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    Zia Records

    3.7 (83 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Mark S.

    Just got off the phone with Will; talking to him about some amps and Mics they have for purchase. Answered all of my detailed questions over the phone. Professional and courteous assistance. If you dig Tunes, swag, vinyls , DVDs, blu-ray and yes musicians equipment, you owe it to yourself to visit Zia's! Peace. Out.

    What you know about 'The Strokes'... 2001, Indie Rockers know what's up!!
    Omari D.

    Been a fan of Zia Records for years... When I walk into the store, I swear it's like a time machine for me as I get flashbacks as a kid or when I went to Berkeley for music years later. The record selection is better than expected, but man it's pricey!!!! I still have in my mind the old cost!!! You can easily spend an hour in here going through music and movies. An extensive amount of pop culture & collectibles that align with just about any nerd like me!!! What's great is that they do carry some limited edition stuff and if they don't have it on hand they can order. I was able to grab several records on the last trip along with 2 video games that were reasonably priced for my kid. We got quite a few things to bring in for trade so hoping that goes well to offset the cost of records these days. Still a fan after all these years and will continue to return and support locally

    Georgie M.

    When Zia Record moved from their Chandler Blvd location I was like, bummed! Like totally, dude! So here is my updated three year old Review of their new location. All I kept thinking about when I stepped into Zia Records was, like Wow... they've taken a 60's head shop and mixed it with a record store and POOF! "Let's Do The Time Warp Again!" The Zia chain is a used Record/ CD/ DVD/ Book/ Speaker shop that has incense burning to set the mood. I would imagine, though I didn't ask, that you could purchase rolling paper here, too. So I began to wonder where are they hiding Bill and Ted, as I walked around the store? LOL Don't get me wrong, I really like the concept and the prices seemed pretty good. If I was going off to college again, besides IKEA this would definitely make my list. This is a Geeks, Geek place. They have dorm posters and lots of cool toys from TV's past and present. Everything from the robot from "Lost in Space"(photos), to a fairly large statues of Leonard Nimoy's Spock, both Matt Smith's and David Tennant's "Dr Who", as well as bendable toy figures from CBS's "Big Bang Theory". And yes, they have both Penny and Leonard. But let's not go there okay! LOL So yes, I'm a Fan of Zia Records, and yes I'll be back, now that I know where they moved. Now where did I leave my Tardis?

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    Cory Tyler C.

    Don't come here to trade stuff in here, total waste of money and time, I has went there to trade some stuff in so I could get some extra money, to buy a baby conure parrot, and they offered me a very unreasonable offer, they tried to give me only $78 for a life size Pokémon plush ((Jolteon)) and a keyboard that has light up keys to look cool and help beginners learn to play.. they tried to rip me off big time.. the life size Jolteon is worth over $2,000+ ((look up the Jolteon on eBay for proof)) so I was hoping to get at least $550 and around $50 for the keyboard.. and the other things as well.. don't trade your stuff here because they will try to rip you off.. so look up the value of your stuff before going to sell anything, I'm going to try bookmans a little later today. They probably will give me a better deal. And I'm not happy with people trying to rip me off and not offer fairly.. so not cool..

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    This place is embarrassingly overpriced on some of the items, great collection but makes Second Spin look like a yard sale.

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    Epic as always. Highly recommend this place for music, movie, gaming, anime etc nerds :D

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    Looking for some deals on Xbox games and found some at a cheaper price than other stores. Oh and the will resurface disc if needed.

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    I'm a regular at Zia, I love the selection of vinyls and movies! You'll always find something you'll like in there!

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    My favorite Zia location - super great prices, especially if you take the time to look through the sale stuff.

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    Changing Hands is not your ordinary bookstore. I've fallen in love with both locations. I initially…read morefound Changing Hands through their Phoenix location which needs a separate review of its own. Both locations have their own unique layout, so you can't even compare them. There is so much to appreciate. This one feels a bit more spacious and I found myself in the store for 2 hours just taking my time looking through the aisles. Immediately upon walking in, I was enamored by their setup and selection of books. They have every genre you can think about. Some sections that caught my eye: a dedicated kids' section and a spot for when special guests come. They're also connected to Wildflower so you can come before or after a sip and bite. Changing Hands is so special because they care about community and also support second hand! Staff is eager to help you out and guide you if you have a specific book in mind. You can bring your well loved books in return for store credit and they're quite generous with the credit. They'll take your books depending on the condition and if they need stock for that book. The cherry on top- I love that I'm supporting a local bookstore. And you even get a stamp card with a discount once you've gotten it all stamped out. Their prices are also affordable, and you can choose from new or used books which is nice. Most of their used books are in pristine condition. I support Changing Hands through and through and am so glad I ran across this bookstore. If you're a book lover, you need to go!

    UPDATE: I opened my new book up and MULTIPLE PAGES WERE…read moreRIPPED OUT. Absolutely unacceptable!!! It is OBVIOUS the staff here half ass their jobs as not only was this used book damaged to the point that I won't be able to read it in its entirety, I FOUND SOMEONES TAX DOCUMENTS IN THE BOOK and the staff DIDN'T CARE. This is without a doubt the worst store I have ever been to in my life. I am fuming and will not be coming back, which is incredibly disappointing as I was hoping to support a local business but this store is just an absolute nightmare. Review: The selection was alright at best, but the store was laid out horrifically. I struggled to find any of the books I was interested in, and the staff did not seem interested in helping me in any way. I struggled to find any of the Star Wars books I was interested in as they were just scattered randomly throughout the store whereas every single other bookstore I have been to have franchises that large in their own sections. And it wasn't just the Star Wars books, books from numerous series were scattered randomly across the store making it near impossible to find anything you'd actually want. Want the sequel to your favorite book? Well it's not going to be by the first one in the series, that's for sure. And the prices? Insane!! The used book prices are alright at best, thankfully I was lucky enough to find one decent deal on a book I had already wanted. But it was disappointing nevertheless, as a used paperback from the 90s shouldn't be $8. All of their new books are noticeably more expensive than any other bookstore I've ever been to, at least $5 to $10 more than even Barnes and Noble, who already charge too much IMO. And the staff? Horrifically unwelcoming. There was one or two employees there who made me feel welcome, greeting me on entry and being very polite. But when I found someone's PERSONAL TAX DOCUMENTS in the back of a book, the employee who I handed it off to seemed annoyed that I even acknowledged him, despite the fact that I found something incredibly personal in a used book that should have been checked before it was ever put on the shelf. I have NEVER seen something so unprofessional as I could've gone home with the document and taken this man's SSN (obviously I didn't, that's a felony and I'd rather not go to jail). And the cashier who checked me out seemed annoyed that I was even there. I understand that the economy is rough right now and that working in retail really isn't that fun or fulfilling, but at the same time experiences like that with staff are never fun. Work is hard, but I came in and was nothing but polite, minding my own business as I looked for a good book, so I don't understand why the staff couldn't have at least reciprocated with the slightest bit of positivity or kindness. They were obviously miserable and it made me feel unwelcome and has assured me that I will not be returning to this store. If you are looking for solid deals on books in the suburbs of Phoenix, you are much better off going to Bookmans, Half Price Books, or even Zia Records. Bookmans especially, as their prices on used books are unbeatable. Overall, you're better off skipping this one. While you might be able to find a decent deal, you'll be stuck searching for an hour with little to no help from the staff. It was an incredibly frustrating experience.

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