I have been buying stuff from Jim since he was selling used vinyl at flea markets. Then he had a…read moreshop on State Street for years before moving to this location. If you can't find what you're looking for here, then it doesn't exist. If it does, they can order it for you. There is really TOO many CDs here, with CDs piled on top of the racks, and in boxes underneath. It makes it kind of  hard for quick browsing, but if you like to dig dig dig this is the place. Although the selection is daunting, chances are they have what you're looking for. There is also a very nice selection of collectible CDs, boxes, promos, and stuff that you are just not going to find anyplace else. The used CDs are top quality; they don't buy junk like other used CD stores. There is a money back guarantee but I doubt you'll ever need to return anything. The only negative comment I have is that the prices of used CDs may be a little high for some titles. The big boxes are dumping back catalog new CDs for as little at $4.99, but you'll find a used copy here for $9.99. If you think a particular used title is priced too high, just ask. Often the price reflects availability. If it's out of print, the price goes up. If it's been reissued recently, mention that to the staff and the price might go down. They also stock many "import" CDs at ridiculously high prices. With high quality torrent downloads so prevalent, there is no reason to buy these "import" CDs. Selling your used CDs depends on what your selling. They buy used CDs based on quality and availability, and if they think they can sell it. If the title your selling is out of print or rare, you will get more. If the store has 25 Justin Bieber CDs in the rack, they may not even want it. They know what sells and they know their customers, so be prepared to take back home the Britney Spears CDs you listened to in elementary school. The vinyl loft has been greatly expanded, and here is where I think the real bargains lie. The price of used, near mint, and new vinyl is very reasonable. Even hard to find stuff is priced right. No price gouging here. Finally, they also buy and sell used DVDs and video games. I don't normally browse those areas so I can only say that it's available.

I adore this place! It has been my "go to" for music since I…read morewent to school at Purdue in the 80's. On my last visit, I scored 2 OOP Prince CD's I had been wanting to purchase but did not want to pay the obscene bidding prices on Ebay. I also found another CD that I didn't even know I wanted, but at their prices I had to own it. This place is a TREASURE TROVE for the old school album hunters and newer CD searchers. I can wait to return to look some more. Rock on JL Records! My your turn tables play forever!!

I'm going to officially vote this as the best record store in the Lafayette area. They are super…read moreheavily focused on new vinyl only, but the selection is pretty good and includes many new styles, as well as typical classic rock, blues/jazz, classical, hip-hop, etc. In the back on the floor are a small selection of used vinyl, though it's a tiny selection with not much to pick from. As someone who likes picking through vinyl for a good deal, I was super pleased to find the many bins of Clearance Vinyl along the floor under the main shelves of records. There is a ton of "old stock" new vinyl under there, many that have been marked down to well under $10. I'm really into mid 2000s vinyl and I found a good chunk of things I've been looking for down there, still sealed, waiting over a decade for me to pick through it. Stop by and give the place a look. You'll hopefully find something worth stopping by for. And while you're in, check out the insane selection of other things. The overall shop is a mixture of a head shop, record shop, bookstore, novelty store, jewelry store, and comic book store, and it seems to go on forever. A very unique and cool addition that any smaller college town would be immensely jealous of!

Love the helpfulness of the staff. They go beyond the call of duty to help you find what you are…read morelooking for!

literally the best place ever for old and new games aswell as anime knick knacks. nice workers too!read more

Large selection of games and consoles. Store is clean and well organized and makes it easy to find…read morespecific games.

I love this store! They are super friendly and helpful. They always reserve my favorite comics for…read moreme so I don't have to worry if I can't make it to the store on new release day. It's a fun place to be and I really enjoy discussing my favorite books, shows, and movies with them.

This is a cute little shop! I went with some friends for Free Comic Book Day and was nervous…read morebecause of the broken website but they had a great selection of FCBD comics. It seemed that everyone there was an experienced comic enjoyer and I felt a little bit like I was stepping on toes, but no one was rude and the man behind the counter was friendly. This was my first time in a comic book store so I don't have much to compare it too but the whole time me and my friends were saying it was a neat place! Definitely could use a working website though, and the lack of recent Yelp reviews made me worried it wasn't even open, so I'm leaving a review for posterity.

I brought in a brand new Super NES edition ds. Valued $250 new. I asked for $200 and she hit me…read moreback with $150. I ended up settling on the $150 to have straight cash, but wish I could've gotten a little more for such a collectible item. I loved the assortment and variety, but it is a little bit on the pricey side. There's a little bit of everything in the shop, and chances are, if you can think of it, there's a possibility it's there. Definitely one of my favorite video game shops based on variety. Lots of older and newer consoles, headsets (new and used), controllers (new and used), cameras, iPhone/android phones (lots of older models), and tons of video games, cd's, records, posters, and accessories for video games from throughout the years. The shop is a bit cluttered, but that adds to the charm. I've found over the years that the cluttered shops tend to have more of what you need, more of what you don't need, and things you didn't know existed. I thoroughly enjoyed looking through everything in the shop, as I am a bit of a "collector" of everything. Now on to the part of the Owner.. Reading the reviews ahead of time, I was scared to be met by a middle aged women with the personality of the Wicked Stepmother from Cinderella. When my girlfriend and I walked in, we were met with a "hello! How are you?" by the shop owner, who, after asking, is named Fran. Just like all pawn shops, she buys low and sells high, and I gotta respect the hustle. We had a chat for a while, and I ended up purchasing a Switch Lite from her. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience with the shop and it's owner. Fran is truly a nice lady if you're friendly and respectable towards her. I plan on making a trip to this shop every time I'm in the Lafayette area! My review breakdown: I gave her and her shop 4 stars. I enjoyed the shop and the "clutter" (treasure, in my opinion) and I enjoyed getting past the negative reviews on Fran and her shop. Will be back!

If I could give this business a ZERO I would! If you find yourself anywhere near this business, or…read moreare even thinking of entering this business , RUN, not walk, immediately in the opposite direction, The owner of this store knowingly sold my son a stolen (verified by Verizon) iPhone 5s for $100. When my son tried to use the phone, it was locked and could only be unlocked by a totally unknown owner so the phone was worthless. When my son tried to return the phone, the owner refused to take the phone back or to return my son's $100. We tried to work with the owner to explain the problem, but that only resulted in us being asked to leave the store. We refuse to be intimidated by this scam and filed a claim in Small Claims Court against this shop and the con-woman owner. I would suggest that you never do any business with this woman unless you are fond of potentially stolen merchandise that may or may not work, and you wish to never see your money again. It's similar to the old roach hotel ad, once your money enter her store and ends up in her hands, it will never come out again! BEWARE, YOU'VE BEEN FOR-WARNED!.

They have the cutest little children's section with new and used books (including many I haven't…read moreheard of) and toys. Whenever we need a gift for a kid, this is always the place I head to first. You can also buy books online and they will deliver them to you (locally) for free. I also appreciate their concern for safety during the pandemic. They're the only local business I know of that kept their mask mandate in place after the CDC guidance in May 2021 that vaccinated people didn't need to wear masks. Since many people in Indiana aren't fully vaccinated and most no longer where masks except where required, I don't really feel comfortable taking my unvaccinated child many places and I appreciate Second Flight Books' concern for children under 12 (and high risk adults). I know they've taken some heat for this policy, so I just want them to know how much it was and still is appreciated by our family.

Surprisingly neat book nook with a massive selection, my buddy and I didn't quite find what he…read morewanted, a hardcover of The Screwtape Letters, but still an inviting and easy spot to recommend. Well organized for a small space, do not forget the basement! They have a sister store downtown too. Value is typical for a small store. The prices are of course not eBay however directly supporting a local business is goals these days. Staff was relaxed, everything was clean, and I will be back!

Bookstores can be overwhelming. Cook books, self-help, novels, kids books, calendars, toys, music,…read morethere are so many options, especially at Barnes & Noble, and more specifically when trying to find the right gift. Both of my nieces sent me gift ideas, which is great, but have you ever tried to find a needle in a haystack? Even when having a picture? While I did find one item on my own, I finally asked for reinforcement, and thank goodness Kelli was there to help. Kelli was busy when I approached, yet she was very polite, kind and very helpful. She led me back to the kids section where I was just meandering aimlessly, and within 5 seconds hands me the book I was looking for, then offered to locate any other items I needed. Just so happened that I did have one other item. I will say my first thought was not optimistic as I figured we'd spend forever trying to find it. But Kelli didn't need other help. She didn't need to ask a co-worker. She didn't need to verify the item's location in the computer at the customer service desk, she was on it. She said "I knew exactly where this was because I restocked them 2 days ago". Brilliant! Not sure how long I would have spent inside B&N wandering blindly, but Kelli saved the day and saved me a bunch of time during the holiday rush. B&N has themselves a good one. Thanks again Kelli.

Cafe is surprisingly the most chill and relaxing spot on this side of the city. Plenty of parking,…read morehow long until some businesses with limited office space realize they should partner and setup staff with Barns and Nobles to work remote once or twice a week? Best place for books in the area, long evening hours, quiet place with plenty of space to enjoy a self paced browse. Coffee shop has predictable prices but definitely not as bad as many other caffeine fixes around here. Been going here many years and always have had great experiences with staff, finding new stuff from Star Wars comics to random Top Gear magazines. Also great selection of comics, vinyl records, and fun random toys, games, and gifts.

Dearly beloved: We are gathered here today to talk about this thing called Main Street Books. This…read moreplace is very cool! They have sections unlike I've seen in most bookstores, like a whole section for LGBTQ+ books, trans reads, and flora & fauna. (I have no idea what this one is, but it's not what you think it is.) Plus a nice little children's area with a cozy couch to cuddle up on and read some books. When I visited, there were only a handful of people in the shop, and so it was nice and quiet. Main Street Books is a nice place to browse in a peaceful space. There's nothing like a quiet bookstore. That's the way they should be. The prices are about what you'd expect for an independent bookstore (which means they're the same as a chain bookstore), but they also have a section with books that are discounted, so you can definitely find a bargain.

Such a nice little bookshop on Main. They have a great variety. It was quiet and had a nice vibe…read morethat made you want to search the stacks. Definitely worth a stop if on Main St. in Lafayette! Street parking. Open on Sunday - which is always a plus!

As a casual pokemon card collector, I happened to come in here one day a while back to see what…read morethey had. I was really surprised at the amount of inventory for cards and pokemon merchandise. This is now my regular go to card shop for pokemon cards and the owners are extremely friendly. The prices are very fair (cards are based on prices from tcg player) and they can sometimes work you a deal if you happen to also be selling. If you are interested at all in pokemon cards or similar card games, I highly recommend this shop. You can even bring your consoles and hang out and play games here. Be on the lookout for special events such as trade nights also!

Great selection and friendly vibe. Love this place and the owner knows his stuff. Love it !read more