I love this record store, they always have a chill and quiet vibe in here!…read more The owners are very friendly and welcoming!

Best record store in West LA.... I've been a happy & loyal customer for decades. The owners are…read morethe best and helpful in every way, obtaining both new and used records and CDs.

From the phone call I made to the store about selling our entire record collection, to coming in…read moreand having an employee help us load our crates of records into the store, and chatting with the owner while he really took time to go through our entire record collection - it was the BEST experience. The shop is great, and the music they had playing was a bonus. He knows a lot about all genres of music and is kind to everyone who steps through the door. He was very fair on pricing. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! If you are looking to shop for records, this is THE place!

I'm really glad the owner responded to my post. His response proves that he's not only a miserable…read moreperson, he's also a liar. I was in the store for 2 hours on Christmas Eve. If I had found more of what I was looking for, I would have purchased more. I'm attaching my receipt. Oh, and the "little dog" you're referring to is my service animal. Have a nice life, sir. I hope you seek counseling. Love, Karen

Amazing staff! I went just to browse and see their selection of music, very diverse. Ranges from…read moreclassic oldies to punk rock and many more! Also really well priced, spanning from $4-$15 from what I saw. Talked with Sal, very mellow and easy to talk to. This establishment deserves more attention

It's a really cool little shop! Always has great music playing which gets you into the groove of…read morebuying. Good selection and great prices!

Me and my grandfather before he passed away at 91 used to come to Gardena when I was a little kid…read moreand I used to go here a lot. Today, I decided to make a review. This store had my favorite Japanese enka cds I used to listen to in the car, I don't see them in here today. Now I see labubu, anime books and tv show tapes and anime toys. I also saw a ton of movies in dvd form like blue ray and 4k he collections. I bought straw dogs today and looked around a lot. They had a nice environment. Similar to GameStop but cleaner and friendlier staff. All Japanese staff and the people in Gardena are also Asian. Some nerdy fellas also went to look and Nintendo switch games. I'm talking the top nerdy ones. Service was great and the environment is so pleasant I love the stuff in the store, you can't get it near where I live an hour away in Stevenson ranch Santa Clarita. Once every 10 years I'll try to come when I have time. But now more so since I'm finally on my own, but need someone to go with. Anyway life is short so live it to the fullest like my grandpa. He's with the gods now. As for enjoyment purposes, a lot of fan service. Waifus and fan service toys. Pretty solid price though but my cousin collects them and they collect dust so I don't think they will be good unless you like that sort of stuff but maintaining them is tough. Enjoyed the books too. They had explicit books with furries, not a fan of it but very interesting to say the least. I can't find other store that have these books and exclusive toys. Overall, I would love to shop here had they had one near where I live, I just happened to be around in the area today and remembered this place and wanted to drive by to take a look at how things changed here. For the most part, they keep up to date with the times. I remember back when beanie babies were sold here. Now labubus. Overall, if you come by Gardena area, make sure not to miss this hidden diamond. Even if you're not into Japanese stuff, a great place to observe products that can't be sold anywhere other than here and maybe some online retailers.

Pluses: This is probably one of the better Book Off locations. Good variety of secondhand items…read more(note - they do have a magazine section which isn't secondhand), numerous old manga, and for the record collectors, some noteworthy vinyl (not a big selection and it's predominantly Japanese pop music). The store does well as a retro game store although you may have better luck with their Little Tokyo location. This will not have the feel of a Goodwill. It's far better. Also, I came here to sell some old games dating back to PS2 era and got a decent quote. A bit surprised. NOTE - your own case may vary, and they didn't take everything. Surprisingly they didn't take some old DVD's sets I had and I didn't have many. Minuses: This isn't a retro game store and it shows. Not many old game consoles available (Hard-Off does, and I believe Hard Off, which is part of the Book Off chain, is Japan only for now). Also, be realistic with what you have. Not everything will be eligible to be resold. Many old books and old anime titles likely won't make it. Although my quote was higher than I expected they didn't take some anime I had from the early 2000s (not very popular). In short, Book Off Gardena should be a very decent place to find what you are looking for. Now I can only wish Book Off brings Hard Off to the U.S. so that we can buy old cameras!

I had not been in a Barnes and Noble in a little while and came here with my daughter to help her…read morepick out some books. She ended up getting three. I spent my time in the financial section browsing through finance books and they had a very good selection. The people working there were kind and nice. Four and a half stars but they are running right up to five. It was a good visit.

I was in this area having lunch and waiting to pick up fam from LAX and was trying to pass time…read more Luckily ran into Barnes & Noble because no where nearby had wifi for me to use my laptop / work. Love that their set up have tables where you can have your laptop screen against a wall (open tables if I'm working is not my thing) The overall store and restrooms are pretty dated :( but it definitely is a good go-to spot if you're needing a place to sit/work. Got a coffee at the cafe (so thankful when B&N has them) and it was a good place to stay before I had to leave for LAX pickup.

such a cute homey feeling store! I love their variety of records and the vibe of the store is so…read morenice and inviting. the woman at the register was very nice as well!

Came in here to buy wheels for my skateboard, and the lady (Jackie) was very very rude and made me…read morefeel very unwelcomed. She looked very bothered after I purchased wheels from her business and I even asked very kindly and respectfully if she could grip my board and she complained. As I was there working on my board , a couple of teenagers came in and she changed her attitude and energy towards them and made them feel welcomed but continued to be rude towards me and even muttered to the kids badly about me . Came to the shop because it was the only area that had the wheels I was looking for so I was really stoked to come in upon entering, she was really helpful and nice. I then asked her if she can help me with my grip tape and she seemed a little bothered. I stayed at the shop to work on my board because I figured I can just swap out the wheels I purchased . I grew up going to shops and hanging out in spaces where skateboarders are welcomed, but this is the first time where I felt like a burden for staying. They had younger folks coming in hanging out at the shop and I overheard her complain about how I had over stayed my welcome. I realize that I was getting treated like I was bothering her business. I asked her if there's anyway I can bother her for back to throw in my old wheels and she seem to be bothered stating that she didn't have any extra bags and mumbled it on her breath and handed me a bag with so much annoyance that I immediately left after that. This is not the space for skaters , I recommend going else where.

Highly recommended to find types of music and clothing. The best spot around for all the good…read moretunes, hip hop, oldies and more! Check them out

The Baseline: For a retail shopping experience, quality merchandise must be provided, a quality…read moreenvironment must be established, and the items need to relevant to the store. Service: Great service here at the Comic Bug to help you find a comic book you may be looking to find. It is nice to have a local friendly comic store to help you find old past issues of a comic line or help you find a new title you may enjoy. Selection: Comics are a finicky priced item depending on the collectibility of the line. My first printing of the entire Batman Beyond line that I paid only a few bucks for is worth a lot more today (especially because I got them graded). The selection here is for new titles and back issues are in the more modern line of comics. Anything silver age or earlier is not going to be in the bins. Value: Comics are a value that you find them or the collectors market finds them. You will be paying cover price plus tax for all new titles.

Nice well stocked shop, good prices, carries new comics, back issues and supplies. Staff is…read morefriendly and attentive. Clean and well organized. Metered street parking in front of store. They also have a limited selection of children's books. Good choice for your comic needs.