I must have driven by Dan's shop a million times until I finally stopped by back in March. I hadn't…read morecollected comic books since I was a kid and I never had enough money to be that serious about it all those years ago. So when this middle-aged dad finally ended up in the store I wasn't sure what to expect from Boom Tube Comics. I knew bits and pieces from a lot of pop culture and just my own casual interest over the years, but still, I thought trying to get back into comic books would be confusing and intimidating. I'm happy to say that it turned out to be exactly the opposite. Dan has created the kind of comic shop in Boom Tube Comics that I think every fan or collector hopes to find. From my very first visit, he made me feel welcome, never talked down to me, and was incredibly patient in explaining how comics and his store works. He's a wealth of information too, from subscriptions and FOC dates, to special series, blind bags, conventions, etc. No matter what your level of knowledge is, he meets you where you are and seems to genuinely enjoy helping people learn more about the hobby. Dan's always happy to talk about local artists, comic book history, recommend an interesting/popular book, point out books you might otherwise overlook, and even suggest trustworthy online resources if you want to learn more about collecting or comic history. You never feel rushed, pressured, or like you're asking a "dumb" question. The man has patience for miles! On top of that, Dan has a terrific sense of humor that makes every visit enjoyable. It's the kind of place where you stop in for a few books and end up spending extra time just talking comics or cracking jokes and getting sucked into whatever is piquing your interest that week. His prices are fair for key issues and incentive covers, his customer service is exceptional (Shout out to his wife Karen, appreciate all you do too!). If you're hunting for an older issue, he's happy to check his back catalog to see if he has it. Subscribers are treated like royalty, he bags and boards books, slaps a discount on for you, and goes out of his way to make sure subscribers receive the best copies. He has a lot of gratitude for his regular customers/subscribers and it really shows that he wants them to have a premium, yet still classic, comic shop experience. The shop also has an excellent selection of toys, collectibles, and nostalgic items that make browsing as much fun as shopping. This a great TOY STORE TOO! I wasn't sure about diving back into comics in some ways, but Dan made it super easy and fun. If you're a longtime collector, someone returning to the hobby like me, a complete beginner, it doesn't matter. I truly can't recommend Boom Tube Comics highly enough. It's a fantastic local shop run by someone who truly loves comics and genuinely cares about the people who walk through the door. Support our local businesses! I should've stopped at Dan's shop the very first time I drove past it, DON'T make the same mistake I did.

Don't try to shift the blame to me. I was never delinquent picking up my pull list other then when…read moreI decided to stop patronizing your store. "Constantly asked for exceptions to store policies" is a load of crap and you know it. Don't lie, Dan. I was never anything but a loyal customer. If you want to air out grievances here on this public forum, I can gladly do so. Why don't you talk about how miserable you are and how it reflects in your customer service? A few other reviewers seem to have the same thoughts about that. When someone walks in the door it's a toss up if you'll get Harvey or Two-Face. Most of the time it's the latter. Or should we discuss how you put RFK Jr. campaign flyers in your customers' bags and then badger them about his policies? Or how a simple question about moving turns into a political debate with you? How about how you allow a gaggle of idiots to stand around your store cursing while children are present as you laugh along? And the only reason you stopped was because your wife said something to you? Would you like me to continue?

So many different things to choose from when shopping. Great prices and quality items. Always neat…read moreand clean. Staff is great & friendly. Get down there now!!

went to this shop several times and each time they found some excuse not to buy any of the items i…read morebrought in. I definitely do not recommend this place to anyone. It seems they only want to buy what they want.

Just wanted to update since, in the months since I last reviewed, I have found an enormous amount…read moreof very rare books here. The owner keeps stocking the shelves with so many amazing new treasures that I have started visiting weekly just to not miss out on anything! It has become my go to spot.

The young gentleman working here was immediately welcoming and helpful upon entering for the first…read moretime with my seven year old. After explaining to him a few times the the INDIVIDUAL packs of Pokémon cards are $3.99 NOT the entire container holding the lot of them for that low price- he then moved on to the small items offered for sale besides comic books. I was originally proud of thinking of this local, small business as a quick stop to pick up cards or a comic for my son- which he has already asked to back this am- one day after first going. So my original thought was true, but then I became hooked after perusing the Game of Thrones comic book series. And then after talking about how covid delayed the reprint of the 1982 French comic book Le Transperceneige (original content source for the 2013 movie and 2020 tv series snowpiercer) - I know I will be back when that becomes available. I also love it when other customers become involved in the discussion. It's a lovely little shop to geek out in peace!

I strongly suggest that you visit this Meriden Pawn Store. The store is very go place to do…read morebusiness with. I have been dealing with this place for a couple of years. But I know the owner from high-school and thet are friendly and give you a fair deal on all your merchandise and they always will work with you if you are having problems paying for your stuff. I have that issue this past week with them I was so grateful for them because I was very late paying them. I went in there explain things to them and they said to me that it's not a problem. I was so happy to be able to get my stuff back. So all together I believe that it's a great Pawn store I highly recommend them . I give them 5 stars

These guys do the most honest work, have the greatest personalities, and offer the Best business in…read morethe business hands down.!! I drive 30mins for their service and its always well worth it.!! Blessings

Such a lovely curated collection. Walked in on my birthday and picked up some choice vinyls and it…read morewas a real treat start to finish, had a lovely conversation with John the owner as I browsed. Will definitely go back next time I'm visiting in Connecticut. Great prices and a bit of a time capsule to the record stores of my youth in the 80's (the ones I worked in and the ones I visited back then). Worth the drive from Canton/Hartford area cause Rev Records puts the other places I've been to in the area to shame.

Went to Revolution last weekend. Not bad but didn't buy anything. Mostly vintage but a fair amount…read moreof new mixed in. Decent sized section of old RSD stuff from this year and past years. Good sized section of metal (hard rock)/punk but it was 90%+ the metal and only had a handful of punk. Was hoping they'd have the new Descendents but they didn't. Had a MASSIVE Good Charlotte poster on both the inside and outside of the front window. Like how many people are still looking for Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous???

Good used bookstore. Reasonably priced. Very friendly staff. Good selection and a searchable…read moreinventory

I visited Books & Company recently for the first time & completely fell in love with it…read more Apparently, this store used to be in Hamden, but the owner retired & sold the building & the company. This is the new location & new ownership. I had never been to the prior store. I spent a whopping two hours in this little shop. It is set up & well curated like a fancy bookstore, on par with my experience at shops like Athena Books in Greenwich, CT, and Martin House Books (formerly Savoy) in Westerly, RI. It's on the smaller/boutique-style size, so don't expect a massive range of genres, like one would find at the Book Barn in Niantic, CT. There's no coffee shop, but there is a Keurig & water available, and a handful of chairs to sit in. The used fiction books were in good or very good condition, easy to locate in their sections, and priced around $8 for hardcovers if the book retailed $24+. I got two recent NYTimes bestsellers that had been on my wishlist. The children's & young adults books were also well selected, and I bought a handful, ranging in $2-$3/each for paperback & hardcover. The price stickers easily peeled off all of my books without leaving any residue, which I very much appreciated. The gift selection was perfect for stocking stuffers or small mailed gifts, including for nerds, gamers, and musicians. There were bowls full of stickers, $0.25 each, and postcards, $1 each. Funny magnets, like Mincing Mockingbird, were a full $3 cheaper than at other gift shops (e.g. Bowerbird in Old Lyme, CT). There were also some handmade gifts from locals. There's a shelf near checkout with wrapped mystery books. I thought this was the common "buy a date with a random book" thing. It wasn't -- You picked one for free with the purchase of any book in the store. The wrapping is a hint related to the title or theme, and a lot of the wrapping was sustainable, e.g. reusing a helium balloon body or old calendars, etc. I was surprised that the mystery book wasn't tied to a minimum purchase amount (and I wonder if it will be sustainable for the shop's bottom line, I have to admit). I was further amazed that all of the wrapped books were advertised as being at least 3.5+ stars on GoodReads. My mystery book ended up being a pristine paperback copy of "The Time Traveler's Wife." There's a selection of greeting cards as well, but I found those to be the only spot the store was lacking; they were expensive at $6+, and I've seen a lot better selections, e.g. at The Bowerbird, with a larger range of independent artists, at more affordable price points $3-$5. I normally buy a lot of greeting cards when I come across ones that aren't the big box brands (Hallmark has a massive monopoly, omg), but I didn't buy any cards here. There was a free section near the front door, and there was a fill-a-bag sale rack near the front. I asked the cashier/owner a lot of questions, and she was very knowledgeable and helpful. I heard her speaking with others who came in & from my understanding, when you trade in books, you get half their selling value in store credit. All in all, this is one of my favorite used bookstores I've visited, and I will definitely travel to the area again before the holidays to visit it. I would highly recommend it! If you like to shop used/vintage/antiques, there's also a little store next door in the same plaza, but it doesn't have A/C. This book shop does have A/C. =)

I've always wanted to go to an Amazon graveyard store and Deals On Wheels made that dream a…read morereality. It's set up similar to a Goodwill donation center with large corrals in the center of the room. Prices fluctuate depending on how long the item has been stored. My biggest tip is to give yourself plenty of time and be prepared to dig. I was able to find a specific items that are incredibly hard to find in brick and mortar stores as of late. They also had a large variety of small electronics. The staff that I interacted with very pleasant and hardworking. I would definitely would recommend this store to others in the area.

It wasn't bad, I think it would be better on a day they restock and have cooler things worth the…read moreprices, so maybe Thursday or Fridays are a hit!. There just wasn't much selection that was worth the price of day when we went. Good things are higher priced and behind counters. I think I got 1 or two things. A lot of repetition, curtains and random repair piece items. You have to guess what's in half the boxes since they're brown box sealed and they do have an unboxing station but then if it's a dud and nothing you'd want you kind of wasted your time going over there and opening it a bit. The guy was nice working though.

This Five Below is in a large plaza next to a grocery store. There's no direct parking, and…read moredepending on the time of day the sun makes it hard to see. The actual store is pretty large, shopping carts are available. They of course have a lot of stuff and it's reasonably priced. But they don't have a lot of blind bags, which disappointed me. It's actually what I came for. It's all self checkout, but there is of course someone there because it's apparently really important to get a hello when you walk in. Id rather skip hello and have someone else check out but I'm not a Five Below executive.

1.12.21 I like the Five Below stores. I don't usually shop at stores in the malls. I used to think…read morefor the longest time that this was some sort of kids store so I never stopped in at one. It wasn't until sometime who works with me mentioned it. Ever since then I've been shopping at these stores. This one is pretty good. This one is cleaner and in better order compared to some of the others I've been in. The staff is pleasant. They're wearing their masks. Good experiences with this particular store.