Three stars for offering very inexpensive records reel-to-reel recordings, and yes, cassettes and…read more8-tracks back in the day! It seems like you got eight [Yelper friend Michael N., is probably right, it was twelve vinyl records or cassettes] options of the "records" you wanted for a penny! The catch was you had to promise to purchase a set number of records or tapes in the future at full prices plus shipping. I remember seeing their direct mail ads as well as ads in magazines while I was growing up. Turns out the fancy phrase for this type of distribution is "negative option billing." Looking at old ads, thirteen records or tapes for $1.00 still seems like a great deal, especially these days! Columbia House filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2015; however, it looks like they may still cell CDs. Columbia House cited the intense competition of digital media and the resultant declines in the recorded music business. I'm glad I didn't "Go a little Crazy" and join their club!

For those who remember, was there a more hopelessly naïve business model than the Columbia House…read moreMusic Club? Heavily advertised in large circulation periodicals such as Parade and TV Guide the come on was too good to pass up. Send them a penny and they'll send you twelve vinyl records or cassettes (later CDs) of your choice as long as you promised to buy twelve more at an absurdly inflated price over the next year. I had legions of friends who built entire music collections by sending in numerous memberships under ridiculous fake names. I wonder if they ever caught up to Ben Dover, Dick Hertz or Buck Nekkid. Even as a teen you had to wonder how they made money off this termite infested marketing strategy. They're all but gone now but I to wonder how critical they were in the career trajectory of Billy Joel and the Captain & Tennille who always managed to be the featured artists of the month. Dick Hertz sends his regards and magnanimously awards five stars to this mail order dinosaur.

This store has absolutely everything you need and mores my first time visit I was primarily…read moreupstairs getting EIU gear. I didn't really check out the rest of the store. This time was a different story. I walked don't the entire first floor and boy was I surprised! They have sage, crystals, jewelry, dream catchers, Greek supplies, tshirts, posters, records, etc. I really can go on and on. This store meets both your spiritual needs and eiu swag needs lol. Service was great. I had question about some crystals. The young man working let me know he didn't know much about crystals but his girlfriend did and she would at work the next day. I went the next day and she surely knew about crystals. She answered all of my questions and more. I really like this store! And everything is reasonably priced.

if ur looking for some crystals they definitely have them, also lots of records and incense ^_^read more

As adults, most of us are trying to run away from our past, yet at America's Groove you can't help…read morebut run towards it. If you loved the 80's & sometimes wish you could reconnect with your inner child, then this is the place for you. With an awesome collection of He-Man action figures, vintage shirts, games & much more you couldn't help but smile at the owners collection. Of course the main purpose of this business is music, true music lovers (not this my ipod makes me a dj bullsh*t ) can find a wide selection of some hard to find vinyl records & cd's; even 8-tracks! My dad found a Bruce Springsteen set in mint condition; Alex was kind enough to give him 20% off. Since my fathers never treats himself to anything, Alex's generosity meant a lot to both of us. Unfortunately, not everything was for sale...Alex happens to be a pretty talented painter, his portrait of the critters character was my favorite. There is also a stage in the very back room as well as arcade games. This shop is truly a cool place to explore in the practically empty mall.

Aaron is one of the nicest guys around and his store is a major improvement to the desolate…read moreindustrial-rural area of Effingham and is a step in the right direction in terms of giving not just the youth but the residents in general more to do and talk about then just the weather.

If you are looking for a particular vinyl, chances are Vinyl Rescue Project will be able to help…read moreyou.

Nice selection. Friendly staff. Wide range of new and used (not as much used as I had hoped…read morethough).

Vendors beware. Unless you want the money you make there to be used as store credit. Local shop…read moreowners need to go there to learn how not to treat their vendors. Thats a shame because the ladies there are so nice.

These guys will do anything to upsell you on unnecessary audio equipment. Not friendly people and…read moresub par service overall!

While I'm not an indie fan, my girlfriend is. (When I introduced her to Parasol, she wanted to move…read moreinto their hard-to-find storefront-slash-warehouse.) I don't know much about the label or mail order business at all, but I can safely say that Parasol's storefront carries the best, and extremely well-edited, selection in town for indie and punk vinyl, CDs, and DVDs. Just the latter alone! You can buy the Kill Rock Stars Video Fanzine III, live performances from Coachella, and documentaries about freestyling, K Records, or even that one about early California hardcore, which features far too much footage of TSOL. There are also bins full of seven-inches, and a decent-sized collection of $1 vinyl and CDs. Much time could be successfully killed here. Anywhere I can buy the A-Frames Black Forest LP, and peruse seemingly endless back issues of Mojo, is aces in my book. They'll also special order anything you want, which means that I won't have to save my shopping list for trips to Chicago's Reckless!

From the owner: Record shop, record store, vinyl records, CDs, music magazines, DVDs , Blu-Rays, CD replication and…read moreprinting.

This place has got some serious personality. My husband and I like to check out the local…read moredispensaries when we visit Illinois and some can be really sterile, but this one is fun and funky. Last time I visited they barely had any records, but the collection has definitely grown. Their catalog and collection of products and accessories is abundant as well. The staff is knowledgeable, fast and friendly. The pricing is decent too.

For the past two flower purchases, I chose strains that were on sale one 30% one 55%. That was a…read morebig mistake. The quality of flower horrible, it was dry and turned into dust when you ground it for a J. After bring this up I was told. Well we have to get old product out so we discount it at a higher discount. I told them that they needed to inform the customers on this that the flower is at the end of expectation and will not be fresh. for those who were thinking they're getting a quality fresh flower. So FYI, if you want fresh flower you're back paying a premium. Other than that the store is cool and has everything a cannabis enthusiast would need.

Love the helpfulness of the staff. They go beyond the call of duty to help you find what you are…read morelooking for!

I'm going to officially vote this as the best record store in the Lafayette area. They are super…read moreheavily focused on new vinyl only, but the selection is pretty good and includes many new styles, as well as typical classic rock, blues/jazz, classical, hip-hop, etc. In the back on the floor are a small selection of used vinyl, though it's a tiny selection with not much to pick from. As someone who likes picking through vinyl for a good deal, I was super pleased to find the many bins of Clearance Vinyl along the floor under the main shelves of records. There is a ton of "old stock" new vinyl under there, many that have been marked down to well under $10. I'm really into mid 2000s vinyl and I found a good chunk of things I've been looking for down there, still sealed, waiting over a decade for me to pick through it. Stop by and give the place a look. You'll hopefully find something worth stopping by for. And while you're in, check out the insane selection of other things. The overall shop is a mixture of a head shop, record shop, bookstore, novelty store, jewelry store, and comic book store, and it seems to go on forever. A very unique and cool addition that any smaller college town would be immensely jealous of!

While downtown, I stopped in this (mainly) vinyl shop to see what they had available. It's a bit…read moredark and the shop is long and narrow. I noticed a mix of musical instruments scattered through the shop and the man working was busy setting up something towards the back. He did greet me, but pretty much did his own thing back there while I browsed. The records were generally alphabetical, but grouped in genres. I figured it out since the genre type was not prominent unless you looked at titles. I saw they also carried some movies and cd's, but those seemed to be completely random without any sorting. Although they have a lot of vinyl here, I will say that I've found more organized and helpful places in the Indy metro area than here. If you want to shop in the Kokomo area only, then take a chance to see what you may find. Review #3733

Maybe hire good workers instead of personal friends? Went in with a friend, saw a couple others in…read morethe shop and bought a beer and ordered food (school pizza) and went browsing. About 15 minites later friend asks if i got my food. They (all three of the people working at the time) forgot to cook it. Okay so I wait longer. I ask again. They forgot it again but this time in oven and the food is burned. I finish my beer and I think I got a slight discount on the beer I actually received so I guess there's that. Hiring your "buddies" to help around the shop is prob a Funtime but not from a customers point of view. Shop is decent, it's just kinda gimmicky and gives a hipster thrift shop feel.

Huge place with lots to look at. Take your time and browse. Very clean and nicely setup.read more

I LOVE Glendy's - I can always find what I want and lots of things that I did not know that I…read moreneeded ! Such great displays that change all the time. New Stuff, Old stuff and handmade stuff. I am so glad that they have small grocery carts because I need one everytime ! AND now they deliver! Be sure and check them out - you will love this store. The employees are helpful and know the stock.