Massive inventory of books and everything was well organized. Diana and Patrick at the front desk…read moreare great customer service reps. The books aren't expensive at all. It was worth the 30 minute ride from DC. I heard that they have a main distribution center that's much bigger. I will definitely be back in Maryland to check it out. The books here are all well organized. It reminded me of bookoff here in NY. I will be back soon.

The customer service at this location is the best of the 3. The staff always greet customers upon…read moreentry and they even smile. I see them working all the time; not like the staff at Hagerstown who seems to think they're paid to just chit-chat all day. They are also working hard at reorganizing their vinyls.

Wayside is the greatest mail-order company in the USA for great unclassifiable out-of-any-genre…read moremusic, but including some avant jazz, Canterbury, avant rock, and much more. The owner Steve Feigenbaum and his staff ar very cool people.

This is the best online store for unusual music in all categories. It has a very user friendly…read morewebsite, and fast and courteous service. Wayside has hard-to-find CDs and records, and Steven the owner has been in business since the 80s and is an expert on obscure music from many genres.

In the DC area, Red Onion is still the best for collectors (the shop sells cheap records, too)…read more Within the past year, I've seen original pressings of the Stooges (Fun House, no less, which is insanely rare), Minutemen (Double Nickels on the Dime, also quite rare), David Bowie, Metallica, Swans, Bill Evans, Curtis Mayfield, The Beastie Boys, The Cure, Townes Van Zandt, Ghostface Killah, Patti Smith, New Order, Big Black, Velvet Underground, Prince, Miles Davis, Mary Lou Williams...I could go on. Sometimes, my brain feels like exploding when I'm here. The shop has strong selections across rock, jazz, soul, hip hop, punk, and country, with a smattering of weirdo avant-garde/experimental/electronic stuff to boot. To keep myself from blowing an entire paycheck on vinyl, I limit visits to Red Onion to about once a month. On one trip not too long ago, I got a beautiful, exceptionally clean original pressing of Maggot Brain for $100. If that sounds like a lot, take a look at what the record commands on Discogs or eBay. Another local record store that shall remain nameless is charging $150 for a slightly warped copy. Josh never overcharges--although he easily could because he's picky and only buys very clean wax (often VG+ and better). It's a testament to Red Onion's extremely high quality that although I live within walking distance to two very good record shops, Joint Custody and Som, I schlep out to West Hyattsville more often than I hit those stores.

Wonderful record shop in a retro building. I love the relaxed vibes in here, and the girl in the…read moreshop was very nice. Interesting selection...a bit on the higher priced side for some things, but I did find some deals. Had some cool stuff I've never seen before. Must check out this gem!

50 years of service and still filled with lots of books! And this year they are 50% off of their…read moreusual low prices. Good selection for a lot of items. They also buy books. But their offers are not great and the evaluator was a bit fussy about what he wanted. He did suggest donating to friends of the library. So I don't bother trying to bring the books I am surrendering. (Which is a tough thing for me to do, but it needs to be done!)

This bookstore is awesome! When I went on a Friday afternoon recently, it was pretty calm and…read morequiet. Not too crowded which I liked as it can get pretty tight since there's many books and many shelves. Service was fine although I didn't really talk to many people while there (was more preoccupied with finding the books and checking them out). I'd say this place has great value as the books i got (3) were charged a total of just under $5. I can see why the staff put up flyers stating to be mindful with how many books the customers get as they're priced pretty low, allowing you to collect a decent amount. I'll definitely be back to check this place out again :)

This is a spectacular record store. It has easily the best jazz selection in the city. Everybody…read moreworking there is friendly and great. The prices are good. All the records I bought have a new inner sleeve, but they also include the original inner sleeve. I can't recommend this place more.

Home Rule Records is a small, funky records shop that I absolutely love. We were drawn to it by the…read moremusic from the outside speaker, which is a smart move on their part. Staff is friendly. I came across a Coltrane record I wanted but will have to go back for it. In addition to a records collection, they had some hats, candles, and a few other sundries. It's a great place to browse. I look forward to returning.

Fun new kid on the block in the world if Moco thrifting. Owner was welcoming, and seemed like a…read morenice guy. Had some home decor, kitchenware, glassware, and interesting novelty items. For additional parking, drive past the store entrance on your left and there's a larger parking lot in the back.

Fascinating little store with a WIDE variety of stuff from over the decades. I vintage record…read moreplayers, grandfather clocks, and modern electronics all in the same space. Prices were good for what I got, though I can't speak to larger things like furniture. Staff was very nice.

Beautiful store with an amazing section of dolls, eyes, wigs, clothes, shoes, and props from…read morevarious big-name BJD vendors. The shop owners are friendly and gracious to their guests. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable-- my friend and I spent a few hours there and we were made to feel quite welcome in doing so. You may bring your own doll into the store to try on wigs and clothes. The staff have been in the doll business for quite some time, so they know their stuff! In addition to the shop, they host regular trunk shows and contests as well-- just sign up for the event invites with your email. Layaway and online ordering are also offered, which are huge pluses. We drove quite a way to get to Fabric Friends and Dolls, and I'd go back in a heartbeat. My new happy place!

Such a wonderful local business!…read more I left the doll hobby several years ago, but I decided to venture out here with a close friend who still had hers. It was a bit of a drive, but a beautiful one driving through some picturesque scenery and some farmland. The shop itself is located in a small shopping center, with a 7-11 and other small businesses. Our GPS directed us slightly furhter down the road, overshooting the store location, so please watch out for that if you are driving there with GPS. At first it seemed like the shop staff were watching us closely, but I can't blame them. Their store has some expensive wares, and dolls that are literally works of art. But once my friend took her dolls out of the case, the shop owners were extremely helpful and kind, making conversation with us and telling us what was around the shop. They have pretty much anything you can think of for asian ball-jointed dolls: full sets of the dolls themselves, clothing, wigs, shoes, furniture, accessories, tools for maintenance, everything! And they carry all sorts of popular brands that are big in the BJD community, including Dollzone, Luts, Ringdoll and Soul Doll to name a few. They carry many popular, well-known clothing and wig brands as well, including Dollheart and Leeke. One of the owners told me that occasionally, they host meet-ups in the store with scavenger hunts and contests, so doll enthusiasts were encouraged to attend. If you visit the store and give the owners your e-mail address, they will notify you of upcoming events. It was certainly very tempting being in this store. It reminded me of how great the BJD community is, and the creativity and passion that go into these beautiful dolls. I love small businesses too, so I only wish them the best and want to give them my full support!

Wandered in because it was near my hotel and came out with a Ray Charles CD and a sticker created…read moreby a local artist. I kinda wish I had a larger bag, because I would've gotten some vinyls! They sort by genre, and it feels fun to look through their collection. Support small business!

Tiny Vinyl Shop is indeed tiny, but they have a nice variety of music. The store is impeccably…read moreorganized and clean. I spent about 40 minutes in the store and was able to go through all the inventory except for the boxes on the floor. I had an enjoyable conversation with the guy who was working about an album that was playing. When It finished he put it in the jacket and asked if I wanted to look at it. No, I want to buy it--and I did. I think the prices are good and are competitive with the other shops I visited on my stay. I didn't feel they went heavy with one particular genre, but had a sampling of many.