Super cute little bookstore with an adorable blue couch right in front! My friends and I enjoyed…read moreperusing the store and browsing the different sections. We would definitely come back to browse and chill again!

Super cute bookstore with a great location in Grandview - and we also love that it's so close to…read moreMazah, a favorite restaurant of ours! As mentioned in the name, there is, indeed, a blue couch front and center in the main window. A table full of blind book dates were nearby, and then a warm welcoming open space filled with the stacks. The back corner has a great kids section with fun seating and a nice selection of books. We are looking forward to stopping by again!

This is the cutest little bookstore. They have all kinds of beautiful, special edition hardcovers…read moreand trinkets that cater to a bookish crowd. It's on the smaller side but I am a sucker for an indie bookstore and I would recommend this place, especially if you are looking for a special edition, a book with sprayed edges, or some fun little gifts for the book lover in your life. I feel like it really caters to the romantasy crowd, which I read now and again but they carry other mainstream fantasy like Brandon Sanderson and some other lit fic authors as well. I specifically mentioned Brandon Sanderson because I picked up a copy of one of his novels while I was there. I need to double check and see if they are doing any book clubs or social events because I would be interested in participating. I took 1 star off because I'd love to see more genres in the store but it's cute and cozy and I will absolutely be back.

Adorable little book store in Powell with books obviously but also gifts and other knickknacks…read more There's a spacious kids area and I'm not sure if the person working was the owner but she was really kind and helpful. I picked up a super cute kids book for a great price. I will be back!

Incredible experience with these guys on my first order! Really solidified me as a client on the…read morefirst swing. Everything was shipped immediately, and arrived undamaged in a very well secured package with a discount coupon. Very impressed at how smooth this was compared to many other companies. Mad Kudos Packrat Comics!!! Very well done!!!!

I'm updating my review because Packrat Comics truly went above and beyond. After the issues with my…read moreoriginal order, they unexpectedly sent the remaining comics to me free of charge. This gesture wasn't something I asked for and really showed how much they care about their customers. Mistakes happen, but their willingness to make things right on their own says a lot about their values and commitment to customer service. I genuinely appreciate the effort and would confidently order from them again.

Very nice gaming store that was very close to our hotel. I liked that the store was open early on…read moreSunday and they had a very good selection of board games, warhammer games, magic the gathering and Pokemon cards. Thank you!

I have been a loyal customer of this card shop for years and have participated in every Lorcana set…read morerelease since the game launched. For the past two years, customers who preordered these releases received the store's loyalty discount, so naturally many of us expected the same treatment for the newest set. This time, however, the store suddenly decided not to honor the loyalty discount on preorders. While that was disappointing, what made the situation worse was the inconsistent way it was handled afterward. It came to light that at least one customer was given the loyalty discount anyway. Once other customers found out, the store began issuing refunds to some people who had preordered. My brother and I went into the store together to ask about receiving the same refund. We purchased our products the same way, were in the same situation, and were making the request at the same time. The manager told me I would not receive a refund because my name was not part of a previous conversation regarding the issue. Moments later, he approved the refund for my brother. I was left wondering how two customers in the exact same situation could receive completely different treatment. The issue is no longer about the discount itself. It's about fairness and consistency. Policies can change, but they should be applied equally to everyone. Selectively honoring discounts and refunds creates the impression that some customers matter more than others, and that's a disappointing way to treat loyal patrons who have supported the store for years. Unfortunately, this experience has significantly damaged my trust in the business, and I will not be giving them any more of my money.

If you did not already know, Columbus has some of the best record stores anywhere in the US. We had…read morea random stop on our way home from Quebec after spending the night outside of Columbus and got some good breakfast sandwiches from the clutch food truck that we found via Apple Maps. Lo and behold, there was a record store across the street and open early! I've been to a few great record stores in Columbus, but did not know about this one and it's super great. Everything is organized really well and there is so much variety and the prices are very fair.... Sadly a rarity these days. The metal section is divided in various sections so it's very comforting on the.Mind :) I am a connoisseur record stores, and this is the way they're supposed to be. Super nice staff as well.

Once upon a Time, School Kids Records, and the accompanying Used Kids Records were two stores that…read morefound their homes on High St just across from the Ohio State University campus. in those days, you would trample down a narrow set of outdoor concrete steps to enter a wonderworld of vinyl LPs. These days it's a street level entrance, but the absolutely amazing vinyl selection is still very much present in this new record shop located on Summit Street north of campus. most people would be hard pressed not to find several selections that they really like in this large shop. Truly incredible variety. As with most shops like this in the Columbus area, there are some vinyl record collector supplies available for purchase. True collectors and audio files will find this feature very useful. Friendly and talkative staff at the front desk, who are happy to answer thoughtful questions. They are knowledgeable so if you have something on your mind, hit them up if they can help you, I'm feeling pretty confident that they'll do their best. Parking can be a bit of a chore as there are a number of other retail shops in this immediate area, it is also a residential area, and a highly trafficked street. With a little patience, you'll be able to find something relatively nearby. Be sure and check the signs to make sure that you're parking in an area that is permissible.

Great staff and gave me an excellent price on 1969 cards I was looking for. It reminds me of what…read morean older ball card store should be. I found what I needed and was treated like a favorite customer even though it was my first visit.

Only thing I like about this place is some of the packs they sell…read more.. The people working there talk way too much, and play favorites. One time I was standing in line for a good 45 minutes, waiting to check out, and I was the only person in line! Sometimes they'll say they're giving you a deal, or say they'll give you a free item next time you come in (like a free pack or card that's worth a few dollars), but then never follow through. Sometimes when they say they're giving you a deal, they'll still charge you the same amount that is listed, or sometimes charge you more. So, watch the bill amount when you purchase something! Also, if they have a box that has a few packs in it (even if there are no hits in those packs), they'll put the packs in with a brand new box.

Phenomenal shop. Probably my favorite in Columbus so far. Really nice selection. Great prices…read moreoverall. Great customer service from the staff. I'm traveling via plane or I would have purchased a lot more, but there's only so much room for carry-on!!

Friendly downtown record store, with knowledgeable, chatty staff. Located very near the Ohio…read moreStatehouse. I am impressed that the folks that work here seem to have quite a good handle on the live local music scene, which is a nice distinction and helps him to really stand out. In addition to a great selection of vinyl, they also have some useful supplies available for dedicated record collectors. sometimes record stores can be "dusty" this one is well lit superbly organized, and a joy to visit. I've never been in this store that it hasn't been enjoying heavy foot traffic from other audio fans. This of course is a positive sign that the inventory here is worth coming in and having a look.

Mary Catherine's Antiques is a fine little nook of an antiques store in the Short North, two rooms…read moreof various furnishings and random crap that wouldn't look too out of place at a nicer flea market or on a local access version of Antiques Roadshow. The minute I walked in I was greeted by a palpable musk of antiquity, the smell of age. Old paper, wood varnish, a hint of mustiness- a great smell to certain noses, including the one on ol' yours truly. Not much at Mary Catherine's really inspires my fancy, although I did see a great battle map of (or from?) WWII here that was absolutely gorgeous- and cheap! (Although not nearly cheap enough for me.) The only jarring moment of my visit to Mary Catherine's was the prominent Garfield poster hanging above the passage between the rooms. While Garfield is certainly about as funny as an old cabinet, I didn't quite expect to see a monstrosity of corporate cartoonage amongst all the earth tones and old books. A slight complaint, to be sure, but so it goes.

This place is such a gem! I may not always leave with something, but I always enjoy coming in and…read moreseeing what they have. Over the years, we've bought a small table, a mirror, and a unique light fixture from Mary Catherine's -- all of which were things we weren't necessarily looking for, but we're just drawn to in the moment! I was recently in Short North for the first time in years, (finally reentering society after the pandemic and a move further from the city) and had JUST enough time to stop in. Luckily, it was a Thursday afternoon, which is part of their new limited hours. I'm glad they are still keeping the storefront open a few days a week, even after being in business for so many years! For me, it's such a short North staple!