Amazing store. Really takes you back to the 2000's era and going into a Blockbuster or video store…read moreand feeling the magic of combing through shelves of movies. I felt like a kid in a candy store digging for treasure. Honestly adds to the enjoyment of the films I picked up. Because the experience wasn't solely reduced down to me clicking a button on a screen and having the movie shipped to me, which often has left me with buyer's remorse due to impulse purchases because of how little friction there is in that. But here, at Video Depot, I was transported to a time where life was simpler, slower, and my purchasing habits felt more deliberate. More restrained, selective, and meaningful. To be able to go in and be mesmerized by the shelves full of movies, CD's, comics, all the cool posters on the wall was extremely fun. I ended up getting some Scooby Doo DVD's and a sealed box set of VHS tapes that looked interesting and that I couldn't even find on eBay. Gina, the store owner, was an absolute sweetheart. Extremely warm and kind person. You can immediately feel her good energy and almost want to linger around in the store longer just to be around her. She reminded me so much of my grandmother :) She even gave me water and donuts. Overall, I left elevated. Which is in stark contrast to 80% of my online purchases where again, I'm left with buyer's remorse because I clicked a button thinking I wanted something and then it comes in the mail and I don't even want it anymore. The titles I picked up from Gina's store now have a story to them. A memory. Adds to the magic of the film.

Gina is a good person and will always greet you with kindness. Great selection of DVDs and VHS plus…read moreblueray.

This place is amazing, best of all the people working there. My wife and I came down 2 weeks ago…read morefrom Northern California and they welcomed us in, chatted with us, we joked around. We talked about our cats haha. They are so knowledgeable and love how they have everything organized by decades. They gave my wife a trivia question and because she got it right, wink, wink, they let her pick 2 comics for free. I saw them interact with this little kid, you can just tell they love kids and love their job. When I'm back in Souther California, I'm definitely stopping by there again!

Awesome place. Fun. Big. Lots of back issues. If you have a few hours to spare this is the pace…read more Organization is a bit odd- it's more by decade than title but that makes it fun to fun I think. Prices d add los seemed good.

Walking into CD Trader felt like stepping into a time capsule--in the best way possible. I'm from…read morethat generation where CDs and records weren't just things, they were experiences. And this place? It gets it. There's something about flipping through dusty records that just hits different. It's like walking into a thrift store and catching that mid-century smell--you either understand it or you don't. I do. I live in band tees 90% of the time, and this spot is basically my natural habitat. I've built up little collections over the years--certain genres, classics I refuse to let go of--and being here made me actually consider bringing some pieces back in. But also... you never know when the internet might betray you, and suddenly that random DVD becomes essential again. The vibe here is unmatched, super nostalgic without trying too hard. And the service? Genuinely great. Friendly, helpful, and not pushy at all. Also--fell completely in love with a Madonna T-shirt that I absolutely need in my life. Definitely coming back. Easy five stars.

I have heard of this place for a long time but never set foot in it until yesterday…read more I had a our 75 DVDs and 65 CDs I wanted to get rid of so I remembered about CD trader. The experience was fine and the sale of them went super smooth,. They were very fast checking them and having my money ready but the 2 guys behind the counter that were helping me were pretty rude and unwelcoming. Just the way they talked to me and seems very unfriendly. I've never brought items in to sell and don't know how fast they would go they them since it was a Saturday and I figured they would be busier then a weekday, I took a bunch of games to sell to GameDude a week previous and they took like 4 hours to go thru them. I literally had to drop them off and come back hours later. I didn't know if that was the norm or what. So i walked in with just my crate of CDs, because I figured I could always come back another day with the DVDs but i got called fast. Since it went quickly I figured I'd bring my DVDs in, and then I told one guy that I had a crate of DVDs to bring in also and he snapped an was like "Why didn't you bring them all in at one time?" I'm sorry I actually thought I was doing them a favor because maybe it was busy or they were short staffed. How the hell am I supposed to know? So then I brought the crate of DVDs in. I also lost my voice a few days prior and was just getting on back so my voice is pretty low at the moment l, so when I spoke to them, they were like "What? I can't hear you". Almost like I was annoying them with my low voice. I don't know if they were the owners or what, they were older guys and not some younger employee so I assume maybe owners or managers. So my point is the stores pretty cool and they have some great stuff, but the two guys in front were kinda dicks. Doubt I'll be back.

Galaxy of Comics is a cool comic books, toys, manga, Funko Pops, and everything pop culture…read moreone-stop shop in Van Nuys, California! The staff are very welcoming and definitely treat their customer as VIPs. From browsing the store (where they will assist you with their superb pop culture knowledge), playing their cool coin-op arcade games, and giving excellent deals with their wide array of comic books. The best part of the store is their Comic Book Back Issue shelf, wonderfully arranged alphabetically where you can easily navigate thousands of comic books with ease (make sure to pull the drawers, the fun of navigating still expands within it!). Overall Galaxy if Comics is a highly recommended Comic Book Store to Shop! Visit, Shop, and See For Yourself! Enjoy Shopping!

This is a really middle of the road shop for a couple reasons. To begin with positives, the…read moreselection of back issues is great. They have some stuff that other shops in the valley don't even know about. The selection of new books is great, too. They are well organized, probably the best organization i've seen in a long time at a comic shop. The negatives: prices are way too high for what are basically reader copies, and the presence of the cats in the shop negates the concept of these being "pet free books". Many of the back issues are clearly a bed for the cats, complete with destroyed bags and boards, where the very cute cats have shredded them. Despite this shop having a good stock, the asking prices on every back issue are 2-3$ higher than what I believe is fair. In addition to that, the employees are not terribly welcoming. The gentleman running the counter was downright dismissive, I didn't even get a hello when I walked in the door and made eye contact. I didn't get a single word as I browsed the stacks for at least twenty minutes. The lady working here had a conversation with my wife about the cats, and even talked to my wife about her clothes, but neither employee engaged with me whatsoever. It felt like they thought i was there to cause trouble, even when making a purchase. In addition, this shop is guilty of one of my biggest pet peeves on the planet: not selling displayed merchandise. On the front counter, two small statues were displayed, but when I asked if they were for sale, I was told they still needed to be researched. Man, do it right now, i'm holding the money in my hand for them. In a store with no other customers, and nothing pressing happening, why would you not take two minutes to check the item price on ebay, or even better yet, decide for yourself what seems like a fair price instead of turning away a paying customer? If the item isn't for sale, take it off the sales floor. Stock is excellent, organization is excellent, prices are not good, and customer service is decidedly bad. It feels like the male employee is either suspicious of everything, or gatekeeping the hobby for some reason. I did not feel welcome here.

Possibly the best comic book store in the Valley. Been going for years, mostly on FCBD in May, and…read morethey handle that event really went despite the crowd. They also have a lot of signing events, which is pretty cool! Really appreciate that they have a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff are super helpful and take time to chat with you and give solid recommendations. Been to other stores that feel very judgey and just want you out ASAP. Collector's Paradise is the complete opposite. Layout is nice and spacious giving room to browse. The sections by author took me a while to get used to. Good selection and I love that authors randomly drop in and sign copies (and the store sells them at face value).

Wow, I did not know what to expect when I came here to pick up some gifts for my friend's birthday!…read moreBut this place was a nerdy fan's paradise, indeed (this is not derogatory, I am a fellow nerd)! Super nice and helpful guy at the front (I did not catch his name, but I will be sure to get it next time!). Prices were great and the selection was nice and wide! Signed up for their book club cuz I WILL be back. Thanks for the positive experience!

I went here over the weekend and enjoyed looking at the comic selections. Continental Comics had a…read moredecent amount of new comics, but a crap load of back issues. I was looking for Uncanny X-Men Bronze Age, they carried more than a lot of comic books stores would have. If you're looking for other back issued, I can almost guarantee they're going to have a big selection of that title. If you're looking for back issues, you should check this place out. By the way, they sell Funko's!

Came here after going here a lot in my childhood. Didnt know if the owner was that creepy and just…read moreweird back then maybe i didnt notice because i was a kid. But yeah he definitely has simpsons comic book guy condescending vibes mixed with A LOT of creepiness. Being in the store with just you and him is not pleasant. He doesnt look intimidating but you wander if theres any bodies in the back somewhere...

Excellent local record store. The owner was very welcoming and helpful. They have a nice selection…read moreand it was fun to browse through each section. Will definitely be back, happy to have found this gem!

First time at the new location today, great spot! This is a great location for them. I was worried…read moreabout parking in a busy street but it was a breeze. Even got some fun stickers. 10/10 as always

Picked up a QSC CB10 yesterday. Danny went above and beyond and provided excellent customer…read moreservice. I ended up also purchasing a cover for the speaker as well. Stop paying the big box store and support this small business, they literally have everything for working musicians/DJs at a tremendous value as opposed to online vendors. I will be going back soon to grab a few led lights.

This place is the go to spot if you're in Canoga park. Customer service is great knowledge is…read moregreat. I love this store keep them going