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.

RECOMMENDED I just…read morewent in the other day for the first time and I was blown away! Their selection is amazing and it is soooo specifically divided up into genre it's fantastic. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and can make recommendations that are spot. On. They are both very nice and extremely helpful, they are by no means music snobs who make you feel like an idiot lol! Make sure to check out the jazz room!!

Hands down the greatest record store I've ever been to. The owners are so nice and helpful and you…read morecan tell they put a lot of time and effort into making the store the best possible, Their selection is heavily curated with every selection you think of. They have all types of media music and for a great price too. They also do something I've never seen a record store do before that really makes them stand out compared to other stores. THEY CLEAN AND CHECK ALL THEIR USED RECORDS. You can tell the owners truly care about not only their records but their customers and music as a whole. I will definitely be returning in the near future.

If I could have given this place zero stars, I would. Within a 2 week time frame, I spent roughly…read more$150 at this "store." The first purchase was nice enough, but then again I dealt mostly with the woman who works there, and not the male owner. She threw in a couple free controllers, and he threw in a memory card (keep in mind I'd just spent $100 cash, too.) The second purchase was a Playstation 2, with one game, for $45 (no tax was charged since I paid with cash.) The owner said the game may not play, since it was a blue disc, and to bring it back if it didn't play. This purchase was made on a Saturday night. Sure enough, I got home and the PS2 didn't play ANY CD; game or music. On Sunday I tried calling a couple times through the day, as he said he'd be open, and no one ever answered. On Monday we had a huge snowstorm, but I tried calling anyway, and the phone was shut off. The owner mentioned he was closing the store January 1st, so I wondered if he closed up early. I thought that would suck since I was stuck with a PS2 that didn't work. After some Internet research, I determined that the laser probably needed alignment and shouldn't be a big deal for someone who repairs these game systems. Fast forward to last Friday, and I took the game back with my boyfriend. We walked in the store and let the owner know the system was broken (because it didn't play ANY CD.) He basically said we didn't know what we were talking about, the people on the Internet were wrong and the PS2 wasn't broken. He claimed we needed to visit a PS2 website, he gave the URL which I don't remember, enter the serial number and find out if the PS2 was able to play colored discs in the first place. OK, if this is a known issue with PS2s, why not research this before putting the game system up for sale, so situations such as this are avoided? He finally offered us store credit, for a store that was closing in two weeks. He didn't have anything else I wanted, and even if he did, why would I feel comfortable purchasing anything else from him? He was rude and does NOT care about his customers at all. When I told him I tried calling and his phone was shut off, he stated "I didn't have it turned on since we're closing." Your phone was already turned on, so that makes no sense. Also, when I told him I was going to call regarding a different item, why not mention it then? The first time we were in the store I noticed he was kind of rude and a know-it-all. I'm glad I hadn't dealt with him the first time, or I would have walked out. Maybe it would have been better if I HAD walked out the first time! Overall, I would NOT recommend this place for the week they have left as a brick-and-mortar business. He did mention they have Internet sales, too. I feel bad for anyone who does business with this place over the Internet; who knows what you'll receive! I can see why his business is closing January 1st, although he claims it's because the city of Garfield Heights is requiring resale shops to take down customer info, deliver that info to the police station and pay a $300 yearly fee. Even if the police are requiring resale shops to do something like that, why not comply? I would think it would protect the business and customers, and give the shop a bit more legitimacy. For the record, my boyfriend tore the PS2 apart, adjusted one screw and it now plays just fine; DVDs and CDs. Obviously the guy either didn't have the $45 in the register to refund us, or just wanted to be a jerk. Either way, it's unacceptable.

Its a nice book store. It was clean and easy to navigate. They have a nice selection of used and…read morenew books. I thought I'd buy a book, but instead I bought a necklace. At their register, they have a little selection of jewelry.

Walls of Books is an amazing bookish vibe! I love everything about it. It's a locally owned, small…read morescale equivalent of your big box book retailers - BAM or B&N. It has everything you need and more than enough impulse buys! During fall it smells pleasantly like the loveliest fall scents! I loved everything about! I visited during a book crawl (ah yes, it's a thing and I loved everything about it too!!!) INVENTORY: There are plenty of categories at this store that you'd normally find at corporate book stores. Some categories really impressed me. There is a shelf of foreign language books. There is a kids section with books and plushies. There are plenty of souvenirs that I really appreciated. Especially loved Freida McFadden game and book nook! There are multiple shelf of used book with pretty good finds. The associates at the store shared that they tend to look at local book clubs' reads and stock the books. I easily found a book that I couldn't find anywhere locally (indie store or large retailers). MY BUYS: My friend and I browsed this store for awhile. I wish that I had hours to browse that day. We both purchased a popular thriller at full price (market price). We felt really good about supporting local. SERVICE: The service was really amazing! My friend and I asked about potential international reads for our international book club. It was a very obscure question. Within minutes the associates provided us with a huge list of potential books. I've never seen such accommodation and efficiency! We were able to also ask a lot about the store and inventory. We were treated so nicely. The service is simply incredible! MEMBERSHIPS: There are a few memberships and savings available at this store. Free membership allows you to sign up for free, then you get $5 off when you spend $100. The paid membership is $20 for one year. You will get 10% during every purchase. I'll look into memberships during my next visit. I really loved The Walls of Books! Love the selection! Love the service! Love that I can find local book club reads! I will be back to shop here for book club finds and winter book hoarding. I very highly recommend visiting this store!

this place is strange, but is extremely welcoming. not only does it allow you to purchase books at…read more5 dollars from a very vast and wonderful collection. everyone here is also beyond kind and very willing to help out. this place is a gem to the cleveland neighborhoods surrounding it, and it deserves more and more business.

They are very customer-oriented and I have never had a problem transaction during the years I've…read morebeen purchasing books from them. I've found books on their site that are interesting and reasonably priced. Considering all the books I buy, they are are at the top of my list of booksellers.

This is the place that you want to go for a great selection of religious items and books and card…read more Mary Lou the owner is a great women to deal with!!!

I use the store yearly for Easter, Baptism, & Sacramental gifts for personal and PSR children,…read moreyouth, and adults !! Always a good selection, competitive prices, and knowledgeable staff. They will even order sometimes if not, in stock

As soon as I saw the Zelda & Link sign in the window, I knew I was about to make some poor…read morefinancial decisions--and I was totally okay with that. I came in for a hit of nostalgia and left with a mini treasure chest of childhood memories (aka Game Boy games). Scored Zelda and Super Mario World 2 like I just beat a dungeon boss. The pricing? Fair--especially for the kind of games that practically come with a side of childhood joy. The employee was like a walking strategy guide--super helpful and definitely knew his stuff. I half expected him to offer me a Master Sword for asking the right questions. The only downside? I wanted more merch! But hey, it's called Video Game Connection, not Nostalgia Overload Emporium... although, honestly, I'd shop at both. Will 100% be back next time I'm in Cleveland--with rupees in hand!

Great place. Excellent ever changing selection. The owner is friendly. Go frequently cause you'll…read morefind something different each time.

Trip Review : Northcoast Nostalgia North Coast Nostalgia in Parma. Always fun stop at Northcoast…read more It's like seeing old friends. The last couple times i was there it was a rainy day. Thursday was a bright sunny day and the sun beams shone thru the windows to highlight the comic and toy goodness. New comics come in weekly and they have a nice back stock selection. They also have prints, t-shirts and models. Check out their Funkos and models. Recently they have had some pop culture guests like Lou Ferigno, some Power Rangers and some voice actors. Follow them on facebook to be sure not to miss any upcoming events.

This comic store is a true gem. From Marvel to DC, Image to Darkhorse, mainstream to obscure, and…read moreeverything in between: If you want it, then North Coast has got it! They also allow online ordering, making things even better. The staff themselves are also knowledgeable and passionate about all things comic-related. And at the end of the day, those are the EXACT type of people you want running a store like this: Fans, just like yourself. Not corporate suits or uninterested kids just filling in for a summer job. There's a reason this place has been around for decades. Comic culture may not always be popular, and trends come and go, but the quality of North Coast Comics will always be the same: Top notch!