Wonder Emporium is such a fun shop! The owners are always incredibly welcoming and fair, and the…read morestore always has the funnest toys and surprises for kids. We were especially thankful to attend the recent NeeDoh drop! Unfortunately, there was an uncomfortable situation outside in the parking lot involving an older woman approaching customers to purchase their newly purchased NeeDohs and taking pictures of people waiting in line without permission. This was not related to the shop itself, but I wanted to mention it so others attending future squishy drops can be aware. Overall, we highly recommend Wonder Emporium and always enjoy supporting this wonderful local shop!

What a fun place to check out! My Godkids are visiting from out of state, and my godson wanted a…read morecrazy-hard Rubik's Cube--and we found it! Thank you guys so much! I'm sorry that some of you had a bad experience, but ours was great, especially considering we arrived only 20 minutes before closing, when most business owners are ready to head home. Oh, and let me add that I'm Mexican and gay, so as far as being racist or discriminating goes... FAR FROM IT!! I did correct my Goddaughter for grabbing something from the display window--not okay! Plus, she's 12 and should know better, period. The owners were very kind in gently explaining why it wasn't okay, and I appreciated that because their house, their rules! Kids need to understand that when you walk into someone's place of business--or even their home--you should be respectful and ask for permission or assistance before touching things. Again, thank you both for all the great recommendations and for being so kind about my pup, who was on a leash and wearing a diaper to ensure there were zero accident possibilities. Our pup loved you guys! She's usually a little shy at first, but she walked right up to both of you. Dogs know. We'll definitely be back to check out some of the games you have when we have more time to browse. Like I said, we came right before closing, and even though it's a business, everyone wants to go home after work, and we respected that. No attitude, no pressure--just two kind business owners doing what they love.

I went in today to browse and all the employees I encountered were so friendly, thoughtful,…read moreproactive, and helpful. My friend and I were approached by three different employees during our time there. They asked if they could assist us with anything and gave some great recommendations. I was looking for a fantasy book for my teenage brother and the employee was incredibly helpful giving recommendations, finding the "teen book of the month." I didn't even know they had a teen book of the month! The organization of the store was great. The categories and book selections that were specially displayed were especially helpful. For example, in their AAPI stories section I was able to find some really interesting books that I might have not otherwise seen. A selection of their Barnes and Noble specialty book covers that feature some classic works (like Pride and Prejudice and Winnie the Pooh) were on sale for between $8-$12. For such a beautiful high quality book, I would definitely return to purchase one of those at that price. The other books though were a bit pricey. The employees there made this visit extra enjoyable. I don't go to Barnes and Noble very often, but yesterday's visit makes me want to return again soon.

I drove here since I had to get a book for my brother. He needs it for his high school project. An…read moreemployee found the last copy for me and another employee who was helping me. Truly amazing!

owner is an elderly man but is able to speak English. he assisted us on which books are good to…read morelearn basic Korean and asked us if we need help from time to time. and we didn't feel uncomfortable in there too. this book was $27, i saw the receipt it was 30% off? it's ok because support small business! haven't been to a store like this in a while

I personally do not recommend this place to others for purchasing the Korean books. The owner seems…read morenice, but he overcharges the books too much. There are many good online book stores those sell Korean books in a much affordable pricing.

My son and I should just work here. We come here that much and it's so exciting to me to see this…read moreconcept of vintage, historic, and new best sellers all in one location. My father authored 3 books and is a collector of SEA books. My mom's mom owned a neighborhood bookstore. So, books are literally life. In their glass case, they currently have a Bruce Lee book in their collector's section that I really want, but you know my son's gotta eat and we can eat books. The service has and consistently is highly knowledgeable, patient, and welcoming to not just us, but to all who walk in. The value is = or better than Barnes and Nobles because they have point systems and 2 x a year, the local's favorite..."The Fire Sale!" Although this is not like the Standard in New York, it is definitely top 3 of my favorite book stores of all time.

What a beautiful ode to physical books! We stumbled on this shop when walking around fullerton and…read moreit was such a pleasant surprise. Make sure you give yourself ample time as there is so many different books and sections. So nicely curated a with so many options. You are greeted as you enter and the staff is very helpful with any questions. I loved the postcards and dvds and variety. Everything is priced well and you can leave with a great deal. They also do fire sales every quarter. They also had really cute tote bags. If you have a book lover in your life this is a wonderful place to visit. They also buy books and you can bring two boxes of books to sell to them. They do not take encyclopedias but they do take text books

I was in the mood to check out this used bookstore and was able to get 3 paperbacks and 1 hardcover…read morebook for $9! That price was a steal! It's a small and compact space but all the books are organized by categories and there are some pretty good titles to get. Staff was friendly and I saw them also organizing donations.

I love this place ! You can get books cheap and donate any you want to get rid of. The staff are…read morevery helpful if you're looking for something in particular.

People are nice. Place is neat and price is good! I would come back. Items that i needed are here!…read morePokemons, Etc

Store has amazing ambience and a variety of things to collect. Bought a blind bag and am very…read morepleased.

really cool decorations everywhere around the store! i also loved that they have a photo booth…read moreinside the store, definitely a plus. Only downside is that they didn't have many records to select from, there were a lot of artists displayed across the shop but not that many records. Workers greeted us on the way in & out.

I stopped by Lovell's Records and immediately thought that it had so much character to it. The…read moreinterior is heavily decorated with posters and vinyls; such an eye-catcher. CD's, vinyls and DVDs are organized and prices are reasonable as well. I loved the selection but also noticed a few artist dividers only had one or two CDs behind them. I'd love to see more discography from the artists so that I can keep supporting! If you're into more vintage records, they have a wide selection. In terms of parking, it is easy to find because there is a parking garage that is free and right behind the shop. If you plan to stop by Uptown Whittier, Lovell's Records is a must!

I mean if you haven't visited frank and son... are you really a true nerd? I don't think so. I've…read morebeen to Frank and son since they were located at the previous location when I was kid. That place felt massive. This location does feel a little smaller, but it's still massive. Plenty of vendors and variety, some shady vendors that will overcharge too much or just be plain rude, but overall it's a great experience as you will find very niche and interesting/weird stuff. You will also find vendors selling things for great prices. Make sure to bring cash and most vendors will give you a discount. The only downside is even with the ridiculously large parking area, it STILL fills up every single day. It's literally always busy, so prepare to walk a lot. Always fun to visit every once in a while.

This place is so popular that it is very hard to find parking. I used to come here as a kid with…read moremy brother and we would peruse the aisles looking for treasures. comic books, transformers, Nintendo games, etc. you never know what you can find in a box or a shelf for a dollar. One time, I was looking at buying some TCG cards, when a guy bought a whole booster box, opened them all, picked out the couple cards he wanted and asked the vender if they wanted to buy the rest back. Vender refused, so I offered $20 for everything. It was amazing. Now, it's gotten way too commercial for my liking. Everything cost way more than they should, and You can't find a deal anywhere. Last week, I came in looking for a couple MTG to fill out my cEDH deck. Seller says they price things competitive off TCGPlayer website, and then quoted me $6over the tcg price for a $20 card. He says they have to charge more since the booth costs them money. So... I could just buy online, save the upcharge, and you will have to pay for shipping? Thanks but no thanks.

The one Star rating should actually be a meatball!…read more On Monday my daughter spent $260 to buy three books at California Book Exchange in Fullerton. On Wednesday a friend offered her one of the needed titles to use for the semester. On Thursday my daughter tried to return this $121 new book (in new, unused condition) and was told: No Returns! As of 9/20/13 Ca Book Exchange has various return policies and requirements listed on their web site. However the bottom of the receipt states "No Returns, All Sales Final". I talked to an employee who stated the No Returns Policy was "to protect them" ...whatever that means. He further explained that once you walk out the door with the book it is no longer new. I talked to the owner who was very fluent at grunting in some foreign language ...mostly inaudible. All I could really get out of him was that he would buy the book back at the end of the semester, then he walked away. (Of course, buy the book back at the end of the semester means at the used book price ...about 1/3 the price he just sold it for) Conclusion: This place has a very limited / nonexistent return policy (depending on how they feel that day) Unless you are into self abuse, enjoy a sharp stick in the eye or are into other forms of self Mutilation etc ...don't step foot in this dump. However, if you want to learn about bad business ethics this could be a good field trip for you! My Advice: Plan ahead, get on line to buy and sell your books Without a consistent return policy there is no reason to patronize this poorly run business. Reasons to NOT Use California Book Exchange in Fullerton: a) You have a choice of book vendors on Craig's List, Amazon, E-Bay or Barnes & Noble. b) Online is far more competitive AND cheaper. c) Shipping is often included, if not, it is very cheap to ship with USPS book rate. d) If your books come from out of state you will not have to pay sales tax. e) AND ...most of these outlets REQUIRE their sellers to have a return policy. Let's cut this schmo out of the loop! Let him take his bad attitude on the road. This location would be more beneficial to Fullerton College if it were a tattoo parlor with rusty equipment.

Actually I would give this place no stars. But the system makes you give it a star…read more We had to go get books here because the Fullerton College bookstore was closed for the weekend and class started Monday and we needed the book. We went into the store on Saturday and there was one person working who was helpful at helping you find your books. Never explained store policy on returning books, sales are final, what there hours were or nothing. Just wanted to sell you books. Well ended up not taking the class. Called store on Monday to find out if they were open, so I could take the book back. No answer. Could not make it to the store till Thursday and the gentlemen said I can not take this book back you only 1 day to bring it back. Told him you never said that, he said yes I did and I explained to him we called. He explained what his hours were 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Told him there was no way to make it there before he closed due to work and school hours. He said thats not my problem that is yours. He said that is our policy and it is your problem we can not take the book back. I would never suggest anyone go in there to buy anything. Very, very rude people and do not know how to run a business. You can save money by going there but it is not worth it. Bad service, not friendly, rude there is nothing good about this place.

This shop is large, well appropriated, and organized. The collection of back issues spans many eras…read moreof comics, and i was able to find many items to cross off of my want list here. I also purchased a Green Lantern power battery replica for a very fair price, below the current market value by a fair amount. Even my back issues were heavily discounted and I ended up paying somewhere around $0.50 a book! I left with a huge stack! The employees were all friendly, and knowledgeable, and in something I like seeing in shops like this, seemed to lean on each other to compensate for questions they didn't have answers to. I could spend hours here digging through the bins before ever even shopping the toys.

Usually I don't leave reviews but I wanted to for this place. So I've been going for a while and…read morejust a few months ago finally signed up for a pull list. I collect mostly Transformers figures/comics and it's kinda hard for me to find a shop that gives me a little bit of everything about my favorite franchise. But a while back they had a HUGE selection of IDW Transformers back issues. I went crazy and got a bunch of them whenever I stopped by to pick up the current Skybound run. All the staff is super nice and genuinely super kind! I've had no bad experiences here and they're all super knowledgeable about the things I'm interested in buying. They also provide really good suggestions for me which is great. Overall a great comic book store and nice figure options!