This review honestly breaks my heart to write…read more I've known this shop since the early 2000s -- pre-2007, back when it was a real staple in the neighborhood. I'm talking about my entire high school years. My friends and I practically lived there. We bought mixtapes, sneakers, chopped it up -- we probably had more attendance in that store than we did in school. If you're from the Bronx, you already know the era I'm talking about. Back then, the place meant something. It was part of the culture. Unfortunately, what it's become now is the complete opposite. The owner's business practices are not honest, and that's the hardest part for me to say -- because he's known me since I was a kid. Despite that, I was sold sneakers under questionable circumstances, including tags being cut out, and when I tried to return them, I was flatly refused. No resolution. No accountability. That experience stuck with me because it showed a pattern: upcharging, no flexibility, and no respect for the customer -- even longtime ones. And when I started checking reviews later on, I realized I wasn't alone. Others have said the same things. I left the neighborhood, went to college in New York, lived upstate, lived in California, and came back. Every time I stopped in hoping things had changed -- they hadn't. If anything, the business felt further removed from what made it special in the first place. Mixtapes aren't even a thing anymore, which was the main reason many of us supported the shop back in the day. Without that, all that's left is the way customers are treated -- and that's where this place continues to fall short. This isn't written out of spite. It's written out of disappointment. Sometimes communities outgrow businesses, especially when they stop serving the people that built them. As someone who supported this shop from the beginning, I can honestly say I no longer recommend shopping here, especially for sneakers. I hope the space eventually goes to a business that treats the neighborhood -- and its longtime customers -- with respect.

Went in for a T-shirt for my son Staff was uninterested in…read morehelping was disappointed always want to support local business They were two busy talking about guys that want to be with them Didn't even acknowledge my presence Store was empty. Need real sales people I guess they don't want this money

I just left this spot hoping to get some records. DON'T waste your time. It's disorganized & things…read moreare about to fall, it's dirty & dusty. There are a few records w/price tags on them outside of that PRICES ARE MADE UP. For instance: I ask "Do you have a dollar bin?" The guy's reply "Me know what cha talkin' 'bout." Cool. I dig for some records then bring them to him hoping to pay. He commences to FaceTime 2 different guys laying in their beds to tell him the prices of the FIVE RECORDS I choose. The guy on FaceTime tells the old head "$15." to an old warped cover of Shaft the Soundtrack. Then another $15 for the next record I choose. Keep in mind all of these records were in terrible condition. Scratched w/covers that were torn & warped. I told him to stop & that he needs to get a dollar bin. Also that I am aware how much records go for as I collect them. AGAIN, DO NOT COME TO THIS PLACE AT ALL.

Went to Moodies when I was in high school at Mount in the 90's, and this place was incredible…read more Bought mix tapes and records from then way back when. Definitely a place that defined my adolescence. And eff Lindsay R's review. This place is and always will be the real deal.

Casa Amadeo, you come in with stupefying nostalgia for me when I attended Junior High School nearby…read moreand walked past this shop to hop on the BX4 to go home. Located on Prospect Ave by the 2 & 5 L trains in The South Bronx, Casa Amadeo is both Puerto Rican-focused and owned. Some of the greatest Bronx success stories have the humblest roots- and Casa Amadeo, truly fits that bill. A story that is too long for me to tell- but let's just say the man behind Casa Amadeo- Miguel Angel Amadeo and its namesake shop, is renowned, still remains as the only and longest running Latin music store in The Bronx- hell, probably in all of the U.S AND has its own Wikipedia page. Without giving my husband any Father's Day clues as we saw a show about Casa Amadeo's history on NYC channel 22, that just sparked my curiosity to come here on a Friday after work to gift him a Puerto Rican Salsa cowbell. Weird as it sounds, the cowbell was used for several things- including music as it became a staple in the percussion part of most Latin Tropical Salsa bands (isn't used for Merengue music) to create a steady beat, glue all the rhythms together and hold the music down. That's the role of the cowbell in Salsa. And since hubs has been honing his Conga, Bongos and goblet-shaped Darbuka drum skills, coming to this shop, was a no-brainer. The shop is small- with a bit of every Salsa music instrument imaginable. Mr. Amadeo was wrapping things up the day I visited but helped me tremendously when he suggested a low pitch cowbell instead of a high pitched one. What do I know? And that was that. It was an easy $60 for a cowbell. You know how you meet someone who has a gazillion accolades and they're just downright arrogant asses? Not this owner. He's so charismatic. It's amazing how, with enough determination and a will to get the job done to establish Casa Amadeo to the level of where it's at now and continues to thrive. This shop isn't just for Puerto Ricans- this shop is for anyone who enjoys Salsa music period!

Great selection of Latin and Hispanic recordings and the staff is an encyclopedia of musical…read moreknowledge and educational experience not to be passed on

Rugtronics is a video game store slash DVD slash music cd slash carpet store...hence the name…read more"Rugtronics"...lol I buy all my PlayStation 4 video games, blu-ray movies and music CDs here...Yes I still buy CDs...lol Juan the owner is one of the coolest guys you will ever meet, if your a dollar or two short he'll let you pass...He also gets all the video games and movies before there release date... I prefer coming here over a GameStop or Best Buy because of the customer service you get here, its kind of like your family rather than having to wait 20 minutes just for someone to take care of you... Juan your the man thanks for taking care of all my video game needs...

Craig is the Best! Great stock and a lot of fun to shop! Always a great time.I never walk out empty…read morehanded

Great selection of used rock and Jazz records. Owners are great. Fair prices. Bring cash. Prepare…read moreto spend at least an hour at least.

Good overall location…read more Don't let the outside throw you off - it looks small from the outside, but once you head down with either an escalator or an elevator, you can see the full size of this location. You can also access this from the side of the building down a flight of stairs. This one was busier than other locations I went to, though this was also on a weekend which might explain it. It's standard as far as what Barnes & Noble generally carries. What they don't have, they can always order for you. If you're looking for blu ray/DVDs, you won't find any here at all - which is a bit disappointing. They do have vinyl though. Only had interaction with one employee and he was friendly. Most others I saw were with customers. Located in the Vernon Hills Shopping Center mall, there is plenty of parking. It's a generally busy shopping area, so use caution in the lot. A good location, but I don't see myself coming back here unless I'm in the immediate area and need to.

Very spacious inside. Plenty of books for all ages to choose from and it's neatly organized. The…read morestaff is friendly and extremely helpful. Shout out to Diane for helping me find the Splat the Cat books that my son loves so much. This one even has a Barnes and Noble Cafe inside where you can sit and eat. Starbucks beverages and menu are also available. Parking is free which is an added bonus.

Love bookstores so when i happen to pass by this one, i always check it out…read more The place is friendly & welcoming especially the lady by the front desk. Enjoyed browsing the banned book section & the local products they have on display. The place has a neighborhood, community vibe thats friendly & welcoming.

First time at this bookstore but every time I'm in a new city I hit up the black owned bookstore,…read morewe got there right as they were cleaning up from a celebration, I believe they said 26 years in business! That is an amazing feat, congratulations to them! The staff was nice, bought a book.

Amazing staff and lots of selection for manag,figures and videos games! Definitely recommend coming…read moreand checking this place out :)

Buying and Selling at Book Off What a cool store. So much to…read moresee. Unfortunately, it is lousy to sell at and expensive to buy at. First, Selling. I brought in three statue items unopened in the original packaging. I checked on ebay for what the items sold for (not asking price but sold price) and it added up to about $600, I lugged the items over there and had to leave them there because they wouldn't get to them right away. The people/kids working there were very nice. I went to have lunch and got the text to return, and they are offering $150. So I picked up the items and turned down the offer. Again, they were very nice, it's just I wasn't willing to accept 25% of the value. I figured at worst it would be 50%. But I am better off getting closer to the actual price on ebay. Now, Buying. Lots of very expensive and exiting things to get, and I didn't have time to price check things so much, but my son is into the Nintendo switch and i spotted a used Marvel VS Capcom game he might like. It was $34.95. But just in case, I pulled up Amazon and looked the game up. A brand new one costs $21.79. So it would have been a terrible idea for me to buy it there. I guess if you are leaving work and need a quick gift, you might stop in and pay too much for an item. If you are in real trouble and don't have time to wait for an Ebay sale, you might consider selling your collectables for 25% the value, this place might come in handy.