When you put in a pre-order and call a store 4-5 times because there was something wrong with…read moreshipping to the store, they tell you to call back at a later time and you do only to find out that they sold your preorder because they apparently called you 4 times to tell you that it was in. NO VOICEMAIL, NO EMAIL, NO CALLS from this location. Do yourself a favor and head down south in the mall to do your business.

Summary Review. Rock…read more30 Games may come across as a bit of a schizophrenic store due to the variety of products (disc golf, DVDs, video games) but it is anything but. Being the only way, outside of pawn shops, that an individual can track down a classic movie, video game or system. A friendly staff and locally owned makes this place even more desirable. Long Review. Way back in 2003, Rock 30 Games (Rock 30 from here on out) took Bismarck by storm. While the location was a bit tricky to get to, and you could easily pass by the place if you didn't look for it, Rock 30 offered something that Bismarck wasn't familiar with. A video game store that carried a wide variety of both consoles and video games dating all the way to Atari. Further more, the store was casually run by a gentleman named Andrew along with some other great individuals that helped out. There was a charm to the whole place, despite the original store being made out of a previous home, that gave it a memorable experience. Combined with friendly service and fair pricing, Rock 30 was the place to go to either buy, trade in or sell. Flash forward, and Rock 30 has grown into a company with several stores spanning several cities in North Dakota alongside an ever-evolving concept. Aside from this history lesson, and the reason I continue to shop at Rock 30, is how friendly the place is. Rock 30 isn't interested in trying to get you to reserve a product, or subscribe to something. They're all about you finding what you're looking for, and seeing what they can do to help you along that way. While still being a business, they're more about bringing back a casual-yet-professional experience that seems to be lost in the sea of corporations. I actually go out of my way to mail products from my home in Arizona back to Bismarck whenever I plan on going into Rock 30 because they offer by far some of the best prices for trading in products. What may be a trade in? It's the act of taking a product that they'll accept, and trading it in either towards cash (if it is an option) or towards something else in the store. Since selling things online is time consuming, I like the option of being able to still rely on Rock 30 to offer me a fair price and in return collect anything I may need in their incredible library of product. Which leads me to probably the best point of Rock 30. The depth of product. Rock 30 may not have a very large store, but the amount of material they have in their database or that they can get it (at the time or this review they could still order in products for customers) is astonishing. While it generally is more of a gamble if you'll get a complete product or not, they guarantee it to be working and will do whatever necessary should any complications arise. Add in a repair station for video game consoles, a disc buffering station to repair any minor damage your video games/CDs/DVDs/Blurays may suffer and Rock 30 seems to do absolutely everything. There's no reason to not give Rock 30 a shot.

I love rock 30! Always have! Their customer service is great and they are always kind / helpful.read more

Seems like nice people. But it's a dive. The selection is…read morepretty small and it isn't much of a cafe. There wasn't music playing when I was there but it is such a small space I can't imagine it is very enjoyable being within 10 feet max of a band playing. The spaces interior wasn't very decorated or intentional. Felt like being in your single buddies basement. Charming if you know the people but otherwise cluttered and uncomfortable. I had hoped for a good vinyl shopping experience. Since it is one of the main locations in Bismarck. I see a lot of potential for the space but it is currently not a recommended record store.

I appreciate people trying to keep vinyl alive and especially love to support local businesses,…read morethat said this place was very run down and makes no effort to actually present a cool vibe. On top of that they have limited actual popular vinyl, vintage or represses. As a person of age to have experienced vinyl in it's prime, pretty sure HIP HOP was NOT heavily sought after. Little to no Classic Rock or Metal to speak of, very disappointed.

Mayo Pharmacy is that nice, local owner, family pharmacy. The staff are very friendly, the…read morepharmacists are super. I take a medication that is quite expensive. Kevin, one of the pharmacists there got me a script discount plan from the manufacturer that saves me over 400.00 every three months. The pharmacy I went to prior never even mentioned it to me.

This tanning salon gets the job done. They are polite when you walk in and after the first couple…read moretimes they try to remember your name and strike conversation with you to make you feel more comfortable. The beds are good for what Bismarck has to offer and for a decent price. Most other places charge too much and the beds are basically the same strength. I go here all the time and yes, it could get a remodel but they use what the have. I hardly ever have to wait for a bed so it's quick and easy for the fast pace person!

Professional tanners, do not be dissuaded...This is NOT a video / game store!! I almost did not go…read morebecause there is no website and I hesitated because of the old video store advertising. The place is decorated very Hard Rock cafe'ish and yes, the mirrored walls are a little dated, but the beds are first class with fresh, strong bulbs. That's what counts. I went because they have a brand new Versa Pro spray booth, which all pro tanners know is second best to a human sprayer. I got a double-dip which includes the prep and post spray, and did the stand-up afterwards to bake it on. Perfect cocktail for $53. Not bad for an out-of-towner without a membership. They do offer discounted packages. The owner Troy is very personable, professional, and hospitable. I got exactly what I asked and paid for...that speaks volumes these days.

Nice book store. It is on the smaller size and there's no cafe but has a lot of merchandise and…read morevery clean and well kept. The staff were very friendly. Sorry I didn't get photos.

What's not to love about a bookstore chock full of shiny new books? Lots to choose from here at B&N…read morewith most of them recently published but some not-so-recently published. One thing that I like about this store is that they have several shelves of deeply discounted recently published books. Yes, I'd love to buy last year's best seller for half price thanks. Absolutely massive periodicals department neatly organized. Lots of space and a few places to sit. Though I'd really prefer more comfy seats but this isn't the library. [Review 10757 overall, 525 of 2019.]

You walk into this place and it seems pretty clear, rather immediately, that this building is both…read moreold and has probably seen some water damage at some point. There is just that unmistakable aroma and feel about the place. I don't where this lies, as far as the city, geographically, I'll just call it downtown, I guess, but it is definitely in one of the older parts of the city, which gives it character. I dig stuff like this. Inside is easily the largest amount of well-preserved old board (and other) games I think I've ever seen. Easily a solid half (maybe more) of the shop is given over to this and you can find all kind of the old Milton-Bradley and Hasbro gems of yesteryear, including several from that era I'd never heard of, let alone played. Had I been looking for that (and I might, next go), I could have easily spent a couple hours there. Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable as well, which is somewhat staggering, considering all that volume. I went there, however, to look at comics and collectibles, as the focus and though I still wound up buying games, as far as those other two, the selection is a lot lighter. There is a decent amount of back issues, most of the newer ones, as well as some special editions and trade paperbacks. It's respectable, but not mind-blowing to the degree the rest of the store is, on the gaming side. An ok amount of collectibles as well...given the size of Bismarck, it fits in pretty well with about what you would expect on the non-game side...the game side is still definitely incredible, though.

CLOSED. The shop was…read morenow antique pieces they kindly directed us to another bookshop on fourth Street that is only open on Friday and Saturdays. So we leave Bismarck North Dakota without any enlightenment.

I have so many nice things to say about this bookstore! 1)…read moreThey have both new and used books; 2) They have a great selection of local/regional authors; 3) They have a small 18+ section (50 Shades of Greyyyyy heyyyy); 4) They have such a great selection of books on Indigenous People and other topics (even Indigenous Comic Books); 5) They have plenty of small seating areas to take a break and browse a few books; 6) You get book vouchers (For every $10 worth of new books you purchase from Ferguson Books, you get $10 worth of a voucher for a used book--great deal, WOW!); 7) They will pay you money if you drop off any of your pre-owned books; 8) They have book bag days, where you can fill a big of pre-owned books for $20 a bag; 9) They have a cute children's area. The deals say it all! Beyond that, it is a cool, unique bookshop in the downtown area. I'll be back!