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    2nd & Charles

    3.2 (58 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

    2nd & Charles Books, Mags, Music & Video Photos

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    Mike R.

    Have to say as a quirky person, like this store that is that. They have a good book selection. Is it as big as a B&N? Nope but it suffices. You will find value here, no doubt about that. Also they have some eclectic items. That alone means visit it. Nice location right off of route 50. Parking can be challenging. Please do be careful. As for the employees, they are solid folks. This company hires well. They have a considerable nostalgia collection of items. It's a decent store. Is it something mind boggling? Not really but it's fun.

    The 10 books they bought from me for $1.10
    Tori H.

    Ok I know what you might be thinking, a 2 stars?! My initial reaction to finding this store was "I'm in love! A book lovers delight!!" Bc there was so many books everywhere and it was sectioned off by genre. I thought I had found the bookstore jackpot, but honestly, this was so disappointing!! Unorganized and inconsistent: Yes, there's so many books but it is extremely unorganized. You cannot find anything you want to read or purchase here. Nothing is sorted and even when you try to look for something to catch your eye, you can't. This stores website makes it seem like a second hand store, but its collection is mixed with new books and used books but nothing is labeled so you wouldn't know. Their prices are all over, some are regular priced, some discounted, it's hard to find consistency. Random things: I will say, I like their selection of knickknacks- Funko pop, tshirts, games, manga, aesthetic things!! It reminded me of a mix of Urban Outfitters and Little Thingamajigs.. I know that sounds random but that was the vibe! Hahah They also sold CDs, DVDs, vinyl albums, guitars, record players. Buy, sell, trade: The website also states that they buy, sell and trade books. They made it seem like a great deal and that we would be able to get some money back. As a teacher, I brought in two boxes full of books, thinking they'd be able to buy my books that I cannot use in my classroom. They took 10 of my books for $1.10!?!!!!! They also told me they couldn't sell back any of my books so they'd be donating them ?!!!!!!!?????? Yet.. I found some of the books on the shelves that they did sell.. it seemed too sussy for me. I would NOT RECOMMEND selling here!!! It's not worth your time. Customer service: Also, the customer service both times was rude. The first time at drop off, the cashier was standoffish. The second time, I received a phone call where he asked "when will you come pick up your stuff? We couldn't take most of it" It seemed to me that I was the one who was bothering them by offering to sell books they didn't want to take in. I didn't appreciate the interactions. Overall, I am extremely disappointed by this bookstore. I thought I found a hidden gem but it's just a mess. It makes me sad to rate a bookstore so low. I had high hopes for this place but unfortunately, it's at a loss for me.

    Sharon H.

    Lots of books in clearance and in good condition. They also have a stack of common Pokemon cards for collectors. All the good /rare ones are put in a glass case though. Nice people but the shelves are terribly disorganized and it is hard to find certain books, if they have it. Clean location and nice staff.

    Tunes
    DeAndre J.

    This place is awesome! It's like if Barnes & Noble got together with FYE / Suncoast/Tower Records/ Sam Goody/Funcoland and was done by Borders! They have everything you can think of from music, movies, TV shows, Anime collectibles, games, even vinyl records and vinyl record players! I even found a gift for my fiance who is a huge Harry Potter fan! We were in the area celebrating the last day of my bachelor party and I wanted to check out the store. I wanted to get a small token of appreciation for my fiancé for when I came back home. They have a huge selection of all different types of items even video games and guitars on the wall! If I have any money left over after the wedding I will definitely be returning to this awesomely nostalgic Time Capsule of a store! The staff is also very kind and courteous that I interacted with the one thing I will mention is because they have a wide selection of rare items you will pay a premium for a lot of these things because they are hard to find, however that does not mean they can't be had for a good price or you can't find things in the store on sale because I did notice a lot of things on sale. However, even with the sale prices you are essentially paying a premium for the convenience of finding everything you could want at this Hidden Gem of rare collectibles in just about every medium conceivable. Insert mind-blowing Emoji three times as I went wow this place is amazing I can't believe they have that! Quite a few times

    Part of the children's section
    Nancy S.

    This place has so much great potential! I wanted to give it more stars bc of the sheer volume of books and music and games they have! It was a little hard to find things though - and I kept having to ask the employees where I could find books. The kids section isn't organized in a way I understand so i didn't really know how to find things. We are lucky to have some incredible libraries in our area so my kids felt like this was another library and didn't realize we actually had to buy these books. I also was unclear of what was 'new' vs 'used' - and had to ask a bunch of times. We came with some books to sell and they buy it back as a group so I couldn't really see what they would take for each book since they give you a number and then text you once it's ready. We'll keep coming back though bc it's such a cool store and I'd love to be able to eventually find some amazing treasures.

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    Marc was very helpful! The store is huge and well organized! Come here to spend your day geeking out!

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    Visited the store after dinner in the area. We loved the store, selection, prices and atmosphere. Great store and we will be back.

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    It looks like this is leaving. That's right going out of business. Want to say thank you, to the…read morenice employees. They've helped me to find DVD's or video games. To their credit the pricing was always competitive. I'm not sure the corporate folks adjusted to the economy or market changes. My appreciation for a good run. It's been at Fair Oaks for years. I also was happy that they had Domokun merchandise here. For those not familiar with him, he's a very funny character from Japan. Definitely don't give him apples to eat. It is another retailer that is on the exit. I wish the employees success elsewhere, as they were fun and helpful. Tis a shame, but maybe GameStop or other companies will pick up the slack.

    5/2/21 Looking around the store, I remember when most…read moremerchandise was music and movies . This has obviously changed and as streaming and downloading movies picks up more and more (especially during this Coronavirus Pandemic) FYE may go the way of the Dodo and Conor MacLeod from Highlander Endgame. I am now in the tv series section and the first thing I see is ER. I seasons 1-11 plus the final season which is number 15. Pretty damn good. I see breaking bad, but I never saw the all of it. I know I am missing out. Walter White goes from a chemistry teacher to a hardened killer and drug dealer. I also saw Buffy The Vampire Slayer. I see Arrow and at the time, I was only able to see 5 seasons of it on Netflix. Three more seasons to go. This plays has a number of clientele in it. The mall has picked up dramatically since the first shutdown caused by the Coronavirus Outbreak. The only difference are people wearing masks. Glad Fye is still around.

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    I remember when this was a smaller shop closer to Annandale and I was glad to discover this small…read morebusiness has grown up into this big space! We came here to get our Switch's charging port repaired. They were super friendly and much more affordable than other bigger franchises doing repairs in the area. There is a shortage of repair techs in the area, we were quoted a month for the repair which was the same as the other shops. Regardless, our repair was completed and at least 30% cheaper than the competitors. The shop is huge and had so much fun merch, my sons and husband were loving exploring their huge selection of games, while I was checking out their kawaii hello kitty plushies and caps. A little bit out of the way, but definitely worth the trip to support this local business!

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    3.8 mi

    Not sure what's going on with these stores but the one in Springfield is gone, and this one has had…read moreno inventory last time I went. I asked if they're going to close for good but the cashier said no. Mind you, I've seen several different cashiers here throughout the years. They used to have lots of books in the back but now that is closed off. There is hardly anything there and last time it was sorta full was during Christmas time. I think if they're going to close, they should just have a big sign instead of shutting down without warning. Lots of people could use the savings on toys for kids.

    10/14/23 While…read moreshopping at Fair Oaks Mall, One of the first things I saw was a soft furry fox that had me at hello.  These stuffed animals were on sale for $21.99.  If I bought one, you get the next one at half price.  I ended up buying a Tanjaro: Drangon Slayer Plush Doll for a friend of the family.   I just looked at my receipt and my fox (Who's name is Celeste Colgate Fox) is labeled as a Red Panda).  Okay, my black and red fox is a panda.  Cool beans. Either way, Colgate is happier being in our home, than by herself.    I carried Colgate around the store  while my wife was shopping.  When she and her friend were ready to leave, it was clear I was going to by Colgate. Guess my wife turned me on to stuffies.  I now own three. Two from Build A Bear and one from Go Calender.    Speaking of which, we do need a new calendar, but it will have to be one we both like.  I did not care for the NFL calendars I saw.  The ones I saw were not my team. I am glad we stopped by this store. We will have to do it again.

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    After looking for a retailer in the area who sells high-end CD players, I visited Evolution. While…read moreI'm no audio geek, I've bought enough stereo equipment to know when I'm getting fact-based information as opposed to a mere sales pitch. Also, I do a fair amount of research before I enter a store, to get familiar with the manufacturers the store offers and the equipment in my price range from those manufacturers. Deniz was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, answering all my questions, presenting a range of options, and letting me listen for as long as I wanted. The manufacturers they sell are outstanding, as my hours of up-front research had confirmed. Long story short: it's two years later and I've bought three pieces of audio equipment and several accessories from Evolution. The service has remained top-notch, both before and after a purchase. When an amplifier had a technical issue, Deniz quickly arranged for the malfunctioning piece to be picked up and for the manufacturer to send me a replacement right away. Although I haven't spent as much time at the other high-end A-V stores in the DC area (the one I'd mainly used before, Sound Images in Falls Church, closed a few years back), I'd be surprised if they surpass the selection and service I've found at Evolution. Audiophiles tend to have strong likes and dislikes when it comes to sound, manufacturers, and equipment, and I'm no different. But based on my experience, if you're really into this stuff, you owe it to yourself to visit Evolution before making a purchase.

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    6.3 mi

    First time here and it was the best time I've had at a retro game spot! Offered great trade in…read morevalue, communication was on point, and I found some goodies in a Free bin. Store was clean and they have a great selection of games choose from . 10/10 experience

    I recently visited Arcana's Video Games Store after driving a considerable distance through heavy…read moretraffic because of the positive reviews I had read and the information on their website indicating that they accept trade-ins and support multiple video game platforms. The website even displays logos for the major gaming companies, which gave me confidence that my items would be considered. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. I brought two Xbox systems to trade in: an Xbox One X White Special Edition and an Xbox One S with a 1TB hard drive. After arriving, the employee informed me that they were no longer accepting Xbox trade-ins because Xbox products were "not selling well." He also mentioned that I should have called ahead first. This was surprising, as there was no indication of this policy change on their website, which clearly indicate that trade-ins are accepted and it was the main reasons I made the long trip to the store. During the interaction, I also noticed an Xbox One console for sale in the store. When I mentioned this, the employee explained that it was a special edition. I responded that, given the price it was listed at, it might be difficult to sell. Additionally, after briefly inspecting my systems, the employee incorrectly stated that my Xbox One X was a digital edition. I had to point out that it clearly has a disc drive and is in fact the white special edition model. Overall, the experience felt dismissive and unprofessional, especially after explaining that I had driven a long distance specifically because the store advertised trade-ins. If the store has changed its trade-in policies, it would be very helpful to update that information online so customers do not waste their time making unnecessary trips. This was my first experience with Arcana's, and unfortunately it will likely be my last.

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