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    The Record Exchange

    4.5 (41 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    My Wife was thrilled to find The Legendary Pink Dots at Record Exchange.
    Chad J.

    It's great to have the Exchange back. It's not quite where it used to be. They no longer carry video games and other stuff, just records. The selection is still a bit sparse but it takes a while to stock back up. Store has ample room for more racks eventually. The records epoxied into the floor is clever as is the great custom made sign on the front of the building. The best part about Record Exchange is their prices. They are easily 10-20% less on used AND new vinyl compared to other stores in MD & NoVA. Make sure to get your frequent buy punch card punched for even more discounts.

    Very cool collection.
    Mia S.

    I always find myself at The Record Exchange whenever I visit Downtown Frederick. Looking for a vinyl or a few throwback cd's? They probably have it. This place is very unique with different vinyl covers in the ceiling so don't forget to look up! It's very organized and not difficult to find what you're looking for. It can be overwhelming with the amount of records they have in stock but it's fun to browse and relive the throwback bits. They also have a wide collection of movies and tv seasons available. The people at the counter are usually very approachable and friendly! Prices are reasonable and hard to beat. Prepare to spend at least an hour in here because you never know what gem you could find.

    Nicole R.

    Movies, records and much more. The Record Exchange is a gem located in the heart of historic downtown Frederick. After several visits in recent months, I'm hooked. Their selection of old (and new) school records, CDs, DVDs, etc., is excellent and their prices are so cheap. Off-street and garage parking nearby & lots of other great shops, restaurants in the area to check out while you're there.

    Michael O.

    I was surprised to see that there is a record exchange in Frederick. Prior to today, I thought the one in Silver Spring was it. Anyhow, this is pretty much a hipster joint. Record Exchange has a good selection of vinyl, cassettes, and retro games. I didn't expect to buy anything today, but I scored a gem! I bought Eskimeaux's first album Two Mountains.

    My first record store day purchase. Aimee Mann's new album on vinyl. Great price!

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    Great selection. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I enjoyed my visit today and I am already planning to return this Friday for more goods.

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    Great selection. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Plenty to look through, you're bound to find something you want.

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    Great customer service and great prices! I called ahead and they set aside the CD's I was looking for. $10 for two awesome classic CD's!

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    Great customer service, clean store, very in order, all albums are in alphabetical order by categories. Will be coming back again and again.

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    Old Glory Antique Market Place

    Old Glory Antique Market Place

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    Awful!!! The old lady was SO rude! Short grey hair, glasses and a rbf. I was actually going to shop…read morefor my NC business and would have hopefully ended up with a Uhaul full of antique purchases, I was excited to come all this way. I use a mobility device for my multiple sclerosis, the awful lady looks me up and down and then tells me to leave my small Coach purse with her so I don't steal things!!!! No welcome or hello. I am wearing v nice business attire and I believe very presentable. I nicely let her know I need my bag with me for medical reasons.... She asked me to leave. I don't think so

    This Antique Marketplace is large and in charge. I literally can't believe I've never been here…read moreuntil recently. When antiquing in Frederick, I usually tend to stick to the downtown corridor. A fatal flaw Apparently, there are large and plentiful antique stores outside of the downtown corridor. Who knew!? I only had a little bit of time to go through, so I can't wait to go back and go through with more of a fine tooth comb. I ended up getting a very nice art deco wooden box and a WW2 uniform. I was sort of thinking about last minute halloween costumes honestly ( it was right before Halloween when I went). I ended up defaulting to my Star Trek costume though lol. Much more comfortable. I will say, it took me QUITE a long time to check out. There was a group of four people ahead of me, they were all together, but they did different transactions. With the system that the cashier has, it really takes a long time to process each item it seems. Maybe something they might want to consider adjusting to just streamline the check out process. I really think I was waiting about 20+ minutes to check out. Overall, I'd like to go back. I'll just make sure to leave a much longer period of time to be able to look through the store properly... and also to check out lol. Note: Most of the stuff in here isn't really finer antiques. This is more mid range stuff, and I can't imagine if you're a collector that you won't find something.

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    This bookstore is awesome! When I went on a Friday afternoon recently, it was pretty calm and…read morequiet. Not too crowded which I liked as it can get pretty tight since there's many books and many shelves. Service was fine although I didn't really talk to many people while there (was more preoccupied with finding the books and checking them out). I'd say this place has great value as the books i got (3) were charged a total of just under $5. I can see why the staff put up flyers stating to be mindful with how many books the customers get as they're priced pretty low, allowing you to collect a decent amount. I'll definitely be back to check this place out again :)

    Second Story Books is worth the drive or long Metro ride from Washington, D.C. Housed in a large…read morewarehouse within walking distance of the Twinbrook Metro station, Second Story Books houses over 500,000 used books on literally every topic. Want three aisles of kids books like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys? Go here. Need every book C.S. Lewis wrote? Stop by Second Story Books. After visiting nearby ZavaZone with our seven-year-old daughter, we stopped into Second Story for a few minutes, which easily turned into an hour. Every book is 50% off. We left with 15 books for just under $21. The books are well organized and maps help navigate visitors to each section, but know that the warehouse's narrow book aisles can get cramped. It adds to the appeal! There are even harder-to-find rooms with other items like posters for sale. They also sell CDs and DVDs. Staff are helpful. I lost my wallet and within an hour a staff member messaged me on Facebook letting me know they found it and it was safe at the checkout desk. If you have used books, Second Story Books buys them from people.

    Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Games

    Barnes & Noble Booksellers

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    Physical bookstores are few and far between but this one is a nice gem in Frederick. It's big, nice…read moreselection of books and they have done a good job of shifting to other retail things. Toys, games, stationary, music, etc it feels up to date. The Starbucks inside is big with plenty of seating and drinks are solid. Service is good. The staff here are overall helpful and friendly which is really refreshing. As a Lego nerd I was really surprised with their selection which was impressive for a bookstore. Decent deals on their legos and their books. It's nice to support local and smaller businesses that are getting harder and harder to find. This place is a cozy retail space that has 3rd space vibes for you to hang out for a bit while you shop and get a coffee. Would recommend and will be back.

    Walking into a Barnes & Noble is like walking into a time capsule. I say this since when you walk…read morein it has not changed since the late 90s, early 2000s. Almost everything is identical as to when they really were growing. That can be said about this location. It felt like it was built a long while ago and they haven't done anything to update it as of yet. Obviously the sections have changed a bit in terms of size and what is offered overall. I found it surprising that they still had a vibrant DVD section (although I am sure they switched over to Blu-ray). The café in the store was going strong while I walked through. I will have to say that my purpose from coming in here was to take a trip down memory lane, and that was about it. I didn't need a book, or magazine, I just wanted to dip my toe into a bit of nostalgia.

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