Small catalogue, overpriced everything, but helpful staff. Only go here if you have money and don't…read moreexpect to find mainstream music

I went my local Coquitlam Centre shop asking if they could special order the remastered coloured…read moreBananarama albums. The Emo/Goth salesgirl scoffed at me and said "Bananarama" in a condescending tone. I said to her "you realize they are icons in popular music, the most popular girl band with the most hit singles in history" and she looked shocked. She looks at the computer and says, nope I can only order a couple of CDs! They are a speciality vinyl record shop?!

Service was fine selection is great its just that the guy offered me 10 dollars of store credit for…read moresome good games with a total value of well over $60

I live in Poco and it's a shame to have such a terrible retro video game store here…read more They have a great selection but this is the most overpriced retro store in the lower mainland. There prices are about 20% more than the highest eBay price. I would venture to say 30 to 40% more than press start in new west or game bit in mission. Honestly I wanted super Mario Allstars for my snes. This guy wanted $69 for it. I went to press start and it was $29. That's $40???? Over double the competition. Avoid this con man at all costs. Seriously there is like 10 retro game stores in the lower mainland. Take a drive, it will literally cost less in gas then to deal with this bozo. Or order the most expensive copy of what your looking for on eBay. You will still save money. I was in there yesterday, their games are also in shit condition. There snes and nes games. So not only are they ridiculously expensive, they are ridiculously expensive shit. :)

Tucked away in a little mall type of situation, if you think you are lost, you probably aren't!…read moreJust find a place to park and walk in...and eventually you will find it. A gem of a place, with a super knowledgeable and friendly proprietor. He certainly knows his vintage punk, and had a few punk offerings of that ilk in the store. Heck, he knows Joey Shithead, as well as members of the Dishrags! Not really a store for new records as it is a used record shop, but everything is in great shape. While not a large place, they have plenty of selection in there. Definitely worth a regular stop if you are nearby, as they seem to actively search out new stock.

This place is a hidden gem. It is literally hidden, good luck finding it suckers!…read more If you reach the end of the road and think you have made a mistake as what appears to be a giant high rise is looming over you.. you've nailed it. Go park in the FREE parking lot. If you walk up to the front doors and still think you have made a mistake as the doors are locked and you need to buzz in.... just walk down the few stairs and go in the lower door on the left. You're still nailing it. Good for you! Located in the basement mall, it's the coolest little place. Great vinyl selection, reasonable prices, and solid quality. The gentleman running the shop is the friendliest vinyl lover you will ever meet. He even hosts live music here!

Nice bookstore!!! I had been looking for a couple books and found both here! In hardcover to boot…read more Super nice person in the store, I noticed another book I was interested in, so I'll be back once I read these! The books were a great value and really great condition.!!!

Kind, friendly staff. Very inviting atmosphere; displays and variety of books and cozy corners to…read moreperuse books. Includes a room dedicated to children's books and another room for nonfiction with a wide array of topics.

The place has some Cool Gaming Systems, Toys, Collectables, Games, Cards, Records, CDs ect…read more The prices were a bit up there, but nothing too outrageous. The guy working there should really UP his Customer Service Game. He should be more friendly and helpful and I'm sure he would get more sales. What I really didn't like was that the trading cards my husband looked through for close to an hour were all individually priced. When he was about to take them up to pay for them, he was informed that the prices on the cards were not the prices, and that he would have to "look them all up" Are you kidding me ? #1 If items are priced- that should be the price you pay. PERIOD #2 If this is your policy - have a sign or take the price tags off. This really pissed me off since there were literally hundreds of cards that had prices on them ! #3 Price the cards before they are put out on the floor & people look at them ! #4 Tell the person looking BEFORE they spend an hour wasting their time !! So, this guy was planning on raising prices as we were about to pay - I don't think that is fair business practices! My husband was planning on spending a few hundred dollars - but after this we left without buying anything. This place could be so much better if changes were put in place. Sadly we won't know if this will happen because we won't be coming back.

When i went there was a great selection of games and the guy gave me a more then fair trade in…read morevalue for my games, the prices are fair in my opinion. Would go again 10/10

I just met a dinosaur . I mean , a place that specializes in blu-rays , music , shabby tees and…read moresomewhat tacky gifts ? It's a dying breed no kidding . When HMV Canada folded Sunrise took over some of their locations , resurrected the stores and surprised everyone by being the only chain music store left standing . I can easily spend an hour here going through their CD and vinyl collections , not that they're stellar or anything , more because it brings me back to the good old days of shopping at the likes of A&B Sound ( ! ) , Sam the Record Man and Tower Records etc . So long live the discs and LPs !

This secondhand bookstore in New West isn't very big, but has a great selection of books ranging…read morefrom sci-fi to history to the occult. I love going to these kind of shops as its like a treasure hunt as you search through the shelves looking for gold. I was finally able to pick up one of the Discworld novels that I've been hunting for in bookstores across the GVA. The owners are really friendly and helpful, able to answer amy questions you may have or help guide your search. There is some light music in the background that gave it a great atmosphere, especially with the rain pouring down outside, tip-tapping on the windows

There's not much to like here. Everything about it is shabby, with the mismatched furniture and…read moreshelves/racks. There aren't really any interesting displays to highlight the stock, and the distinctly unwelcoming vibe I get doesn't encourage me to browse. The "coffee bar" is a laugh, and since they have it there, they don't let people bring in their Starbucks or whatever while they look around. They try to be "renaissance" by having music events and classes and suchlike, but they should probably just take a good hard look at their store and their selection and focus on being a good used bookstore.

If you like vintage and antiques, this place is quite a treasure trove. There are so many items and…read morethey are placed quite haphazardly with no clear signs on what each aisles contain. Except for the records which are grouped together and near the door. Otherwise it is pure browsing. Some things are super old and yellowed with age. I guess this can also be an educational place to bring your kids to show them what the old televisions or stereos look like. I heard they may move soon due to rental increase and Steel and Oak brewery will take over the premises. So do pop by soon before a slice of history is gone.

Forget about paying high prices elsewhere -- go where the locals shop. Put on your most comfortable…read moreshoes and take a quick and easy Skytrain ride to New Westminster. The more time you spend here, the more surprises you'll uncover. Browse through their wonderful and jumbled collection of kitschy / classic / rare treasures. Rose and Craig have a nose for the unique and the valuable. And they won't gouge your wallet. It's a favourite with casual buyers and movie prop seekers alike.