Two and a half stars!…read more Revolver buys, sells, and trades CDs, vinyl, and DVD/Blu-Rays. Honestly, I'm surprised that stores like this still exist. Places like Best Buy, HMV, and Wal-Mart have been downsizing their stock of physical media for a while and the limited items that they do sell are at greatly discounted prices. Why would someone pay $10 for a used CD at Revolver when they could get it brand new at HMV for the same price or less? Not to mention that most people now get their music and movies from streaming services for a fraction of what Revover charges. All of the negatives about the Bonnie Doon Revolver store apply to the Londonderry location as well. They do not separate their new and used stock - it's all crammed in the same disorganized, loosely alphabetized bins. They don't sell a lot of new music but the little bit they do sell is barely noticeable because it's stuck between mouldy, ring-worn Perry Como and Bing Crosby records that somebody brought in after their grandparents died. They do have a lot of vinyl here which is priced at around $15 each - on average. The best deals on music here are on the 45 RPM (7 inch) singles. There aren't very many at this location compared to the Bonnie Doon store though. Once again, they're just haphazardly arranged - not separated by alphabet, genre, or condition. Many of the singles are just $2 each with most expensive ones being $5. I snagged a copy of Ace Frehley's "New York Groove" single from 1978 in pretty good shape for only $2 (Thanks, Revolver!). It seems that some of the things that should be expensive are cheap and vice versa. Unfortunately, Revolver affix the price sticker directly on the record sleeve (the PAPER record sleeve!), which is a big no-no for collectors. They had quite a few obscure vintage country singles too which were all sealed in protective plastic, so they obviously came from the estate of a collector. That's not to say that everything in the 45 section is a great find, but there were a few gems there. As we move into the digital/streaming age, purveyors of used media are becoming a thing of the past and Revolver probably don't have more than a couple of years left in them. The best thing about used music and video stores is the possibility of finding rare and out-of-print items. When these types of stores are gone we'll be at the mercy of the eBay sharks, so enjoy them while there are still some around. Just be prepared to dig through an unsorted mess.

I figured I would do a little update on Revolver as I have now had a bit more interaction with the…read morestaff as well as had the opportunity to trade in some of my movies for new titles. You can either bring in your music and movies for store credit or cash here. I highly suggest taking the store credit route as you will obviously get more this way. I brought in 8 DVD's today and they wouldn't take 2 of them. I didn't ask for an explanation as to why and none was offered so I just assumed they were too old to be worth anything to them or that they already had alot of copies on the shelf. The offer I got was $6.00 in cash or $15.00 in store credit. Again no explanation was offered as to how they came up with this number although I wish I had asked as he never went to the computer to check the value of anything like they do at their sister store Gamecity which is upstairs. It wasn't a big deal for me as alot of what I brought in were films that originally only cost me between $5-$10 so it's not like I was expecting big money but if you have some more hard to find films you might want to question their offer if they attempt to low ball you. Despite the lower offer I still found the young man who was working to be fairly nice. He answered all my questions and was very quick about checking the shelves when he informed me I needed to wait for him to see how many copies of the movies I had brought in they had in the store before he could tell me whether or not they were willing to take them. All in all the whole trade in process was quick and totally painless and the staff are friendly and approachable. (I still wish they would wear nametags though) If you long for new CD's and DVD's this is a great place to add new stuff to your collection and get rid of ones that may be collecting dust on your shelves. I would still be reluctant to outright purchase something however as the higher prices I mentioned in my last review still seem to be an issue with some things here. I saw a used copy of "The Fault In Our Stars" for $17.99 that I was excited to purchase up until I realized that it was supposed to be a Blueray and DVD combopack and it was missing the DVD. Thanks but no thanks I will stick to trading.

I was sad to hear HMV was going out of business. I am in that tiny 1% that still buys CDs and DVDs…read more So I was super happy to hear Sunrise would be opening. Plus they have cool knick knacks and old DVDs I have been looking for. Plus records for all you hipsters! The only reason it doesn't get a 5 is the inventory isn't all arrived or so we were told....

I wouldn't make a special trip for the vinyl selection -- it's small and you'll be better served at…read moreone of the local indie shops. The rest of the store is very similar to the old HMV that used to be here, but more poorly organized. In the sections I looks at, DVDs were front-faced, (cover facing forward,) but with different titles tucked in behind because they don't have large quantities of each one. Other sections may not be like that, but honestly, I got tired I having to pick up stacks of DVDs to look for things. They seem to have added more t-shirts and discount movies since I was last there, but it looks like an HMV rehash.

This is the BEST Vinyl Record Store in entire Alberta…read more Second to none. Terry and his better half are so nice and the Quality of their vinyl records are so satisfying. The price is so Reasonable and they GIVE a lot of discounts too. This is my Stress Reliever Record Store. At least every other week I'm here coming from Whitecourt City. Keep up the Great Job Terry. You are AWESOME. ;-)

Properly grades records. If this guy says its VG+, it is. If its marked NM, it is…read more Refreshing and often his prices are better than other shops in town especially the large one that overgrades and overprices. EROC wouldnt even stock items in that condition as I havent seen any junk here. I am not affiliated, shopped, paid price as marked, enjoyed the accurate grading after cleaning and inspecting at home.

I think an important thing to remember when reviewing any Coles location is that the average Coles…read morestore doesn't have the square footage to offer the same amount of stock as most Chapter and Indigo stores so any comparison between them is somewhat unfair. Like Jeanette mentioned they do have a pretty decent magazine collection here as well as a great discount section. One of the things that really stands out for me infact is how well done their discount sections are. They are always kept tidy and full as well as being really well organized. On my trip today infact I noticed one of their discount sections had been done up with books that featured British culture. I thought that was pretty cool considering alot of book stores discount sections are usually just a mish mash of sale stuff. The customer service here is also worth mentioning. The staff seem a bit more mature and I have never come in and noticed any of the stereotypical apathetic retail working teens. I usually get at the very least a greeting and more often then not offers of assistance with finding what im looking for as well. They also do an excellent job of promoting their charities like the love of reading without coming across as pushy. With all that being said however I am not able to give as much business to this store as I would like. I do have weird "luck" when shopping here for my favorite series that I can either find the newest release in the series but none of the books that came before it or all of the books that came before it but not the new release itself. I have to quote Jeanette again when I say that it seems the primary focus of this location is promoting what is on the best seller list. When it comes to the cities bookstores as a whole admittedly Londonderry Coles is nowhere close to being at the top of that list but in terms of smaller lower traffic locations I think it's definitely worth a look if you live in the area or just happen to find yourself in the mall.

This Coles is located in Londonderry Mall. It's a really nice location, because it's rather new and…read morea great improvement over the old location that used to be located upstairs. I don't find myself here very often though, because when I need a book, I almost always order it online from either Chapters or Amazon. But I come here a lot, when I'm just hanging out at the mall with nothing to do. The magazine selection here is decent. They have some good magazines like The Walrus, The Atlantic, and I'm almost certain I have seen Adbusters here. The selection of books isn't bad, but honestly I've hardly ever found a title I was searching for as a last-minute Christmas present. This store seems to promote best-sellers the most, forgetting about Canadian authors all together, which is rather disappointing. I do like their discounted books though. There are often some great recipe books or just interesting reads on topics like travel, history, or famous people.

What sets Listen apart from the other indie record shops in the city is that they seem to cater to…read morethe contemporary, modern rock, Sonic 102-listening crowd. They're frequented by the fedora-wearing music geeks with black-framed glasses, usually seen carrying a leather shoulder bag with a a big flap (presumably to carry their records in.) If you can imagine a universe where Joy Division never broke up, the Chemical Brothers became the new Beatles, and Lisa Loeb is still hot, than you will enjoy Listen Records & CDs. The staff at Listen is awesome. Very nice, personable guys with a lot of patience. My wife went there recently with a long list of items that she was seeking out for me. She said that the dude working the check-out was totally cool and didn't mind looking up every item on the list to see if it was available, and if not, where she could find it. He didn't even exhibit any signs of musical snobbery towards my classic rock and metal leanings. She came home full of raves (and records). If you're into metal or older rock music, Listen won't be your ideal stop, but it's great for people who aren't into mainstream stuff. Listen has a demographic in mind and they who know their target audience is.

As of recent I have gotten on a vinyl kick. And with this store being in walking distance of my new…read moreplace it's convenient and fun to browse. The music selection is a great mix of popular "common items you can get at HMV" to deeper cuts of genre's. With my music tastes I can find my things with relative ease. the rock/pop section has a good mix of indie label back catalogue and major releases. the Punk and Metal sections are great dives for fans of these genre's like me. the other sections are similar quality and mix in the different and slightly obscure to really obscure. The local music section is a great inclusion because as a inspiring musician it provides a market place for you're music. I have a few things that could be better 1: the prices: Now I know vinyl is expensive and I like buying things new but It's more of a me problem not a store problem 2: lack of CD and cassette sections: I know the reason most people go is for the vinyl (including me) but I like Cd's for the price and for ease of supply to find at a hmv. I understand it's not a shop for a non-specific market and they have used selection which is a good middle ground. 3: The store is a little to cluttered for my taste the vinyl section has good spacing between sections put the overstock shelf and the back door 7 inch singles is very narrow and the counter is a little to big. Outside of these minor pet peeves I highly enjoy this place, the staff is nice and knows there music. i have purchased 5 vinyls and 2 cassettes from them hears the list Vinyl: Sonic Youth: Goo Black Flag: My War Nirvana: Bleach Tad: Gods Balls Nine Inch Nails: pretty Hate machine Cassette: Death Cab For Cutie: Kintsugi Gender Poutine : My dad sucks

This was mostly a giant flea market/garage sale sort of thing. A lot of the stalls were selling…read morepoorly made knockoffs. Does not feel like something you should be charged a cover fee to get in. Especially since the only thing to do once inside is be sold things. The space was very grungy and felt dirty, a lot of people were smoking in front of the entrance and the smoke was blowing inside. The one food vendor I saw was handling food without any gloves or hand washing procedures. Would not go again, or recommend

The Edmonton Pop Culture Fair has certainly evolved, devolved and re-evolved again over its lengthy…read morelife span. I've attended this show off and on since the late 90's and watched the process. There is nothing wrong with the Pop Culture Fair. Its not the Edmonton Expo but its not a Flea Market. Its not super prestigious but its not super ghetto. Its a series of actual vendors plus a bunch of people selling their stuff. If you need more shine and glitz when shopping, go to the mall. If you are a collector there is probably something there for you. If you are a bargain hunter you will probably find some deals. There will almost certainly be a few people asking too much for their goods. Nothing shocking really but rather par for the course. Also, admission is free if you make an effort to dress up as a pop culture character. I salute the event organizer for trying. I would rather defend a show like this against the haters than not have it at all. So basically, it may not be your cup of tea but just cause you like Iced Coffee instead doesn't mean it sucks.

If you're going to look for a book or board game here, then you came to the right place. I found a…read morefew board games here to add to my collection. I'm not much for book reading but if something catches my eye I tend to buy it. A great place to find a selection of books but if you want a definite answer for a specific book at location just check it through their website. Website: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/ I find it very useful. They also added a section for unique gift shopping like mugs, bento lunchbox, & etc. A section for children books which is great for the easter season. Accessories such as book-markers are handy. Atmosphere is like a library but fresh books ready to be bought, staff is friendly, & parking is large. Starbucks is connected to the store which is quite nice. Recommended for anyone looking for a book or just a browse.

I've been here a few times and the last time was for a book signing. The parking on the weekends…read morecan be busy and difficult to find a spot in the front. We just parked at the back and walked around. The book we were getting signed was displayed right after walking in. There was confusion which way the line was going to pay though. The line when straight back but then it hit a book shelf and people lined up on either side of it. For busy times, it would be great to know where to stand. The layout isn't ideal with the shelves forming a V instead of horizontal lines. Even though the layout isn't great, the store is big and has lots of selection. They had children activities going on and it was great to see staff there and families doing crafts. The book signing line was along the wall by the Starbucks. People would cross to access the magazine area but it wasn't a major inconvenience for everyone. The staff were good to make sure we paid for our book and asked for our names for the book to be personalized. Someone offered to take our photo with the author which was a nice touch. I didn't browse much but did see to the side of the cash area is the stationary and gift area. A great addition to the strip mall but not a place I would frequent on busy weekends.

I like the fact that they have a great selection, and are willing to at least try to get books in,…read moreunlike some of the big-box book stores. I'd heard of a new book in a series I'd been reading. A quick check at Audrey's showed they had 2 or 3 in stock, so I ordered one. I was kind of surprised, but not really. I'd give 10 starts if I could.

This fantastic local bookstore is sure to please - they host local authors for book signings; are…read morefast and friendly and beyond knowledgeable about books for ALL ages. Audreys Books is so easy to find.... On Jasper Ave, just look for the maroon awning and inside you will be transported to a world of books. Anything and everything you could want to read - magazines; non-fiction; new releases; local authors - they have it all. And, if you're not sure what you want to read they will help you find it. I've been to Audreys for 2 local author book releases... I love the fact they support local authors. Encouraging them to host book signings and book releases at the store and encouraging patrons to purchase local books. I've also called the store asking about what to buy for a niece, unsure about her age group and they made a suggestion, put it at the front so all I needed to do was run in and make the purchase. They are amazing, friendly and accommodating.