We visit to rent movies every Monday. The deal is 99 cents! My son, Husband and I have looked…read moreforward to renting movies from Matt for over a year now! There is a Blockbuster vibe complete with candy, popcorn and soda available by checkout. Matt has also been so accommodating to order movies of interest he does not have in stock. He has always been so helpful in finding/suggesting movies. We look forward to renting from. Superstar video!

this place is pretty based. can find some hidden gems here. good prices and good conversation. cool…read moredude helped me out. fun place.

this store has a whole lot of local music its all lcal music only i love it the staff are friendly…read moreand they have a tv with music videos a listening station it awesome

When you walk in be careful of the door, it swings back and might get you on your heels. The idea…read moreof this store is awesome, ALL local music! No one in the store is signed on a major label which means the music is raw and has no filters, it's pure talent. The prices are fair for the CDs and there's usually a deal going. The music is kind of loud, especially since there is the radio and the TV has videos playing. I heard that they're planning on getting headphones for the TV though. The customer service is great, very helpful and friendly. As an artist trying to put music in the store it's a great way to get your name out there, but as a customer trying to buy some CDs there isn't much variety. There is only rap and hip-hop. I mainly listen to rock so I wasn't that interested in buying a CD. I talk to the guy behind the desk and he told me they're working on getting rock but the artists/bands need to come in and put their stuff in there. It's a great location by the way. It's right next door to a hookah lounge, there's a bar in the plaza too. Nice hang out area. It's right off of the light rail and super close to ASU. Very cool place.

I came here to try and trade some cassettes that the other Zia on Bethany wouldn't take. They took…read moreall but 3. Woo hoo. I ended up getting 3 DVDs and it all evened out. Everyone I interacted with was nice (trade counter & cashier I dealt with). Missing star is because one of the cashiers let some other lady cut in front of the line of people. I should have been next. I believe she didn't see that there was a line. The cashier should have sent her to the back of the line instead of ringing her up. The two other ladies she was with walked to the back of the line. Other than that, I walked away with 3 DVDs for no money out of pocket because I found some cassettes that I am no longer able to play.

This is an incredible place, with something for everyone. Vinyl, CD's, DVD's, VHS, nice collection…read moreof gently used tees, and even tons of BOOKS! It's a huge store, so plan on spending some time there. They'll even help you look if you're looking for something in particular. Great place to shop!

I was doing errands and came in to check out the vinyl sale going on until April 3. I had fun…read moreperusing the aisles. This Barnes & Noble's has everything in it - a full café and magazine area near the front, restrooms towards the back for customers, toy and Lego section, manga and anime section, vinyl and DVDs from around the world, a full separate section for children, and the normal large selection of books and book products. I have a Barnes & Noble's premium membership so I like to check out the stores to see if there are any good books or deals. I get an automatic price reduction was a member. Today I bought some paper maps because I realized we had no updated maps in our car or house. I found those in the local interest area that also had a lot of cool books about Arizona. There's a center kiosk with a clerk if you have any questions about books as well as employees, walking the store and at the front register.

Went to Barnes & Noble yesterday. The store was clean and I found some good books on my own. They…read morehave some spooktacular Halloween sales going on right now. I passed several employees while I was shopping and not one greeted me or asked if I needed help. The only person who acknowledged me was the man working at the center desk. He welcomed me and asked if I found what I was looking for. I was in a hurry so I didn't catch his name, but thank you to that man. He was the only one who made me feel welcomed in the store.

Real dope spot to pick up some vinyls or classical cartoons on DVD. Prices are decent for the…read morevalue. They give out free posters in front of the store! A lot of gadgets and accessories to look at. You can easily walk around and spend an hour here.

When did Zia records start carrying pre owned clothing? That's kinda cool! I hadn't been to a Zia…read morerecords in forever, so this was a pleasant surprise! I also found some hotwheels too, which is what I was on the hunt for. Great selection of CD's and movies but slightly overpriced for today's times in my opinion. Our checkout experience was great, the guy was super friendly and had great communication with us. Nonetheless this was a good experience!

One of my favorites!!! They are also so sweet and helpful! Make sure you have time and cash!!read more

This bookstore is super cute! It's located inside of the library, just through a short hall. The…read morebookstore has a nice variety of books of all genres, as well as CDs, puzzles, and the like. Though I didn't find a book I was looking for, I was able to pick up a mint condition puzzle for the fair price of $1! The volunteer cashiers were super sweet and helpful in my search. Just as a note, this shop is cash only!

This place is a maze! And it's not just books -- they have everything. It's an adventure just…read moreturning the corner -- they even have musical instruments! This is only my third time here and one of my go to places to get puzzles -- they have a whole wall of them! They seem gently used most of them, the few puzzles I have purchased there have usually an extra odd piece that doesn't belong or maybe 1-2 pieces missing -- which I think adds an extra challenge!! I think I noticed there was a deal for getting 3 puzzles but I can't recall what it is off the top of my head. Anyway, it was a bit more expensive for puzzles than the goodwill but I would say the quality is a bit better. I love a good community bookstore too -- this place is a gem and I hope people continue to support this place so they never go out of business!!

Well-behaved dogs allowed! Once it gets too hot to bring our fur baby to the farmers market, going…read moreto a Bookmans may become our new Saturday morning outing! A really great selection of all kinds of books, music, video games, and more! Everything here is community-based, with the exception of selections here and there that are brand-new. So a nice way to support buying secondhand items from Phoenix folks, being more sustainable and supporting a smaller business, and overall just a good spot to come explore! I've found lots of cool vintage magazines, vintage video games, some vinyls, and a number of books here on 19th. I definitely recommend this location!

Stinkweeds is a cool record shop that you should stop by if you're in the area…read more They have a great selection, and the staff are kind and friendly! Be sure to check out some of their in-store events; they also share local concerts and such to be in the know. Parking can be found in the back. +great selection +friendly staff

My brother and I spent a good hour looking and listening to records. Service & selection was great,…read morefun place!

I recently bought a PSP from one Zia Records location that was labeled as "tested" and "working."…read moreBy the time I got home and tested it properly, the original store had already closed, so I went to another open Zia location nearby for help. After testing the PSP, I found that the analog stick and HOME button do not work at all. These are major controls, so the system clearly was not fully tested before being sold. When I explained the issue at the other location, I was only offered store credit or told I could keep it. I ask if it would be possible to do a partial refund or price adjustment since I was willing to repair it myself, but they refused. I also asked if I returned it, they would at least mark the PSP's price down they said no i also asked if they would label it as having joystick issues before reselling it, and I was told no. What frustrated me most was the attitude during the interaction. The employee was dismissive and laughed while talking to me instead of trying to help resolve the issue. I understand retro electronics can have problems sometimes, but if a console is sold as "tested" and "working," basic controls like the analog stick and HOME button should function properly. I'd recommend buyers fully test used consoles before leaving the store. worker had glasses and a hat working at the counter

Haven't been to Zia in years because of relocating to the east coast, but you have not changed!…read moreSuch a great variety of items, especially the records! I love that I was able to ask and find what I needed. The staff were very nice and helpful and I can't wait to come back!! Love that they are still true and local and have such a great mix of full and discounted items! I will be back!

I am usually not in this area a lot, but my daughter & I wanted to go check out this bookstore for…read moresome used books so we took the drive down. When we arrived, I realized I remembered this spot from when I was a kid, I just hadn't been back since I was younger. This spot is absolutely STUFFED with books, comic books, VHS tapes and more. You could spend quite a long time wandering around looking at all of the books they have to offer. It can be slightly overwhelming especially if you are looking for something specific as there wasn't really any clear guidance on where to find certain sections. We still had a lot of fun though wandering around and seeing what we could find. If you are looking for the prices, they are written in pencil on the inside of the books. You can find a mixture of mostly used books along with some new books. They have a cute shop cat that you can sometimes spot wandering around, or asleep at the front. The woman who was working the register the day we visited was friendly! They also had a cart out-front with a number of books that were free to grab. There is plenty of parking out-front.

Found this little gem in Phoenix last week when I was on the hunt for a used copy of Song of…read moreSolomon. I called and they said they have the 1984 edition for $6, which was a great price. Once I was got to the store, I had to explore. I think that if one were to regularly visit Books, he/she would find some rare editions and other gems. Also, they had what looked like reproductions of banned book announcements posted around the store: all were of classic novels that we can't imagine not having access to as students. (See photos: Charlotte's Web, Huck Finn, Fahrenheit 451...) They were quite entertaining, in a disturbing way. They had the effect of making me feel so grateful that past efforts of censorship in the US had failed. In 2024, this is still a real threat. Tiny stores like this one are real treasures. Let's keep them in business.