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    The Vortex

    3.4 (21 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Tara B.

    I really want to like this record store, a small business in a small town and all. Don't get me wrong, for a small town and small business it's an okay place. For a record store it's not amazing and the owner doesn't know as much about the music as he wants you to believe. The incense smell that permeated the day we visited made me wonder what he was masking. My guy called it a HeadShop after leaving, and given there was a back room we didn't enter and all the body piercing jewelry and incense selection.. it could be? Either way, I won't drive to McMinnville to go back to this place and not sure I would stop in again, when in town. But if you are a local and it's your only options.. sure..

    Griffin M.

    Not sure what all these other reviewers are talking about, this place is great! Great selection for a small store, very friendly staff as well. Reasonable prices, definitely cheaper then most online retailers. Definitely recommend and will be back for more!

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    7 years ago

    Excellent record store! Bruce and Aaron are the best! They are very personable and helpful!

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    Barnes and Noble

    Barnes and Noble

    4.3
    (7 reviews)
    21.2 mi

    This brand new bookstore just opened. I was curious, so I checked it out…read more It's all bright and clean and new. The workers seemed friendly and there were quite a few other customers there, within an hour of opening. But it never seemed crowded and remained pretty quiet. Here and there they have chairs and tables, so it could be a nice place to sit down with a book for a while. The rows are not straight, so it was a little hard to navigate the store. There were lots of books, but also lots of other things on sale. Puzzles, toys, records, pop culture gifts, and stationary/journals. They had a whole Harry Potter section with the books, of course, but lots of other Potter paraphernalia, like toys, mugs, etc. The signage over some of the sections was missing letters, I think whatever adhesive they used to affix the letters had issues with the curving surface of the book shelves. This store also had lots of events with authors on their event calendar. The cafe seemed like it had the regular snacks and beverages on offer, but I didn't look too hard at the menu. I don't really buy books much anymore (recovering book hoarder here), but this seems like a good addition to the bookstores in the area. I was a little surprised to hear of a new corporate bookstore opening up, but I see they are covering their bases a bit by selling tons of other gifts (and food) along with books. I bet this place will be packed leading up to the holidays!

    Although I am fanatical about giving my trade to independent bookstores, I have regularly purchased…read morehere. It fills a niche in the book market. If a hot book hits the market, the holds at the library will stack up six deep and you have to wait a year to borrow a copy. Also, the library is no longer a reference library, and if you want a classic out of the past, you can find it here. New books are expensive, but that is not this firm's fault. I enjoy getting a coffee and reading my purchase before I leave. The bathrooms need a code for access but employees have been gracious in giving it to me and indeed the behavior of all the employees has been impeccable. I invariably leave in an enhanced mood.

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    Mr Video

    Mr Video

    3.2
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    17.8 mi
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    I love this place! I love that its still around. After reading other reviews, i am shocked. Never…read morehad an issue eith Mr. Video. In fact I got text saying i owed a few dollars in late fees. Text sounded a little snarky .I responded to him right away and a told him I would come pay the fees the next day- I told him I was terribly sorry for the oversight. I got a response right away saying thank you for my understanding. If you have a late fee - just pay it. It might not be much but if everyone owed a dollar it would add up real.quick.. The organization of the movies is odd to me... BUTT....you can ask an employee to help and they are always willing to. Like I said- I love this place!

    This place is amazing. It's also a relic left standing as a reminder of a better time…read more Sure you could stream your movies, videos, and games on services like Netflix or gamefly, but if you're anything like me it's just not the same. I need to see the box. Look at the pictures on the back and really weigh my options. That's why I love this place. I can rent games for all systems. I can rent DVDs and blue rays. I can choose from a physical selection instead of virtual. They have it all and its close to home. Hello instant gratification. The real bonus isn't the selection and gratifaction. It's the prices and customer service. The employees will bend over backwards for the customers. Reserving games and movies to make the customer happy. The prices are so affordable. Rent a game for $4 for 3 days. And for a dollar a day after that you can re rent for two days. This place is amazing. I can only hope that it weathers and stands 20 years from now.

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    Video Game Wizards

    Video Game Wizards

    4.2
    (78 reviews)
    34.9 mi
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    Not sure of the technicians name who helped me but I called around 4pm with a pretty serious…read moreproblem in my opinion. My wedding video was stuck in my PS4 and have been putting off getting my Playstation fixed and he said it could take a few days to fix it and get the disk out. Which I was fine with. So I brought it in expecting it to be fixed by the end of the week. When I got there he asked if I had a few minutes to kind of hang out Which I did and he fixed it and had my wedding video out within a half-hour I was so freaking happy I would absolutely go here again and I will always recommend this place to anyone who needs video games or consoles. I will be buying all of my video games and consoles from here from now on! THANK YOU VIDEO GAME WIZARDS! I GIVE THIS PLACE 10 THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

    This is definitely one is the worst experiences I have ever had when dealing with a business. I…read morebrought in my PSP for a simple repair since it's my childhood one and I want to play it again. I gave them the PSP in the end of June. They told me it should be 1-2 weeks, which is fine. I come to pick it up, they tell me it's on our desk next to be repaired, told me to come back in 3 days. I come back and they tell me the same exact thing. I'm now in August and feel like I'm getting played. Do not come to this place of buisness for any of your needs, just go somewhere else and save yourself the time and energy.

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