I love going into a comic book shop and having someone be available and responsive to questions but…read morenot hovering. Hubbo found some random thing he was really excited about. I bought this Black Horror Anthology. The place was clean. The books were in good shape. We will definitely be back because we didn't have a lot of time to dig through everything.

Great little store, with great sales throughout the year. We stopped in to their $1 comic sale…read moreover at the Inn on the Lake. My husband was pleased with the finds, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Though we're not regulars, it's nice to head out to Canandaigua and see these guys once in a while.

It's been at least four years since I've lived in Rochester, but I still think Bop Shop is one of…read morethe best record shops I've been to! Bop Shop was one of the two or three places I made it a point to visit when I visited ROC a few weekends ago for a film festival. Not only was the selection of LPs and CDs as vast as I remember, but the staff was *extremely* helpful. The gentleman who helped me and my friend went out of his way to recommend other artists we might enjoy based on our current selections. You could feel his enthusiasm for music, and it was quite welcome after some of the other record shops I've been to in the past! He encouraged us to go to the "listening station" to listen to the recommended records before purchasing. I ended up leaving with the LP I came in for and two CDs, but I have a new artist to look into! Prices can be a tad high, but it doesn't bother me because of the exceptional customer service.

Nice little music shop with good selection of vinyl, CDs and a small amount of audio equipment…read more They are great about advertising local music. They have live music in the store on select Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights Pretty chill vibe - Definitely coming to life again after Covid

Fun and quirky little shop. They definitely gravitate towards more independent music which is…read moreawesome. Well organized and laid out. I don't often make it over to this place as much as I should. Worth the trip.

Compared with some of Rochester's overwhelmingly huge record stores, Needle Drop has the distinct…read moreadvantage of being relatively small and meticulously organized, a reflection of the care with which the owner selects his records and matches them to his customers. As an occasional visitor to this city, I wouldn't think a shop owner would remember me, but by my third visit here Russ recognized me and was able to make some solid recommendations based on what I had bought in the past. He's got a GREAT selection of new and used jazz, soul, and out-of-the-mainstream rock selections, never the same twice, and always worth a visit.

This shop is right next to the pizza place, and they share a small parking lot…read more They carry a good selection of vinyl and CDs, though I wish there were more overseas bands represented. That said, the vinyl they do have is small but well curated. They also sell vintage speakers, turntables, and other gear. The vibe inside feels like a classic vintage record shop muted colors, a bit nostalgic. The guy behind the counter was cool and approachable. I believe you can also bring in vinyl or stereo equipment to sell, but you'd want to contact them first. It's a cool little place

Excellent vintage stereo repair and knowledgeable service in a relaxed setting. Mark did an…read moreexcellent job setting up my Technics turntable, and was able to replace the broken hinge in less than a week! He has a solid selection of cartridges priced well and gave me options that best fit my listening style and album conditions. Mark is awesome!

So after living here what feels like forever, I FINALLY made it to Record Archive. This place is…read moremassive. In the back, there's a cool space where they host live concerts and yes, you can grab a libation while you enjoy the music. Cheers to that. The selection? Ridiculous (in the best way). Vinyl and CDs from just about every artist on the planet. They'll even buy your old music. You'll also find some local goods, and the moment you walk in, you're hit with the comforting smell of incense. It's a vibe! The staff? Helpful, friendly, and chill and zero snobbery. It honestly reminds me of Wax Trax and Vintage Vinyl in Chicago... but way bigger. I'll be back.

Huge selection of both new and used music (cd's, vinyl, and even cassettes). Very well organized…read moremaking things easy to find. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and plenty of parking available. I felt that what I looked at was fairly priced. Can't wait to go back.

Honestly the owner is so helpful, he is a very sweet man very easy to talk to. I went in looking…read morefor vinyls and he had many though they were on the older side and I'm not really into older music if you like to collect older music this is the spot. I was able to get some albums that I listen to so I was happy. He also will order records for you. The prices are also very cheap he had many 1-3 dollar options there wasn't much over 20 dollars but it was mostly newer albums so it made sense. I'm really looking forward to going back when he gets more vinyls very nice spot.

pretty dope spot definitely some cool stuff here, found an awesome leather jacket and bought a cool…read morerecord player + records. definitely recommend if you into music/fashion or hidden gems ;)

Really nice book store. And it's much bigger than it first appears. There's an upper floor and a…read morebasement floor, neither of which are apparent then you first walk in. Pretty wide selection of books of pretty much every genre I could think of. The folks that work there seemed to be pretty knowledgeable. All in all a great used book store.

Love this book store! Insane collection of books and the prices are so cheap. You deff have to…read moresearch to find what you want but I loved it

Nice location great selection prices average. Staff was friendly, and yes they have tshirts! Easy…read moreto browse and search.

This record store has a great selection of various media including vinyls and CDs! All for a decent…read moreprice too! The staff was also very polite!

I hadn't been to The Sound Garden yet, but since we were at the MOST in downtown Syracuse anyway,…read morewe decided to stroll over. Everyone had told me it was the best record store around. I can definitely agree, there are records from all kinds genres, even a Creepshow Soundtrack one that just came out! I had already pre-ordered it for my partner, though... What surprised me was that they also have CDs, and stickers and pins and patches and even board games! There was a large selection of vinyls that were on sale that day, which made it seem like a great deal could be had here. I'll have to check it out on Record Sale Day I think they call it.

Anytime I am in the Syracuse area I make an effort to visit The Sound Garden. The Sound Garden is…read morethe place to go for physical media; with their movie selection being the best in the area. It's very rare to be able to shop in person for boutique labels such as vinegar syndrome, arrow, criterion, cinematographe, and A24. The selection is unmatched and I end up spending a good amount of time and money on every visit because you can't get this experience anywhere else. While I love the movie selection in particular they also offer vinyl, books, games, apparel, and more! The staff is always kind and helpful. Love coming here and am happy to support a store that keeps physical media alive. Small parking lot out front and street parking available. I've never had any issues getting a spot

Nice folks and good sales. Bought a new ukulele from them today. Hope to come back againread more

I've traveled the world and this is my favorite guitar shop! They are so down to earth and really…read morewant to spread the love of music. There are always unique gems here and the instrument prices are great. I have purchased most of my guitars here. Buzzo is very helpful!