Blue Plate Books
2257 Valley Ave, Winchester, VA 22601
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PRICE RANGE
Larger Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
Blue Plate Books is Shenandoah Valley's largest used bookstore, occupying 5,000 square feet in Winchester, VA. With over 75,000 books in stock spanning classics, sci-fi first editions, history, mystery, graphic novels, and more, customers can easily spend hours browsing the well-organized, clean shelves. The store features quirky artifacts throughout and multiple seating areas. Known for exceptional customer service, knowledgeable staff, and reasonable prices, Blue Plate Books buys used books by appointment and ships nationwide. Open daily 10am-8pm.
STORE SIZE
Larger Store
PRICE RANGE
$$
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
TYPICAL VISIT
Half-Day Destination
What Makes This Store Special
Store Features
Multiple Floors
Multi-Vendor
Auctions
Delivery Service
Shipping Available
Historic Building
Customer Insights
9/10
Satisfaction Drivers
Staff helpfulness and personal recommendations
82%
Organization and ease of navigation
86%
Quality of books and variety of selection
92%
What Customers Love
Exceptional customer service and friendly, knowledgeable staff
Huge, well-organized selection with something for everyone
Reasonable prices and great value for used books
Areas for Improvement
Some books priced higher than online alternatives
Limited representation in certain genres (LGBTQ, Romance, Young Adult)
One negative experience with unfulfilled online order and poor communication
Overall Customer Sentiment
Customers express genuine enthusiasm and affection for the store, using words like 'gem,' 'phenomenal,' 'incredible,' and 'favorite.' Many describe emotional connections to the experience and books found.
Contact Information
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM