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Toad Hall

4.7 (43 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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About 1/2 the classic rock area
Dave H.

My classic rock Holy Grail of record stores. What more can I say? The used classic rock section is bigger than most entire stores. They have multiple copies of usually hard to find records and reasonable prices. Toad Hall also has huge jazz, new wave, classical, comedy, and foreign language sections. I didn't really have time to look through those areas as I was so overwhelmed in my classic rock cocoon. I did look through their small but nicely curated new records and was pleased with what I saw. About the only thing I didn't find was used 90s/00s albums. An amazing record store that you must see if you're in Rockford. I was visiting family for Thanksgiving and wished I lived closer!

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I am a repeat customer. During a recent visit I held a book that was over 100 years old!

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“They also have a basement that's full of even more stuff , so don't forget to look down there if you go!”

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4.5(32 reviews)
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Alot to dig through, and you'll probably find something if not new music to listen to. I found out…read morethere were "Babe Ruth" records, the band that did the breakdance classic "The Mexican," which was used in the final round of the 1st and only Bboy Olympics. Kewl! They had a dollar bin, and I found a good amount versus just 1 like most places that even have cheapo bins anymore.

I've always enjoyed supporting local businesses, but my experiences at Culture Shock were deeply…read moredisappointing, and I would advise others to avoid it. The owner, especially the gentleman with dreads, came across as insincere and unprofessional during both of my interactions. I brought in a crate of valuable hip hop records to sell, as I needed to cover a last-minute bill because I was the sole caregiver for my grandmother that had dementia, so her hospital bills were stacking up. I explained this to him, and I shouldn't have, but I didn't think he would take advantage of my situation. Despite showing the clear worth of my records--including a sealed original "Marshall Mathers LP" valued at over $200--the owner offered just $300 for over 50 albums of similar value. As a collector with over 20 years of experience, I knew this was a shockingly low offer. Needing the money and with other stores closed, I reluctantly accepted, but I felt completely ripped off. Later, the owner came to my home to view more records. He spent two hours carelessly disorganizing my collection, then made another unreasonably low offer. When I declined, he became aggressive, raising his voice and accusing me of wasting his time. His unprofessional conduct in my own home was appalling. I captured the entire incident on camera and seriously considered posting it, as his behavior crossed every line of respect and professionalism. Ultimately, he offered just $230. The next day, I sold the same records to Toad Hall for $1,400--over six times what Culture Shock had offered. This stark difference shows just how unfair their pricing is -- both buying and selling. While the owner's wife seemed polite, the owner (Skyler) behavior was entirely unacceptable. He clearly only values customers willing to accept unfair deals, and without his wife, I doubt this business would survive. After spending thousands of dollars here over the years, I can confidently say I will never return. If you value fair treatment and professionalism, take your business elsewhere. Toad Hall treated both me and my records with care and offered fair prices and they sell for reasonable prices as well and have a much better collection -- something I did not experience at Culture Shock.

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