Sadly, I did not find anything here that I was looking for, but I applaud them for their effort…read more The vinyl records are indeed cheap, but the selections seem to be lacking. Maybe I came here on a day when all the good stuff has been purged. I saw a few new-wave, and alternative rock types of vinyl, but nothing I was interested. I would have better luck finding stuff back in the states.

I love how Vinyl Dump is so unpretentious in its set up and in its prices. I don't have a record…read moreplayer (so shoot me) but I do appreciate all these seemingly lost treasures. When I moved in to a rented apartment waaay back in college, I had the great idea of filling up the walls with the covers (sleeves?) of vinyls. I checked out Vinyl Dump and they had an outrageous sale for Php10 a record in the less visited area of the second floor. Records were aplenty but I was looking for interesting covers for my wall and bought over 20+ at my first go. I found some really beautiful vinyl records of some Jazz artists and some pop rock ones for Php 400 a piece and they looked pristine. Great price if you ask me. Anyway, I filled my wall with great covers of never-heard-of artists including a creepy ventriloquist who has a record out with his doll. I'd pass it once in a while and have found some awesome Beatles vinyl records at good prices. Now only if I had something that would actually play vinyls. Darn.

I was on my way to Bawais when I heard this shop blasting early 90's Mariah Carey hits that I…read morecouldn't help singing along to ("I had a vision of loooove... and it was all that you've given me!"). I never really noticed the place 'till then. I realized it was a music store and they were actually playing an LP! Cool. You go inside and you're greeted with shelves, drawers, and cases of LP records for sale (great selection of old & new stuff too!) and different kinds of turntable record players on one side. They had vintage players too that were being sold at a bit more, but they're the classic types you'd want to have if you're a collector. My mom has an old 60's or 70's era Kenwood player at home that she just can't bring herself to part with, especially since there was nothing wrong with it save for a broken needle in need of replacing. When we shared this with Jane, the girl there in charge of vinyl records, she said they had needles available even for old models and that we could even bring in our unit for further inspection. They could be the ones to fit the new needle themselves or if we knew exactly what we needed, we could just buy the needle from them. Starting price was P2000, depending on what kind. Needless to say, we left feeling happy with all this info. Yayyy we can revive the player! Thank goodness for places like this. You don't have many legitimate vinyl record stores anymore and this one even sells parts. Definitely bringing in our unit soon!

In the recent resurgence of vinyl record players and and LPs, The Grey Market, along White Plains,…read morewas one of the first stores to offer a substantial list of records for its growing clientele. I remember looking for some records of New Order a few years back but I was never successful in finding them in the handful of record stores that were around back then. But when I visited The Grey Market, there it was, a shiny new record of "Power, Corruption and Lies" ready for the taking. What's really good about The Grey Market's roster of records is that it doesn't simply try to draw the young, hipster crowd with its titles of young, hipster music. They've got stacks of the good, classic stuff that are more in line with the taste of geriatrics like me. It's also worthy to point out that if you're in the market for a good sound system, The Grey Market team can help you out with that too.

The resurgence of the old-school activity of listening to vinyl records has had quite a renaissance…read moreamongst Manila's young, trendy (and hipster) crowd. Some kids whose parents (or even grandparents) used to be avid record collectors are lucky since they automatically become the cool recipient of such treasured hand-me-downs. But for the majority, one has to build a record collection from scratch, and that can be quite a heavy burden on the bank account. Enter Bebop Records, a long-standing vinyl record shop in the basement of Makati Cinema Square, which is one of the best-kept secrets the place has to offer. What's great about Bebop Records is that its prices for records, especially second-hand ones, are very affordable. They don't have a lot of the newer, indie stuff and that is a-ok. If you've got a thirst for the second-hand, classic records of our parents, even parents' parents youth, this is the place to be.

there is a lot of choices, it gave me nostalgia feeling. Nice vibe, it relaxes me and calms me down.read more

Earlier today, I decided to pay a visit to Ted Ellis after seeing a recommendation to check it out…read more I took a chance with trying to find the place on my own since it's been many years since I last visited an actual record store, and thrill of searching for it took me back to the previous decade of when physical record stores were predominant in shopping malls and commercial centers. The location certainly took some time to find, since it's placement at the second floor of a plain building that's on the edge of a main road that's known for ridiculously heavy traffic makes walking or driving there a little bit challenging. Upon entry, I was greeted with a fresh breeze of cold air and ambient pop-rock in the background. The venue is pretty small, but it houses multiple albums and singles of mainstream as well as independent artists alike. The inventory are predominantly CDs and Vinyls, but they also have a few Cassettes as well as assorted merch items (shirts, magazines, Funko Pops, etc...) in stock. The venue is quite plain, with streaks of grey on the walls and purple tables or shelves keeping their records in check but no signs at the doors just yet so be careful when trying to push or pull them. I think it would be good if management were to consider putting signs for the albums on their shelves or on the table so that it's easier for customers to sort through the genres that they are looking at. The staff that were present today were very helpful. The one who helped me look for items was also super fun to talk to, which made my visit to the store all the more enjoyable. My haul from today included just three Taylor Swift albums, Midnights (Target edition) and Speak Now (Taylor's Version) and Red (Taylor's Version), though I wish I had gotten at least one Fall Out Boy record before I left. The next time I come back to this store, I will hopefully have saved up enough to get more items since the value for these records matches their quality. Thanks so much, Ted Ellis!

I know a lot of people who know a lot about vinyl record seller hideouts. Some people prefer buying…read morepreloved ones, which of course makes sense. Especially to the vintage-loving or who are simply on a budget. The newer releases will most likely have to be purchased brand new, or in a super mint condition, if you're gonna consider the availability of those records here in our country. And that's where this store comes in. The Gray Market sells brand new or used records. They should have copies for every decade and genre, but good luck finding your record. Stocks are limited and if you're not quick enough, the guy next to you might buy it for himself. I'm also impressed at their Japanese pressed vinyl selections. Man there are a lot! I don't usually see that many in a single place! If you wanna get started on some record-playing, then this should be one of your first few destinations. Once you've gotten deep enough into it you can watch out for the occasional popups. There's a cool-looking man (who looks like a pro biker) in the Greenfield Weekend Market who sells used records, but who knows how long he's gonna be there for.

If you love coffee, then you HAVE to come here! This place sells vinyl, coffee, and pastries. The…read moreinterior is cool and has a slight hipster ambiance. There's even a listening room where you can try out their record players and listen to some music. I ended up ordering the Milk-Based Cold Brew. Milk-Based Cold Brew: they make their cold brew in-house and use whole milk as the base. It is so thick and creamy. I've tried so many cold brews, and I could confidently say that this is one of the best cold brews I've ever had! The coffee is strong, full of flavor, and so soothing. I highly recommend this drink if you love cold brews. Overall, their coffee is amazing and the place has a great, chill vibe. I would definitely come back again if I'm in the Philippines and stock up on their coffee. I would probably come back everyday!

You can't be going here on a rush, this is a place to unwind with vinyls and coffee. It is a…read morebrilliant idea to mix (hipster) music and coffee in one place. Although people have their own iPods now, nothing is as smooth and classy as vinyl records. I've posted some of their vinyls in the photos. I wish they have a wider selection though but it will do. I hope they expand to other places. And as for coffee, I had the latte, which I found good with just the right blend of coffee and milk. I think it is moderately priced and is definitely not a Starbucks kind of coffee. Only that it took them a while to serve my coffee hence they lost a star. Also maybe a little more improvement on their menu? Overall, had a nice time (plus a cute guy sitting next to me lol). Definitely coming back with music-lover friends.

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I saw exactly the same selaed records and accessories in another store for almost 50% less on the…read moretag. Also, no one approached me to assist or to even ask what I was looking for. Did not bother to ask either. That's my first visit. I'll clme another day.

Antique galore! Jewelry , Furniture, Objects Art they have it all. And they also do restorations…read more With friendly terms and prices.

I don't know why, but I love the smell of old furniture. For some it smells like mold and termites,…read morebut I enjoy the aroma of aging wood and the earthiness of it all. I suppose I sound like an old man recounting how "they don't make it like they used to", but I genuinely just like the atmosphere of those browns and greys. Jo Liza is a personal favorite because of it holds plenty of secrets that take more than one visit to explore. On the surface it looks just like any other antique store, but the building is muuuuch bigger than it seems. There's even an Evil Lair-worthy banquet hall with a large wooden table that would probably be illegal to make today. I consider winding through Jo Liza's corridors while brushing my hands on the different surfaces and textures a cathartic experience, and the guard there has probably give me the evil eye more than a handful of times. It's like a museum you can buy. I just hope they don't come with ghosts.

Okkaaaayyyyy, Thjs place was overwhelming, crazy and fun! Located in the lower level of…read moreGreenhills, this was the place to bargain. BUT, buyer beware. You can get approached, followed, semi-harassed for "designer bags" LOL Bring cash. Bring your game face. When I walked in, I showed interest automatically on merchandise and it was over. We had a group of sellers who stalked us and when we finished with one stand, they hounded us and got into arguments who saw us first. The best thing is to NOT acknowledge or say anything UNLESS you're ready to make a deal with a specific stand. I'm sure everyone has different experiences but we definitely were profiled as foreigners. Bargain regardless. We landed seats inside a designer bag stand with an entertaining seller, Barbie. She was charismatic and sooooooo funny. We definitely wanted to give her some business and we walked out with 6 bags. So if you're ever visiting, look and ask for "Barbie" I was able to get a fair price on mini barrel men and women. We gave them as favors on our wedding anniversary (LOL) but we didn't get to keep a pair for ourselves! The place can get really hot and stuffy, and in some areas, the stands are close together. Bring a hand held fan, it will help.

This place is, nicely put, a riot of color and noise. Small booths number in the hundreds, offering…read moresmall selection of goods to tickle your fancy. The tiangge is bargaining central, so do your best to get those prices down even by a little bit. Clothes dominate the central area, with most shops specializing in a few types of ladies' wear. Stuff for guys and kids are to be found here and there, but are comparatively few and far between. One wing that runs between Theatre Mall and Shoppesville does bags and rubber shoes of questionable authenticity. The large second floor is home to small stalls that will buy your gadget, sell you a second-hand or brand-new one, or fix any hardware or software problem it might be encountering. Items and service here are very much on a caveat emptor basis, so you have been warned. Stories abound of dubious practices, including the swapping out of parts and the selling of second-hand items as brand-new. When shopping in the tiangge, expect to be bumped into frequently, as the crowd is always dense and the lanes between stalls can cause encounters too close for comfort. Watch your stuff, especially phones and wallets, and check to make sure that your bag is closed (or keep it in front of you while you walk).