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    4.1 (27 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dangerous to your diet cupcake. Smaller than they use to be, but they DON'T post the calorie count for a reason.
    Ebenezer's Anni L.

    While not as large as the 2 story one in Ann Arbor, still a dangerous place for a librarian to go and especially for one that might have to move their collection some day. Came to get gift cards for EBS's twins birthday, but walked out with 2 books, a magazine, and 2 cupcakes. There goes my diet!! Escaped with my bank account still there. Get a membership if you can, does helps even on the cheesecake factory cupcakes. The only problem I have with the set-up is the fact that the books on GRIEF and lost of a love one is next to the books on WEDDINGS!! Whose brilliant idea was that?!?! Being a partner's widow and being reminded on what could have been or a young newlywed widow don't need that at all. I should start a compaign to get that changed. I am glad I am 6 months out instead of 1 week. Curious minds want to know where was the brains.

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    I always have a good experience at this location. The staff is friendly and eager to help you find what you need, but also give you your space to solo browse. The books and other merchandise are always tidy and in order, unlike some other locations I've been too. I don't visit the cafe too much, but the few times I have the staff was friendly and the drinks were yummy! If I ever want a chill day to browse new books or records, this is the first place I go to. Also I love checking out the cute tote bags in the check out line!

    This is an example of the seating options at this location. Ergo, my 1 star deduction. Now does that even look comfy? Nnnno!
    Stacey S.

    Popped in to peruse the newest in non fiction. I still prefer to touch the pages of a book vs swiping my fingers over a screen. I love the way books smell. Hey, don't scoff, some people love the smell of gasoline...yeah, you know who you are. The OCD in me likes the crisp untouched ones. Those books no ones has thumbed through yet. The cracking noise it makes when you open it. It's the reassuring noise that whispers to me "you are the first to touch my hard back and soft pages." I come here to cathartically appease my inner bibliophile and devirginize books. And, yes I'm very aware devirginize isn't a word. Ironic eh? Deducted a star because there aren't enough places to sit on main floor.

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    Once upon a Time, School Kids Records, and the accompanying Used Kids Records were two stores that…read morefound their homes on High St just across from the Ohio State University campus. in those days, you would trample down a narrow set of outdoor concrete steps to enter a wonderworld of vinyl LPs. These days it's a street level entrance, but the absolutely amazing vinyl selection is still very much present in this new record shop located on Summit Street north of campus. most people would be hard pressed not to find several selections that they really like in this large shop. Truly incredible variety. As with most shops like this in the Columbus area, there are some vinyl record collector supplies available for purchase. True collectors and audio files will find this feature very useful. Friendly and talkative staff at the front desk, who are happy to answer thoughtful questions. They are knowledgeable so if you have something on your mind, hit them up if they can help you, I'm feeling pretty confident that they'll do their best. Parking can be a bit of a chore as there are a number of other retail shops in this immediate area, it is also a residential area, and a highly trafficked street. With a little patience, you'll be able to find something relatively nearby. Be sure and check the signs to make sure that you're parking in an area that is permissible.

    Whenever I'm in Columbus, Ohio, Used Kids is one of my necessary destinations. I remember going…read morethere once back in the '90s with a much cooler friend, in what I believe was an older location, and being in awe of his ability to dig through crates and come up with incredible records by bands that I had barely heard of. Now I'm a bit further along in my appreciation of punk, hardcore, metal, and more, and remember him every time I come and wander through the LPs, 7"s and 45s, tapes, and more that fill its long shelves and multiple rooms. If you're not a punk and hardcore fan, don't worry. Used Kids has a bit of everything, and holds it all in an environment that's well lit, clearly marked, affordably/reasonably priced, and staffed by friendly, knowledgeable folks who won't make you feel like an idiot if your awareness of niche jazz or Eastern European post-punk bands doesn't equal their own. New music and old, used records and still-sealed wonders - it's all here, and giving yourself a copy of hours to wander is well worth your time. See you soon, Used Kids. You know I'll be back.

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    Used Kids Records - A must visit! New and vintage vinyl.

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