Fantastic local vintage shop with something for everyone! Great curation of clothes, media and secondhand treasures. They are currently moving down the street to expand (yay!) so be sure to confirm the new address when visiting :) read more

I love this shop! I brought in about 20 CD's to sell and they bought them all for a good price - when does this ever happen?? The staff is very friendly and helpful. While here, I picked up Jennifer Egan's A Visit From the Goon Squad in excellent condition for $5 bucks. They also have a great selection of DVD's. Another thing of note is that the store is very well organized and tidy, making it easy to find what you're looking for. read more

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This is such a cute shop! So vintage-y. The staff is always sweet and helpful. I LOVE the book selection and the fact that most books are under $5!! Shopping here has grown my book-interest repertoire. I'm more willing to try a new genre when I can get a book for $4! I've found so many classic Agatha Christie books (a childhood favorite). There are also DVDs and CDs for $1!!! I haven't tried selling yet myself, but I heard you get some $ back if that's what you want, OR you can receive more money if you get credit towards the store. Will definitely come back here- I'll check in every time I grab a coconut from Spice I A. I get lots of books for my students! read more

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Good, fair-priced selection of used books and vinyl in a small space--and always friendly service. Can't wait for the opening of their new, much larger location, also on Park Street!! read more

Outstanding secondhand store. They have a elaborate selection of books, sci-fi, novels, business, and kids sections are all great. Friendly and kind staff. DVD + Bluray selection is also top notch. I basically go everytime I'm at Park street. read more

Love this bookstore! As a librarian for a large private collection, I know a great bookstore when I see it. Rocket Reuse always has hard-to-find books in great condition. Eric has helped me find many vintage children's hardback books on boats and sailing. Thank you, Katherine, Eric and Daisy, for this wonderful bookstore! read more

Update: It's 10+ years later and this is still the best used bookstore in town. Go buy some used books right now. Owned by a very nice couple active in their (your) community. If you like books, then it's your responsibility to support your local used bookstore. If you need a new book but don't know which one, then grab an ice cream cone at Tucker's next door and wander around until 1 or 10 jump off the shelf and into your hand. Read, repeat. I've been doing that for years at Rocket Reuse and have never been disappointed. read more

I always find great pieces here and at a reasonable price! Very organized and not an overwhelming amount of clothing so you can pick through and not miss pieces! read more

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The staff is incredibly friendly and there are always so many good finds here! Great prices too! I come here every time I'm in town!

Great prices on a beautifully curated vintage collection. And a sales rack! This place rocks.

FABULOUS!!! This is a gem in Alameda! The selection of books, music and clothing is really good! Everything is fairly priced. The owners/staff are knowledgeable and fun to talk to. This is always a stop for me when coming to Alameda. read more

Check out this quirky shop in Alameda. Nice, but small, collection of vinyl. The store is crammed with all types of "ancient" media. The records are curated and cover most genres - there was even a techno file. Prices are very good and the owner friendly. Keep supplying those records to the public! read more

I love that store. Marc, Eric and Catherine are always very friendly (their dog too!). They have a great selection of books/CDs/art books, very reasonably priced. I stop by almost weekly. read more

I love this store! It is the perfect place to round out some time on Park St - they have curated finds that will surprise you. The board game you played with your family through the early 80s? The famous book on meditation your therapist recommended you buy but you don't actually read? Vinyl upon vinyl record so that you can look cool when your date comes over? They have books, music, vintage clothing, little giftables, all in a chill environment for browsing with lovely people behind the desk. They have a healthy children's book section as well where you can pick up well known titles in perfect condition for a tiny fraction of what they'd cost you new across the street. Go! You won't be sad you stopped in! read more

Cute store with lots of fun vintage clothing and used books and videos. Used books are fairly priced and a good selection. Clothing seemed to be a lot of tropical Shirts and vintage housewife style. Friendly staff! read more

Lovely store with curated collection of old books, records, cds, and a small stock of vintage clothing and accessories. A great place to stroll around inside and peruse their many books. I've found great deals on books by Chuck Klosterman, Chris Guillebeau and even Jon Stewart. I also happened upon a dainty embroidered fishnet veil fascinator for only $5. Lots of great finds and they also purchase your old books if you make an appointment. read more

I was strolling down Park Street and the cart of books caught my eyes. What surprised me the most these books are the best sellers/current hypes... maybe 12 months after the craze. At a glance, novels were under $6 each by the sticker price tag. The perk -- usually used book stores have a smell. This place doesn't! Even better!! read more

One of the best spots for hard to find records, friendly staff and great prices. From Blu-ray's to books they have it all

I love this store, and I am a regular customer. But be warned: A LOT OF THE USED DVDs THEY SELL ARE DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE, AND WON'T PLAY. (Unfortunately, I often don't find out until weeks or months after I make my purchase.). I don't know if they offer refunds, but I suspect that they do not if you don't have a receipt, and I generally will not have one if weeks or months have passed from the date of purchase. Caveat emptor!!! read more

Lovely cheerful atmosphere. It incorporates everything that makes my little private world ie old books, vinyls and vintage clothes. For the latter, special mention to the gorgeous winter coats and their drop dead gorgeous buttons. Everything is is super good condition which makes you wonder if you haven't just found a time portal!!?? There are shoes and handbags too. The left wall is dedicated to books from floor to ceiling. read more

Rocket Reuse - Bookstores Near Me - Alameda, California

I always find bargains and book I never knew existed. To make room for my new treasures I need to star taking books to them .

On my days off I love to go thrifting. It's what I do, especially around this time of the year. I love alameda, and I love the location of the store. Alameda's little midtown is how I describe it. Yesterday being my first time there I immediately loved the set up. There were books to my left and clothing to my right before I went inside. They have some pretty good pieces of unique clothing in right now as well. Their DVD selection is eclectic and cheap. *growing up I loved Blockbuster and Hollywood Video, so it was a little nostalgic for me.* Anywho let me tell you about the book selection that I adore!!!! All of the books are under $5. Super cheap. Along with them being cheap the books are organized by genre. How neat! It made it easy to find anything. Whenever I go thrifting I never go in looking for something in particular, but if it grabs my attention you better believe I'm leaving with something :) Long story short, I'll definitely be back. I love supporting locally owned businesses and this place is located in the heart of alameda :) read more

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Find your next treasure at this treasure of a store! Wonderful and family owned with great selections of books, clothes, toys and more tchotchkes - you won't be disappointed :) read more

I love this place! Most of my jewelry and outfits come from this unique and fun spot! The people who work there are friendly and helpful and they always have fun, interesting, affordable things! Every time I go wear something from rocket reuse I get a compliment! Stop by, peruse the outdoor clothes rack and books, explore the records and comics, scan the wide array of affordable used books, and dive into the very cool men's, women's, (and even kids) clothes! If you like unique, one of a kind, special things for an affordable price - this place is for you! read more

A little gem in downtown Alameda. Very clean and airy, quite a delightful surprise. Good kids and teen section for family purchases at a great deal. read more

Just want to give a shout out about one of my top favorite businesses in Alameda! I looove Rocket Reuse! You know how you go to some bookstores and you never find an interesting book in them? Well, I always find fun and intriguing books at Rocket reuse- every time- Including, great books, vintage clothes, puzzles, games, cds and DVDs that make environmentally friendly present finding a delightful, stress free experience! Did I mention the owners have great energy? Or that they are local and family run? Lastly, I love their artistic playful window and outdoor book and vintage clothes display, they really add " green" and fun to Park st. Thank you Rocket Reuse! read more

Books, records, dvds, games, vintage clothing and accessories... Rocket Reuse is the coolest! I've never left the store without finding a treasure to buy. The owners are awesome too. Show your support and shop at this local gem. read more

Hella cool folks! Found some great books at an awesome price. Although I love my Kindle reading app, I love the way a book smells and feels when you are reading it! read more

Wow, if you are local, this is THE PLACE to contact during a pandemic. I emailed them looking for a few books, they found most of them for me (it is a used book store so they don't have EVERYTHING, but they have a huge inventory) and delivered them. From email to delivery only took 2 hours and most of that was because I was lagging on responding on email! They delivery for free within Alameda and I think for a fee nearby. I got free delivery but tipped anyway. It was immediate (yes, faster than Amazon!) and I know I'm supporting an awesome place. So if you or your kids need entertainment, readch out to them! read more

Rocket Reuse is my favorite place to find books and records and games! Oh and vintage clothing. They really have it all. We no longer live on the island but make a point to come back and visit the store whenever we're here. Truly a gem of Alameda. read more

I can't really find anything negative to say about this place, their staff members are very helpful and friendly and their walls are flooded with tons of used and vintage items for sale at prices that will definitely have you returning for many more visits. I am a huge fan of vintage and thrift shops, so to have a place like this that does its part to extend the life of previously loved items is a godsend. I could spend hours searching through their shelves for treasures, most of their shelves are full of print media but they do also have an excellent selection of classic clothing and collectibles. They may not always have exactly what you are looking for but despite that, you will be sure to leave with at least one interesting item. read more

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This store is a gem, and one of the reasons my kids were early voracious readers. They have a great selection of really well curated books. The prices are reasonable and we love the games and puzzles they sell, too. Stopping in here literally makes my day happier. read more

Cute little shop with great book selection & a small selection of cute vintage clothing. Some great deals!

Why should you visit Blue Rectangle in Alameda? http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ev3qjedN22ign8U2ABYvyA?select=JIzvP6ApJyVTENnUiXikYQ Because you need to watch The Little Rascals from a black and white projector on 350 inches http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ev3qjedN22ign8U2ABYvyA?select=CyhegwxtwKObYPeQbMFLtQ Because you need to catch up on your obscure DVD collection http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ev3qjedN22ign8U2ABYvyA?select=9JQR0n16hCfPtVqaiTVMfg Because you need to load up on amazing used books(my recent purchases include The Twinkie Cookbook and The Onion: Our Dumb World) Blue Rectangle is a pretty sweet spot- a very fun place to snoop and shop. Much cooler than your average 'used' store- they sell everything from books to dvds, records to cds. The people that work here are really cool, and the store gives away free books to children. They'll buy books from you too, although I have not done this(However my Uncle got back around $50 from Blue Rectangle recently.) Solid Alameda business! read more

Really great little store.. happened to stumble across it one night when leaving the Monkey King restaurant. Picked up some great books (Stillness Speaks, The Mastery of Love and The Confidence Code) for really great prices! ($4.58, $4.58 & $5.49) The selection is great, lots to choose from and a wide variety of options other than books (clothing, movies, music etc.). Service was great as well. read more

Blue Rectangle gets four stars for having books no one else has. (thomas friedman, hong kingson) that i saw just with a glance over. for future reference, i will come back when i really want a book. politics is a weak section here. don't understand the pricing though. how did they get pricings of 6.38, 4.56, 5.67, 7.29, 9.11, and 10.18? maybe i should google the numbers for an answer. read more

Rocket Reuse is my favorite business on Park street. They sell used books, lps, cds, board games and vintage clothing. Their customer service is fantastic! The newly redone interior is great. I've never left empty handed. If you're a reader, check them out! Their book selection is clean and current. read more

Blue Rectangle is so cool, like other reviewers have mentioned they project amazing black and white movies on the rear wall, high enough not to irritate you and interesting enough to keep you watching while you browse. Trip and I were drawn into the Blue Rectangle by their awesome VHS island on the sidewalk, I found Alex Proyas' "Dark City" for 94 cents! After heading inside Trip found a Goofy movie on VHS he really wanted and I found the movie "The Ice Harvest" on DVD that Borders and Barnes and Noble were constantly out of stock in. All the titles are not in alphabetical order which I think some people would find annoying, but it keeps you interested and browsing, plus if you ask the lady at the front counter for help i.e. "Have you seen that one movie with John Cusack and it's cold...and there's money...and it's funny..." she will reply, "Oh yeah, it's a white case with blue lettering, over here!" and will randomly pick it off the wall, amazing! :) What I really like about their movies is when you open them there's a little fortune cookie fortune thingie inside that says, "You will sell your used movies and books back to us." Plus they will take anything you bring, according to their pamphlet if they don't need it they will take it off your hands and donate it to someone/someplace that does, very cool stop. read more

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Super cool find. My friend and I randomly stumbled upon this used bookstore with vinyl records! So many awesome items I ended up walking out with two Christmas vinyl records (the Carpenters and another random one that was less than $1!) for my hubby and a Mediterranean cookbook for myself for $8. What a steal! Staff was friendly and super helpful. I wish there were more stores like this especially in my home city. read more

Nostalgia is a beautiful thing, especially when it's presented in a tasteful store like Rocket Reuse! I can't but help feel giddy coming in here. The selections of books, DVD's, VHS movies, clothes, comics, and toys that they sell are in good condition. Their telephone booth fitting room door cracks me up. I usually but a couple movies at bargain prices! Great location and clean store, too! read more

Rocket Reuse - Bookstores Near Me - Alameda, California