The only business I've ever liked enough to put a bumper sticker of their logo on my jeep.
Recently, I bought a Retron 2 and twice the controller crapped out on me. Both times I took it back in, the manager and staff have been not only apologetic, but understanding and wanted to do everything they could to make it right.
When the manager found out that the controller broke in the middle of playing Final Fantasy, his face turned pale and his first response was: "Oh no! Did you lose your game save? I hope you were you able to make it to a save point!" A real Geek's Geek!
The first time I took it back in, they gave me a new controller, no questions asked. The second time, the manager personally swapped the Retron for a whole new unit and sold me an official controller on his recommendation. Retron controllers are pretty iffy (I've learned), but these guys were cool about it and supported their product.
And that's just the thing. Every time I've been in here, not only the manager, but all of the staff, have been not only cool (as cool as Geeks can be!) but knowledgeable and genuine. They don't do the thing "other places" do: "Sup, bro! Do you like Halolololol? lol!" They'll ask you about the game you're looking at. Chances are they've played it and have something useful to say about it. If they haven't, they're curious what you know about it and what your opinions are. I buy a lot of Dreamcast games (nostalgia) here, and I've usually played them before, so if they aren't careful, I start babbling.
I've been going here for about three years. On one of my first few trips in, while wearing part of a Starfleet uniform, I got into a discussion about the new Star Trek movies. I hate them, but one of the guys working behind the counter loved them. Then another employee came over who also loved them. I was outnumbered and losing ground fast. Then another employee came out of the back room and definitely said: "They are the best Star Wars movies you will ever see." It was a tie, we all agreed, so I bought my Dreamcast game and went home.
They have a great selection of DVDs and Blu-Rays of all types. I usually come here to buy Stargate seasons.
Their used game selection is tops, too. I haven't found better in the area! They also have some board games and Magic cards. They have some classic cartridges for old-school consoles as well.
I always see them buying stock from customers, so they frequently have new material.
You can put your name on a waiting list for stuff and they'll call you when it comes in and even hold it for you for two days!
My only real complaint is their pricing on used consoles. It tends to be a little over market value.
Whenever I go in, the place is filled with people, too. These guys do it right. This is always the first place I look for anything. I'll be a repeat customer indefinitely. If you see my gold Jeep with the sticker on it in the parking lot, you know I'm cruising around the retro section! read more