Sell us your books & LPs.
Cash or store credit for quality books, records and select CDs — in the store, by appointment, or with a house call.
Pack them neatly
Up to two boxes or three grocery bags per person per day. Banker's-box size or sturdy bags — no huge boxes or trash bags.
Come during buying hours
Bring them to the front counter during the schedule below. We can almost always look through them while you browse.
Choose cash or credit
We'll make an offer on the ones we want — take cash, or store credit to trade for something new.
When to bring them in.
No appointment needed during general buying hours.
| What | When & how |
|---|---|
| General books | Thursday – Sunday, 12 noon – 5 pm |
| Records (LPs) | Monday – Thursday, 10 am – 5 pm · Friday, 10 am – 2 pm Or call 510-832-4438 / email waldenpondrecords@gmail.com for an appointment |
| CDs | High-quality CDs only, Monday – Thursday, 10 am – 1 pm. Not currently buying DVDs. |
| Mysteries & Sci-Fi | Saturday & Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm, or call Bob at 510-915-9774 for an appointment |
| Comics | Email paul@waldenpondbooks.com with a description and photos. Especially interested in small-to-medium Gold, Silver & Bronze Age collections. |
Books in good condition
- Literature, history, art, poetry, mystery, sci-fi & fantasy
- Clean copies without highlighting or underlining
- First editions & collectible titles (ask about the Rare Book Room)
- Vinyl records & high-quality CDs
Please leave these at home
- Torn covers or pages, highlighting or underlining
- Reader's Digest condensed books, older textbooks, encyclopedias
- Travel guides, magazines & computer books
- DVDs
Too many to carry? We'll come to you.
For large libraries and record collections we'll schedule a house buy. Send a little information about what you have, where it is, and a few photos with titles clearly visible.
- Books — email Paulpaul@waldenpondbooks.com
- Books — call/text Bob510-915-9774
- Books — call/text Jay510-326-1270
- Records510-832-4438
Selling FAQ
Can I drop off books and come back later?
Please don't leave books unattended unless you've arranged it with a staff member — we aren't responsible for items left at the store. If you must step out while we're looking, write your name and phone number clearly on every bag or box.
Will you take everything I bring?
Probably not — we buy what we know we can sell. We'll occasionally accept the rest as donations, but more often we'll recommend a local charity that's accepting books.
Can you look at more than two boxes?
If the quality is excellent, the buyer may choose to look at more. For large collections, ask about a house buy.
Is store credit worth more than cash?
Ask at the counter — store credit lets you trade straight into new-to-you books, records and games.