Sam Weller's Books
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: (801) 328-2586
Fax: (801) 595-0051
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm
Editorial Review for Sam Weller's Books – by Michelle Merrill
The Scene
The used-book experts tend to lurk in the dungeon-like basement, but don't let this scare you. When approached, the employees are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The main level contains an impressive selection of new books, and rare books upstairs. If the out-of-print title you are seeking doesn't happen to be in stock, Sam Weller's will conduct a book search for a $1 fee. This service is consistently efficient and successful.
The Goods
There's a good selection of new fiction and non-fiction, cookbooks, maps, guidebooks, cookbooks, gardening books, Western Americana, LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) topics and local history.
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Insider Tips
ParkingSam Weller's validates for any downtown lot with a purchase of $10 or more. There's also a Trax stop right in front of the store.
DeliveryGet free delivery on any order of $20 or more. The delivery area covers more than 200 square miles of Salt Lake valley. Worldwide shipping and free gift wrapping are also available.
DealsWatch out for seasonal specials. For example, in May, all gardening books may be discounted.
User Reviews for Sam Weller's Books
01/01/2008 Posted by garciaen1
this is such a nice place the staff has always been helpfull and if they dont know about what you are looking for they will find someone who can help you, the prices are within reason specialy on used books, and the selection is amazingly big.The childrens area is really fun and don't forget to checkout the rare books room. Great place for the entire family.
01/02/2007 Posted by utecougar
It's a real shame the previous reviewer had such a bad experience. The brusque employee he dealt with (I'm sure I know who he is) is no longer there. I have found the employees to be of varying degrees of competence, but most are extremely knowledgeable and polite. Anyone who can't answer a customer's question tries hard to find someone who can. The collection is HUGE and if they don't have what you want, they will try to help you get it--and if you browse, you will surely find something else you can't live without. Great ambiance, a nice coffee shop, great deals on used books, a Spanish book room, and a fascinating Rare Book room. Go there. The TRAX train stops at the front door.
Pros: Wonderful used book selection
Cons: Muzak
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