Matt is an S-tier human being. Helped me troubleshoot my system for the better part of a month -…read morethe man takes care of his customers. 10/10 recommend, will be going here until I move or die.

First visit to Gravity Records today. Will definitely be back. Had great selection of used R&B and…read morejazz...I think I had pulled 2 or 3 within the first 10 minutes of being there. Prices were very reasonable and records are in great condition. Service was great too, even while they were prepping the store for a show later. Enjoyed my experience.

Awful customer service on this day. I get it, sometimes people have bad days…read more I went into the shop to get some information and possibly sell some of the vinyls I've accumulated from my family over the years. I have albums from 1930 -1970's. The lady working that day criticizes and proceeds to tell me " These albums weren't mine" and "Nobody wants your grandma's old stuff". If there is not a market for these vinyls simply say so, no need to be rude to your customers and make me feel like I was an idiot for bringing in vinyl to a vinyl shop and trying to sell/trade them. I Won't be recommending this shop to anyone. They Made me feel very unwelcome and awkward.

Very sweet staff. Very knowledgeable and great selection! Everything is super organized and easy to…read morefind!

Dillon provided excellent customer service right from the moment I walked in the door. He explained…read morewhat was too technical to me in simple terms and solved my Nintendo issue. My father (83) and my son (25) will be thrilled with their replacement Wii console and can make memories together again gaming! Thanks so much Dillon and Game Giant, Wilmington!!

If you want to buy or sell used games, forget about gamestop! My first encounter with Game Giant…read morewas about a year and a half ago. I had found my Game Boy Advanced SP and charger, and so had my roommate from college. We decided we wanted a link cable. We found this place online and showed up- they had a box with about 15 or 20 link cables in it and we were able to pick the color we wanted. They had an OEM Nintendo cable too, but we were low on funds and opted for the aftermarket part. This newfound game boy and link cable began a sort of romanticism for me for retro gaming. I have continued to go back since then, buying games here and there or accessories... and over time, it has become my go-to store for physical purchases of games if possible. That leads me to what I truly love about Game Giant: they continue to breathe life into the consoles and games and history that would not be found in Wilmington otherwise. GG also charges fair prices, and sometimes their prices are even cheaper than the industry standard (Buy used switch games from here!!! They are very competitively priced!). They stock rare items, complete editions of older games (I saw them sell an original copy of Zelda the other day), they can probably solder and repair any damaged part of your gaming system, and best of all they give great advice and are very helpful with amazing customer service. Of course they also buy old games and give you store credit or cash if you happen to have anything lying around :) Game enthusiasts: be sure to add this to your list!

Squidco, is one of the few sites dedicated to truly fine jazz, modern/contemporary, and…read moreexperimental music. Artists such as Matt Mitchell, Tim Berne, Ken Vandermark, and many others are well represented in the stores catalog. The online store offers succinct reviews/descriptions of the music, as well as brief, usually four 2 minute, audio samples. Really nice. P S "a squid eating dough in a polyethylene bag is fast and bulbous" ________________ Don Van Vliet

Squidco is an online music store that sells improvised, composed, experimental, unusual, and other…read moremusic from labels and artists around the globe. They have a retail store located downtown and sell physical media - CDs, LPs, DVDs, magazines, books with a primary catalog that revolves around improvised music: Jazz, Free Jazz, Electroacoustic-Improv, Downtown New York, etc. Once or twice a month, they hold live music shows featuring a variety of musical artists from their catalogue, as well as local artists. The shows are really unique, and unlike any others I've been to in Wilmington. They're also really cheap! Usually $5 (I've never paid more than $10), and you get free snacks and wine!

Have you ever seen the show Under the Dome there is scene in one of the first episodes where a cow…read moreis literally spilt in half? Well the other half of the cow is on display behind the checkout counter here.... Whatever...Wilmington is a very new addition to the Castle Street district. I was in the neighborhood for the Friday night tasting at Wilmington Wine and noticed the sign for this business and the cow out front so I decided to stop in and check it out. This is cool, new and interesting shop is filled with novelty items, tv memorabilia, vintage items, comics and much much more. I overheard one customer who was super excited about all the Dr. Who items. Great place to get a unique gift for sure and I really hope this business does well here.

If you are looking for movie memorabilia, this is the place to go. This is definitely the strangest…read morestore I have ever been to. They sell old toys, posters, comics, scripts, and other weird collectables that I didn't think of. Everything is well priced, not expensive. If you like film and antiques, this is uniquely for you.

I absolutely LOVE this store! Vinyls is my sons favorite and today was his birthday and we were so…read morehappy that Modern Legend was open so he could go down and pick out a brand new vinyl player and 5 new records to add to his collection. He is a HUGE Mac Miller fan and we were sooo happy to know that he was able to finish his collection today as well Thank you so much Modern Legend for making this our new vinyl home and go to referral location This is a must checkout The owner is super sweet and she has such a great eye for extra clothing , stickers, candles, games and sooo much more

This shop has an excellent selection of new vinyl records. The staff are friendly and helpful. The…read moreshop also has a rewards program for record purchases.

Buyer Beware. Stay away from this store. They send damaged goods most of the time and then blame…read moreyou for not purchasing insurance. Why not pack your items more securely. Rarely have issues with other merchants. They are way too expensive and overcharge for products. Customer service is crap. Owner makes excuses and blows you off. He has take or leave it attitude. For a business to be an outlet for Christian music they do not exemplify Christian values. For selection check out Discogs. Let's support one another.

Horrible treatment service ... Not able to wrap Vinyl well…read morefir undamaged delivery ... Ignoring claims ... No time for customer questions ... MANY have this experience like I saw it there.

Great place to explore & even better place to find book treasures! I've been coming to Wilmington…read morefor the past decade yearly & I ALWAYS look forward to stopping by.

January 24, 2026 - Old Books on Front Street is the friendliest bookstore I ever encountered. There…read morewere some inconveniences, yet they were unavoidable & being taken care of the best they could. This is why I am rating this bookstore 4.4 stars - rounds off to 4 stars. Excellent customer service - 5 Stars. The owner of the bookstore was at the entrance and greeted me & others immediately when we entered the bookstore. Upon entering, I noticed many areas were sectioned and off limits. I found out later that they were placing books back in the bookshelves after they were taken away to repair broken pipes in the store and to prevent them from getting damaged. There were a literary jukebox and vending machine dispensing capsules with quotes - both out of order. I still had a good time wandering around the bookstore and browsing books there. I found a book in the clearance section for 25 cents and purchased it. Despite the inconveniences in the store due to the building being old and being repaired by the owner herself, I am impressed by how personable & amicable the owner was and that she was repairing the pipes in the store by herself instead of hiring someone to do it. I know when the books are organized back on the shelves that I will probably come back and spend more time here. This is a bookstore to see in Wilmington again and again.

My Mr. and I wanted to go crate digging in the Jacksonville area and found Retrorecords on google…read more Was impressed with their reviews that we had to check them out. It's located inside an antique mall (The Foundry). There's a huge sign that will lead the way inside. I like the set up of his selections. They are categorized by genres. I liked that they were all organized. You cannot open the vinyl but They are guaranteed in mint and very good plus conditions (we checked when we got home) If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Besides vinyl, he does sell used CDS at a reasonable price. We walked out with some rare vinyl finds. Sealed Iron Maiden's Somewhere in Time, Nektar, James Bond Soundtrack to Moonraker, and Bootsy Collins. If you used credit card, they do charge an extra 3% on top of tax so make sure to bring cash instead. Other than that, what a great experience and highly recommend you visit. You may find some rare treasures.

Located inside The Foundry Consignment Mall is a great little vinyl shop loaded with excellent…read moretitles. I honestly wasn't expecting too much from it, but I was legit blown away by the goodies my wife and I found here. Of course, we're always on the lookout for new vinyl shops for some quality crate digging, and if you're looking for the same while in Jacksonville, NC, I definitely recommend a visit! It may seem small on the outside, but the selection is not small at all. Everything is set up by genre so it's easy to hunt for goodies. New and used vinyls as well as rarities can be found all over, along with used CD's, vinyl speakers, and unique collectables. The owner asks that patrons do no open the vinyls, but guarantees their quality 100%. All the vinyls my lady and I left with were in pristine condition too. As far as payment, the mall itself charges a 3% fee for credit card purchases, so cash is recommended. This is a true hidden gem for vinyl-heads in eastern NC. Check 'em out and tell 'em Josh sent ya! And make sure to get a Retrorecords button before you leave!