Nearing the end of a brief visit to Dallas recently--from Saturday afternoon to early Sunday…read moreafternoon--I decided to check out Josey Records in Dallas. To me, as someone who fits into the record collector/record dealer/cratedigger and DJ categories, visiting a record store I've never been to before is always an exciting or intriguing adventure. Josey has a reputation for being a good spot to buy records, so I am glad I finally went here to see what's up. Just looking around the store initially, I could see there are several areas in which the store could be improved or made more interesting. My first observation re: genre sections is that the signage for aisles could be more prominent. All of it is placed rather low, but at great record stores, you're never left guessing where everything is. You just find the music you're looking for more easily. With the massive volume of music releases in the store, I would like to see better curation of what's in stock. For example there were lots of Brian Eno releases, but not the ones I'd be interested in. For Parliament Funkadelic, there were just 2 Parliament 45s, but no Funkadelic and no George Clinton 45s. I thought that was weird. I was also looking for a famous jazz guitarist who's listed on the website, but the guy working the counter didn't even know who he was. Overall, I think the selection is decent if you are willing to spend time just looking through various sections, but there's no help on the floor--so you're just basically on your own. It kind of reminded me of shopping for records in a warehouse, but the warehouse I usually go to has much better curation. I should also state I tend to like smaller stores which get the mix of old and new releases more right or perhaps even focus on a certain niche. On a different note, in addition to music, there are lots of other cool things at Josey: a stage for performances, books, posters, tshirts and other ephemera. So, it is easy for music nerds to get lost here. Also, the parking situation is really good here, and I thought the service was good--the guys here are friendly, and one of them did go back into the aisles to look for something. Overall, I would rate this store a 4/5.

Huge music and record store!! It is well organized by genre, price, and name. There 's a sales…read moresection towards the back with records as low as $1!! The selection here is amazing. I could spend hours in this store. Employees at the register are friendly! Checking out was super fast. Parking is easy with nearby spaces.

Sydney was amazing!! I called to find two books in the middle of a series I'm reading on a busy…read moreSaturday and Sydney worked diligently to help me find them. They found both books at another location and one at their store, but when they double checked their inventory, they found the second book for me too! I appreciate the time and efficiency they took to help me and now I can finish one of my favorite series in time for the final book!! Thanks Sydney! :)

Very disappointing experience. The staff were unfriendly and unwelcoming, and the prices were way…read moretoo high for what they offer. Definitely not worth it. I won't be coming back.

This location is not as good as it used to be in terms of customer service and selection. Shift…read moreLead Rachel was kind and helpful, but the other employee not so much.

Great selection of movies at prices that won't break your bank account, plus all kinds of posters…read moreand video games and well there is just too much to name. The only downsize is it opens at noon time, just in time for the lunch hour crowd at the Firewheel. But it is what it is, will be back!

Today is the last day for the Plano location. They are officially closing this wonderful store…read more How sad. There is one located in Allen. A little more difficult to get to, but it's there. I always enjoyed coming over here after I ate at Norma's. Yet another bookstore bites the dust. June 2025

And now,the time has come when they must face,the final curtain ( in your best Sinatra voice)!…read more That's right, another one bites the dust. I remember when this shop was brand new. The year was 1994 and Plano was still in its initial stages of exponential growth. Everyone was so excited that B&N was opening one of their huge and well stocked book stores. I spent many hours in this store over the years. Not so many lately as it has declined in a significant way. On a positive note they have recently opened a smaller store in the area. But,it looks like the Giant bookstore is a thing of the past. Rest in Peace

Never ending bookstore, rooms after rooms ! Tons of variety ! Their pricing is 50% off what the…read morebook originally sold for or the special stickers they choose to put on the book (usually older books). Overall great! Easy to get lost in! Take some time out and enjoy!

Closed when they're supposed to be open - guess they don't know how to change their hours on Google…read moremaps. I can smell the smoky, dusty, moldy books THROUGH THE DOOR.

When traveling with my son, Mike B. you get the chance to visit a lot of Asian gift shops. They had…read morea huge selection of a wide range of gift items. Mike had been on the hunt for a specialty item for a friend. I can't tell you how many places we went. But, eureka we found it at Cute Crush! The service was great and most of the prices were reasonable. I really liked a cute mini back pack that had cute designs, but it was $95, so I didn't buy it. There is a lot of merchandise in this small store! So, have fun and I hope you find a hidden gem, like Mike B did.

Not a pet friendly shop! If it's a grocery shop or restaurants I can totally understand but they…read moreare only a stationary shop. It did not say no pets allowed outside nor the sign indicates it. I happened to have my tea cup Maltese with me today when I pickup my kids from class. It's 90 degrees outside so I decided to bring my puppy into the shop as my daughter wants to pickup birthday presents for her three besties. The moment we walked into the shop the girl at the register said, sorry no dogs allowed. I did not think a moment and walked out. They lost my business today so I went Teso instead. However, I checked their signs there is no sign mentioning no dog allowed. This is not a business that has contact with food. So fur parents avoid this place

I loved their selection of horror DVDs and collectibles. The staff was very friendly and let me…read moreknow about a horror convention that was going on that weekend. They were also playing Type O Negative so thats a bonus :)

This place is a whole vibe!! If you like scary stuff this is the place to go. They have parking…read moreright in front of the store, when you first walk in it looks like one room but there are like 3 or 4 rooms and they are all full of merchandise. They have a plethora of items, some are true collectibles and range in the $100s but they also have funko pops, earrings, posters, pins and more that are very affordable. My kid got a Leatherface funko pop for her birthday, she loves all things horror. We will definitely be back!

I have been shopping at Half Price Books for most of my book-buying life. I remember shopping here…read moreall through high school, and I've continued to shop here when I return to Dallas (my hometown) for visits. To sum up my review, Half Price Books ruined me for all other used bookstores. Since leaving Dallas, I've lived in 6 other cities. While some had some pretty decent used bookstores (others not so much), none even come close to HPB. It was one of the many things I took for granted growing up in Texas/Dallas. I thought all cities had stores as large and well-stocked as HPB until I left. Most cities (even large ones) just don't. I've been shopping at HPB since the early 2000s (maybe the 1990s, too), but it's been open since 1972, and this Northwest Highway location is the original - its flagship store. It's huge. In a world with fewer and fewer bookstores (thanks, Amazon), bookstores have also gotten tinier and tinier (some are about the size of postage stamps now, but I'm still happy to visit and support them!). Not HPB. This location is 54,000 square feet. 54,000 square feet!!! There's a coffeeshop (La Casita Coffee at HPB), a large community space (where they host signings and author events, live music, and a monthly game night), and tons of places to sit, read, study, etc. (I should point out that not all Half Price Books locations are THIS large. Most - and I've shopped at a lot of other locations across Texas - are still pretty large stores, but this flagship location is massive. Founded in Dallas, many - 37 - of their 100+ stores are in Texas.) The store is also incredibly well stocked, housing more than half million books and then tons of movies, vinyl, CDs, games, and other items. When I say well-stocked, they have more books than this bibliophile can even process, including tons of mass market paperbacks, rare books, art/photograph books, and more. If you're looking for a classic, they'll have 40 copies (I was looking for an anthology of plays by Eugene O'Neill with a certain play included when I visited this past Saturday, had had about 10 options - and that's for a play not included in the larger anthologies). If you're looking for something rarer, they still might have it. But it's also a great place to browse - to come not knowing what you want. On my most recent visit this past weekend, I left with 3 or 4 books - two I wasn't really looking for and 1 I was. I also grabbed a coffee with my family in the cafe. If you have books you need to sell, this is the place. There's an area in the back where they'll take your books and then you can shop while they review. Then they'll call you up over the speaker in the bookstore when they have an offer for you. Don't expect a lot of money per book, but it's a great way to pass along a book you're done with to get something new to read. I can't say enough about this location of Half Price Books. I've loved it for more than half my life, and it's still the used bookstore I measure all others against. If you love a bookstore, you simply have to shop at this flagship store.

This flagship location was so spacious! It has all the books I was looking for and so much more…read morethan the regular HPB locations. They also had a lot of new books for cheaper prices as well. My only complaint is that the books are more worn down than the other locations I've been to, so I couldn't buy too much. Will definitely be back :)