Picked up a used Nikon D5100 here today for a great price…read more Turned out it was almost brand new!! Didn't need the lens it came with so he dropped the price accordingly. Great to deal with and none of that "pawn shop" feel or attitude. Highly recomend this place if you find an ad for something you want here.

I haven't been here in a while, it may have gotten better and/or be better than I remember. this…read moreplace has some great bargains- I've seen Earthbound there for even less than the just under 100- I paid online, purchase MegaMan1 for 20 bucks here, and got A LOT of Genesis games for about 5 bucks a piece, As well as Zelda Link to the past for a cool 20 bones. Now there is a down side; unless the game is rare they are all in these plastic tubs, and if you're a browser, it's rather disorganized. however if you're looking for something specific the guy behind the counter will tell you if he has it or not, and sometimes will even fish the desired item out.

This place is terrific. Geek heaven. Great selection of single issues and trades, and huge boxes of…read moreold archival stuff. A large gaming area for tabletop games. Tons of tempting action figures and sculptures. Books on creating comics. The staff are always helpful and willing to assist me in finding anything I can't quite place or remember. The negative reviews I've read here seem to expect some kind of big-box-store phony PR campaign from the staff. I think they are mistaking people who are naturally shy or introverted (typical comic book readers?) with being unfriendly or unwilling to help. When I've taken the time to engage with the guys who work here I've had nothing but great experiences, digging through crates to find a certain story arc with my favorite characters, getting recommendations based on other things I've enjoyed, having variant covers set aside until they're ready to go on sale, etc. I'm always greeted by someone at either door when I walk in, and even though they know me by now they always ask if they can help me find anything. I don't know what people are expecting. Complimentary tiramisu? Overall this place is a great regular stop if you're a comic book, tabletop or action figure/memorabilia collector and I strongly disagree with reviews stating that the customer service is lukewarm. If you're comfortable in any other hobbyist shop you'll be comfortable here.

Frankly I find this store overly crowded and not terribly friendly. As a woman who happens to be…read moreinterested in comic books, general geeky things, and games, I find it to be exceedingly important that there be good sight lines in a store of this variety and I find it confusing and hard to navigate as a store location. It really could lead to some uncomfortable encounters with staff or patrons simply because of the layout of the store. In addition I was there with a tall person recently and the items hanging from the ceiling hit his head. This is not good in general. It's a very disorganized clutter-filled store. And feels unusually crowded even when not many people are in there. I would much rather patronize other similar stores in Edmonton that do not have quite such a cluttered/unsafe aesthetic. It also took us a LONG time to find a staff member to help us in searching for a comic we were seeking (it was unavailable). It's good that this part of town has comics/games/etc. options for shopping but I really wish that it were more of a friendly place to shop, especially for people who are new to particular hobbies.

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.

If you like music, low prices, a large selection and a great staff then you will like Listen…read moreRecords & CD's. It's not like HMV because it doesn't have mostly popular music, it has all kinds. The staff is extremely helpful and know their music. If you tell them what kind of music you like they are always good at suggesting more music you might like. Also if you really can't find what you're looking for, they will gladly order it for you. I find this store to be better than HMV only music they don't mainly cater to the mainstream.

A huge (and I mean, huge) selection of used CDs, LPs, DVDs, as well as band posters, t-shirts,…read morepatches, and other souvenirs. I am truly overwhelmed by the selection of music, and not just rock. There are substantial sections for blues, jazz, punk, folk, and more. I walked in to browse and walked out with an armful of CDs. The staff are friendly, and there is a 30-day exchange policy (with receipt) if anything is defective. I have a feeling this may become a regular stop for me.

Searching for classic Disney DVDs is not easy these days. The Disney vault is a real thing…read moreapparently! I booked a trip to Disney this summer so want to educate my daughter on the classic movies before the trip. I didn't realize it would be that hard. Revolver had a used DVD section and LOADS of Disney - Hurrah! I found Aladdin door $20 and went to but right away. I did t have time to look around but I know if I was with my husband we'd have been in there for hours. They have a large vinyl collection, band shirts and music swag. Server was great and cleaned the DVD before I got it. Had some chitchat about this Disney vault being a real thing. Then went in my merry way. Can't wait to watch Aladdin now.

I have shopped at this location repeatedly, the staff have always been friendly and helpful…read more However, I went to pick up my order tonight. I went to their designated call button for online orders, repeatedly pressed the button, allowing time in between each press for a staff member to come from somewhere in the store. I see a staff member organizing shelves, I approach them and ask if they can help me that I'm there to pick up an order and nobody has come to help me. They said I haven't received a call and the I don't need to be rude to them. I paused for a moment confused, and then stated that I'm not being rude. To which point the staff member stated I was being rude and that they were only matching my rude energy. I said I wanted to speak with a different staff member so I didn't have to deal with them. The staff member then replied that too bad, they were the only person available, and maybe I shouldn't be so rude next time and that the call button isn't working and they work in customer service and know how people are. I responded by stating that I work in customer service too and know how to treat people and it wasn't my problem the call button wasn't working, I followed their process to collect my online order, it is not my problem their process is broken. The sales person then asked for my last name, I gave it to them. I had my order open on my phone with the bar code ready to be scanned, the sales person then stated they needed my order number and proceeded to grab my phone out of my hand without asking. As they entered the order number the sales person stated that maybe next time I could just go to the till and have somebody help me there. I said the reason I didn't go there is because they were busy helping other customers and I didn't want to be rude. As they walked away to get my books, I said I was going to leave a bad review and they responded with maybe I shouldn't be so rude next time. I have never experienced such rudeness in a customer service person and then be gaslight by the staff member in trying to make me out to be the bad guy simply because I was expressing frustration in a process. I never once raised my voice, swore or name called. I was simply trying to express my frustration. As someone who has spent their entire career in customer service and take pride and joy in customer service, I find it disappointing that this was the go to response from a customer service person. There is enough ugliness in the world, empathy and kindness when someone is expressing frustration about a process, goes a long way.

I am a fan of this book store…read more I am old school and buy books to read. I just have a thing about holding a book and reading it vs online or on a tablet. They have more than just books. They've got games, toys, and tonnes of other items to browse. There's also a Starbucks if you want to buy and coffee and book and sit and read for a bit. My niece and I checked it out for her spring break as they had a week of kids activities. It was super cool... and I learned about new toys that are on the market that I was in the dark about. The event started off with an employee reading a book t all of the kids before they went to the different stations. The different stations for the kids were coloring, play games, and having an interactive experience. Indigo head office also provided grab bags for the first 50 kids or so through the door and we were lucky enough to show up on time and my niece got one. She was tickled pink and went home super happy. Book readers exist lol, we walk amongst everyone else... we need bookstores!! Shop local and save yourself shipping and just buy off the shelf

Extra Extra is one of the first stores I started frequenting at HUB Mall, even before I was a…read morestudent at the U of A. It is a small newsstand with magazines and newspapers from North America and around the world. I always found the selection be good, and purchased quite a few music magazines here. It also sells cold drinks and snacks like chocolate bars and chips. The store is very small and gets cramped when it is busy so best not to hang out there too long reading the magazines.

Is it just me, or has their selection of gaming magazines seems to have faded over the years?…read moreThat's the main reason I come to Extra Extra when I'm around the U of Alverta campus, the video game and tech magazine. I would come here a few years ago and they would have tons for me to choose from. Now? Not so much. And Paula is right, the place does get very cramped like most of the store in the Hub Mall.

This store is so clean, you could eat off the floors. There is not one speck of dust anywhere. No…read moresmell of staleness or that faint mildewy odour so common with old books. Barb runs a superb business with some of the most interesting finds. She has books dating back to the 1600's. Look up and you'll see an autographed copy of Michael Jackson's "Moonwalk". Kids books, travel books, the classics.... With Rigoletto playing softly in the background, I could browse all day.

I'm always amazed at the things people cite as issues. The owner has overhead, he can't pay full…read morevalue for what you find on the internet. I found this store to have an amazing collection and the owner was way cool.

Hello True Believers,…read more Comic Fever in North Central Edmonton is an awesome little comic shop. My favorite attribute is the incentives! If you keep a file you get a discount, the more books you by, the more uyou save (up to 25% off cover price) also regular sales and promotions make each trip exciting beyond your new reads. I'm not into gaming but it is also quite a hotbed for gaming activity. With regularly scheduled campaigns played instore it can be a very interactive enviroment. Talk to Lee, he is the owner/operator and a really good guy to deal with

I have been a file holder for 25 years. Lee has recently embraced CGC comics and has a great…read moreselection. In my opinion this is the best comic store in Edmonton