Four levels - yep, FOUR - of nostalgia!! Such a terrific collection of games, books, tapes, CD's, figurines, posters, comics, vinyl, collectibles, etc. you would be hard pressed not to find something that doesn't make you go, "I remember this!" Each level has different elements. There's stairs, as well as an elevator to access all levels. Prices seem reasonable for the things that they offer. Everything is well kept and in protective sleeves, etc to preserve it from getting worn. Every employee was pleasant and friendly. Not sure about parking as we walked. But, it's super close to the Heinz History Center so could easily walk from there. Well worth a visit!! read more

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Eide's truly is a store with something for everyone! From comics to records, even toys and antiques there is a huge selection of items here to look at! There are multiple floors at Eide's and you can take the stairs but there is an elevator. Their floors are organized by the type of item they sell on that floor. For example, one floor is records, another is comics, toys, and action figures, so it's pretty simple to find the right direction if you're looking for something specific. The staff is also very kind and helpful. During my most recent trip I was browsing the first floor and found one of my favorite books from my childhood! It was only $5 and I couldn't pass it up. You just never know what you'll find here, but I can guarantee if you look hard enough you'll find some gems! read more

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First off respect for the customer and kindness would go a long way! Workers there have egos that they think gives them the right to talk down to you if you don't have the comic knowledge they go! Plain ignorance is not how you run a store. I've been a patron since the squirrel hill days when I was in grade school and I was always talked down to then and now. I highly recommend to Avoid record store day at eides because they don't like selling you vinyl because you go there one day a year or 2. You have to be a constant customer for them to sell you vinyl you want. They hold vinyl for people their friends and staff. I came to pick up vinyl one time I ordered and they sold it to their staff. If you're not a regular don't count on getting what u want. You can't carry records and look around you have to buy them right away or they will take them back and sell to their friends. Even if you went for years and spent $100s of dollars it means absolutely nothing. I would find a new place to go where the workers actually talk to you and let you browse and treat you like a customer should. Other people go once a year but for some reason I'm. Always singled out and I spend the most money there on record store day. I can't help the fact that I have a terminal illness and trying to get disability and I still get treated like shit. They know I have physical and financial limitations but that's always ignored. It's money money money. If they don't stop treating customers like shit especially a customer from the 1980s I'm done buying anything there. I get enough horrible things that happen to me outside of eides. If you have a question if you call them they don't like they will hang up on you. The store is struggling enough but they chose to do things that will close this store sooner than later. The customer does not come first! They actually took records I was buying from me and fold them to their staff! Who does that! If you browse with records in your hand they get mad and ask you put them back so other people can buy them! Wow talk about rude! I was waiting for money to be deposited in my account and they were so mad becsuse they wanted their money then and now when I was buying like $400 worth of music! read more

This is a remarkable 4-story collection of comics, movies, toys, and so much I didn't see. I thought it was clever how they paired up old collectibles and toys into single packages for sale. Salespeople were helpful and the prices seemed good to me. I'd love to browse longer but its one of those no-bathroom places. Five-star experience otherwise. read more

I've been a comic book collector for 50 years. I've purchased comics from Eide's in person and online. They have a terrific selection of back issues. Their prices are reasonable. Ken gives terrific service, and Charles is friendly, too. If you're a comic collector, shop at Eide's! read more

Lots of great comics and vintage stuff. The people are also really nice and are willing to help answer any questions you and and if they dont know the answer research it. It's pretty cool that they also have 2 floors of vintage memorabilia and comics! Prices are pretty decent too! read more

What a great place. Been here several times over the years. First off it's huge.....four floors in total. The shop is loaded with new Comic Books, old Comic Books , Magazines, hard to find DVDS, CDS, Rock n Roll memorabilia and lots of other goodies. I picked up a great 1/6 scale fully articulated Green Lantern figure which I had never scene before. This place has been open a long time and I highly recommend this place when you visit Pittsburgh read more

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Date of visit: 11/29/21 We popped in here on our way back from the Heinz History Center and were impressed by the massive collection of items, from comic books to movies and toys. It reminded me of the types of stores I used to go to when I was younger and didn't have any money. Now that I'm older and do have money, I don't want stuff nearly as much, go figure! Unfortunately the customer service here is a bit lacking, as the employees seem to have no interest in helping anyone or even checking out someone who wants to buy something. That someone was me. If the goal is to encourage people to just window shop, they are amazing at what they do. read more

I was particularly there for the comics and the selection they have downstairs is incredible!! The place is very cleaned and organized so well. I would 100% recommend for any comic book enthusiasts read more

We were walking through the city, on our way somewhere else when we noticed Eide's. Anything entertainment-related will stop my fiancé in his tracks and bring him into the store. Even though I'm not much of a comic book/collector person, I don't mind browsing so we decided to check it out. The selection is pretty impressive. DVDs, VHS, video games, comics, figures... You want it, they probably have it. They also had vintage/antique shelves too. Everything was pretty dirt cheap too, so it seems like you're getting a pretty good deal for what it's worth. This is a cool store to check out if that's the kind of stuff you're into. read more

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I remember coming to Eide's somewhat often when I lived in Pittsburgh. I remember it having a slight reputation for having, maybe, not the nicest of staff or the most helpful, but I still went because this place had so much to offer that, in the event that I had a bad customer service experience (which I didn't), it didn't matter because I found something amazing. On a recent trip back home I knew I wanted to stop there and see what it was like now; had they gotten things I just needed to pack in my carry-on bag ( I was praying so). Now, if you are new to Eide's, know this: it's freaking enormous. It's like a department store for pretty much everything entertainment related; from movies, books, vinyl, toys, comics, and on and on and on. You can't just rush in and out here. You've got to take your time and look. Like thrifting for that perfect retro shirt. You've got to put in time before you strike gold. The main floor where you enter has their current cd's, some vinyl and old magazines like Rolling Stone. One thing to keep in mind: each floor is separate, you'll need to leave your bag each time you enter a new floor. The way I've always done it- not sure if it's right but, if I buy something on one floor, it doesn't go to one checkout- you pay at that specific floor which I think is what they want. Only downside is that you're making a bunch of transactions instead of just one, but whatever honestly. If you have the money in your account I suppose it's not an issue? Ok, anyway... The basement floor would be where the comics are and some various toy ranging from new to retro, this also applies to the comics as well. The top floor has collectible vinyl, dvds, some VHS as well and an adult section. Below the top floor has a large selection of used CD's. Each floor I was greeted by a separate employee. Everyone was friendly, helpful and seemingly happy to wait on me. I didn't need much assistance, but I was offered by a few employees. It was nice. The vibe here was laidback and chill. I didn't feel any pressure to buy anything or like I was being pressured to leave because I didn't have anything in my hand. In the end, I found a used CD and a vinyl record- both in great condition. I left a happy customer and every time I'm back home, I'm stopping at Eide's to pick myself up a treat because I know they'll have something I need or want. read more

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I have been here last 15 years ago and was my favorite place for comics, figures, hard to find foreign movies. I found out on my first visit since on last weekend the manager passed and new management. The new manager was pleasant but the other staff members seemed to lack customer service skills. It is a gem in the strip thought and enjoy the 4 levels of unique memorabilia. Very good price points. read more

This place was a really mixed bag. The floor dedicated to comic books was great. The guy working there was friendly and didn't pester me while I was browsing. The floor dedicated to movies also had a great selection but the guy working there was very inhospitable. I asked if they had a movie, because I assume a place like this would have a digital directory to keep track of their stock, and he just tells me "if it's not on the shelf, I don't have it." Even if they don't have a directory to check, he could've at least confirmed which shelves I should be looking at. read more

I've been here several times since my initial review. The last visit comic back issues seemed lacking and it was hotter than hell inside the store which made shopping unbearable. Customer service is hit & miss. Sometimes they're great, other times they're like the comic book guy on The Simpsons. If you have time and are in the Strip District it's worth checking out. read more

This comic book store is nothing short of mythical. I'm not joking. I've been to a LOT of comic book stores in my life. They are generally awesome places, as they are full of the best kinds of people on the whole, that being people who read comics. I would say 2% of comic book stores are even "bad" and even then... They're trying to get better. Then, 95% is "a really good comic book store". But this place. THIS PLACE. This is exactly my basement, except 2000% larger. It's the last 3% ... This place, is LEGENDARY. There might be a million comics in here. AND they have vinyl, video games, action figures, DVDs, VHS, in every cool genre and geeky niche. The people who run it are friendly, conversational, self-deprecating & funny, and they love this place. Everyone should go, even if you don't read or buy comics. Go talk to someone there, tell them what you're into, and let them pick out your perfect book. If you know me, I'm a Philadelphian through and through...I can pass on almost everything Pittsburgh. This place however, makes me actually, honestly, jealous. read more

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I was in Pittsburgh visiting friends ad they suggested we stop in here. I was mainly looking for some comics I have not been able to find elsewhere, and I found them here! The stor is huge and is very well organized. I asked for some help as I was looking for Marvel/DC crossovers and the Amalgam comics, and the employee there pointed me right to them. read more

Wow! What a surprise this place was. Impressive amount of media ranging from dvd's, blu-ray's, cd's, vinyl, to a huge backlog of magazines, comic books, books, action figures, games and even an adult section. Really you need a whole day to peruse the place. Because I was visiting a friend from out of town I couldn't spend as much time here, but I will be back on my next visit to increase my vinyl collection. read more

While this place has a vast selection of comics, records, books and collectables ... I have never felt more unwelcome in a store. The staff was disinterested in helping, and at checkout downright rude. I have been in hundreds of these types of shops over the years. I would never shop in this one again. read more

As you can see the other 3 or less star reviews, the place is 3 floors of amazing items reasonably priced. Although, went for the first time today & older guy on the first floor made some rude comments. I'm a 24 year old female, I asked him if I could look at this back section, he responded that's where people who want to spend a lot of money go. Pretty much people who are willing to spend a lot, I guess I didn't look like the type too or he just didn't have the time of day to deal with anyone which is crazy if you are on the clock getting paid to work. Huge selection, staff felt snobby. read more

It's alright. The selection of comics is amazing, but the customer service is down awful. It seems as though none of the employees are interested in helping or doing their jobs at all. Last time I was there a worker was staring at me while I was flipping through records. It made me super uncomfortable and weirded me out. I won't be going there again. read more

This is a wonderful store! They have all kinds of odds and ends! From classic comic books to old movies to posters to vintage toys! If you're looking for something, you can probably find it her and their prices just can't be beat. We got some steals on great gifts at this store. I was shocked at how massive it is inside. When we first arrived I thought it was just one floor but it was at least four! It is a little overwhelming at first but once you're used to it, you can find some serious treasures here! I wish we had this store in my town so that I could shop here regularly. That being said, Christmas is right around the corner and if you're looking for that unique gift for someone on your list, this is definitely the place. I mean, they sell clothes for Teddy Ruxpin here so what's not to love!? read more

Prior to meeting Kay and her friend Nadine for dinner in The Strip District last night, I went to Eide's again trying in vain not to spend money. I walked out with 4 CD's: Moonspell-Alpha Noir, Sonata Arctica-Stones Grow Her Name, Holy Grail-Ride The Void, and Fozzy-Sin & Bones. How's that for discipline? Or lack thereof? What struck me when I entered was that the ground floor had been largely gutted!!! A chill ran up my vertebrae! Was Eide's going out of business??? "Not so," I was told by an employee. What Eide's is doing is expanding from 3 floors of storespace to 4! The ground floor will be a "showcase" of sorts, featuring a sampling of Eide's most popular merchandise. Most of the music, meaning CD's and vinyl, is now being jept in the newly acquired 3rd floor, right above floor 2, which is where the DVD's, VHS, pulp novels, and adult comics are kept. The 2nd floor and the basement comic book department will remain unchanged. As far as vinyl goes, I am not much of a collector (I went through a brief vinyl phase in my mid-to-late 20's merely because I wanted to listen to albums that had never been released on CD and had plans to get them converted to CD, but most of those long-lost releases have eventually been reissued. Heh.), but I saw soundtracks, comedy albums, jazz, blues, and all manner of non-classic rock albums for sale. I don't know what Eide's detractors want them to sell. It's a dying format with a cult following, people. Regardless, Eide's is getting bigger and better. Thwip! read more

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This was an amazing place! Four floors of comics, CDs, VHS, DVDs, posters, memorabilia etc. You name it they probably have it! All the staff was extremely helpful, and had great insight. Eide's certainly lives up to its reputation and legacy! read more

Fun pop culture, comic and music & movie shop. It's multi level with different themes on each floor. It's definitely a throwback these days. The basement has the comic book area. They have a great selection of back issue stuff, some rare stuff and CGC graded books. There are also collected editions and some statues and figures. The main floor has the new comics, and kind of a mishmash of stuff. The upper floor has music and stuff. It's one of those places I like to stop at when I come to Pittsburgh. read more

We are visiting from out of state and looked up places to go for comics and collectibles and this is by far the best place we have discovered! There are multiple floors of glory (3 floors in total I believe) with tons and tons of comics, collectibles, movies, etc! There's literally something for everyone in this gem. The comic to other item ratio was great too (I'm not big on comics but my bf and friends I was with are, and there was PLENTY for me to browse through still that weren't comic books). The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgable and the kindness and conversation only added to the overall experience! This is a must go if you're a pop culture fan or even just a nerdy/geeky collector like me! Will definitely be going back each time I visit. Very impressed, and prices are great too! Don't hesitate! Just go check it out! read more

Probably the best comic store in the state. It has so many different comics. If there's a series you want then they'll probably have the whole series with two of each issue. I love this place it's where I go every Wednesday for new and old comics. Basically perfect for comic lovers. I haven't been to the other floors so I do not know what they are like. Would definitely recommend! read more

Amazing selection of comic books (used and new), DVD's and blue-rays, miniatures, and a lot more. 3 full floors of this and other comic memorabilia! read more

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We would've loved to enjoy the great selection of comics and merch here but were repeatedly told that there was only 10 minutes of shopping left. So much so that we couldn't find what we were looking for (and lost all interest in doing so). Odd, because after each person gruffly made us feel unwelcome, they tried to help, but would refer us to someone else who'd repeat the whole cycle. read more

Wow this place. I've been a customer for decades and many friends worked here back in the day. Back when it meant something to be cool enough to work at Eide's. This absolutely was the goto for music, movies, comics, books, posters and more. A lot has changed. There was a time when I couldn't wait to get to the store. Now I pass by without a thought. Just not the amazing selection or atmosphere it once was. Maybe I'm old or maybe I want a store like this to remain awesome. read more

I can see how people like this place, but for me it wasn't my cup of tea. It seemed like a giant warehouse full of music, books, movies, and comics, but I wasn't really blown away with the selection. I was impressed with how many things they had there but quality beats quantity in my book. They had mostly comics and the video game section that they had was rather poor. The location isn't that bad - it's a bit of a walk from the strip and on the edge of downtown. read more

This place is alright. Like another reviewer said, quality beats quantity for me, and quantity is the main strength of this store. Some of the employees are unfriendly, mutter at you, and seem uninterested in customer service. If you aren't sure where something is, they kind of groan at you and give a crappy description of where to find it. For the most part, at least. Keep in mind this isn't all of the employees -- some of the employees are perfectly fine and friendly. Again, the advantage if quantity over quality -- they are more likely to have something random you're looking for, but their shelves also contain lots of crap in the music/tv/movies section. The organization is generally okay -- it's usually in alphabetical order...usually -- so you shouldn't have too hard a time finding something. The weakest section is the music section. There are lots of CD's....but who really buys CDs anymore? The only physical music I buy anymore is vinyl, and their selection isn't great. they have some random new releases, and some old classics....and more Teddy Pendergrass than anyone ever needs. The section I spend the most time in is the basement with the comics and toys. I will admit, the inventory of comics is great. They have a ton of comics here, best in the area as far as I can tell. The prices, aren't great. All of the back issues were marked up at least 50 cents more than I find other places. I'm not one to complain about 50 cents, it just discourages me from buying more from them. This is why I only go there for stuff that I haven't found elsewhere. The toys are more of a great nostalgic trip than anything I'm exactly interested in buying. They contribute to the ambiance, but I can't see myself actually buying any. Although, there was a toy DragonZord there, and once I have a home office, you better bet I will go back and buy that to decorate the new office with it! So if you just want to browse media, it's a fun place to go. If you're looking for something unique or random, you might find it there. But, I wouldn't use it for my regular media purchases. read more

I absolutely loved this place. Sure it has cool new and vintage toys and an assortment of media for sale, but what sold it for me in the first place was its reputation as a good source for vintage funny books. Turns out it pretty much is my perfect comic shop, given it has a GREAT array of gold, silver and bronze back issues in a logically sorted and archived manner, with most of the pricier ($10+) books in Mylars, stuff sorted by Marvel/DC/other, $40+ books in long showcases or on the wall, and the grades, from what I could tell, very fairly assessed with any issues noted on the price tags. I ended up picking up a pretty hefty array of books (as much as I could realistically manage in my carry-on!) and spending a couple of hours in the shop overall. I can't say the staff was especially friendly, but they were professional and helpful. I kind of got the vibe that they don't suffer fools, and given I was an unfamiliar face, they were a bit leery of my presence, especially since I just happened to arrive when their annual sale was starting. If they had been a little more welcoming I would have rated Eide's a full five stars, but then again, I have the sense that they probably wear their slight surliness as a blue-collar badge of honor, so they'd be just as happy with a four-star rating because of that regardless. A most excellent experience overall. read more

One of the only places left in Pittsburgh of this nature. Been going here for nearly 40 years

Stopped by on a family trip. Located on the eastern end of the downtown area. I didn't get time to go through every floor just looked through back issues on the ground level. Staff was helpful, guiding me over to the books I inquired about. Picked up some bargains to fill runs that I haven't been able to locate in my home town--about 30 books. Could have gotten more but I was walking. Key and wall books seemed priced at guide. I hope to make it back before my trip ends. read more

Nerdvana. Eide's Entertainment is Valhalla for nerds. No matter what type of geekdom you lust after: music, comics, movies, old science fiction pulp novels, Eide's Entertainment has you covered. With three floors you are bound to find something that tempts the inner geek in you. read more

This review is totally based on CD's - plenty of DVD's, comic books and tons of stuff I'm not into but it is impressive how much space these guys have. It's a shame that a place like this can't exist in New York anymore. I'm glad a place like this is around, even though I'm not into most of the stuff they have. As for CD's. Impressive amount of metal CD's upstairs - all kinds of metal, every genre. Lots of books too. Problem for me was the prices. They had a bunch of books that appeared to be used that were for sale at the original price. Also, their used CD prices seemed a bit high. I bought a few things but it was more to support the little guy, I really would have wished the prices were a bit lower. Definitely worth looking around if you're in the area. read more

Huge selection of vinyl, CDs, DVDs and other entertainment items! Store is very large with multiple levels of inventory. Prices were fair on used albums and 12" singles. They also have an area near the front for rarities and imports with a much heftier price tag on some! They have a pretty strict bag policy (check them in at the counter upon arrival) and no restrooms available in the store. But the employees were friendly and we found some items we could not leave without snatching up! You could easily spend a big chunk of time in this diverse store! Recommended place if you are in the area. read more

I literally am going crazy walking around downtown in this cold ass weather... i wish i was one of those people who enjoyed comic books...but whatever...i still find this place cool and interesting... reason i find this place cool and interesting...the fact that there's four huge floors of comic was just...WOW ...i remember while i was outside in the freezing cold debating if i should go in or not...i thought to myself this is a cute little comic store..why not go check it out...walked inside and i was socked...this place is huge! Honest the main thing comic book guys n gals check out is.... -What selection of new books they have and new and older trade paper backs -price -rarity (the rest such as action figures dolls and posters are just extra credit but not needed) they have everything a comic collector looks for...people that work here were really kind... might be the best service i had the whole time i was in Pittsburgh...and i didn't even purchase anything! read more

This is an amazing store for all things geeky! Darren brought me here for the first time last last week during one of our Downtown adventures (it's actually on the tail-end of the Strip or the very beginning coming in from 'town), and I was blown away by their selection of music, comics, toys, and all sorts of other stuff (we never even went up to the 2nd floor where the vinyl and DVD's are). The store is laid out wonderfully and the employees and fun and helpful.I don't know why some people complain about it. I got myself some Hellraiser comics!!! P.S. You should see Darren when he comes into places like this. He turns into an excited little kid! And he knows everything, artists, characters, bands, everything, even impressing the employees! He's a nerd with muscles! ;) read more

I see a lot of negative reviews on here. Most of the complaints center around rude employees. Read further into it and you see people coming to the store 10 min before close and being surprised at a nasty attitude. Have you ever worked in retail or the service industry? No one is going to be happy to see you walking in right when they thought their day was done. Use common sense. Eides has always been my go to for music. Since i was old enough to take the bus by myself I was coming here looking for new imports or ep's. Let me tell you, then to now, the attitudes have greatly improved. In the 90's you could get your ass kicked for trying to pilfer. Not a joke. People have to realize, the shop is next to the greyhound station. Not the best of areas. Good amount of transient traffic. Some up to no good. Some just homeless and looking for a place to warm up. That's the reason for the rules posted everywhere. I don't know what to tell you. If you're looking for a place that has everything, this is it. If you're looking for smiles and a cup of coffee go to waldenbooks. read more