I just brought in my record collection to sell (about 10 NSLC wine boxes) and David went through…read morethe lot and gave me a very fair price. It was kind of incredible to see him sort everything, check for damage, and share his vast knowledge of the artists and how the records were recorded/produced, etc. My friend and I ended up hanging out for a bit after closing and chatting with David and another customer. The whole experience was A+.

My favourite place to shop for vinyl! Definitely worth the trip to Bedford, there is something…read morehere for everyone: rock, pop, motown, country, classical, soundtracks, etc. I've even bought recordings of comics like George Carlin here in the past. They also have a large collection of CDs and DVDs, and every time I go I walk away with some amazing deals. The owner is friendly and helpful, and if you're looking to get rid of any of your old music or movies, he'll take them off your hands for cash or store credit (store credit seems like the way to go in most cases, since he tends to be more generous with that than cash). As Adam B. mentioned, he brings his dog to work with him, she usually lounges on the floor in one of the aisles (which isn't really a problem as she seems friendly enough and is usually eager for a quick pat as you walk by).

This shop is amazing! The owner is very friendly and accomodating, a pet friendly shop, and if you…read moreare looking for something and he does not have it, he will find it. And the local products are wonderful! You can find things that cover nearly every fandom out there and some take requests as well. Wood craft signs, resin products, knit/crochet/sewn. And he does have delivery options and online shop.

Cute shop, lots of great merch and a wonderful LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, but the prices were very…read morehigh, even for the stuff that isn't locally-made or handmade. There are pillows in there for example - just two pieces of fabric sewn together and stuffed, nothing fancy - for over thirty bucks. In this economy? There are things up about the store that also refer to Canada as "Turtle Island", which is preachy and a colonizer term (colonists brought maps from above and the "Turtle Island" thing is contentious and offensive to other Indigenous tribes that don't adhere to this term for Canada). I was only able to afford a pinback button (an ace flag, I love ace representation!) and a second-hand Beanie Baby because most of the new merch was so expensive. Friendlier environment than Strange Adventures, and I loved how kind and approachable the staff were. To be fair, this is a somewhat recently-established shop in comparison with its competition, and so the price thing might just be teething troubles, but nobody in this economic climate could afford to buy much here.

Great service, great selection and they will order books for you too…read more You can talk about books with the staff as well.

Great local book business conveniently located in downtown Halifax. They have an excellent…read moreselection as well as a selection of stationary supplies and things like gift wrap, etc. They've never not had a book I was looking for, and the store is small enough that none of them were difficult to find. Very friendly staff. Awesome alternative to chapters!!

I NEVER walk out of this store without finding something!! A few times, I've even stumbled across a…read morefew new releases I'd been looking for!! A Woodside treasure!!

Scammers. Bought an LP to be shipped to me. They sent it to Newfoundland instead of California…read more Stay away l!!!

My first experience with Taz was when staff refused to order me a fairly big indie release in 2023…read morebecause "their suppliers didn't have it." As I type this review I see on Taz.com that there is currently one copy of that exact record in Halifax and one in Bedford. Not sure why Taz refused my $45 when I was happy to wait for the album to arrive in store. My next experience with Taz was very similar. I pre-ordered another record on Taz.com and when release day arrived I anxiously awaited a phone call or email. I heard nothing, so I checked online to see if I had misremembered the release date. There were 9 copies on the shelves waiting to be bought. I called the store and asked if my order was ready, the employee was completely baffled. While the staff did the right thing and (I assume) took a copy off the shelf for me, this is a pretty major oversight. I had received my confirmation email before I hung up the phone. Staff at the Halifax location are truly some of the most miserable people I have had the misfortune of doing business with. I have no desire to return, although I have had fantastic experiences with Sunrise Records in Dartmouth so I will continue to build my 400-500 strong record collection. Taz records is the enshittification of vinyl and media shopping incarnate. Record stores are going the way of Blockbuster and HMV and it is because of poor management and misguided ownership, only interested in making a quick buck from a dying industry.

Staff are always helpful and friendly. The store is well organized! The prices are great…read moreconsidering how much it is to buy new, and all books that I have purchased are in excellent condition!

Don't let the plain exterior of this store deter you from entering!…read moreInside you will find a paradise for book lovers. There is an impressive variety of books from many different categories, well organized, the books are of good quality and are very reasonably priced. The staff is always friendly and helpful and willing to go on-line to find details on titles and authors, and if you are looking for a book they don't have they will call you when it comes in. You can spend as much time as you like there, even find a couch or chair to sit down while you check out some books, they won't ever make you feel rushed. I have been coming here for years and am so happy this deserving business has weathered the rise of e-readers and yet they only seem to be getting better all the time.

I can't decide if I like the Halifax or D-town location better. Sure, some may say "they're exactly…read morethe same - it's a huge chain, dummy," but alas, the subtleties are where I thrive, my friend. Both Starbucks locations at these Chapters are forever busy, pumping out the java just as fast as the patrons, frothing at the mouth with blood shot eyes, can lap it up. I think the Dartmouth location offers a more relaxed sitting vibe and also seems like there is more attention paid to details, such as cleanliness. As for the actual factuals of this Chapter's location? I feel like it's more familiar. It just seems more relaxed overall. I know, around the holidays it's a mad house, but on the average day, I've enjoyed sitting in the aisles and pouring over words undisturbed. Don't you just love that you can read, like it's a library or something? There are some long time employees at this location, and their service can be pretty great. I feel like a lot of the workers here are bibliophiles which makes shopping here far and away more fun than the Hali locale. So, there you have it. I proclaim Dartmouth the victor. Three cheers to you, large bookstore.

I'm a bit of a bookworm, so when my boyfriend shops with me he knows that I set aside a few hours…read moreto browse through whichever bookstore is handy. Chapters in Dartmouth (which is a part of the Mic Mac Mall), usually fits the bill perfectly and even combines book hunting with another of my favorite things, caffeine! Starbucks and Chapters have their usual partnership in this location, but be forewarned that the Starbucks is one of the busiest I've ever been in, line waiting is inevitable. Browsing is easy with clearly labeled shelves and the handy book searches available on the public computers. The inventory of books, magazines, games, CDs, DVDs, gifts and small home decorations is massive. Due to the large amount of stock and the general public's lack of knowledge about the ins and outs of the dewy decimal system, the staff have to be very keen and helpful which is perfect because they are. Hot Hint: Don't be afraid to ask to have any book that isn't in stock order in for you.