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Is it too much to ask for the website to load? I'v...

Is it too much to ask for the website to load? I've tried every possible way to get to the website, and it WILL NOT LOAD. It times out every single time and trying to access it through different web browsers does nothing. This has been a persistent problem ever since it changed from OSU Bookstore to OSU Beaver Store. FIX IT, PLEASE!

Such an incredible stopping point. I hate to admit...

Such an incredible stopping point. I hate to admit that this was my first visit since they moved from the Memorial Union. I love the huge selection of apparel and am very happy that they've started bringing back classic Benny memorabilia!

Hey if you love beavers like I do, then you're goi...

Hey if you love beavers like I do, then you're going to love this place there is more Beaver gear here than you can shake a stick at. And they have the coolest gear that you can't find anywhere else but the store. You get to drive around Corvallis see the sites check out some of the food check out the campus there at the school and on your way out stop at the store and load up the truck with your beaver gear. It's a win for you and a win for the school simple as that

This is your one stop place for Beaver merchandise...

This is your one stop place for Beaver merchandise. Academically, this place sells everything thing you need for your classes (Textbooks, lab coats, painting supplies, clickers etc.). That being said, you could probably find better deals if you look elsewhere. If time and convince is more of an issue than money, then this is a good place to start.

There are souvenirs, clothes, stationery, drinks a...

There are souvenirs, clothes, stationery, drinks and so on. Just next to the football field.
The price is not carefully compared, so I am not sure if it is cheap. But you can go shopping quite well, there is a student certificate stored value can be discounted!

DO Not use this bookstore if you don't live in Ore...

DO Not use this bookstore if you don't live in Oregon. they don't care what you order, or if you pay for expedited shipping. Semester started 3 days ago, and I still don't have my books that were ordered twice! first time the address was screwed up by their order form, they refused to do anything but cancel the order. so i re-ordered, and they wouldn't even expedite my order after i payed for it.

Staff seemed confused, had to get help to answer b...

Staff seemed confused, had to get help to answer basic questions. Store is huge, has a ton of stuff, even laptops. Textbooks are pick it out yourself but textbook staff is helpful. Expensive like all college bookstores.

I bought a book from the bookstore but accidentall...

I bought a book from the bookstore but accidentally ordered the same book from Amazon all from their website. I shipped the book back for a return but they wouldn't accept saying it's over 2 weeks. So they made me waste about $150. They also wouldn't buy it back. Very disappointed. It's not like I could drive the to return it since I live out of state in Georgia. So I think they are not doing fair business. I will not order directly from their website again unless I absolutely have to.

There's always something I need in here even if I ...

There's always something I need in here even if I don't plan on getting anything......Its a place I share a love/hate relationship with since I never actually NEED anything but end up buying what seems like half the store because of how awesome the stuff in here is. Mind you I'm not even a student or an alumni, my family are die hard OSU fans and happen to be alum so I by default am a beavers fan!

A beautiful store. Much more suitable than the ori...

A beautiful store. Much more suitable than the original location with lots of space. Really expensive for most items, but the cute and plushie items were reasonable, and available in different sizes. If you can get a book or supplies on Amazon through Prime I do not recommend purchasing it from the store. You will most likely find a better price on Amazon with a better return policy. Computers/tablets/software include Apple and Microsoft, though they do have some open hardware in the form of Alienware (as of Dec 2016). While it's a great place to eye up a new machine, again, I don't recommend purchasing through the store, go directly to Apple or MS. Keep your eye on sales for peripherals such as printers through the store though, these could be worth your time.
If you are looking for OSU themed gifts, this is definitely the place to go. The sheer range of choice is intoxicating. It is also pride of place to take family members to if you want to show off the campus. Being a non profit store, the money spent will be going where it's needed.
The customer service I have experienced has only been positive and as a veteran I have been treated with respect which I truly appreciate.

I am an old school Beaver fan so it's nice to see ...

I am an old school Beaver fan so it's nice to see so many hat and clothing options with our friendly Benny Beaver. I have been gone from Corvallis for 42 years so now that I am back, I am not s fan of the angry beaver that I have on my license plates and that I see elsewhere. Kind of miss the old OSU bookstore too that was a bookstore!

I'm on the Board of Directors so I have a conflict...

I'm on the Board of Directors so I have a conflict of interest, but I'm also a long time customer. I've been a customer since 1999 when I came to OSU as a student.

The new storefront is brilliant and when you walk in for the first time it is an overwhelming OSU experience. I've been to all three stores but I love the Corvallis store the most because it reminds me of my own OSU experience. Interacting with customers that may be text book buyers, supply shoppers or just Beavers fans is very fun.

Go Beavs!

In a pinch this place may have a pen or souvenir s...

In a pinch this place may have a pen or souvenir shirt, but for school supplies, and especially text books, you are getting royally ripped off. Get your school stuff from an office supply store, and GET YOUR BOOKS ON AMAZON or other alternate source (just search for your book and verify you have the correct ISBN) I saved over $300 this term by NOT buying from here.

I work at the Beaver Store in Academic Materials (...

I work at the Beaver Store in Academic Materials (textbooks & other college-y stuff). Everyone here works really hard to make sure that students are getting the right textbooks and at the lowest possible price. Everyone assumes that college bookstores are making bank on textbooks (I know that I did), but I assure you that they are DEFINITELY NOT (at least the Beaver Store isn't). The Beaver Store encourages customers to use a price comparison engine available on the store's website; our price is usually on par with or lower than our major competitors' prices. Even if you might save $5 going somewhere else, shopping at the Beaver Store means that your money is staying on-campus and being paid as wages to OSU students who work here. Sometimes I wish that Wrecking Ball would get taken out of the store's playlist, but other than that it's a great place to work and I hope you'll stop by and visit your fellow Beavers sometime!

Overpriced on almost all items, but much larger se...

Overpriced on almost all items, but much larger section of clothing and items than the previous bookstore had. If you're in town for the games, look at their Facebook/social media pages for special deals, which can be hit or miss.

This is a "FAN"tastic place to get your OSU Beaver...

This is a "FAN"tastic place to get your OSU Beaver gear! They have lots of other great stuff too! Some of the sale prices are really great. The store is very well stocked with a huge variety of items and its impeccably clean.

Overpriced textbooks and school supplies, loss pre...

Overpriced textbooks and school supplies, loss prevention staff that think they are cops all while making it seem like they have the best deals in town. Do yourself a favor and get your books online, you'll thank me.

Lots of expensive Beaver gear. They sell technolog...

Lots of expensive Beaver gear. They sell technological devices as well. Textbooks and supplies are rather reasonably priced, with rentals on both new and used textbooks. Can't return a new book if you've opened the plastic wrapper. Have never had issues (fees) when returning a rented textbook. Staff is polite and well versed on store policies.

If you are an Oregon state university fan or alumn...

If you are an Oregon state university fan or alumni then this should be your first stop when you visit the university. The store is amazing with nice layout and it offers plenty of shirts and sportswear. It has everything a student needs from books, electronics, and laptops. Great place all over and it helps students achieve their best.

Everything you could want under 1 roof. So much bi...

Everything you could want under 1 roof. So much bigger than the previous store. And you have to love that portion of the proceeds from purchases go toward lowering book prices for students.

The OSU Beaver Store is the #1 source for students...

The OSU Beaver Store is the #1 source for students, staff, alumni, and fans of textbooks, supplies, technology, and beaver gear. I love that the store is non-profit and uses the sales of beaver gear and other apparel to give students a 10% discount on textbooks - all of your purchases help save us money so that college is slightly more affordable. The new store is 1 million times better than the previous location - it's massive in size, clean, well lit, and much more efficient. At the beginning of the term when everyone is buying textbooks the line gets crazy and I thought it was going to take forever, but since there are 22 registers at the new store it only took 10-15 minutes to get from the back of the line to the front. Stay awesome!