in a way more affordable price, what’s there to complain about?! Once I found out about Beat the Bookstore my 2^nd semester of college, it’s become the first place I go to for my books. I’m now a senior in college and I have to thank this place so many times for saving me money!
I definitely recommend anyone to come here and check out if they have the books you need available before going to the actual bookstore because you never know, they could have your book here for $ 30 while the campus bookstore has the same book for $ 90! It’s happened to me so many times!

I usually buy my textbooks on Amazon or UNLV bookstore (a.k.a. overpriced bookstore for last minute textbook purchase). Located across from Student Union.
1. You can sell your textbooks here but I recommend you not to, and to instead sell it on Craiglist or even ask around. I had English 101E/​F textbook that I purchased brand new for over $ 60. I had no highlights/​markings/​rips/​tears or anything. Barely used/​looked brand new and I got $ 16 out of it which is not even half of what I paid.
Money can be used as in-​store credit which can be used right away, or stright to you but will take around two weeks.
2. If you are buying or renting books, this is a good place. I bought books for two classes and my total was around $ 40 which would have been over $ 200 if purchased at UNLV bookstore. Price is cheaper, if not same as Amazon.
3. No AC in the store and line moves slower than a turtle.
4. 48 hours return policy. That is for a FULL REFUND. You also need a reason for a return. If you drop a class then you have to bring a proof to show that you withdrew from a class. If you no longer need a textbook then you need to bring a note from your professor saying that textbook is no longer needed. I find their return policy somewhat ridiculous but that’s the rule.
5. For rented textbooks, you are allowed to put marking or highlight, but that is only for 20−30% of the entire book. You can highlight and write little notes as long as it doesn’t obstruct the text. Must be minimal.
I would come back for all of my textbook needs. It’s nice to have a textbook in good condition that is in the same price range as Amazon. Recommend this place strictly for buying/​renting, definitely not for selling.

Horrible return policy. I accidentally bought a book from the book store and had forgotten I already purchased the same exact one online, but I was not able to return the book because they have a 48 hour return policy. I tried to return it three days later and they would not take it.

I have been renting from Beat the Bookstore for the past 3 years. Since the very beginning they have been on point with whatever materials that I needed for my classes. The process that I do each semester to ensure that my books will arrive on time is e-​mailing them my class schedule after enrollment or within the first week of summer/​winter break. After, you’ll receive confirmation once an employee has reviewed your list. Once they receive your books they will notify you via phone or e-​mail.
They are serious when they claim that their books are cheaper than the other bookstores because I remember observing another costumer explaining to them that she has found a cheaper book. The employee looked it up to match the price and in this case they were able to provide her with a better deal. They are great at communication, every summer I always request my books early so that I could get ahead of my classes and they have no problem with that. When you pick up your book they go through the books you rent thoroughly, (I take me time to ensure I get down every damage before renting) and they are very patient! I always rent out 6 – 8 books per semester and my total is no more than $ 300 ($ 600-​$ 800 if I went to other bookstores).
However, the only problem is their long line. Of course, it is given for a popular, cheap bookstore to be packed but the store is small, which leads to a line outside. During the summer and fall semester time is bad so I suggest when renting with them to request books to be picked up early, so that long lines are avoided.

Been coming to get some of my used textbooks here for my first and second semester here. Everytime when the UNLV Bookstore is out of stock of used books or if the textbooks is very expensive, I go here. They have all the books you need for a good price and looks new. The one thing I hate is waiting the long line just to get books.

Recently went to return a rented book. I wanted to purchase one rental and return the other.
I acknowledged my timing was late for the return when speaking with the man (I assume he is the manager). After I was told what the late fee was I asked for the breakdown which he mentioned that they do call renters to remind them. I informed him I never received a call which I found odd. He then said I should have been charged automatically but my card declined. This was due to the new card issued after the Target debacle. So my credit card declines, you never receive your $ 140 book and never reach out to the customer, great. I asked him when he called me, which he mentioned was notated in the system. After the awkward silence and clicking around on the computer he asked for my number in order to log it on the correct account. Possibly this was the first reason I didn’t receive a call, shortly after he looked up and told me what my total was. I was confused, he was supposed to be checking this imaginary call log to tell me when they called. When I asked again he said the call log was «in the back»…so why was I waiting there for you to tell me the total once again?
The typical response of, «Well it will take me time to find it» is his reasoning not to look and get me out of his store, then reverts back to saying it’s my responsibility to know when the due date is etc. Which I completely agree it is and I paid the late fee. Although, do not say you have a level of service or followup when you clearly do not, then revert blame back to the customer.
A suggestion for you and your business, refer to what information you provide on receipts or flyers regarding your policy, do not blame the customer. Also, do not create an argument to defend yourself when you clearly do not have accurate information to back it up.
I had not been late on previous rentals and requested forgiveness… Not granted.
Lastly, I have two more years at UNLV and I choose not to return to your store based on this experience.
Have a great day.

I used to go to this store, 5 years ago as a freshman, when you could actually walk in and touch books… but now, it has become a little but more shady.
I trust Rebelbooks and the school bookstore more because they just look like trustworthy places to swipe a credit card. So pay cash, because who knows what goes on in there!!!
It usually is cheaper than the other stores by a good few dollars. That’s probably one of the most useful things about this store.
Even though it’s not the prettiest store, it’s not like their line is bulging out the door like it should be because of their «competitive» prices. You know kids be down at RB and UB because BTB has little stock!

This review is for the purchase of books, I have yet to sell any books back to this store.
The employees were very helpful and the line moved quickly. I checked the prices on Amazon before shopping here and the prices were pretty comparable (maybe an extra $ 2 – 3, but there’s certainly a benefit to buying books from an actual store vs. online). One of my books was out of stock, but I think that was due to it being a new item… the other bookstores I checked were also out of stock.
The only reason that this place is getting docked a star is because all of the books are behind the counter. There was excessively highlighting that I noticed in one of the books and the cashier had no problem grabbing a different one at my request, but I prefer the option to look through the books when buying used.

Definitely enjoyed my trip to Beat The Bookstore! I paid 86 dollars for four of the books i needed for Fall semester! Mandy and Natasha were SO helpful and nice. NTM one of their books that my friend needed to rent cost more than a rebel books price, so they lowered the price of the book to an even cheaper price. I am ecstatic with the service i received today!

ALERT UNLV STUDENTS.
I recently sold my books to beat the bookstore. They wrote me a check on a non-​existent account. Please tell your friends, this business is NOT to be trusted.

MY FAVORITE BOOKSTORE by campus. I great place to go to resale your books after the term. They also trade old books for products (books, t-​shirts, etc.). But what i like the most are the two men that work there (owner & manger?) are Super nice and down to earth. Good job guys.

Not a bad place to buy books. The books are cheeper here than at rebel book and UNLV bookstore, and you get more money back when selling them back. Because they have stores across the country, they are more likely to take your books, because they have other colleges that might use them, as opposed to just UNLV. If you want Cash right away, this is not the place to go to. However, the credit you get from selling back books WILL go towards any new books you are buying from them. I don’t personally mind the whole wait period, because I just sell back the books and then use the credit I get the next time I buy books.
They keep your information in the computer too, so that if someone steals your books and then tries to sell them back, they can contact you.
They don’t always have the biggest selection, becuase they tend to be in a lot of demand. They rely on students selling back their books, so if they don’t have it, it’s because nobody has sold it to them. Luckily, they are in the same Parking lot as Rebel Books, so if they don’t have want you want, it’s not like you have to walk very far to get to an alternative store.

Excellent place to pick up your books for a low price. Much better then the UNLV Bookstore.

Made my day!
Was about to spend 96 for a book I needed today and thought id run in and see. Sure enough they had a perfect condition used version for 36– rebelbooks and UNLV bookstore swore there were none used. I was so happy and they put my name on a list to watch for the ones I need for the fall. Highly recommend these guys!

They are a friendly bunch in there. The inside is a bit boring. But, oh well.
That green truck of theirs I see everywhere around that side of town is awful looking.

I have come here many times, and as long as the super-​nice owner is there I have no problems. If I don’t deal with him directly, I tend to get aggravated quickly.
The prices on the books are way cheaper than Rebelbooks or the UNLV Barnes and Noble bookstore. However, their new buyback policy freakin’ sucks. You have to wait THIRTY days for a check. And today well after thirty days I went in to get my check, and the printer was down. Luckily said super-​nice owner was there and he wrote me a check anyways so my visit was quick.
Overall I do like this location especially when ordering books as it usually is a good process and I get everything relatively quickly, even on short notice. They have done many special orders for me and the prices are akin to what you would get off Amazon in most cases. The waiting for the checks and the fact that this place is usually busy as all get-​out 90% of the time is the only reason I have demoted this to three stars. But as long as you work with the right people and have patience, it usually pays off.