If you love rare books, there’s an amazing shop in Bloomington, Indiana that’s got your name all over it. This historic store is all about antique titles and interesting collectibles that you can’t find anywhere else on the planet.
Readers unite for an antique shopping experience like none other. Scroll on for more details.
In business since 1971, Caveat Emptor Used Books is a retailer of the most interesting and hard to find titles in the world. The shop is located a few blocks from Indiana University in southern Indiana and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
Facebook/Caveat Emptor Used Books The term caveat emptor means that the buyer is responsible for checking on the quality and legitimacy of the product before making a purchase.
From the moment you step inside this vintage and quirky shop, you’ll be overwhelmed by old books. If you love that old, musky smell, this place is definitely for you.
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This used bookstore is a fine retailer of rare first editions, scholarly titles, and foreign language books and journals. In addition to being on display in the store, these rare books can also be purchased online.
Facebook/Caveat Emptor Used Books Get more information about the shop’s e-commerce site, the Browsing Room, on its website (link below).
In addition to selling used books and collectibles, the shop also buys rare books. If you’ve got something sitting around that you think is of value, bring it in and have it appraised by the staff at Caveat Emptor.
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Rummaging around this store is like antique shopping for book lovers. The shop contains all sorts of genres like humanities, social sciences, general fiction, music, self-help, poetry, travel, technology, and art.
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Caveat Emptor Used Books is open daily for your rare books needs. Hours of operation are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
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Caveat Emptor Used Books is located at 112 N Walnut St., Bloomington, IN 47404, and you can learn more about it on its website or Facebook page.
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The term caveat emptor means that the buyer is responsible for checking on the quality and legitimacy of the product before making a purchase.
Get more information about the shop’s e-commerce site, the Browsing Room, on its website (link below).
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