I love a good video store. Bay Street survived the devastation of the industry by Blockbuster and…read moreits ilk and the slow diminishment of the physical media industry by publishers pushing their own streaming services. It's good! And the staff are friendly! Toronto has two great video shops (you can also visit Eyesore for a similar experience) and I am had we've got these two hanging in in the 21st century. You can find a variety of deep cuts and the newest from Criterion, Shout!, or Arrow. You can find films at a variety of price points. The good stuff will be a bit pricy but, seriously. Treat yo'self. They also rent films too and offer free ones too. And they have a membership card to save you down the road.

This store is where you find DVDs that you cannot find elsewhere. (Like literally every Shakespeare…read moreDVD ever made) There are some that are irreplaceable that are for rent. Be especially careful with those! They do note that they will charge you for replacement. The customer service is very good. 100% recommendation.

This is a great place to find old (and some new) DVD, Blu-ray, CD, records. DVDs are 3 for $10 and…read moreBlu-ray are 3 for $15. Have the store is dedicated to records. Everything looks in good condition. They also have some old record players and VHS TO DVD transfer service.

This place is kindof a mess…read more The records aren't well organized at all. Everything starting with the same letter is all jumbled together. So if you're looking for Bowie, his records will be scattered throughout the "B" section. That's okay I guess if you've got all day to browse, but the records are also packed in super tight. So browsing, usually a pleasure, becomes a real chore. Another bummer, there is little to no current music here.

What a great used record shop! It was very easy to get to in the trolley system from the…read morelake/downtown area. The selection had many titles that I have not been able to find at other locations. The attendant was super informative and helpful. He saw what I was looking for and made great recommendations. The prices seem reasonable and comparable to other shops I visited. I will definitely visit again.

Prices were on the higher side, and the staff didn't provide much assistance. While there's a good…read moreamount of new vinyl available, the selection of vintage records is fairly limited. Additionally, not comfortable with their political views being displayed in the store window.

The staff here are both friendly and knowledgeable. Often can be seen rocking out to music. Very…read moreupbeat atmosphere and VERY broad range of genres in terms of books, many of them covering subject matter you may have a hard time locating in retail chains such as Indigo and even other popular second hand stores. Many titles are remainders and come in near mint condition - some of the art books are still mint, still wrapped. Sells 1st editions - vinyl, books, has a decently sized rare book section.

An excellent used bookshop. A regular cycling of offerings, you can find real bargains and rarities…read morehere. It's in my work neighbourhood so it's always worth a stroll over. As with most shops, it's staffed by a single cashier, so you might have to wait a minute OSR the shop is busy. If you're looking for a piece of physical media, though, this place is a gem.

And not just books... Shop here often. Great choice of books available, but also magazines, Aime,…read moreGraphic Novels, Blu-Ray/DVD +collections, figurines, collectibles. Helpful, knowledgeable staff. Both new and used items. Used are priced appropriately. BMV is my go to, for sure.

The staff offered to help without being pushy which I really appreciated. The shelves were neatly…read morearranged and looked freshly cleaned. Even the windows were spotless. This place clearly takes pride in both service and hygiene.

Amazing selection of new and used records, plus a huge amount of books! And excellent service,…read moretoo. I sold my records here, and will be back to buy and sell!

An amazing and delightful shop full of great finds - books AND records!!! Really great prices and…read moresuper friendly, knowledgable owners!

We need more places like eyesore. Friendly folks who know their stuff and are willing to help out a…read moreclient who walks in off the street.

One of the last of a dying breed. Eyesore attempts to fill the gap left by the dominance of…read morestreaming with a cornucopia of obscure gems that you are unlikely to ever find on Netflix. One of two dvd rental establishments I am aware of in Toronto, I applaud its mission to bring choice to cineastes and to sell physical media to collectors. That's where my admiration ends. This business is run more like a hobby than a serious enterprise. First of all the hours are not posted to my knowledge. There IS an open/closed sign to be fair, but you'll be hard pressed to know when OPEN will be displayed. If you're someone who likes surprise and allowing your shopping efforts to be shaped by serendipity then this is the shop for you. I've attended a few of the Video Store Day sales where hours were posted in advance on social media and was left waiting for the owner to arrive past the indicated opening time. Not much mind you, say 15-20 minutes, but if you're promoting a major sales event, wouldn't it make sense to show up when advertised? Rental selection is pretty good. Lots of obscure gems but the discs I've rented in the past looked like they had been skated on. I rented once and that was it. The store makes an attempt to look cultish and cool, but ends up having that last day of a garage sale vibe. Used discs are strewn in boxes on the floor and in no special order on the shelves. New product is appealing but the owner has taken to not putting prices on the discs. In the past I've paid more than I would have at a competitor's or if I had bought the disc from the production company directly. Again, if you like serendipity its a great experience. What you are paying is always a surprise. On the upside they have a great t-shirt selection if you want to show your allegiance to cult and classic film. Nice designs on quality shirts. You can also find some obscure zines and books that are locally produced and worth the effort of coming by. For new releases or rentals I prefer to shop at their competitor on Bay. This shop could be so much more with a serious attitude to retail.

Toronto institution A go to for cities DJ's…read moreBought my 1200 here (90s) Yonge St sucks HARD these days, so it's a good move to a cooler area; Spadina, Kensington

I thought I was buying two new LPs but instead it was used. Wrote to inquire about it but owner did…read morenot reply. Cannot trust the online purchase.

I love the TIFF shop. So many great books, cloths, posters and knickknack all about films. It's…read moreopen late even during the week. You are sure to find a perfect gift for anyone who's into film. If you plan to visit TIFF, make sure you leave some time to peruse this great little shop.

A curated selection of film books & memorabilia. You probably won't find anything you're looking…read morefor in there but you'll find a big selection of things you'd like.

Despite this location being in the hussle and bustle of the PATH, I feel instantly calmer when I…read morewalk through the doors. They don't always have the best selection because it's a small location; but the staff makes up for it by assisting you in ordering what you need. They're just sooo friendly. They don't rush people out the door & actually seem happy to be at work. I didn't know that existed. I went in there this week to purchase 2 books. Female cashier looked at my selection and we struck up a conversation about authors in that category. She then suggested 3 more authors for when I was done with those books. Another salesperson walked by and upon overhearing our convo, joined in. When he saw the books I was purchasing, he let me know that one of my choices could be purchased for less in the hardcover version. Decent convo AND cheaper books? Score!