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Powell's City of Books

1005 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 228-4651
Great selection, Overpriced
3 Star Rating: Average

02/24/2008 Posted by shhambo

Powell's touts itself as a used bookstore. In reality, maybe 1 in 50 books are used and the used books cost the same as the new books. The selection is great, and it is a blast to peruse the shelves for hours on end. But if you want to find a bargain, find it elsewhere. I usually find the books I want by going to Powell's then go online to buy them. In short this place is priced for tourists with fat wallets. I have to say, I miss musty used bookstores with shelves and shelves of roughly organized books for a good bargain. If you're ever in Eugene, go to Smith Family Bookstore. That place is book love.

Pros: Great Selection

Cons: No Bargains Here

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Editor's Review

With four floors and more than a million titles, this store has one of the biggest book selections in town.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Parking

Street parking can be hard to come by, so use the store's garage on NW 11th Avenue.

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Directory & Services Information

Parking

  • Garage
  • Lot

Hours

  • Daily 9am-11pm

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Discover

Recognition for Powell's City of Books

2008 Editorial Winner - Budget Date Spot
2008 Editorial Winner - Used Bookstore
2007 Editorial Winner - Bookstore
2006 Editorial Winner - Bookstore
2008 Audience Winner - Used Bookstore
2007 Audience Winner - Bookstore
2005 Audience Winner - Bookstore

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