As someone who has been shopping for records for 40+ years, it was a pleasure to visit this store…read more It's got a good selection across all genres, with actual cheap bins that have interesting gems sprinkled amongst. The new proprietor tried to keep it similar to the prior owner-it's just cleaner and easier to browse from what I understand. Worth a visit.

If you're looking for a legit old-school used record shop, this is it! Plenty of parking, music…read moreblasting, store guy who is just chilling, and tons to look through. I didn't have time to look beyond records - this time!

My brother and I spent a good hour looking and listening to records. Service & selection was great,…read morefun place!

Stinkweeds is a cool record shop that you should stop by if you're in the area…read more They have a great selection, and the staff are kind and friendly! Be sure to check out some of their in-store events; they also share local concerts and such to be in the know. Parking can be found in the back. +great selection +friendly staff

This is a pretty interesting store…read more They have a lot of collectibles and a lot of pop figures, that's what we came in for, and found. We ran into a promotion for another item and bought it on a whim. They have fun socks, music, movies, collectibles, toys, pez, keyrings, lanyards, and other goodies that would be a fun gift for a lot of people. If you like Netflix you'd love a ton of stuff here. I thought it was a fun store to visit.

Its almost Christmas I am doing some Christmas shopping every year we go to this store and drop a…read morelot of money. How ever today I experienced extremely poor customer service my mask was a little big and kept falling below my nose an associate who was following me around for some reason confronted me and started yelling about it. I explained it fell and I put it back he said hold or leave. I told him he had poor customer service skills and if he didn't want me to spend money there I will leave. Its unfortunate because my family liked that store we will never be back.they need to train the associate better. I'm one person and my review doesn't mean much but ill just put my opinion out there and thats all. Thank you

We had been meaning to stop in here for some time and were in the plaza to attend the grand opening…read moreof the Bricks & Minifigs store this past Saturday when a man approached us with his business card, introduced himself as Scott from Asylum Records, and invited us to stop over, check out his shop, and meet his cat, Hopper. Well, with an introduction like that we had no choice but to stop over after we grabbed some Lego pieces. Holy Funko Pop collection, Batman !! I had never before seen anything like the Funko Pop collection that Asylum has on the North wall inside their store. If you're looking for a specific Funko, they are likely to have it in stock. Wow. Besides the newer collectibles like those this is a traditional old school record store. I felt like I had been transported back to the early 80's when I was buying up albums by groups like Ratt, Huey Lewis and the News, Prince, Men at Work, etc. Scott fits the bill perfectly, too. He'll entertain you with stories as you shop or while you're checking out with your latest purchases. Fantastic first visit. Looking forward to future visits. Going to look around the house for any collectibles, albums, movies, etc. for possible trade, too.

Hit this place on the way through Phoenix & was nicely impressed. HUGE selection of new & used…read morealbums with decent selctikns of CDs & even cassettes. He carries a nice bunch of DVDs as well & Id be remiss if I didnt mention the insane collection of Funko stuff, stickers & toys for every collector out there. Really nice place & well organized. Kudos to the owner

I love me an old bookstore-the smell of the old books, the creaky wood floors and the set of eyes…read morethat gaze at you when you walk in the front door. It's a whole vibe and one that you just can't get with a bookstore that primarily sells new books. There are some items here that are kept under glass, making me think that they might be rare or valuable. Just browsing the shelves provides endless amounts of curiosity-about the stories or information that these treasures hold. If you're looking for something specific, you might be able to ask the shop keeper for assistance, or just come and see what treasures find you. You're guaranteed to find something!

Excellent selection of hardback old vintage books in pretty good condition. Nice selection of…read morebargain clearance outside the store for $1-3 Overall vibe is quiet and musky smelling. Good lighting and organization. Though topics are dated. Not for romance fantasy or more contemporary fiction readers. Poor poetry and traveling section. Missing many categories... Summarized in two words: overpriced and outdated. I've found the same things online for 50-80% off compared to this store.

Nice! I had some time to look around while my son was looking for something…read more. They have a lot going on in here from DVD's, CD's, comics, some stereo equipment. I'm sure I'm bringing any justice to all they have. The service was nice as I strolled through the store as if I was lost. Last words...if you need music or movies.

Good selection and good customer service. However, for such a big store they are light on their…read more'funk' offerings...

Every time I stop by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Mesa, I manage to find at least one hidden…read moregem in the comic book section. In fact, I can usually find something to check off my ever-growing wish list--which is why I keep coming back. The catch? You're going to have to put in some serious time digging through the racks. The bagged-and-boarded comics are loosely organized by DC, Marvel, and Indie, with the individual titles generally alphabetized. They also have a section of bundles, which is always worth a look if you're hunting for complete runs. Unfortunately, nothing in the bundles made it onto my wish list this time. After spending a considerable amount of time working my way through the DC and Marvel sections, I wandered over to the magazine racks and discovered even more comics--some bagged and boarded, along with plenty of raw comics that were definitely in the low-grade, $1-bin neighborhood. The downside? This section appeared to have absolutely no organizational system. Consider it the comic-book equivalent of an archaeological dig. Bring patience. And possibly snacks. I also checked out the video game section to see if there were any must-haves hiding behind the glass. I found a few games in the locked cabinet, but some were priced about the same as buying a brand-new copy. I'm not really sure how that makes sense for a resale store. If I'm buying used, I'm expecting at least a little bit of a "used game" discount. Overall, Bookmans is worth checking out if you're hunting for comics, especially if you enjoy the thrill of the hunt. Don't expect everything to be perfectly organized or easy to find. Be prepared to spend some quality time flipping through racks, digging through the less-organized sections, and hoping the comic-book gods smile upon you. I didn't walk out with a massive haul, but I did find something worth adding to the collection--which makes the hunt worthwhile. Four stars for the potential, the selection, and those occasional hidden gems. ‍

I just left the Bookman's Store on Country Club and Southern, and I was abused and disrespected by…read moreone of their staff members. I was shopping, and waiting for my trade offer for some items I brought in. I asked to look at a Collector Comic Book that was locked in a case. I asked the staff member if I could take the book out and look a it because I wanted to make sure nothing was cut out of the comic. He immediately became defensive, and his attitude became hostile. I said "if there is anything cut out it's not worth $25 and I want to check. If I damage it while looking at it, I'll pay for it." His response wasn't helpful or understanding, it was pushy and abusive. "You should just get these while you see them. No one has these, and I've never seen one in our store since I've been here". I said "I have been collecting comics all of my life, and if there is anything cut out, it's not worth $10 to me". Again, instead of being friendly and asking anything helpful or asking questions, he was pushy and forceful, and became even more irritated when I pointed out the water damage on the back of the comic and told him I didn't want it. He was very unfriendly from the start. A toxic person, to be as kind as I can be. I received notice that my trade offer was ready, but I cancelled my trade offer, and walked out of the store with the items I had brought to trade. I WILL NEVER RETURN AS LONG AS THAT PERSON WORKS THERE. When I advised the staff of what happened, they seemed disinterested in doing anything. I asked them "how can you allow a person who treats customer this was to work here, and why would you want to work here if the business allows this?" They all looked at me with blank stares on their faces. A manager did talk to me, but it was the same attitude as the rude employee. He didn't introduce himself my name. He didn't try to find out the name of the employee. His attitude, like the rude staff member, was an attitude of not wanting to be there, an attitude of feeling irritated that they have to actually talk to a customer and assist them, an attitude of superiority and entitlement, an attitude that their customers do not matter to them and that they don't respect people in general. I advised their manager on duty that I work as a customer service consultant, and the employees treatment was unacceptable. He did offer complimentary credit, but did not indicate how much. I declined and told them honestly "I don't care if you pay me a Billion dollars in cash, I don't want it if that person works here. What he did was unacceptable and he should be fired". I am sure they won't do anything, and I want everyone to know that Bookman's is a TOXIC company who does not appreciate their customers, and they will screw you over and abuse you if you go there.

This is not a pop-up. This is not a drill. This a record store. This is not just any record store…read more This is Eastside Records raised from the dead (again!) and for realsies. And I got to pop in Thanksgiving weekend (shop small Saturday people!). I'll be honest. As far as record stores go, I'm not sure this is truly "Woohoo as good as it gets!". But, for me -- a girl who was willing to take a bus from Ahwatukee to Mill Ave (in sweltering AZ summer heat no less) to get to Eastside's original location to browse CDs, upcoming show flyers, buy posters, surreptitiously sneak glances at cute boys (with an eye on their taste in bands) and buy tickets to punk shows --I am over the moon that Eastside is back and offering a place to peruse vinyl in Tempe. Be prepared: this isn't your curated, neatly displayed, Urban Outfitters bullshit record shopping. This is records shopping from a guy who is obsessed with records. They. Are. Everywhere. Stacks and stacks spilled out of crates and almost blocked the entrance. But there is a system, sort of. There are bins with genre markers. Big enough artists get their own marker to make them easier to find. There are used, there are new. There are third-party sellers tables (though not clearly marked as such - but the price tags are a different color). Come prepared to spend time *digging*. That is the best part of record shopping anyway: the hunt. I found the prices to be fair. I spent $8 on some, $18 on others. There are stacks and stacks of $1 records (though I didn't check the quality of them) and of course more collectible/special edition items for $35+ If you have a record player go check it out. Give yourself plenty of time and don't drag someone who isn't willing to help you look or at least has a passing interest in vinyl. They'll be bored and you'll fee bad ;)

This man is such a chiller... You can tell he really has a passion for music. He was super nice…read morethere was a box full of 90's sports cards and he gave them to me for free!!! Every time I come here he's always super nice. Store is a little unorganized but if you're not a germ freak you should be fine

This place is a maze! And it's not just books -- they have everything. It's an adventure just…read moreturning the corner -- they even have musical instruments! This is only my third time here and one of my go to places to get puzzles -- they have a whole wall of them! They seem gently used most of them, the few puzzles I have purchased there have usually an extra odd piece that doesn't belong or maybe 1-2 pieces missing -- which I think adds an extra challenge!! I think I noticed there was a deal for getting 3 puzzles but I can't recall what it is off the top of my head. Anyway, it was a bit more expensive for puzzles than the goodwill but I would say the quality is a bit better. I love a good community bookstore too -- this place is a gem and I hope people continue to support this place so they never go out of business!!

Okay, this place is amazing. It is also a complete money abosorber . If you are a collector of…read morebooks, gadgets figurines, video games, board games, anything; it has everything that you could possibly imagine it is like taking what used to be Hastings and smashing it up with like an amazing flea market, plus a collector's place for comic figures and stuff like that. We spent a grand amount of money here, very much enjoyed the entire experience. Could have spent 4 or 5 more hours there, and we had already spent 2. So definitely plan your time around going, plan your walking feet, because it is a very large place and bring only what you intend to spend!

Great selection of used and new books and gifts! Love the random assortment. Wonderful customer…read moreservice Jennifer is very pleasant!

Quaint and calm. Great stock. Friendly service. Easy to find and excellent selections.read more