Browse a vast collection of DVDs, Blu-Rays, and 4K discs at various price points, from budget-friendly options to rare editions.
Explore a wide range of used books, including popular titles, manga, and game books, with fair pricing and bargain sections.
Find video games, Funko Pop figures, anime figurines, and Pokémon cards in glass cases for gamers and collectors.
Sell your used books, movies, games, and collectibles for cash, with evaluation based on condition and demand.
Enjoy a DIY browsing adventure to uncover hidden gems and steals, with items priced from $1 to premium collectibles.
I love this spot. It’s one of the OGs, and I’ve been coming here for a long time. There are some genuinely great finds—plenty of $1 items, solid deals on DVDs, and every once in a while something really special slips through the cracks. That said, the pricing is all over the place. It’s obvious they rely heavily on some kind of algorithm to assign value, and when it works in your favor, it really works. I’ve picked up items worth hundreds of dollars for a few bucks. But the flip side is rough—things priced at $100 that you could easily find for $10–15 elsewhere. That inconsistency is both the magic and the frustration. Selling to them is another story. They’ll give you next to nothing unless it’s something truly high-end, and even then, you’re usually better off selling elsewhere. The margins are so far off at times that it really makes you wonder who’s willing to take those deals. They do require ID and seem to follow the rules, but the reality is this kind of setup attracts people who either don’t know what they have, don’t care, are impatient, or are desperate. And yes, it also likely attracts people unloading stolen goods because they know the items are valuable, even if the payout is low. The store itself is very DIY. Nothing is cataloged, staff can’t really help you with inventory, and what you see is what’s available. Customer service is minimal—they’re mostly focused on sorting and loss prevention. There’s also an awkward dynamic between management and floor staff that you can feel when you’re in there. At the end of the day, this place is a gamble. Sometimes you walk out feeling like you scored big. Other times you find something rare and exciting that’s priced so high it might as well be untouchable. It almost screams desperation and lack of knowledge on the selling side—but ironically, that’s exactly what brings in so much good stuff. If you know what you’re doing and have patience, this place can be incredible. If not, it’ll just feel chaotic.
writing this in the parking lot after leaving their store. called ahead about selling high quality, used, POPULAR teen books. They said they would give between 10-20% of their value in cash if quality met their standards. 90% of my books were accepted by them and in mint/nearmint condition and they were all worth $20-30 and I walked out with less than $18 in cash which didn’t even cover the gas for the hour and a half round trip to get here. They also wouldn’t even round up to $20 to make me feel slightly better about wasting my time and gas and basically giving away my entire childhood for free. DO NOT GO HERE TO SELL USED BOOKS. Im talking they offer 10-60 cents on books that you bought for $20-30.
Every time I come to this store I end up spending hours just combing through the DVDs and Blu-Rays. They also have video games, books, manga and tons of Funko. Prices on books are pretty fair. Blu-Ray and 4K discs are a bit pricey, but DVDs can be affordable. You can also find some great steals. I got all of Seinfeld on DVD for $40. I also got the first season of 30 Rock for $2. Friendly staff as well!
Just awesome! I was in town for business and needed to kill some time. I was able to find some classic movies and some cool books and games. You have to look through everything! If you want to find the thing you want. But you could score big.
Yes they sale used books, dvds, cds, etc. however, but mostly they are a Anime wonderland. They are full of Collectable figurines and cards. They have game books like Warcraft etc. this place has everything for the gamer and collector. Their Pokémon cards fill a whole wall. I don’t know a lot about Anemi but I do know their collection is very impressive. Check out the photos. I also took videos walking down their glass cases full of figurines from star wars to Anne dolls. Got to check them out. My wife can spend hours looking at everything in the glass cases. And the bargain books are so much fun to browse through.

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BOOKOFF Costa Mesa is a premier destination for used entertainment media and collectibles, offering an extensive selection of DVDs, Blu-Rays, video games, books, manga, and Funko Pop figures. Located at 2955 Harbor Blvd, we cater to movie buffs, gamers, anime enthusiasts, and bargain hunters with fair prices and unique finds. Our friendly staff and DIY browsing experience make it easy to discover rare items and great deals, from affordable DVDs to high-end collectibles. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or simply explore, we provide a welcoming environment for all entertainment lovers in Costa Mesa and beyond.
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