University Bookstore

Not only the worst customer service, but they will do whatever it takes to get every dollar out of you. You’d think a school known for Hospitality would hire nice, reasonable staff but that’s not the case. They more than anyone know the expenses of college yet do whatever it takes to get that extra dollar. So so so disappointed in my school

The University Bookstore is useful when you need something ASAP while on campus, but it’ll cost ya. Everything in the store is expensive (a less than stellar UNLV shirt on the clearance rack is still at least $ 20). I learned long ago that buying online at
or another online retailer for textbooks will save you loads of money vs. buying at your local college bookstore. The one time I scored a deal here was when leftover 2015 Calendars were only $ 2 in May. Yes, you can buy Scantrons at the bookstore for I believe $ 0.99, but if you’re smart you’ll just walk over to the Student Union and get some for free (2 max per person, let’s not get greedy)! Caps and gowns are sold by the bookstore, which will run you about $ 50.
Return polices are strict. I once attempted to buy a book here and was told if I walked out the door, I couldn’t get a refund of any kind. My dilemma was that I was unsure if the text in question was the right book for a class. I just ended up buying online. *shrug*
PROS: Great for UNLV gear and quick fixes
CONS: Expensive and unforgiving return policy
Unilocal 100 CHALLENGE 2015: #127

I used to come here before I discovered ISBN numbers and
. Like most incoming freshmen I got ripped off plenty of times by the University Bookstore. Paying $ 100+ for a English or Biology book only to be offered $ 30 at the end of the semester for «buyback» sucked. Fortunately most students have come to learn that you can just copy down the ISBN and buy it for pennies on the dollar online.
While this can be said pretty much about any of the textbook stores that service UNLV, the on-​campus bookstore does have a few perks that set it apart. This bookstore is the only one that offers supplemental packets you need for some of your classes. The packets are printed on campus and only sold here. You can’t get them at Rebelbooks and thankfully they are usually inexpensive. The store also has a ton of UNLV swag and a portion of their sales are donated back to the university. Expect long lines and tons of people during the beginning of the semester.
Overall its a notch better than the other bookstores but you are still much better off buying online.

Obviously great selection of Rebel merchandise but outrageous prices. Seriously, the prices are almost twice what they should be. Why does the same hat cost $ 30 here, $ 20 at the ballgame, and $ 16 online from the manufacturer? But… If you want nice Rebelbilia, they’ve got stuff here that no one else carries. Bring a few quarters for parking.

At the beginning of the semester, expect lots of chaos. They’ve also ran out of textbooks which makes going to school quite pointless especially if the textbook has an access code for your class. I haven’t had that problem but I know half of my class had that issue this semester.
I come here to get scantrons but somehow leave with Rebel gear, notebooks I don’t use, water bottles (like I need more), etc. You can actually get scantrons for free at Student Union and the library… I guess, I just like looking at new UNLV shirts and gym outfits. They have a sale every now and then.
The people that work here are mostly students. Some are super nice and some are just… there.
Textbooks, school supplies, gym outfits, Rebel gear, game paraphernalia, snacks, phone and laptop accessories. But you won’t find a laser pointer here. I already tried.

My 1 star rating is for after having driven all the way down to the bookstore from the outskirts of town and having had to pay for parking, I was not permitted to swap my brand new sweatshirt for one a size larger. I was told that I needed a receipt. The sweatshirt still has the price tag attached. All they needed to do was scan it into their system to see that it did indeed come from their inventory. For those of you making purchases, make sure you keep the receipt.

I come to the UNLV bookstore every semester to buy books. I don’t want to buy books, yet there I am… I can’t fault the bookstore, though, for gouging my with prices when they’re only slightly more expensive than Rebel Books across the street.
I sometimes come here when I have free time to buy UNLV stuff. Sweaters, shirts, coffee mugs, pens… all that. Plus, I sometimes come here when I realize that I’ve left my calculator at home and need one for a test that’s coming up in eight minutes. Sure, I’ll pay $ 13 for something that’s $ 6 at Target, but I have a test in eight minutes!
All in all, this place is cool. They also sell other books in their Barnes-​subsidized section, so that’s cool. So you can get a copy of Pride and Prejudice for $ 9 to go along with your $ 150 statistics book.