First, I want to shout out the 3 people working yesterday during the Heated Rivalry Vinyl Release…read moreParty, yall were doing your best and it showed. The vibes were great, they have an awesome selection and they had swag to give out for the release party!! It's an awesome shop with cool people and a great selection of music, movies, games, and trinkets at good prices!

I went to Homers a few weeks ago and purchased Channel Orange by Frank Ocean. When I got home, both…read morevinyls skipped (A and B side of each skip). I went back the next day and the person at the counter seemed confused when I told him that they skipped. I advised that I wanted another copy. I suggested he test the vinyl and let him know that I wouldn't come here like this if I didn't have to. I really wanted the record. So after a few minutes and him talking to another employee, he provided another vinyl. I get home, same exact thing. Skips in the beginning. I went on Reddit and learned that others were having the same issue. I go back to Homers about a week later and was looking for Blond by Frank Ocean. When I asked the employee (different person from before) if they had it in stock, he tells me that any Frank Ocean vinyl I see in stores are most likely bootlegs. Says his records sell out online. I was a bit stunned. I didn't consider Homers to be a store that sold bootleg records. I always thought their reputation was a bit stronger than that. Needless to say I was very disappointed. They do not allow refunds and the record I received was a $60+ dollar bootleg. I took an L at Homers. Why not just put that you don't have any in stock? I'll be shopping elsewhere. I've added images of the official from the site and the bootleg I received. You can check Reddit and others provide their experience with this bootleg vinyl. Same thing.

402 Vinyl is maybe one of the only surviving businesses in the Southroads building. They have a…read morewide selection of new and used vinyl, as well as memorabilia and stereo equipment. Like most places, prices have gone up as vinyl has gotten more popular, but you can still find some good deals if you dig a little! The owner is friendly and will usually give you a deal if you buy a few at a time.

Great selection of Japanese vinyl....... Always something new. The albums are neatly arranged lots…read moreof equipment as well.

This place is awesome tons of things to pick from my son loves going there for more toys and games…read more.

I've been driving by this place for, what it seems like years, and I've always wanted to stop in…read moreand see what's up so I decided to visit this place today and I'm glad I did. Besides the rave reviews on another site that rhymes with shmoogle, I'm in a 'retro-ish video game kick' and wanted to see what he had. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted with N64 games and racks of PS2, PS3, Wii, and Switch games. They had games for all of the consoles dating back to the NES. My main goal was to see if he had an N64 console, but sadly he didn't. He did have a few OEM N64 controllers for $20 a piece though, which is the going rate. Besides the amazing selection, the prices on the video games were pretty good too. I got a few PS3 games for $5 a piece and the discs were in new condition. No matter how you slice it, that is a great price, even for games that aren't really 'worth' anything. It's a small place but don't let that fool you; this place has a ton of stuff. I can't wait to go back after the inventory has turned a bit, to see what other gems I can find.

10/10 stars for the vintage/antique store! It's a hidden gem in the Benson area. We stopped in on a…read moresnowy day and were blown away by how much is inside! The owner was also super nice. We ended up looking at a redbull fridge and he told us to throw an offer. Ended up getting an insane deal that we couldn't say no too. I also loved the variety - there are closed, new little items, handmade stuff, and then just different areas/types of vintage (jewelry, stuffed animals, clothing, houseware, etc.). Truly a vintage dream and a little biased because I love the name!

Fun and well-stocked vintage store in Benson. Staff offered…read morea warm and friendly greeting, and helped us hunt for what we were seeking. There's plenty here - vintage clothing, housewares, PokémonGo and other contemporary collectibles, a booth with crystals and sage, jewelry and more.

This store appears small on the outside but you descend stairs (no elevator as far as I know) to…read moreenter. It's big on the inside with various items: women's/men's clothing, a small selection of children's clothing, ceramics (plates, mugs), some smaller furniture items. There was a nice, small purple couch for $600; there's a very small amount of items that seem to be curated and in good condition. There's a large quantity and variety of items, however the selection is poor. A lot of the clothing items had stains or marks. It reeked of mold, and smells horrible. The clothing items on the racks are packed very close together so it can be tough to sift through. Cashier with a beard and glasses was extremely rude! We walked in and there was no welcome. I would go so far as to say we received an annoyed look that we came in. However, when there was a busload of white women that came in and were loudly patronizing the store the whole time, they received a warm welcome with a smile. I entered this store with family (aunt and 2 cousins) as a visitor from out of state. When we approached the cashier, my aunt paid for her items: 1 shirt, 1 pair of pants, 3 bracelets, and a mug which totaled around $33. My aunt asked the cashier about the prices of certain individual items after she paid, because the bracelets and mug didn't have price tags on them when we brought them to the register. She wasn't given a receipt nor was she asked if she wanted one when she checked out. The cashier responded in an annoyed tone, "Oh my gosh, I'll just print you a receipt." The cashier should've asked if she wanted a receipt after she paid! We decided to just leave after the interaction, but my aunt and cousin went back in the store to take some photos of the store. My aunt: "You should've given me a receipt instead of saying 'oh my gosh'. It was rude." Cashier: "I was just trying to give you a receipt because you couldn't count it up." My aunt: "You were being rude and should've given me a receipt from the beginning." After that, my aunt walked away and the cashier proceeds to tell the customers in line that he was trying to "help" my aunt in their original interaction, which is incorrect. He was unfriendly and rude towards our whole party, no customer service skills for customers of color. Don't shop here if you're a person of color. It's not worth the stained clothing merchandise or withstanding the stench of mold in this basement shop.

Forever Yesterday is one of the most interesting thrift stores I've ever been in. It's not just an…read moreaverage thrift store - but kind of a curio and collectible store as well. Lots of interesting things, good deals and stuff you could look through for hours. Friendly folks working there also. Wish I lived closer to visit again!

When Curt and I Maya vivited old town market place, old Joe and his dog Chloe were the 1st place we…read morevisited. It was like a treasure hunt inside the shop. So many different things to look through and look for. Such a good man and a great dog, and sadly Chloe passed away. We will miss the old market place as we too have gotten older and don't drive too far from home here in Iowa. Bless you Joe and Chloe. Curt & Maya

Neat stuff, it's your typical antique store. I've been several times and the older gentleman has…read morebeen friendly without being over bearing or pushy to make a sale.

Highly recommend! I recently stopped in and had a great experience, the gentleman who was working…read morehelped me find their selection of action figures and brought out a box of build a figure parts for me to look through. He gave me a discount off the marked price. He also had some time to chat and tell me about the store history and mural on the wall!

We had just been to visit the Ground Zero in Ralston, which was a true gem - so decided to visit…read morethis location when we were in the area. This one was just as great, in its own way - with so many comics to flip through, Funko Pops to peruse, and games and dice for the tabletop gamer to stock up. They had lots of cute decor, just like the Ralston location - like a giant Spider Man statue over the cooler, lots of decals of comic logos along the wall behind the counter, and my favorite thing - a little knitted monster box holding their D20 dice for sale. The attendant behind the counter when we checked out had a half-hour conversation with my husband about CGC grading and his experiences with them, which was very nice that he took the time to answer my husband''s questions. Great service, lots of variety, and cool ambiance - it ticked all of the boxes for us, so we will definitely be back!

I'm so excited about the Hi Fi House. I got a sneak peak of the flagship Hi Fi House in Omaha, NE,…read morelast week and wow was I sold! First off it's a big space that houses 30,000 lps in a massive collection that is growing by the day, 2nd there are many turntables and sound systems all set up like little rooms! Including a sound system that cost around 80,000 dollars! When we got there we were greeted, given a tour, and told we could play any LP in the place even if it was sealed we could open it and play it.. I gave my pals the option for them to pick something, but them being the sweetest they let me give it a go! Naturally I found Procal Harum's, "Whiter Shade of Pale," reissue! It's my second favorite song ever and this reissue had multiple versions including a full length instrumental version I have never heard! I also got to hear it on an 80,000 stereo, and lets just say... I was blown away! Then I got to listen to the album I just put out of my own band on the same stereo, while drinking a beer and having some music fans listen along! This was kinda awkward for me, but in the best way.. Emotions get all to real! This is going to be a place where musicians and industry type folk can get together and play records, talk about records, have a beer, and enjoy the music! Hi Fi house is also doing school programs to help the kids get inspired to become the musicians and industry type folk who will fill the Hi Fi Houses for years to come! Omaha has the flagship store, but their will be Hi Fi Houses popping up around the world in the coming years, with a curated vinyl catalog that can travel, much like museums! This is an amazing, mind blowing experience for a music fan and I hope a Hi Fi House can make Des Moines home at some point!