--Location/Parking-- There are multiple locations throughout…read morePittsburgh. I went to the one close Carnegie Melon on Forbes Ave location. Street parking can be hit or miss. I took the bus there to avoid any parking issues --Ambience-- Think of a Gamestop but will a clean interior and the game organize by consoles and knowledgeable staff willing to help you. I recommend this local gem if you are looking any retro and non-console media/gaming/ etc. --Service/Staff-- The staff knew their stuff. Friendly and energetic. I wouldn't mind spending time there to nerd out on pop culture. --Food/Products-- Wide range of media from video games (which I was interested in) to CDs to toys to many Blu-ray. It's like a Gamestop and Best buy in media selection all in one. --Capacity-- The Forbes Ave location is kind of small. I would say about 20 or so people would be crowded in the store and could make it awkward to walk around in the tight space. --Overall-- I would be back to see what new items they have in stock and see if people have traded items that I would be interested in.

Great prices, and good selection. I come here often. It's in sq. Hill area…read more They always have new things coming in

Jerry's Records made me fall in love with my record player. I couldn't have asked for a better…read morestore to help me build my collection. I can always find something I'm interested in for $10 or less. Jerry's is a third place to me. It's a must visit every time I'm back in Pittsburgh! Jerry's is estimated to have over 500,000 records. Here's what I've learned from my two years in Pittsburgh to help sort through the collection: 1. Best sellers are located upfront. Normally there's a few of each artist: The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Rush, Aerosmith, and many more. Price range between $20-60 2. For people starting out, Jerry's has a lot of well known albums and artists for $7-8 a record. Common finds: Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Santana, REO Speedwagon, Jefferson Starship/Jefferson Airplane, Elton John, STYX, and Chicago. 3. Huge Christmas selection in the $3-20 range. They likely have what you're looking for. My boyfriend's mom was looking for Christmas with Mitch for many years. She found 8 copies at Jerry's Records in less than 15 minutes. 4. There's a large Broadway and musical soundtrack section tucked in the corner down the first hallway on the right. Normally they are about $5-15. 5. Before checking out, look at the record and sleeve for damages. From experience, most priced above $7 play really well. They may have a few crackles, but a quick wash takes most of that away. Things in the $3 range are risky.

Excellent selection and friendly knowledgeable staff. Could be a dangerous place without a spending…read morelimit!!!

Selection for everyone!!! Staff was knowledgeable with all questions asked and pricing was very…read moreaffordable. Would definitely go back next time in Pittsburgh

This place was an utter disappointment. I did hear from some residents that the chain has a mixed…read morereputation around the city. What's mixed? Who likes it? It was mostly organized, as in things were labeled and in generally the right area, but not really. Mostly I was annoyed by the selection. Whenever I travel, I visit a bookstore. All the books were oversized, so they won't travel well or easily. The selection was meager and it wasn't quite textbooks or books even books worth buying. The prices are too excessive for book quality and selection. Nothing amazing about this place, except maybe location?

Incredible bookstore that adds so much to the local community. The shop has a welcoming vibe and…read morethe people that work there are always so nice and helpful. The selection inside is thoughtfully curated and they are happy to order anything that you don't see on the shelves. My absolute favorite thing about this place though are the book clubs! So many options, truly something for everyone, and the events that I've attended have been enjoyable. It's such a fun way to get to know other people in the community and I can't wait to attend more.

Cozy bookstore with lots of options! Friendly and kind staff who welcomed us in immediately and…read moreanswered our questions. Bought a sticker during my visit, but will be back to treat myself to a new book!

Fantastic store! There is a large collection of comics, many of which are great for the novice or…read moreexperienced collector. Each comic is kept sealed to preserve the material. The owner is knowledgeable, friendly & provides quality comics at a reasonable price. Make sure to stop by to buy, sell or trade in those comics you have been looking to off load from your mom's basement!

A nice little shop for Funko and sports collectibles, they also sell comics. If you're a Funko…read morecollector there is typically a nice assortment downstairs even some higher end items in and behind the case. If you're in the Swissvale area I highly recommend you stop in and check it out.

This Barnes & Noble chain retail store sells books, magazines, DVDs, vinyl records, board games,…read moreLegos, lap desks, and more. For over a decade, my husband and I have shopped at this store off and on. During our most recent visit on a Saturday, this store had lots of customers. The selection of books and other products, of course, is much smaller than what we find online from online retailers, but it is still a decent assortment, and we often find some products to buy for moderate prices. Most recently I found lap desks that I liked for $30-60. This store also has a cafe, although I do not recall ever eating there. Overall, this Barnes & Noble is a nice place where people--both adults and children--can spend some time discovering new books, movies, music, and games. Sometimes you need to see products in person rather than online to know if you like them or not.

Large old school BN layout with entrances at the front and back of the store. Free parking lot at…read moreback entrance or the non-pretty entrance on Promenade. Plenty of staff to help, fairly busy on a weekday. Stocked well, competitive pricing especially if you have the membership (worth it!!) and as clean as it can be at this age. Loved being able to find exactly what I wanted. You can count on this location.

I'm not sure why this location was marked at closed. I went to the store yesterday (1/22/2020) and…read morebought a few books. This place is great--the selection of pay-what-you-want books is really interesting, and the second floor is filled with an eclectic mix of books, from religion and philosophy, to medicine, to poetry, to geography-specific books. I always like to peruse the medical books, where you may find a new(er) book about updated technologies, or old hygiene guides from 1921. I never know what you're going to find when I go, but I'm always happy with my visit. They do have an online system that allows you to search for specific books, but I've never used it. The people who run the shop are nice and always happy to help. I will definitely be returning in the near future.

From the owner: Online only bookstore based in Pittsburgh, that specializes rare antique and antiquarian books and…read morerelated ephemera.

So, I don't have a ton of experience with them so far, but I did get some bike parts from them at…read morean extremely inexpensive rate. It is just a small shop on the outskirts of the business district there in Homewood/Point Breeze. If you want to deal in used bikes/parts then this is your go to place in Pittsburgh. For parts it is a great option because you don't want to have to waste time and money ordering online. I will be back when my bike needs fixing. Oh, the hours have changed. They are now on Tuesday and Saturday, check the website.

I wasn't there long enough to really look over the equipment, etc., but I am super excited I found…read morea place to donate my dad's old bikes. I hope someone new enjoys working on them and riding them!