Intake Counter Hours
The rest of the store stays open on Wednesdays; only the buy counter takes the day off.
Intake Counter (sell & trade)
Thu – Tue, until 6pm
Closed Wednesdays
Bring in books, movies, music or games to sell or trade for credit.
Store Hours
10am - 7pm
Every day, all year
Browse books, DVDs, vinyl, CDs, audiobooks and games.
How It Works
Three Steps To Trade Credit
01
Sort & Bring It In
Sort items for condition. Limit of 1 container per day for media/kids' books, 2 containers per visit overall.
02
We Evaluate
Typical wait is 30–60 minutes, longer on weekends and holidays. Browse while you wait.
03
Cash Or Credit
Take cash, or a higher amount in trade credit good for two years in the store.
Size Limit
One Container Keeps It Fair For Everyone
A container is a banker’s-box-sized carton, a medium bag, or one of our gray tubs. Limit of one per day for media and kids’ books, up to two containers per visit overall. Got a collection larger than 20 boxes? Email us photos and details at Info@wavebooks.co.
How Much?
Cash Now, Or More In Store Credit
Trade credit pays more and can't be converted to cash.
Cash
Paid On The Spot
Store Credit
Higher Payout
Can't Wait?
Leave It As A Drop-Off
We'll evaluate your items within 24–48 hours and post credit to your account. Items we can't use are donated or discarded; we can't hold them. Prefer cash? Wait in store or return by 6pm the same day.
What We Buy
Good Condition, Currently Needed
Books we currently need in inventory
DVD movies, documentaries, TV series, how-to titles
Music CDs, complete with case and inserts
Audiobook CDs
We Do Not Accept
Please Leave These At Home
Damaged, moldy, or heavily worn books
VHS tapes, cassette tapes, ex-rental DVDs
Magazines, periodicals, encyclopedia sets
Outdated textbooks and reference books
Items we're currently overstocked on