COAS Books Employee Directory

RetailNew Mexico, United States2-10 Employees

COAS Books is a family‑owned retail bookseller based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, operating two storefronts. Known as the area’s largest second‑hand bookstore, it stockpiles a broad assortment of more than 500,000 items, including new and used books, as well as media such as CDs, DVDs, vinyl, VHS, audiobooks, and games, with inventory continuously refreshed through daily acquisitions. The business serves readers and collectors seeking regional, out‑of‑print, and diverse media, and it supports customers through trade credit that can be applied to future purchases. Founded in 1983 by archaeologist Pat Beckett, the company originated from an archaeology publishing and book exchange endeavor and remains run by Pat’s descendants, who continue to operate in Las Cruces with a focus on community service and a varied catalog. The company positions itself within the retail industry as a second‑hand and mixed‑media bookstore offering a dynamic, ever‑changing inventory across its two locations in the city and surrounding region.

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