Welcome to
Fair's Fair
We’ve been Calgary’s favorite used bookstore since 1988. With shelves full of gently loved stories and a passion for secondhand treasures, we’re here to help you find your next great read — or pass your books along to a new home.
ABOUT US
Calgary’s favourite used bookstore since 1988—Fair’s Fair has been connecting readers with great books for nearly 40 years.
With locations in Inglewood and Chinook, Fair’s Fair offers a wide selection of quality used books across every genre—from literary fiction and biographies to cookbooks, children’s stories, and everything in between.
Our trade credit system makes it easy to bring in books you’ve finished and discover something new. Whether you’re looking to buy, browse, or trade, Fair’s Fair is a place where stories continue and readers always find something worth taking home.
OUR PROCESS
Buy, Sell & Trade with Us
We make it easy to trade your gently used books for store credit or cash — just stop by during trade hours!
No appointment needed
Simply bring your books during our trade hours
Quality assessment
We assess books based on condition, demand, and our current stock
Choose your payment
Opt for store credit (more value) or cash (Inglewood only)
Sustainable cycle
Your books find new homes and you discover new treasures
STORE CREDIT
How Our Trade Credit System Works
80% Coverage
Use trade credit to cover up to 80% of a book's price
20% Paid
The remaining 20% is paid by cash or card
Never Expires
Credit is linked to your profile and never expires
Use Anywhere
Use your trade credit at both Inglewood & Chinook locations
Trade Credit Benefits
Trading your books for store credit is a great way to give them a second life—and get the best value in return. If you bring back a book purchased at Fair’s Fair with our sticker still on it, you’ll receive 50% of its value in store credit. Our trade credit system is designed to help you build your personal library while keeping books in circulation and out of landfills.
FIND YOUR NEXT BOOK
Looking for a Specific Book?
We're always happy to help! If you're looking for a particular title or author, please call the store during business hours. We'll gladly check our shelves while you're on the line.
Please note that our inventory changes daily as books are bought and sold. Calling is the most reliable way to check current availability.
Inglewood
(403) 237-8156
Chinook
(403) 255-4011
OUR BOOKSTORES
Inglewood Location
907 9 Ave SE
Calgary, AB
Store Hours
Monday–Saturday: 10am–6pm
Sunday: 10am–5pm
Trade Hours
Store Credit: Monday–Saturday, 10am–4pm
Cash: Friday–Sunday, 10am–4pm
Chinook Location
104 61 Ave SW
Calgary, AB
Store Hours
Tuesday–Saturday: 10am–6pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Trade Hours
Store Credit: Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Customers Are Saying
We're proud to be part of Calgary's book-loving community
