Ed's Editions LLC is a family owned and operated used bookstore in the West Vista area of Columbia, SC. The store is a long time dream of Ed's (hence "Ed's" Editions!!) but is now a dream and a reality shared with his wife and business partner, Irene. The dream of having an authentic used bookstore became a reality on June 26, 2001 when we opened the doors at our current location. For three years prior, we had operated Ed's Editions on a part-time basis at a local antique mall. During our dreaming years, we visited many used bookstores, making notes of what we wanted our store to be like....and the store lives up to all our dreams!! It makes us proud when we overhear our customers say "this is the kind of bookstore I dream of having someday!" In April 2004, Ed's Editions expanded to include the store space next door to our original location. In addition to more room and of course more books, the new space includes a meeting room perfect for book clubs, writing groups and small classes. We have been named "Best Used Bookstore" by readers of Columbia's Free Times magazine for 2004 and recently for 2005.
Ed's Editions, where personal service is our motto, is a quaint local used bookstore where browsers are welcomed and customers appreciated. We cater to book lovers and collectors of all ages - from infancy throughout life. In addition to great quality used and collectible books, the setting itself is very inviting! We are housed in a building that dates back to 1905, and still has the exposed brick walls and tin tiled ceiling. Our expanded section (opened April 04) was originally a pharmacy, and has a beautiful decorative tile floor through the center section. The ambiance is perfect for a delightful time of browsing and buying used books. We have a current inventory of over 20,000 volumes, with new arrivals added daily. About 70% of our books are hardback, and many are first editions. The store is laid out in an inviting, user-friendly manner with all shelves marked and prices clearly marked on the inside front page of each book. Comfortable chairs are conveniently located throughout the store, plus a hot/cold water cooler stocked with tea bags and instant coffee. In April 05, we had our first wedding on the premises when two friends of our son chose to be married here. In May 05, a contented customer will have her graduation reception here. Graduating with a masters in library science, she said she couldn't think of a better location! Our staff consists of Ed, Irene, our son Eric, and Ashley, a part time employee working while attending USC. On Saturdays we are often joined by our other "new arrival", our grandson!!
- ADDRESS: 406 Meeting Street, West Columbia SC 29169 (located at the corner of State and Meeting Streets, near the Gervais/Meeting Street Bridge)
- PARKING: available at west end of building
- PHONE: 803-791-8002 or toll-free 1-866-791-8002
- HOURS: Monday - Friday: 10:30 - 5:30 (ET)
Saturday: 10:30 - 4:30 (ET)
Sunday: Closed
- CREDIT CARDS: All major credit cards accepted
- INTERNET/PHONE ORDERS: Orders accepted via email / phone (see Contact Us); books mailed when payment received (credit card or certified check/money order)
- SHIPPING/HANDLING: All books carefully packaged for shipping; sent media mail (book rate) unless otherwise specified; will ship internationally
- SHIPPING/HANDLING CHARGES: within United States: $3.50 media mail / $5.50 priority mail; International mailings: rates vary, based on location and weight of book
- SPECIAL SERVICES: book wrapping service provided free for books $10.00 & up purchased in the store; $1.50 / $2.00 per book for books purchased elsewhere depending on size and condition (cleaning extra on soiled books); book searching services and tips; local book clubs hosted for special meetings; school field trips welcomed.
We do most of our business the old fashioned way but we do list many of our collectible or higher end books through Advanced Book Exchange (ABE). We also list many of our books with Amazon. Our customer service ratings through Amazon and ABE are exceptional, indicating the quality of our service and attention to quality and detail.
