There are certainly lots of nice second-hand bookshops. And the countryside around there is lovely.
But if I want a particular second-hand book, abebooks is a lot more convenient, and has more stock than the whole of Hay-on-Wye.
And I agree that the stock in Hay-on-Wye is probably a little overpriced. OTOH, you do get to inspect the book before purchase.
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Originally Posted by Sparrow
Is it worth visiting, or is it a tourist trap? Looking at the various shops' websites, the stock looks overpriced - but maybe it's better in real life (when the Festival isn't happening).
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