Matt is an S-tier human being. Helped me troubleshoot my system for the better part of a month -…read morethe man takes care of his customers. 10/10 recommend, will be going here until I move or die.

First visit to Gravity Records today. Will definitely be back. Had great selection of used R&B and…read morejazz...I think I had pulled 2 or 3 within the first 10 minutes of being there. Prices were very reasonable and records are in great condition. Service was great too, even while they were prepping the store for a show later. Enjoyed my experience.

This store is adorable, and so well stocked for beach reads! There are guides for all things fauna…read moreand flora, beach reads, book club reads, and that's just what I was interested in. The staff is so nice and helpful! I HIGHLY recommend this book shop!

Absolutely 5 stars. Extremely diverse and expertly curated selection which includes plenty of…read morecurrent fiction, nonfiction, and "beach reads" as well as many other titles that are unexpected finds in a small to medium-sized bookshop, Taking the time to browse pays big dividends.

I absolutely LOVE this store! Vinyls is my sons favorite and today was his birthday and we were so…read morehappy that Modern Legend was open so he could go down and pick out a brand new vinyl player and 5 new records to add to his collection. He is a HUGE Mac Miller fan and we were sooo happy to know that he was able to finish his collection today as well Thank you so much Modern Legend for making this our new vinyl home and go to referral location This is a must checkout The owner is super sweet and she has such a great eye for extra clothing , stickers, candles, games and sooo much more

This shop has an excellent selection of new vinyl records. The staff are friendly and helpful. The…read moreshop also has a rewards program for record purchases.

Awful customer service on this day. I get it, sometimes people have bad days…read more I went into the shop to get some information and possibly sell some of the vinyls I've accumulated from my family over the years. I have albums from 1930 -1970's. The lady working that day criticizes and proceeds to tell me " These albums weren't mine" and "Nobody wants your grandma's old stuff". If there is not a market for these vinyls simply say so, no need to be rude to your customers and make me feel like I was an idiot for bringing in vinyl to a vinyl shop and trying to sell/trade them. I Won't be recommending this shop to anyone. They Made me feel very unwelcome and awkward.

Very sweet staff. Very knowledgeable and great selection! Everything is super organized and easy to…read morefind!

Great place to explore & even better place to find book treasures! I've been coming to Wilmington…read morefor the past decade yearly & I ALWAYS look forward to stopping by.

January 24, 2026 - Old Books on Front Street is the friendliest bookstore I ever encountered. There…read morewere some inconveniences, yet they were unavoidable & being taken care of the best they could. This is why I am rating this bookstore 4.4 stars - rounds off to 4 stars. Excellent customer service - 5 Stars. The owner of the bookstore was at the entrance and greeted me & others immediately when we entered the bookstore. Upon entering, I noticed many areas were sectioned and off limits. I found out later that they were placing books back in the bookshelves after they were taken away to repair broken pipes in the store and to prevent them from getting damaged. There were a literary jukebox and vending machine dispensing capsules with quotes - both out of order. I still had a good time wandering around the bookstore and browsing books there. I found a book in the clearance section for 25 cents and purchased it. Despite the inconveniences in the store due to the building being old and being repaired by the owner herself, I am impressed by how personable & amicable the owner was and that she was repairing the pipes in the store by herself instead of hiring someone to do it. I know when the books are organized back on the shelves that I will probably come back and spend more time here. This is a bookstore to see in Wilmington again and again.

Went in looking for a good album from the 80's. Didn't necessarily find what I was looking for but…read morethe staff was extremely helpful! I did end up finding, with the help of staff, an album by the band Baystate. Luckily it had just arrived at the store the day earlier! So all in all it was a successful visit!

Great online experience buying an obscure 1970s TV show DVD from Yellow Dog. Discs arrived well…read moreprotected and in great shape. Overall good purchase experience.

Love this place! Try to go anytime Im in J'ville. Love that they offer trades. Sales counter staff…read moreare always nice, the trade counter folks are tolerable to deal with depends on who you get. Huge inventory on books, games, collectibles, instruments, comics. prices can be a little off but sometimes I can find good deals on used items.

I always enjoy visiting this location. Staff is so nice! Specifically the blonde man that wears…read moreleather jackets. He was very kind and helped me find gifts that would interest my friend. It's always clean and well organized here, even on holidays which is a very impressive factor. They have a large selection of books, accessories, blind boxes, games, clothing, and even some signed albums. I was able to find pristine Buffy comics for GREAT pricing! I highly recommend dropping by whether it is to buy, sell, or just look!

Squidco, is one of the few sites dedicated to truly fine jazz, modern/contemporary, and…read moreexperimental music. Artists such as Matt Mitchell, Tim Berne, Ken Vandermark, and many others are well represented in the stores catalog. The online store offers succinct reviews/descriptions of the music, as well as brief, usually four 2 minute, audio samples. Really nice. P S "a squid eating dough in a polyethylene bag is fast and bulbous" ________________ Don Van Vliet

Squidco is an online music store that sells improvised, composed, experimental, unusual, and other…read moremusic from labels and artists around the globe. They have a retail store located downtown and sell physical media - CDs, LPs, DVDs, magazines, books with a primary catalog that revolves around improvised music: Jazz, Free Jazz, Electroacoustic-Improv, Downtown New York, etc. Once or twice a month, they hold live music shows featuring a variety of musical artists from their catalogue, as well as local artists. The shows are really unique, and unlike any others I've been to in Wilmington. They're also really cheap! Usually $5 (I've never paid more than $10), and you get free snacks and wine!

My two guys were in heaven on our recent visit to 2nd & Charles! There's definitely something for…read moreeveryone inside these four walls! Books galore and all sorts of other novelties! There's even a new and used music section which includes vinyl! This is amazing! Several OG gaming systems and games for sell, too. My teenage son spent over $150 this trip, mostly on manga books and novelty items. My child of the 60's found plenty of toys, too! I am a bookworm and this place made my heart smile! It's sort of a Spencers meets Barnes & Noble with a dash of Game Stop sprinkled in for that extra punch. I am certain that we will do the majority of our Christmas shopping here this year. Don't deny your inner child any longer, head on over to 2nd & Charles today for some indulgent, playful fun! My inner geek approves this review!

I haven't been to this place in a while but it hasn't changed at all. There is something in here…read morefor everyone young and old! Trade your items in such as games etc for store credit. I love it! Records from way back , books of all sorts , cds , and more of you are in the market for a good book or if you have books even textbooks you can bring them here for store credit or perhaps save on a college book you need.