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December 2023 by Micky Z.
Always a great selection of fiction and novelty items. This is the best BMV location in Toronto. Classic small bookstore feel complete with creaking wood floors, friendly service, and fair prices makes this my go to bookshop (preferred over the big box across the street!).
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November 2023 by Paul Comeau
It was such a pleasure to browse the shelves of a well-curated print book store - a luxury seemingly taken for granted, not so long ago before the grip of digital publishing and online book selling and trading. If you like the smell of printed literature and the touch, weight, and sight of bound books, this is a place you'll love.You'll find a satisfying selection of everything from current releases, to the canon of Western literature, Philosophy, World Religions, and Psychology, plus a large selection of illustrated novels and more for the younger audiences as well.This BMV is also pleasantly easy on your pocketbook - with prices this good, any bibliophile will be hard-pressed not to walk out with a satchel full of impossible to resist purchases worthy of one's library.I look forward to my next visit - I suppose I'll need to build more bookshelves! ?
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October 2023 by Luis Andino
Good place to look for books, and at reasonable prices. Great variety and if you see something you like, take it, or you might not find it any other time.
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August 2023 by Spencer
Extremely rude, arrogant, and disrespectful staff. Value may be found, but never negotiated or asked for. Run by childish men who belittle customers, seek confrontation, and exert dominance because they work there. I do not recommend selling anything here unless you want to get ripped off. If your shopping, save your time and energy asking the staff for any help or favours, unless you like being talked down to and disrespected.
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August 2023 by Andrew M.
Another hit! BMV stores are some of the my favorite stores, period. Not simply book stores, but stores.This one in particular is a favorite spot of mine because it's where I finally found Season 8 of Seinfeld on DVD, before it was on Netflix. I was about to resign myself to having to buy the entire set of all the seasons to get this when I found this. Hallelujah.Staff as usual are always helpful, they have a huge wall of Blu Rays and DVD's and it has that feel of a cozy, classic bookstore. One of the other things I enjoy about this is it's proximity to the Indigo, which is directly across the street. I like supporting both, but sometimes BMV won't have exactly what you want and you just want to get it without having to look around at 6 different stores. The Bloor BMV is close'ish to the Indigo at Varsity, but not that close. The one on Edward is close to Eaton, but this is most direct. Anyhow, this particular location may be my favorite as far as layout and it always seems to have those hard to find selections.Always go to BMV. NOW! ;)
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August 2023 by phraseography
Two floors of new and used books, music, and movies. They also sell a variety of comics and manga. The books are well displayed and in easy to find topics/sections. The music is a vinyl and cd format. The movies are in DVD and Blu-ray. Everything is well priced, and you can usually find a good deal.
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August 2023 by W. Steven Vincent
Terrific selection of used books and DVD's. Their prices are quite good and they give top dollar for new release DVD's especially Blu-ray and 4K HD. All the staff that I have dealt with are very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
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August 2023 by JanePolarBear
The man who works at this location is rude, condescending and disrespectful. I was just wondering if the criteria for hiring are non-existing at this location. We saw him being rude to customers on several occasions, as if he owns the place and feels free to talk to you as he pleases. Isn’t it just common sense being nice to your customers when they’re being extremely nice to you? Would not be returning to this location.
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July 2023 by Pong Lenis
Great little book store; I’ve been shopping here for years. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have a great selection and variety of books. They have great deals and discounts, I would highly recommend them to family and friends.
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June 2023 by Venice
My favourite bookstore! They have a large collection. Love selling my old books for cash and buying more. There’s many secondhand books that are for sale for lower prices, usually $10. The more popular secondhand books are more though and the prices vary, usually $20+.
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June 2023 by Daniel Alvarado
Great place to browse art photography books. Rare finds, cozy atmosphere and knowledgeable friendly staff.
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June 2023 by Rosie Sobczuk
Went to sell some books I had acquired throughout the years. I didn’t expect much, and had read online they donate the books they won’t pay for anyway so I figured I’d give it a shot. Unfortunately I was mistaken, and they do not donate any books and instead have an incredibly harsh vetting process.I was greeted by a male staff member who began going through my books. He was condescending and judged each book painstakingly and loudly in front of other customers, even holding up the line in two occasions (also forcing them to to listen to the spectacle he was creating).The books were in fair condition but some had water damage, but instead of tactfully refusing the books, the employee made comments such as “this is basically a biohazard” and “we need Dostoyevsky so badly, and we’ve taken some pretty bad stuff, but not -this- bad.” The books were not “biohazards” and he even went to far as to say one was wet when that was not possible.After minutes of the public judgement of my allegedly horrifying books, I asked if we could continue the process in private due to the judgements. It was humiliating. I don’t care that he didn’t take the books, it was the tactless and condescending tone the employee used and the fact it was all done in front of multiple customers.I usually really enjoy this store, but the customer service was shocking and made a simple attempt to sell some books a publicly humiliating spectacle. I see in a few other reviews mentions of a rude male employee and I would suspect this is an ongoing issue in this location. What a shame.
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June 2023 by Matthew Mc
Amazing prices and huge selection of books! The books cycle through often, so it makes book hunting a treat every time you come. The kids section is second to none in both prices and variety. Always check here before you go to indigo across the street. There’s also a really cool “rare” section here that you can find collectors books. I particularly like the Canadian author section in the back right corner.
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June 2023 by Sam Batterbury
Really feels like it's a part of the Yonge and Eglinton community. The staff is always incredibly kind and occasionally gives discounts, there's a great selection of books for a better price than the Indigo across the street, and generally has a really great vibe to the store. If you like reading, I'd recommend going here first before going to a big chain, 9 times out of 10 they have the book you're looking for and you get to support something more local!
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June 2023 by David S.
More often then not, I usually find something I didn't know I wanted in the smallest of the BMV locations. Store is clean, stacked and busy, just as it should be. Got a great deal on a set of dvds. Love BMV. So say we all. ?
