I have shopped here a few times in the past and always spent a lot of money. The first thing she…read moresaid to me when I walked in was she was in a bad mood. Right off the bat. I looked around for about 10 minutes. And asked about a Beatles Box set and she freaked out on me. I've never been treated this way as a customer. I'll spend my money elsewhere.

Awesome record store got two signed Motörhead vinyl! Great owner and awesome business thank you.read more

best place by far to get modern stuf. they r so careful for their customers they have a CRAZZY…read morechanging room. they only thing is they don't have that many man clothes but they have a dream land of shoes.

I absolutely love this place. the owner makes you feel…read morewelcome from the moment you walk in the store. I can honestly say its the only place that I know of with old school customer service, where they go out of their way to make you happy. It has great prices on all kinds of things not just music, but movies games, electronics, cameras, to an outstanding selection of clothes and sneakers(mostly hip and for the young) But I personally love the service, in fact my wife tries to keep me away from the place because I actually want to spend money whether i need to or not LOL

i love this place. i love charles. i love the selection. i've gotten odd, super rare stuff here…read morethat i would never find anywhere else. things from africa from the 70s, private press weirdness from all over... the selection of more mainstream records is solid, especially in new inventory. but for me, it's about the consistently interesting, well-priced used stuff (though it's chaotic and catch-as-catch-can). highest recommendation. go go go.

Such an amazing experience here! I was searching for a pretty hard-to-find record for my…read moreboyfriend's birthday, and when I called, they not only confirmed they had it -- they actually held the record for me until I could come pick it up. That meant so much and seriously took the stress out of trying to track it down. When I came in, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. You can tell they genuinely care about music and about making sure customers leave happy. They made the whole experience feel personal instead of just another transaction. If you're looking for something specific (especially a harder-to-find record), this is the place to go. I'm so grateful they held it for me and helped make his birthday special. I'll definitely be back!

So if I was all about records, this would be the spot for me. Blackbird was opened recently as a…read moresort of natural extension of the Operation: Fandom store just next door. For them it was a no-brainer when the original Lucky Records was going out of business. Over there it's nerdy stuff and toys, here you can channel that Clockwork Orange vibe I suppose. The store sign has a cool retro feel to it. The window is filled with random cardboard cutouts and pillows. Maybe as they gain their footing there will be more rhyme and reason to the window display. When I went inside, I immediately took notice of a few Walkman portable cassette players in a display case. Gave me kind of a smile and a moment to think "Wow, what a time to be alive!" I'm not that old and I did use one of those as a kid. They're not QUITE collector's items yet I don't think... That aside, there is also a blackboard just inside the door with release dates and albums listed. It includes artists both from the past and present. Wall to wall is lined with vinyl below eye-level and paintings and pictures at eye level. There are even 7 inch vinyls and a $1 bargain rack that you could peruse for hours. There's a sizeable shelf-load of CDs in the back, a cool leather sofa and branded memorabilia including mugs and shirts a-la-Blackbird. There were at least five other people browsing the selection intently when I cruised through. It not really being my thing, I was in and out quickly. However, I can still highly recommend the place if you're looking for a record in town or just looking to burn some time in a place that fits your fancy.

They seem to have everything. Need something framed? This is the place. Great $$$$read more

My Oberlin kid was giving me a campus tour and we stopped in as I needed a hairbrush, face lotion,…read moretherapy tape, and some nice greeting cards and got all that, and more! Decals! I love cool vinyl decals. And a Settlers of Catan game, not kidding! The game section is fantastic! Fitness items, too! Great service. Fair prices. Checked out quickly and we were back on campus! Great location. Free street parking. Well stocked! Wow they sure do fit all the essentials in this compact shop. Love it.

As a big movie buff and person that has a long history of using several different game systems, my…read morereview of The Exchange is mixed. Media stores seem to be rarer and rarer to come by these days, so when I came across this chain, I had a lot of excitement. They offer movies, games, game systems, vinyls, memorabilia, toys, electronics, and more. It's not just current media, but retro and classic media. It's a great store for a media buff. Service has always been nice and welcoming. My biggest focus on my visits have been 4k movies and steelbook. I always browse Blu-ray titles often. Each location has a different selection. Some days you'll find the titles you're looking for. Some days you'll find a gem you didn't expect to come across. Other days you'll strike out. This can cause some excitement when visiting as it's a mystery as to what you'll find. I've had some good finds for fair prices. Prices is one of the reasons for a middle of the road rating. I'm coming across used 4k movies that are priced the same or higher than I can find them brand new. This has killed a lot of the excitement in my recent visits. I've found some of the steelbooks to be priced fair, but many are overpriced by online retailer and even eBay reselling standards. If you're going to be a local store selling used items, you need to sell at reasonable prices to encourage repeat buyers. I still have my old retro game systems and do plan on looking at classic video games for the N64, Sega, Super Nintendo, and other systems. This is a great place to find games. I don't know on prices yet, but glad it's an option. The other aspect is the ability to sell or trade in media for credit. This is the other reason for the lowered rating. I've bought 4k movies that I just didn't enjoy and wanted to basically "trade up". Again, these are brand new movies watched once. You only get penny's for selling or trading in. Very disappointing to pay $15 one week and the next getting a trade in value of $4-5. I'd get more selling on Facebook marketplace and eBay, which is what I'll be doing in the future. Summing this all up, my review is very mixed. The nerd in me loves seeing what I'll come across, but the prices are far from worth it based on my movie searching experience. Online used is much cheaper.

I really enjoy collecting and listening to vinyl records and I usually come to the store with a…read morelist. I don't always find what I'm looking for but they have a great selection and I never leave empty handed. I can't say I've ever left the store without spending hundreds of dollars and the records are always in good shape well worth the expenditure. That being said I can't really say it's a real welcoming environment. I don't know what kind of crimes are being committed at the Elyria location but when I'm spending $500+ dollars at a time I expect beverages and snacks not being treated like I'm there to steal from them. I don't appreciate being approached by some kid with a face full of piercings that's more likely to rob me than I am to rob them demand I turn over the items I intend to purchase implying that I may or may not intend to steal. Yes I still spent over $500 and would have likely spent more if they didn't make me feel so uncomfortable. Customer service is lacking to say the least.

I stumbled upon this store after strawberry picking at a local farm. Its pretty huge and somewhat…read moreorganized. All kinds of things. Makes for fun browsing. Housewares, furniture, pictures, decorative items, vinyl records, toys. A little bit of everything. Prices are pretty reasonable. The person who checked me out did a very careful wrapping job on my item, which I appreciated. They also had bargain bins set up outside where everything was a buck. My only complaint: They use mailing labels stuck directly on front of item as price tags. My item has dried glue stuck to the gold leaf that I probably can't remove without damage. Moving to little hang tags on strings that most vintage stores use would help preserve the item. Then again, the price I paid was half than anywhere else and I wasn't buying it as a collector's item anyway, so no biggie. And the label came off another item effortlessly, so it probably depends. If you are worried, just ask to see item without sticker on it so you can inspect it. I'll definitely stop here again, and because of the price points and high inventory, it doesn't affect my rating of this super fun store.

I randomly stopped by this place while visiting family near Vermillion last week. This is a really…read morefun antique/vintage store that entertained us for at least 2 hours. They've got a great selection of stuff - estate jewelry from $5 and up, vintage linens/table cloths, quilts, old toys, framed art, a ton of tea cups/tea pots, clothing, kitchen stuff.....And on and on and on. Prices vary but overall I felt like they were reasonable (unlike in California where I live!). They are located in the basement of an old church, and have an auction every Saturday from 5 pm to 10 pm where you can apparently get terrific deals on furniture, etc. If I lived in Ohio, I would go all the time!

What a find! You take an amazing selection and pair it with a friendly and knowledgeable staff…read morethat is filled with passion for not just music but the art and hardware that goes with it and you have The Vinyl Groove Records shop in Cleveland. Good stuff!! Go there!

do not visit this terrible little store. when i told a fellow customer, accurately, that a Frank…read moreOcean record was an "unofficial pressing," the clerk snapped at me after they left, "why say anything?!". he berated me until i put the armload of records i had planned to buy on the counter and walked out. all of this while a springsteen greatest hits comp blared over tinny speakers. on the shelves, there were a few values, because he doesn't know what he has in genres that aren't rock. but i am devoted to going to record stores, and i actually think this was the single worst experience i have ever had, number one.

Found this little gem on record store day, and they are well stocked with the releases for you…read more Super tidy and hip shop with a tightly curated inventory. I was able to find a great 80s reissue as well as an original live single from that era. Great operators! Good parking on the street right out front. Next to CFD Station 23. Highly recommended!

We got what we came for, notebooks for my kid and some souvenirs like a car decal (7.95) and little…read morekid Oberlin tee shirts ($19-$29) and a light hoodie for me ($59) but boy I paid a lot more than I had planned! Especially for little kid tees. The shop was clean, well-organized, and parking was free. I'd up the stars for 4, except it was really expensive. I probably should have ordered shirts online, directly from Oberlin College, and paid for shipping, versus shop here. But I was in town, which is rare, and wanted to bring some souvenirs home.

Epic road trip stop 1. Still lame, maybe even lamer. I browsed magazines and other picture books…read morebefore hitting the clearance section. I found a cheap book called The Cheese Bible. It's an illustrated guide to fine cheeses and cheese recipes. I'm either going to start a religion around it or offer it up as a prize at our upcoming bowling event.