Not really sure what to make of this place. I don't really have a need for large quantities of used…read moregames for old consoles so I suppose I just don't get it. If you're looking for vintage toys and games though, this is your place! Just be warned they don't really have much of anything else!

I was surprised to find this place in Danville while visiting from Los Angeles. It has a great…read morecollection of classic games and consoles, better than many retro shops in LA. The employees are knowledgeable about their wares, and their collection includes some real rarities.

Friendly service! Great little game shop. We were warmly greeted when we came in and they had a…read morenice variety of retro games.

Best video game store in the area. Huge new and retro selection, great prices, and great customer…read moreservice. Much better selection than disc replay, and everything I've ever bought has never had any issues.

As a casual pokemon card collector, I happened to come in here one day a while back to see what…read morethey had. I was really surprised at the amount of inventory for cards and pokemon merchandise. This is now my regular go to card shop for pokemon cards and the owners are extremely friendly. The prices are very fair (cards are based on prices from tcg player) and they can sometimes work you a deal if you happen to also be selling. If you are interested at all in pokemon cards or similar card games, I highly recommend this shop. You can even bring your consoles and hang out and play games here. Be on the lookout for special events such as trade nights also!

Great selection and friendly vibe. Love this place and the owner knows his stuff. Love it !read more

I don't like Gamestop's business practices regarding their trade-ins, and I very rarely used to go…read morethere- BUT I went in one day in need of a few exclusive items and I was so impressed with the crew working there, that it changed my mind. Marcus and his team have been outstanding and incredibly helpful with every visit. They have helped me get items for my collection and were even awesome enough to save me a poster, it's so nice when people know you by name and actually have a positive attitude and enjoy their job. This is what makes this particular location stand out from the rest. I highly reccomend coming in for games and collectables!

I have been here several times and normally do not have a problem. Well for the last two days they…read morehave been closed. They don't have a sign up or anything. I am trying to get Star Wars Outlaws preordered. Well the game gets released tomorrow so if they are still not open there are going to be a lot of angry customers.

Just walking into the store throws you into a fit of nostalgia. The staff is always super friendly…read moreand always willing to help out. Highly recommend!

Not a bad store, except that it is nearly impossible to even get someone to look your direction…read more The selection is what you would expect for a place that buys from people. It is inconsistent, but you can also find some pretty cool things. Prices are not bad and they often have deals if you buy multiple items. I would say that they are better for movies than anything else; it is a pretty vast selection. It can be crowded and a bit messy. It seems like the employees are most of the problem here. The shelves can be really out of order and I have seen many times when the same item was listed at multiple different prices or had gunk and other stickers all over it. If you are patient and do not mind doing all the work yourself you can find decent deals; just be prepared to wait ages for anyone to help with things you cannot reach yourself.

When I walk into Exile, I feel like Frasier walking into Cheers. Well, maybe not Frasier. Maybe I'm…read moreNorm or Cliff. It's hard to say. I guess that makes Jeff our very own Sam Malone. Who would be Woody? I'll leave that up to Mike to decide. Before I moved to Champaign and started shopping here, I was honestly just a CD and digital music man. Exile changed that. I never really considered vinyl as a "current" format until I started talking to Jeff and the rest of the crew. I think I've probably gotten somewhere close to 70ish records and countless CDs from Exile and I don't see myself stopping anytime soon. Don't forget the local section! It's one of the best archives of music from the Champaign-Urbana scene and it's always got something in there to catch your ears.

Conveniently located in downtown Champaign near the Illinois Terminal (Amtrak, MTD buses) and a…read morestone's throw from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, Exile on Main Street has a fantastic selection of new and previously loved vinyl, CDs, cassette tapes, and more. I recently met the owner, Jeff Brandt, at the store while my partner was on the hunt for Taylor Swift and Charli XCX vinyls. Jeff was immediately attentive and we struck up conversations about Taylor Swift, the positives and areas of improvement downtown Champaign could use, the area's history as a musical mecca, and much more. It was easy to see how much love and sweat equity he's put into the community and the store. An adjacent vintage store has closed but Exile regularly hosts pop-ups, underscoring its community-first vibes. When you're looking for vinyl finds, skip online, Target and chains and support institutions like Exile on Main!

I brought in a brand new Super NES edition ds. Valued $250 new. I asked for $200 and she hit me…read moreback with $150. I ended up settling on the $150 to have straight cash, but wish I could've gotten a little more for such a collectible item. I loved the assortment and variety, but it is a little bit on the pricey side. There's a little bit of everything in the shop, and chances are, if you can think of it, there's a possibility it's there. Definitely one of my favorite video game shops based on variety. Lots of older and newer consoles, headsets (new and used), controllers (new and used), cameras, iPhone/android phones (lots of older models), and tons of video games, cd's, records, posters, and accessories for video games from throughout the years. The shop is a bit cluttered, but that adds to the charm. I've found over the years that the cluttered shops tend to have more of what you need, more of what you don't need, and things you didn't know existed. I thoroughly enjoyed looking through everything in the shop, as I am a bit of a "collector" of everything. Now on to the part of the Owner.. Reading the reviews ahead of time, I was scared to be met by a middle aged women with the personality of the Wicked Stepmother from Cinderella. When my girlfriend and I walked in, we were met with a "hello! How are you?" by the shop owner, who, after asking, is named Fran. Just like all pawn shops, she buys low and sells high, and I gotta respect the hustle. We had a chat for a while, and I ended up purchasing a Switch Lite from her. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience with the shop and it's owner. Fran is truly a nice lady if you're friendly and respectable towards her. I plan on making a trip to this shop every time I'm in the Lafayette area! My review breakdown: I gave her and her shop 4 stars. I enjoyed the shop and the "clutter" (treasure, in my opinion) and I enjoyed getting past the negative reviews on Fran and her shop. Will be back!

If I could give this business a ZERO I would! If you find yourself anywhere near this business, or…read moreare even thinking of entering this business , RUN, not walk, immediately in the opposite direction, The owner of this store knowingly sold my son a stolen (verified by Verizon) iPhone 5s for $100. When my son tried to use the phone, it was locked and could only be unlocked by a totally unknown owner so the phone was worthless. When my son tried to return the phone, the owner refused to take the phone back or to return my son's $100. We tried to work with the owner to explain the problem, but that only resulted in us being asked to leave the store. We refuse to be intimidated by this scam and filed a claim in Small Claims Court against this shop and the con-woman owner. I would suggest that you never do any business with this woman unless you are fond of potentially stolen merchandise that may or may not work, and you wish to never see your money again. It's similar to the old roach hotel ad, once your money enter her store and ends up in her hands, it will never come out again! BEWARE, YOU'VE BEEN FOR-WARNED!.

It's astonishing to think that these used CD/VHS/DVD/Video game stores used to exist on the corner…read moreof every street in every city across the country. It feels like they all disappeared overnight. CD-Land is a relic of the 1990s, and is likely doomed to go out of business just like your local newspaper, Blockbuster, and Gamestop. With that being said, CD-Land holds a certain degree of nostalgic value. You can walk in and find all kinds of memories for sale under $5 each. It's a blast from the past.

Got cds for 10 bucks here. All of them played ok. Nice place to get a bargain.read more