Explored this place as a random Yelp find. It certainly takes a minute or two to find being in the…read moreart space multi building parking lot, and figuring out how to get buzzed in by calling, however, there's some really good book hunting here in the decent sized space, particularly if you're a fan of old books. The owner was very friendly and chatty to me and I had a pleasant experience, found a few old reads, and would return. Thanks!

Weird little place in a weird little space. The whole store is under lock and key--one must buzz-in…read moreby telephone request unless one has made a prior appointment to access what could be a browser's paradise. The owner (as he announced himself) is, on every third Thursday of each alternate month, a nice-enough-fellow full of the love of books. But every other day at the store, he cements his love of books at the cost of a passing indifference for his customers that borders on hostility. While the book selection is as comprehensive as it is well-organized, something about the place seems... well... 'off.' It's as though one is being watched--or rather scrutinized--by unseen eyes, suspicious you may be replacing a book in the wrong place, disturbing the piles of rarities without regard to how the newly imbalanced feng-shui will impact the owner as he lingers scowling from the sequestered bowls of the shop. The books are, nevertheless, excellent and priced clearly in the "almost-too-expensive-but-still-just-affordable" range. Comparatively, the prices here are fair to good. You will not be finding any shocking bargains or hidden but neglected treasures here. The books are carefully selected, after all, and intended to turn a profit for the owner. After all, buying low and selling high is the name of the game--and yet, listening in on the owner's bargaining with one collector attempting to sell her books, I'd say there are fairer prices to be had from other buyers. But after exhaustive talks ranging from condition to author popularity (when has it been hard to sell Orwell?), she settled on a price with our peculiar host all the same. It was, in a word, creepy. Upon leaving with my new acquisitions, I was reminded of John Locke's description of this weird trade which combines refined erudition with predatory avarice: "Printers, binders, sellers, and others that make a trade and gain out of them have universally so odd a turn and corruption of mind, that they have a way of dealing peculiar to themselves, and not conformed to the good of society, and that general fairness that cements mankind." True enough of this odd little place, I thought. And then I went home, placed the books on my desk, and retired to take a nice long shower.

Great service and quality inventory. Very quick turnaround time for film lab development.read more

Geat camera store plus more ,frames. repairs ,consultations etc…read moreThe selection is great. Best of all excellent service with a personal touch.

I stopped in here on a very cold, windy day ón the hunt for a new pocketbook. Their selection gave…read moreme a lot of options. I chose one after much deliberation. I thought the price could be better, and asked the shop owner if the price could be adjusted. He said YES. WOW.

A little bit of everything thing here. Found some rare record albums for myself plus a few things…read moreI did not know I needed! I sold him my record collection and left with dollars in my pocket! Definitely check this place out.

Got a close to new MacBook from these guys with the Apple care and all!!! Great deal! Thanks again!read more

An absolute rip-off, in many cases. This location is no better than the others. Any time I see…read moresomething interesting to possibly buy, I find the price is laughably high. Meanwhile, as I browse, I'm overhearing the staff low-balling multiple people, who are selling their stuff to the store. Here's a fun game to play if you ever visit...how many items in there can you find which are labeled from Greenbrier International (Dollar Tree), but listed by the pawn shop with price tags above $15?

One of the best shops in the area. I always find something I am beyond stoked to find. If you like…read morePunk, Prog, psych, Jazz, they have it all. Owners are great too. You'll definitely have a great dig here.

Small store with a ton of records. Little jumbled and disorganized but eventually I figured it…read moreout. Prices are strange though. A lot of records I find elsewhere for $3.00-5.00 he has for $15.00+. Others that go everywhere for $10 he has for $3. So there are bargains to be found, you will have to dig though. Overall I added about a dozen LPs to my collection.

So glad to see this place is still around! Most amazing selection of magazines and newspapers…read more Always a bunch of cronies sitting around smoking cigars... surely illegal betting goes on here! A young man of my acquaintance once said he never understood why the scent of cigars always reminded him of comic books, and then it hit him, he always bought his comics from Central News and the cigar smoke imbedded itself into the paper... ah to have such childhood memories!

Epitome of the totally sketchy probable mob front newsstand. Good tobacco selection, worth looking…read moreat if you're a cigarette ADD person. Weird juxtaposition with the Fruitery next door..

Step into the world of true high fidelity expertise with the Audio Store…read more Bernie's many years of experience will always be helpful for anyone seeking to purchase high end audio equipment. This is the place to go for all your audio needs.

Fantastic audio shop: - extensive knowledge and experience…read more- wonderful customer service - great list of audio equipment offered

Coffee! New records! Old records! I spent at least a half hour alone digging through those blue dot…read more(dollar) bins. Brand new and vintage records alike are here, not every new record, but a fun eclectic mix of the old. That record I remember from when my folks were kids? Found it! The album artwork is amazing, and I didn't even get to the bins on the floor. My kid loves anything Stranger Things and she found some success here too. Obligatory Uncle Joes stickers were by the register, and the staff were friendly without hovering. You are almost exactly behind Cromwell Diner so if you're in Central CT this isn't far, but park with care in tiny angled lot, Can't wait to dig around another time soon.

I love small local businesses. I stopped in on a Sunday. There was a $1.00 buy get one free sale…read more There was a wide selection of all different types of records. There is also a small coffee shop attached to the store. The staff was very welcoming. I was able to play some of my records before purchasing the staff also wiped off a few of the records before I purchased them. I love small businesses like this one. It reminds me of my childhood memories.