The Book Gallery is not your typical book store. If you want just a basic retail book store, Borders-I shop a lot there-Bookstar, and that type are available. Book Gallery is something special. The inventory is of books that one probably isn't going to find in the other stores. Mike, the owner, buys books for people looking for something t more specific to the areas a person might be interested in.\n\nAs to service, you can receive it at this store. The employees are more laid back and don't follow the (ninety second rule to say hello) most of the large stores are supposed to follow. The majority of the customers that come in are coming to this store to look for merchandise they won't find other places. It is enjoyable to see what gem is available there at any given time without being bothered. However, just ask. and the employees will go out of their way to find what you need from books small artistic items to music. I will admit that there is one employee I'd rather not have help me but that is a personality thing. At any time, they will call the Mesa store to see if they have something there and have it in Phoenix in a day or two. They also will keep an out for something if you ask.\n\nMike, the owner, enjoys buying knickknacks, book ends, and just other small things that make delightful and unusual gifts. I have a friend that is just so hard to buy for. I found a small piece of De Grazia sculpture that I didn't even know was made. The very reasonable price surprised me. I expected to pay more because many of the things there you can't buy other places. I don't consider myself to be a snob. I have a great time shopping at Goodwill. I am realistic in knowing I should expect to pay more for something the owner has personally selected for some unique quality. \n\nConcerning the prices of the books in Book Gallery, they will depend on the merchandise you are considering. I happen to be a science fiction fan. I always find very reasonable prices on older paperbacks from two or three dollars and up. One day I found a signed copy of one of the Dune series and I paid considerably more. It only made sense. It cost more than the original price, but considering the author is dead, how many more are going to be signed-zilch, none! Besides, how many stores would have it available for purchase anyway..\n\nThis store has another quality that really appeals to me and that is plenty parking! It's a great place to go browse before or after going to one of the other interesting stores or restaurants in this small center.\n\nSo I am a snob for shopping at a small unique bookstore with merchandise that isn't typical. Quality means more to me than quantity. I find quality at Book Gallery. Check it out!
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