Open: Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 4.30.
For a charity shop, I could not believe how expensive this shop was. The staff were very helpful and the shop was well stocked but the price of the books was crazy. The Brummie Bookman 16.07.11
Some prices seem to have got slightly more reasonable recently - about time too. BUT whoever prices the stock still thinks this is Central London. Do they want cash in the till or books on their shelves? Their stockroom is always full. Book Buyer 18.11.11
One of the better Oxfams in terms of non-junk stock so worth a look when "doing" Shrewsbury. However ridiculous prices for the goodies: I was told: "every book is priced through Abe Books". No comment. Norman Davies 19.04.12
All the above reviews are correct. I could hardly believe what I witnessed on my visit to a fairly bog-standard Oxfam shop. The manager was going around the shelves changing marked prices in the books. I stayed and watched, without him realising, and saw mark-ups of sometimes 50% taking place. The comment about using ABE prices is incorrect. The pricing is done at random and is of a stupidly high level for run-of-the-mill tat. A shop to avoid. Chris Harte 08.01.13
Between Rocky and a hard place. 0/10. The Boxer 26.09.13
Excellent stock on all subjects, well-ordered, shelves changed out regularly, so keep checking. Helpful, friendly staff. Some rarer items at rare prices but bulk of stock is reasonably priced. Gift-aiding available. Paul 04.12.13
Just read other comments. Much nonsense. Generally accurate pricing shown by shop's thriving. I've heard customers say prices too low. Sales tables where stock goes for £1. If prices were "stupidly high" the shop would have to close. Paul 04.12.13
Expensive and over-staffed. Customers are routinely forced to interrupt their browsing so that shelves can be re-stocked by redundant busy-bodies. Why can't they just wait five minutes? The Dikler 29.04.16
Just bought a £300 book for £2. So scarce it was not on abe and this has happened before. Beware staff with loud voices shouting across shop. Bembo 16.07.16
What a change since my last report. A new manager has certainly changed things around. The quality of the non-fiction titles has improved and there are some quality books on the shelves. Prices are still a bit high but getting good material should mean few mutterings. The CD section is superbly arranged. At the front of the shop is a 'book bargain' section which a dealer confessed to me is where he buys some of his stock. Chris Harte 20.02.18
Very ordinary 1890's prize binding £30. Do they ever sell any? Paddy 29.08.19
An above average and very well stocked Oxfam. The standard ANTIQUARIAN AND COLLECTABLE section is here replaced by OLD AND UNUSUAL. Well,the books are certainly old... Laurence Purcell 24.08.22
If only all Oxfam bookshops were as good as this one. Sensible pricing, bright and welcoming staff. Picked up two bargains, one from the old and aged section Highly recommend a visit. Bazza 30.03.23
Agree with the other recent reviews. This is a very good Oxfam Bookshop. Much better than the one in Ludlow, judged by quantity, quality and pricing! A good range of local books plus academia and other subjects. Definitely visit if in this fine-looking town. PLF 18.04.24
One or two empty shelves on this visit but it looked as though they were in the process of a little reorganisation which would account for it. Everything is well categorised and, for an Oxfam, their prices are fair. We made a couple of purchases and will always call in when in Shrewsbury. David 11.11.24