Cool store with retro toys/ collectibles/ books/ albums.. Located in Trader Joe's shopping center…read moreon Battleground. Friendly staff. Worth a visit. Saw a number of adults with kids perusing the merchandise. Brought back memories of simpler times. The grandkids were transfixed and found some things.

Honestly this is one of my favorite stores im greensboro for what my family affectionately calls…read more"that nerd stuff you like." ( They didnt say stuff) The selection has grown so much over the years. Whatever you nerd out over they have it. From pokemon cards to wrestling memorabilia there isba little bit of something for everyone. Mike, the owner, goes above and beyond for his customer. Today I went to a wrestler meet and greet there and watched the owner personally escort the elderly and the people with babies to come in first and seperate from the crowd. Its the little acts of kindness that keep me coming back supporting local business.

They have a very good selection of books and DVD's. I have been going to them for about 20 years…read moreand they are so nice. I would go more than I do but I can't drive and don't even have a car anymore but they are a great place to just go look or to buy books that are a good price and look good. Betty Henning

I really love this place! It is so much better than Mckay's. It's a shame not many people know…read moreabout it. The staff is so friendly and helpful. You can call ahead and they will let you know if a book is in stock. They have a nice selection books and movies.

Not sure how I have lived here for 20+ years and never stepped foot into McKay's until this…read moreweekend. Holy crap! Huge selection of records, CDs, DVDs, toys, etc.. I have been adding to my record collection and scored some good quality used records. Note, there is some junk that you have to weed through, but overall I was very pleased with the selection.

Found myself here looking for a couple used cookbooks I wanted…read more Let me tell you, this place is a lot bigger than you think a used book store should be. They also have so much more like collectibles, musical equipment and much more. You can definitely kill a few hours here if you aren't careful. So much to see. I did find a couple books I wanted at a good price. I also found a used computer keyboard I needed. The books are somewhat organized but finding specific authors can be challenging. Their book collection is extensive. The staff was friendly and there is plenty of parking. I'll be going back to spend more time. I didn't have a lot of time to spend. If you're into books, and more, check it out

The cafe's menu may not be extensive, but everything is made with care with fresh ingredients, and…read moreserved with the highest level of hospitality! My favorites are the grilled turkey and Gouda on sourdough with tomatoes and onions, and the Japanese iced coffee. I have rented the event space for small groups for private film viewings. The staff are great to work with, and I love the cozy space. I also appreciate their event offerings, especially the singer/songwriter and comedy/improv events. This is a precious, unique spot in east Charlotte.

What do you mean there's a cute outdoor café with delicious (and affordable) drinks and food as…read morepart of a video rental store?? Amazing concept. Amazing people. Service was so so friendly. The space is lovely and welcoming. There are board games and a high chair for your little one. You don't feel rushed at all. You see a variety of different people. I loved my banana bread iced latte and turkey grilled cheese on sourdough. On a Thursday around noon, there were a couple tables occupied, so not full by any means, which was surprising given the perfect weather. This is the epitome of a gem and a place Charlotte needs to love, support, and keep around.

This is a very cool comic book shop. I love the decor. The staff were very welcoming and…read moreknowledgeable. They have pinball machines. If you want to get your young children into comics, this is a great place because they have a kids room in the back. I really enjoyed their selection. You can park on the street and there is a small parking lot beside the building. Can't wait to go back.

Neat little store, organized and shippable. Quite the selection of goods/books/collectibles and…read moremedia to choose from. Lots of universal monster stuff, cannot go wrong there. The fellow show as working, long hair dude - very friendly and knowledgeable.

Why has it taken me so long to hear of this place?? Reader's Corner is a dream for avid readers…read more The shop is filled to the brim with books organized by genre. The books inside are individually priced, while the books outside are discounted to 10 or 25 cents based on which side it is on. I could have spent hours there. After selecting way too many books, I took them up to the counter to check out. As the friendly employee rang up the books, we chatted about D&D. Overall, perfect first visit and I look forward to returning!

Readers Corner sells books for $.10 and $.25 before you even enter the store. But once inside you…read morecan find all kinds of books and albums from all genera's - whatever you're looking for. Just be prepared, it's an older building and it felt that way once inside, but they were very busy too. If it had not been so cold out we would have perused more of the $.10 books outside. We definitely will go back for that because there's lots of bargains that we had here. They sell a variety of items here it's worth checking out.

Located in Alamo Drafthouse, Video Vortex is a modern movie rental place. Enjoy reminiscing as you…read morebrowse the organized, well stocked shelves. It's free to rent 2 movies at a time for a week. You do need to set up an account and keep a card on file. Your card is charged if you want to rent more than 2 movies at a time or if you want to keep them longer than a week. We had a blast looking through the movies and renting Dune and some old horror movies. Plus the employees are friendly, creating an account is quick, and they have a drop box for returning movies after hours.

Really dope concept. I love the fact that you can rent movies for free. You can rent 2 at a time…read moreand keep them for a week at no charge. However, you are charged a fee if you want to rent more than 2 at a time or if you keep them longer than a week. They also rent out VHS and other video viewing equipment. There is a little stand where you first need to sign up for an account. After that, you go to check out your movies. A credit/debit card will need to be given so they have one on file for you. Customer service here was great. Very friendly and patiently answered all the questions I had.

It's always a pleasure when I get the opportunity to go to Repo. (I live in Virginia.) As a…read morecollector of CDs, it's always fun to browse their selection. I couldn't imagine a better selection of CDs in such well kept order. Everything is alphabetical and easy to locate. The owner is friendly and nice to converse with.

Amazing collection and one of Charlotte's hidden gems. They have tons of vinyl at different prices…read moreand Steve is very knowledgeable about music. If vinyl is your thing this is the place to go.