FAQ

How long will Haunted Burrow Books be in the current space?

HBB's lease is until May of 2026. Other than that, no one knows! When we have more information, we'll share!

 

Are you hiring?

Sorry, but HBB is not hiring right now. If that ever changes, you'll see a notification on our website and a post on Instagram.

 

Do you sell gift cards?

Yes! We sell e-cards that you can email to yourself or your giftee. You can buy them in store or online Here! 

Please note that gift cards can be used in-store only, as they are connected to the store's Square system, which is only run through the brick-and-mortar store. The website and bookshop.org use separate systems.

 

What is your return policy?

30 days with the book in good (resellable) condition and your receipt. The money will be returned to the original form of payment (e.g., same credit card).

 

Do you buy used books?

Yes! We buy books on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and by appointment. Please do not come when there is an event on the calendar, including off-site events, as Roxanne will not be available to buy your books.

We offer cash for horror and occult books and store credit for everything else.

We buy horror, occult, contemporary fantasy, sci-fi, and dark/fantasy romance books. Sorry, no pre-2000's fantasy (except Sabriel and LOTR), RPG books or RPG fiction, general fiction, or detective books (except Agatha Christie). Please make sure the books are mold-free and have limited dust.

We generally pay half of what we expect to sell the book for, and we try to sell paperbacks and new release hardcovers at half their SRP (usually on the barcode). Older hardcovers and books in less than good condition sell for less. That means that for paperbacks and new release hardcovers in good condition, you can expect 1/4 of the retail price. 

We issue store credit through an electronic gift card.

 

Will you have XYZ book when it comes out?

We'd love to have it available for you on release day! Please let us know a week ahead of time so we can order it in time for it to arrive by its release.

 

How do I get rid of that awful sticker residue?

Goo Gone! It's a miracle adhesive remover. I (Roxanne) tested it on the adhesive for the stickers we use for used, discounted, and unpriced books, and it works well on what I tested. Just be careful not to get the liquid on your book pages.

 

I'm a Seattle indie author. How do I get my book on your shelf?

We're happy to stock indie authors local to Seattle at HBB. If you are a Seattle author who has a horror, sci-fi, fantasy, occult, or mystery book, please contact us for our light vetting process. No need to send a pitch, just the genre, title, and your author name.

 

I'm an indie artist/crafter. How do I get my prints/hats/etc into your store?

Unfortunately, HBB is full for sidelines right now, including art. Please do not send samples, as we have nowhere to put them and we can't afford to send them back.