Reviews of Argos Comics & Used Book Shop. (Book Store) in Grand Rapids (Michigan).

Argos Comics & Used Book Shop

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Used book store

1405 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Argos Comics & Used Book Shop

Fatima Rose

This book store is like finding a diamond cut jewel in the rubble. The owner was knowledgeable about different vintage comic books my fiancé was looking to purchase. Just all around delightful visit away from my everyday busy life. Everything is so computerized nowadays it was a pleasure to feel the fabric and textures of the different books 📚

Ginger Noll

My husband has been going to this shop for 35 years. I have been going here for 8 years. There is something for everyone. Literally everyone. If you're looking for it, they most likely have it. Amazing shop that I (admittedly) spend a lot of money at! New owners are working diligently to spruce up and reorganize everything. It's a great place to spend the day!

William Otis (Leo - Wicked)

Lovely store, was recently bought by new owners who are trying to keep its nostalgia intact. Comics are a bit poorly organized and difficult to access for someone of moderate height (I'm 5 6') but I think they'll be fixing that soon. Massive amount of vintage books as well.

Jim Cox

Great place. Roger knows his comics. I brought in a crate full and he made honest opinions of each and paid me well. In fact almost 3xs more then a competitor.

Adelyn Smith

We had a wonderful time here, the new owner was so nice and has done such an amazing job cleaning up the place. The ambiance was really cute and there were tons of interesting books.

Jack Gregory

Great used book store! Two rooms with packed shelves and a broad selection. I've gotten good sci fi here on multiple occasions.

R Siegel

great place. the place has a new owner and is a nice guy. I do miss Jim though and hope he is doing well in his retirement.

Teeter Howell

The bookkeep was so so nice polite an told me an my friends about the history of the place, an it was beautiful to see her passion come to life thru her words about the beauty of the place like "unearthing all these forgotten books" made the experience so much more fun , like I was in a movie, would definitely recommend checking this place out. Super cute an cozy.

Hannah M

Today was my first time in Argos. They have a wide selection of used books. I left with four books of poetry and will be back for more I'm sure!

April Lark

This is an awesome used book store - huge selection and the books are in really good shape. The store is well organized and clean and has that nice cozy vibe that I love in used book stores. I think the owner was there while I was, an older gentleman who was very nice and let me poke around 15 minutes after they were closed!! I did think the prices are a bit high for used books, but I was fine paying more, since I love to support used book stores, and my books were in good shape. I would definitely come back here the next time I'm in the Grand Rapids area!

y law

Awesome used bookstore!!! The new owners (as of 2022) know local history, have great recommendations, and have generous discounts for kids' books to encourage reading.

Michael McCarthy (callmedoor)

The owners of this store are knowledgeable and friendly. They create a welcoming atmosphere and I highly recommend this place.

Bryan Thao Worra

A very fun bookstore with a good range of books in almost every category including comics, science fiction, and poetry. A mainstay for decades, it's easy to see why

Anna F

Super cute bookstore! Not a ton of classics when I went, but a good selection of other genres. Prices were reasonable. I recommend popping in if you're in the area!

Josiah W Bostrom

An incredible, eccentric atmosphere for all book lovers ❤️ The owners are super friendly, kind, and provide reliable resources

blacktowerjake

A good place where you will find the written word to entertain you for the next week. Whatever your interest this is the place. It is like the analog Google.

Neil Pare

Absolutely love this place, they have a great selection and staff are very friendly and knowledgeable

peteybra

Listen is place is great! The new guy Rodger is a great guy and very friendly. I was here years back and had a bad experience with the old owner making me feel like I was a bother more than a blessing. But all that has changed, Rodger has this place humming.

Josh Griffith

Great selection of books and comics with a very friendly owner.

Sarah Goodson

Amazing store full of good books and comics!

Sara Murray

There is nothing like the scent of books, the sound of turning pages, and the sight of shelves of unexplored adventures to bring joy to the heart and peace to the soul. Argo's is a wonderful place to browse for interesting reads, find local history, or find the missing comic to complete your collection. Every visit is like a five star get away.

Kafka Is My Husband (SlenderWalrus)

Fantastic selection. A great place to find both cheaper paperback copies of classic books and well priced rarer books as well. The owner is extremely nice and great to talk to. One of my favorite bookstores in Grand Rapids.

Haley Jacobs

Intresting place with funny finds. It's like a treasure hunt for literary minds. If you love book this is a fun place to go visit.

Eric Brockway (Bruke)

An excellent selection of used science fiction and fantasy novels plus comics. Been going there since the 80's. Staff has been consistently helpful and knowledgeable. My first choice for used books.

speyez

UPDATE 4/30/22: Grand Rapids has many things to be proud of but none more than the city's best independent book store. Mind you, I love Redux and Books & Mortar, too, and those proprietors are great. However, Argos continues to gets it right. Roger and his Julianne Moore look-a-like wife (Forgive me in forgetting her name) have taken over the reigns and built on it - losing none of its charm and relevance. April '21: This is the quintessential big city used bookstore in a small city. Sections are well marked. Selections are vast, varied and very reasonably priced. IMHO the best used bookstore in GR.

Evan Parat

Solid selection of classics, philosophy, theology, history, traditional trades, and beautiful books in general. I bothered the owner frequently to find the next section of my pursuit, and he was always happy to assist. Not much more I could ask for in a bookshop.

Nadia

Argos Book Shop is one of Grand Rapids’ hidden gems. They have a wide selection of material. Philosophy, Gender Studies, Religion, History, Sci-fi, Fiction, Comics, Classics, Art, Etc. You can even find the occasional signed copy. If you live in the city or are here on a trip be sure to stop by. You won’t regret it.

Alexander Johnston

Great local book/comic shop with a huge selection. Prices are reasonable and I could definitely spend hours browsing. You'll have to do a bit of searching to find specific authors or books but the shelves are generally organized by topic so it's easy to narrow down where to look. There is not a ton of elbow room due to the immense quantity of books in such a small space, so it may be difficult to navigate the store at peak business hours.

Chris Sanders

Nice small used bookstore. Fun place to rummage the shelves and floor stacks for gems.

Sarah Paustian

Great book store, lots of great finds

Bobby Baer

One of the largest used bookstores I have ever been to. Very friendly staff and a wide selection was available there. It was easy to spend an hour browsing books. They also have a wide selection of comics to pick from. Highly recommend the visit if you’re looking for something new to read.

John Lee

Loved this store. It's not the place to go to if you're looking to run in, grab what you want and get out. Set aside a little time to browse. Books are horizontal, vertical, on the floor, and on the tops of bookcases. Somewhat alphabetical, so it's not total chaos. Just the right amount of chaos. I find that what makes a used bookstore are the staff/owners. The man behind the counter was the perfect mix of friendly and helpful, without being at all intrusive. Decent collections of fiction and sci-fi, and my son was thrilled with the comic book section which seemed pretty extensive to me.

Nicole Strobel

a wonderful example of the small local bookstore this place has many different offerings for the local bibliophile as well as a diverse collection of comic books for any geek fandom. I highly recommend taking a few minutes to browse to find your next favorite book.

Tim Hunt

Nice store for back issue comics. They have a LOT of nice stuff at nice prices, and the owner is friendly and helpful. However, the store is very disorganized. I had to hunt a little bit for what I was looking for, because he wasn't sure where it was, and some of the back issues aren't filed in any order. With a little time sorting and organizing (and maybe some new shelves), I would give this place an extra star.

Emma Tongue

Great books. Great store history. Great staff. What more can you ask for? Love this place!

James Schnurer

Argo's is always one of my favorite places to go. While their book selection is without a doubt superb, I primarily go for comic books. Today, I made a purchase that I wanted to make the last TWO times I was in Argo's, but was never able to make due to short funds

Sarah Hillman

For anyone who loves an old bookshop - the smell of dusty old papers, the teetering piles of books, the shelves crammed to the ceiling with books of every subject, new and old, this place is for you. My kids had a blast in the children's section, and I found a few treasures myself. Lots of fun to roam around in.

Johnny P

Run by a super-nice guy who's clearly passionate about his business. I've been coming in here for years because you can always find some obscure treasure in the stacks of books. I really wish the comic back issues were better organized. It's pretty obvious that they gave up on organizing their back issues years ago, which makes it tough to find what you want. I'd probably buy many more comics here if not for that. Still a great spot for books, old magazines, and anything else on paper.

Samuel Frens

Absolutely love Argos. It is my favorite place to shop in GR. The book selection is extensive and ever changing. He has quite a few extremely rare older books and an extensive knowledge of the books in his shop. The owner is very friendly and is always willing to help or answer questions. The place is cluttered and there are books everywhere, but I think that just adds to the ambiance.

Margeaux Cotton

The comic selection is amazing! They always have what I'm looking for.

Lila DeLine

Nice shop, nicely organized with helpful service.

Jenna Michael

What a fantastic selection! Expect to spend at least an hour in there, there is so much to see! It's a little chaotic in some areas but that's just because there are so many books! They have everything from sheet music to autobiographies. The owner is super chill, too.

Jeff Baker

Cool old book store vibe with a helpful friendly owner. He has lots of plans to improve customers' experience. There are treasures to be found there.

David Schuster

Unique used book store with a very good new and used/vintage comic book collection. I have very often found what I was looking for here. Organization is an issue (as with any used book store?) so recommend you ask staff for assistance as they seem to have a knack of finding things when they aren’t where they should be.

Preston Stell

This place doesn't quite have the book selection as Redux does. It also doesn't have quite the selection of classical or collectors items. If you like comic books then they will have some options for you. I always enjoy going to this place when I visit Grand Rapids.

Tim Baruffi

First time in. Horror selection was sparse (it always is though). Still managed to find a couple good ones to add to my collection. Also didn't really look over the comics too much but I will definitely be back to do so

Daniel Sweet

Been going there for years. Argos has a gigantic selection of new and used books and other literary items. Jim, the proprietor, is a great help in finding what you need. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!

Matt Reeves

Nice place, they have alot of good books and comics!

Scarah Stashko

I love walking into an old book shop with creeking floor boards with books to the ceiling. You smell the pages and ink the momwnt you open the door. A readers heaven. Comics and youth new and old. Two rooms to browse and select from.

Christopher Wasel

Stepping into this store feels like stepping back in time. I love that they have thousands of comics but do wish they would put some effort into making them more accessible / organized. That being said, it's hard to get too upset due to this place just bursting from the seams with books and comics.

Petra Lopes

My favourite place to go. It smells of old books and has a great collection. Feels very cozy & it's a great experience. Really nice owner too.

Rebecca Kasey

So helpful! Came in to just browse and ended up picking up comic series. Wonderful family business!

Jayson Griesmaier

The bookseller was very helpful. He was incredibly knowledgeable about his inventory; in regards to several genres. I happily purchased rare editions of several different books. Highly recommend.

Connor Pseja

Excellent book/comic store! Definitely not organized by any means, but sifting through piles of stuff to find treasures is always fun.

Gabe Anzivino

The owners are super friendly and helpful.

Mq Pippin

Cluttered and eclectic!! So many surprises if you dig around enough. I loved it.

Darren Crawford

Wonderfully eclectic collection of books and comics. Somewhat disorganized and messy, but charming. One could easily spend hours looking through centuries worth of books; from bestsellers to oddities and technical manuals.

Fred Fagen

Lots of books at great prices

Nancy Caudle

They did not have the genre I like.. if you are looking for paranormal young adult don't go here, but otherwise it was nice 💁🏼‍♀️ …

Oh hello

Wonderful book store! There were so many books I didn't know where to start! I'm glad I visited.

Christine Schulte

Lovely shop with an eclectic selection of books. Picked up some interesting finds!

Alison Blanchette

New owners...very nice couple! I'll be back!

Joe Nehls

They have lots of great books but unfortunately they don't have anything about Donald Trump, flat earth theory, information about how to circumvent age of consent laws or anything else related to modern conservatism.

Gregg Hanchett

It has books so it gets credit just for that. Overpriced. So many books piled on the floor one would think there would be more interest in selling rather than collecting. Still, there are always interesting finds one can't find elsewhere.

Emily Doyle

Argos is a Grand Rapids standard, a place where its sagging shelves contain about every title ever printed, from First Edition classics to magazines and lots more. Talk to Jim Bleeker or one of his helpers, with their encyclopedic memory of information, who will guide to make the best choices with you, and (shhh) bargain with you over the prices. You can find just about everything there. If you don't see what you're looking for, just ask.

Nathaniel Jacob

In Grand Rapids I've always gone to this shop exclusively to satisfy my needs as a bibliophiliac. Why? Because they're the absolute best, most important shop in the entire city.

Ira Coman

I love this store, old comics, old books, a wandershoppers delight. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful.

Zach Noll

Mine was a pretty short visit but I'll be going back as soon as I'm back home! I loved being inside the shop for as long as I was

Aaron Van Prooyen (F1tZy)

Argos is a Grand Rapids institution. Good prices and friendly staff. Don't be fooled by the slight disorganization. This place has gems waiting to be found for those willing to look.

Campbell Watterworth

Without a doubt this is a prime example of the type of local businesses that make our community great. Sharp management and great book selections.

Joseph Lalonde

Nice shop. Great selection of books and comic books. However, disappointed with the attitude of the clerk I experienced. Asked a question and it was brushed off.

Tammy Renae

Best used book store! Has a good feel to it! Many new and old comics to look through as well!

John Sebestyen

An iconic Grand Rapids landmark. A classic used book and comic book store that has warmed the hearts of generations of readers young and old.

Steve Simons

Awesome little book shop! Lots of old books and new. If you're into comics lots of old new of these as well.

Norman Underland

Fun little shop. Some real gems here if you take the time to look. Good selection of comic books too.

Lucas Peacock

Easily one of the best used book stores in Michigan. The only place I can think of off the top of my head that compares is the Dawn Treader in Ann Arbor.

David Vanhorn

What a great comic spot, plan to spend time here, not very organized, but super great collection. Will be back.

Eric Varga

Great bookstore! Not for the cheap, good quality books in really good condition. Worth going to.

Tim the Collector

Great atmosphere! Feels like an old book store should! Friendly and helpful.

Michael Christensen

Owners (new in 2022!) Are super cool and very helpful. Worth a stop in

Pheralan pathfinder

Great used book store. They have a variety of book types and ages. You can also find many comic books.

269 Productions

My favorite bookstore, great atmosphere.

Eric On The Web

My favorite book store, has been around at least 30 years.

Tom Hammerich

Good used selection. Always find something fun to read. Been here many times when in Grand rapids.

Matthew Moore

Great selection of used books and new and back issues of comics.

Wes Jamison

This is a decent used bookstore with a wide selection of older titles, though their speciality appears to be comics.

Eric Brockway

I've been going to Argos since the 1980's and it remains one of the best used book shops in west Michigan.

Some Geek

A great place to buy books and comics! And they recive the latest volumes regularly. An A+ from a comic nerd!

Janelle Spencer

Knowledgeable and helpful new owners with a passion for books and comic books!

Wesley Marr

The floors creak it smells like books and there is a cat. Been going there since I was a teenager

Thomas Wiczek

Good local store. Clean. Safe. Friendly staff. Organized. Worth the trip.

Keith Gibbs

Nice stop on a snowy day

Mitch Lytle

Great place for used books and a nice comic selection.

Stephen Sullivan

Cool place - a nice mix of books and comic books.

Jay Thurston

Love this place. All new comics are always discounted. Great selection of back issues.

Daniel Fischer

My favorite spot to find collectable comic books and older books. I try to swing by as much as i can, always new stock available!

Mike Locasio

A unique experience in which my brain flies while I am in here. I am stimulated by the material here, through the ages and from far fetched places.

Bryan Forester

Great place to find used books and comics. They even have a section for RPGs.

Jason Palmer

Wooden floors of this beautiful place. Open since 1975. Best place for old books.

Albert Morton

Great, old fashioned store. Has that old library smell. Nice prices.

Roberta Pelton

Visiting Argos is like going on a treasure hunt. You never know what you'll find, and every visit offers something different.

Jeff

Great store; decent selection of used books and comic books.

Tim H

My daughter had never been to a "real" bookstore. This was an experience.

Jim Schultz

Friendly Staff, great selection of many current authors. Stop in & $ave.

John May

Awesome used book store! One of the best in GR.

Wendy Overway

Awesome comic and book store...fun to wander among the bookshelves

ggplayz1000

The owners were very kind and professional!!

arik Murray

Everything a book nerd could ask for. Come when you have lots of time, there are new delights around every corner.

Siscjke Kennedy

Very cool used book store, very helpful fair prices

Kyla Imwalle

My favorite used bookstore. I always find something interesting. ALWAYS.

Esteban Clark

Pretty messy, but that only adds to the fun of searching for a great new read!

Michelle Robertson

What a hidden treasure! Books of all types. Could spend hours there

Paul H

Super cool place. Great selection.

G-Rex

I love this book store. It's like the sore in Never ending story

Chad Monroe

Cool old book store in Eastown. Seems comic heavy. Nice folks

Ryan Wiersma

Great used bookstore. Great place to spend an afternoon browsing.

Chris Pelton

I find something cool everytime I come in here. This time it happened to be a Mike Hammer hardcover.

Hannah K

A quiet place with a loud selection. Great place for bookworms to find a great book.

doug barense

Just about everything there is when looking for books!

T'Challa Bey

Lot of books. They have something for everyone. I am going back very soon.

Steven Salter

Great used book store with friendly staff.

Heather Thompson

My husband likes shopping here for comic books.

Marissa Niemeyer

Smells like old books! Towers of good reads of every genre.

DAN SHADYWAYNE ROSE

Love this place every time I go find something always great been going here for ten years

Megan Maki

The comic book selection is the best!

Roger Morford

Lots of space and all of it is packed with books. Prices are right

Mark Hancock

Great selection, friendly and helpful employee. Fun shop.

Brad Golden

I always buy something when I go because I always find something interesting I want.

John B

It's a really chill place.

Matthew Combs

Decent selection but a little expensive and a bit disorganized.

Chad Mager

Classic used bookstore where books are everywhere and you have to dig and search for treasures.

Christopher Beals

Neat little used bookseller, plenty to browse

Josh Perkins

A nice bookshop with the smell of old books.

Chris Vukin

Nice selection of used books too

Jen T

Found the book I needed. Great service.

Paul Roth

Many rare and hard to find books.

ICrimsonXI

Helpful staff and a huge selection

Rachel Hedin

This is our favorite used bookstore

Dawn Tallent

Great place to wander and get lost in for hours.

Matthew Kloosterman

Very organized, with good selection, helpful

Yoshiya

Feels like home. So much to read!

Chris Singel

Five stars worth of books.

Jason Thurston

Nice shop and tremendous service.

Levi OptionalLastName

My favorite book store.

Genaro Salgado Jacinto

Soooo many books 😍 …

Chris Bruner

Always have fun in here.

Kris Miller

The quintessential used book shop

Trevor Bryan

Quaint, quiet, and helpful. ✨

Erin Heavilin

Big bookstore with lots to explore

Jd Lancaster

Lots of cool books

Julie Dawes

Very nice and helpful

Ben Raber

Great bookstore.

Randal Wiley

All around lovely.

Stephen Pohlad

Always a pleasure!

avel martinez

Needs more organization

DresdenQ ZeroZero

Awesome selection

Patti Hansen

Comics new and rare.

Kuiper Family

Great service

Ronald Kadoh

Found what i was looking for

Scott Haskins

Great shop

John Ingersoll

Great used book store!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kendra Gardner

So many great options. The owners are super nice too!

Jacie Denton

We took my nephew there on a Saturday only because the other comic book store closer to us had just closed for the day & we already made promises to stop. We are SO glad we went off the beaten path to find this gem! There's some books up front & some old nostalgic creaky wood floors with a wide array of comic books in the back. As warm & inviting as this place was, the real selling point here is the gentlemen that mans the ship there! He was SO kind & knowledgeable & took the time to chat comic books with my nephew who's just starting to get his feet wet into collecting. He made some great suggestions, spread some knowledge on some sales/discounts & a few other things we may not have seen/thought of & helped us find some good ones that we'd like. We liked it so much ended up buying a gift card for nephews birthday in May because I know we'll be coming back! It's so nice to have someone take the time to educate & help spark a child's interest & be so knowledgeable to help guide him in the right direction. He didn't just talk about what he knows, he also took the time to listen to the kid & let him be heard too. THANK YOU to YOU who ever you are- Sorry I forgot to get your name! We will be back for sure! 😊🙏

Aaron Stauffer

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