We came to Kalamazoo with three places to go, Farefare being one of the places. We hadn't realized…read morethey moved down the road a bit (guess it had been longer than we thought since we last came) so they now have their own private parking lot which is nice. Their selection of comics is colossal, the main reason we come back. Their game selection is also phenomenal and they even have a "game cage" for table top games to happen in store. Kids also have game and comic options as well as stuffed animals that are great for all ages. Staff is friendly, greeting us as we entered and various employees asking if we needed help with anything during our visit. We got what we wanted and continued our adventure. I'm glad we make FanFare a regular Kalamazoo stop and am already looking forward to coming back.

The service couldn't have been better! I found the right quartz for my bathroom and it is beautiful…read moreand easy to take care of. I shopped around and Granite Works had the best price overall.

Have you been to Green Light yet? It's in a small, unassuming strip mall (slightly overshadowed by…read morethe liquor store next door, but once you have been to Green Light, you won't even notice the neighbors any more, so intent are you on getting INSIDE!), with plenty of ample parking. Inside, you'll find new and used records, tapes, and cds. (I mean, of course!) The walls are covered with interesting new releases and rare recordings. The bins are a joy to peruse, especially the 45s. Larger musicians have their own tabs, otherwise it is alphabetical. You'll find much here that you'll love, but it will also be hard to stay on budget. Luckily, they have a frequent buyer card (in $5 increments). Our favorite part is digging through the 45s. It's a trip down memory lane, with laughter galore. I cannot believe the 80s fashion that ended up on record sleeves (I know, I wore it myself, but not in such a...memorable way). The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The music playing is especially interesting. And, although we haven't done it yet, they do purchase music from customers (hence the enormous selection of records for us to discover treasures within!). Previously, my favorite record store was Electric Fetus in Minneapolis. This has definitely replaced it, both for warmth and service. Go!

Came in because I'm always on the hunt to reestablish my movie collection for cheap. I used to have…read moreover 300 DVDs but sadly had to sell. Places like Green Light help me get on the right track to get my collection back to its original glory. How I Met Your Mother season one and two were a no brainers to grab. My husband grabbed 'Inglorious Bastards' and 'Ray'. As we were about to go to the counter an amazing B-movie looking DVD caught my eye. 'Frogs', my favorite animal has a movie starring Sam Elliot for $2.99? Yes please. The employee was pretty laid back but also helpful. We were greeted when we came in and asked us if we needed anything. When checking out he told us about their stamp program where get a stamp every $5 you spend and eventually get something. So glad we stopped and will be back to find more treasures.

I've been in here a few times. I for one would buy more horror blu ray/dvd if they had them in one…read morecategory. Nobody has time to sort through stuff alphabetically! Also don't try and sell every cult classic video at eBay prices. Let people find a gem once in a while.

When I walked into Second Chance I got major Disc Replay vibes because they look so similar. Wall…read moreto wall aisles of dvds and I was in heaven thinking about how I could fit all of them on my shelves. I used to have a dvd collection of over 500 dvds until someone sold them without my permission but this place could help me build it back up to its former glory. I chose to write this in February, the month of love, because I love dvds and anyone who loves me knows how excited I get when I recieve a new movie or tv series. I would literally be in heaven if someone bought be a boat load of movies here for Valentines day, or really any day. I will definitely continue to come back here when in Kalamazoo to make my movie dreams come true.

Good selection of new & used records. Friendly service from whomever is manning the counter. Pretty…read moregood prices overall. I joined the points membership program and everything. I'd say I go about once a month. Worth a look see to any vinyl junkies in the Kalamazoo area.

Walked in and immediately knew I would love it! The selection is huge!! There are both new and used…read morerecords, but there are definitely more older records than new. Prices were super affordable. The guy working was super friendly and engaging! I can't wait to go back!!

Treasure Quest has its heart in the right place, but its execution is not where it's at. The owners…read moreof the store are super friendly, and personable. They love to chit chat and are into a lot of esoteric things. That is the charm of these mom and pop shops-- you get to know the people. The downside is the overall goals for the store are overly ambitious for the couple and others in the area are doing it better. There are a lot of arcade machines inside, broken, collecting dust, while other businesses such as an arcade in Paw Paw is set to open, and there is an expanded Beercade in downtown Kalamazoo with more arcade games and pinball machines. In terms of their product, often it is priced high while the condition of it is quite low. I've bought multiple disk games that didn't work. Some were too scratched to play or the disks were warped. I tried to have them repaired but they were too far gone. In short, products aren't tested at all or not thoroughly. Some handhelds have faulty electronics, bad speakers, and other problems that don't justify their price. Often, they are priced higher than ones in a better condition on eBay. As much as I want to recommend Treasure Quest because it's a mom and pop shop, I can't. The products they have don't justify the price and the overall condition of many of the items are below average.

For real collectors, there are interesting things here. Unfortunately the hours are strange and…read morethe prices are WAY too high. Even so, this is a local business that would be cool to support as the owner once told me he would like to make an arcade. Imagine having Kazoo Books and a vintage game store and arcade right in one area. Id love it if the owner got motivated in cleaning up the store, more fair with the pricing, and better hours. If he has a dream Im sure there are enough retro heads in Kalamazoo that would love to support a space like this. Its just the main thing is that its too expensive and has strange hours.

I'm not from the area but always check out local bookstores when I visit other cities. This is a…read moreBookstore was a must visit. Wide selection of books, and gifts. Cute, comfy spots to read and relax. Factory coffee cafe is located inside This is a Bookstore - they serve bagels, sammies, coffee and adult beverages. Walked across the sidewalk and visited Book Bug which is a children's book store. Again, a wide selection of books, comfy sitting space and a playhouse for the kiddos. Service was quick and everyone was friendly. I plan on visiting again next time I'm in the area.

I always come here for books amazing stock love the ambiance there i also love the cafe i could…read moreread in there for hours

My husband had something to do in town today so he brought me by to spend some birthday money,…read moresince my birthday was on Thursday. I bought 3 books, totaling $38 and some change. All 3 were about traveling in America which is right up my alley because we typically go on one big trip a year. One of the books was specifically about National Parks and during our trip in June we plan to go to at least 3 National Parks. The store was very well organized and (despite probably being smaller) felt bigger than the Mishawaka location. Everything was easy to find and displayed nicely. Lots of books were even discounted, which was also nice. Employees were nice and made checkout easy. I do tend to prefer small/locally owned stores, but as far as Barnes & Noble go, this location is pretty cool.

This Barnes and Noble is one of the larger ones and has an amazing selection. I found a book that…read morewas not in stock at two other book stores I tried. Bill, a team member, was very helpful in locating the book. This is the place to explore and find your next awesome reading adventure.

My husband and come in loads times since I last reviewed, while I only have maybe 2 or 3 times…read more They have also since expanded to maybe twice the size they used to be. My husband loves both buying things here and trading in his trading cards that he has had graded. The owner is super cool and really knows his stuff about what comes in and out of his store. Whether you like TCG games, legos, Funko pops, comic books or even figurines, they will have something for you to get excited about. Definitely will be coming back sooner than later.

I received this voicemail after leaving my review. To clarify, I was upset due to poor…read morecommunication and lack of transparency regarding my order--not because I misunderstood shipping costs. At no point did I request cancellation; that decision was made by the seller without my consent. I would have preferred a professional explanation and a solution rather than dismissive language and assumptions. Customer service and communication matter, especially when delays or issues arise. I'm sharing this so other customers are aware of how concerns are handled.

I'm so mad at myself for not going to this place sooner and yet I live so close to it…read more It's such a precious and invaluable bookstore that I've always longed for. I love how the owner interacts and gives you suggestions. I cannot wait to be back again to sit down and read the book that was ordered.

I am glad and also disappointed that this lovely little shop is across town from me. If I were any…read morecloser it would certainly be bad for my wallet. I was in the Park Hills neighborhood dog sitting this week and almost missed Kazoo Books. I took a sharp turn in because I had to check it out. The staff is engaging and pleasant and they have load and loads of books, practically everything you would find in B&N for same value or less (they have preowned books too). I will always prefer to shop small business and now I have a perfect excuse to become a regular customer of Kazoo Books and you should too :)

A huge mish mosh of everything under the sun. Good stop for random things. Books, household items,…read moreamong other things.

Two old ladies n a younger guy , all refused to help me when money was taken off my card , and they…read moresaid that the transaction didn't go through on their end. I was out of $70 in the middle of a job to drive out of town.\nAnd they refused to help me walking away even saying the words that I am just out of luck. They all refused to give their district manager's number\nAnd the guy today refused to give his name . So iI ended up recording the whole situation, will post to Facebook.