We had other plans in the plaza on March 11th where The Exchange is located, but my husband saw…read morethem and our plans quickly changed. My hubby was in heaven looking around and told me I am officially in charge of making yelp use a 6 star system so I can give them 6 stars. They have wall to wall and several aisles stocked full of product. They even have a buy 2 items under $3 get the 3rd item under $3 free. They have loads of dvds/blurays, cds, some books/manga, old and new games and systems, and some awesome collectibles. The employees definitely were the cherry on top. He was telling us about the setup of the store, deals the have and about their trade in policies (which are the states policy and super intense to stop stolen items from being sold. They even do fingerprints). My husband is officially obsessed with this store and if he could live here he would. We had to go back to the hotel to grab a game to trade in and on the way back he said "I love this place. I know we aren't there but I'm going to talk like we are because my soul is there". I have no doubts we will be back. We ended up getting a few different things and we were pleased with everything.

The Exchange is located in a small strip mall and has a fair amount of parking. I primarily went in…read moreto check out their CD section, which was a pretty good selection. What was even better was their variety of vinyl, and I ended up purchasing two LPs and one CD. Prices for either medium were either reasonable for used or overpriced, not really in the middle. A lot of their collection, including the CDs, is behind glass, which makes it not as easy for a shopper to quickly check out the inventory before buying.

Updating my review of Luna Music and bumping it up from four stars to five. This is because a) Luna…read moredeserves all five stars; and b) it's been nine (!!) years since my last review. In my last review, I think I complained about being a tired mom with macaroni and cheese stains on my pants. Well, nine years later, I'm still a mom but fortunately less tired, the stains on my pants are from red wine and vegan tzatziki, and the kids I made macaroni and cheese for have grown up and are very interested in music. And they ask me to take them to Luna Music. I'm always happy to oblige. My oldest kid love Luna Music because he can find albums for the bands that he listens to. Bands and artists that are not on my radar at all (Blood Orange? Anyone, anyone? Bueller?), but he loves them, and it makes him happy to find them here in vinyl. Luna has a lot of new music on vinyl. This is the place to visit in Indianapolis if you're looking for any kind of new music. They are on top of it. In fact, I subscribe to their weekly newsletter just to keep abreast of the new music that drops every week. Luna Music keeps me young and able to relate to my children, who have astounding musical taste for their age. Luna skews toward records, but they also have a smaller selection of used CDs, as well as a collection of used cassette tapes that are smaller still. You can also find zines, local artwork, greeting cards, record players and other fun things. The people who work here are super friendly and not at all snobby. There are no Jack-Black-from-High-Fidelity people here!

Had an occasion to make a return trip to Luna Music and it was as rewarding as our earlier visit…read more Chill vibe and friendly staff. Even helped us with a lunch spot recommendation. . Hope this business continues to thrive.

The depth of my book obsession truly comes out when I'm in a Barnes & Noble…read more It's so big that I can't spend less than an hour in here. When I was little, I used to just camp out and read books for hours. My wish is that bookstores never go out of business, so I try to support it when I can. They not only have a ton of books and music, but also great games, stationary, and home decorations. The women at the checkout desk are the absolute sweetest and one actually thanked me when I continued my family's loyalty card. With the card comes awesome coupons. There's just something about having a real, non-digital book in your hands.

I have fond memories of shopping here as a kid with my parents, discovering a new book or two…read more Bookstores may be a "thing of the past," but I still get a thrill walking through the aisles upon aisles of new books. At this B&N, you'll find: +A Starbucks cafe with ample seating. +A great selection of books, with helpful employees to aid you in your search, if needed. +Member discounts if you have a B&N card. +A lovely children's section with mini "stage" for book readings.

Indy CD and Vinyl is like the old-school record stores I used to visit in my teens and 20s, oh so…read moremany years ago when I would actually purchase CDs and tapes. Except now, everything old is new again, and this record store actually has more records than anything else. So if you are a record collector, this is your place. They have new and used records, as well as quite a lot of CDs, cassettes, used DVDs, comic books and some records players and headphones for sale. It was my oldest son's idea to visit, because he loves record stores, and is proving to have impeccable taste in music. (He gets it from his mom.) He loves rap and hip-hop the most, and was a little disappointed that there weren't more albums by his favorite artists. I told him that I think album collecting tends to skew more toward rock and pop listeners, and people who listen to rap and hip-hop listen more digitally. That's my theory, but in any case, you should know that the hip-hop section is small. But the rock and pop section is large. This record store is a decent size, and in fact, there's a sign outside that says that they will soon be expanding. My son thought that the store was huge, but bless his ignorant heart: He didn't grow up going to the country's greatest record store, Amoeba Records in Hollywood, like I did. This is no Amoeba, but there's no place like Amoeba, and for a record store in central Indiana, Indy CD and Vinyl is really great. Two neat things about Indy CD and Vinyl: They have video games and pinball machines that you can play at the back of the store (for a couple of quarters). They also have a listening station, where you can scan the barcode of an album and listen to it before you buy it. It wasn't working when we visited, but that's cool that they offer that. No one in my household actually owns a record player, CD player or cassette player, so our visit was merely to look around and imagine the things we would buy if we had analog media players. My son did get a Tyler The Creator poster, though, so he was happy.

Big, well organized selection. Staff seems helpful- fielding questions and helping patrons find…read morethings. Store is clean, has an old school record store, after-school feel id seen in 80s shows & movies lol. A solid new vinyl selection of music covering popular artists and genres, and an equally nice used section. I'll definitely return.

If a teenage boy declares that this is his "favorite shop in Indianapolis," that means a lot. If he…read morealso says that he could spend all day in your shop and not get bored, you probably have something good going. It's hard to impress teenage boys. I'm not a teenage boy (as far as you know), but I also think Disc Replay is quite neat. It has an amazing collection of used video games for a variety of platforms, like Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo DS, Gameboy, Wii, and even games for systems that old heads like me were brought up on, like the original Nintendo, Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. The prices for these used games are suuuuuper good. Like, I was seeing price tags with $1.99 and $3.99 on them. We picked up a Plants vs. Zombies Nintendo DS game for $14.99, which according to my kid was a good price for a game he really wanted. They sell everything from refurbished Meta Quest VR headsets to Tamagotchi, which I didn't even know kids played still! Wow! A blast from the past. That's another thing: If you're a person of a certain age and you want to wax nostalgic about your middle school/high school years to the teenager you brought with you, visit Disc Replay. In the back of the store are aisles and aisles of used DVDs and Blu-Ray movies. My teenager asked me if this is what Blockbuster used to look like. Bless his heart. I said no and patiently described the wonder that was Blockbuster. Kids today just won't ever know; it's a dang shame. But thankfully, physical media is still a thing, and if you want to pick up a DVD copy of You Don't Mess with the Zohan, you can do that here. The people who work at Disc Replay are friendly and know their stuff. They answered our questions, and you can tell they don't only sell video games and movies, but they partake in this culture, too.

Massive selection of DVDs, BRs, retro games and consoles. Large Plushie selection too. So many…read moreKirby's. Prices are good. Managed to snag a fat PS3 for a reasonable price along with a nuke edition of the Fallout collection.

I love books and Half-Price Books feeds that love without costing me an arm and a leg. They are…read morealways pretty busy in the store but it seems they always have enough help to get everyone checked out quickly. I do not read a lot of fiction anymore due to a lack of time but I do buy art books, how-to books, and magazines. I love when I can find a $17 magazine for a couple bucks or so. They also carry albums and cds. I also usually purchase a calendar in here for the new year. I will continue to shop here.

I think this is a great store, they have a great collection of books games dvds ect, the prices are…read morealso very reasonable! You can also sell books to them as well, which I love to do after I read them, to clear space. I picked up 2 maps, and the third book in the Sarah Maas series! Something for everyone here, check them out!

I've long been a fan of the Half Price Books chain, a chain started in Dallas in 1972. You could…read morepretty much say I've grown up with Half Price Books. I'm pretty stunned that I've never reviewed this location, though I don't frequent it nearly as much since I moved into Lawrence Township. I grew up in Pike Township and this really was my location for many years. In my opinion, it's one of the most accessible of the Indy HPB locations and I've always been pleased with my experiences here. I was in this area checking out His Place Eatery and nostalgia demanded I return for a visit to this HPB. This location has two entrances. Both sides offer accessible parking, though the side facing West 86th Street is definitely more accessible. One side has a double glass doorway, the other has a single glass door. Both sides offer curb cuts, though the side facing West 86th Street has a much easier grade. For those familiar with HPB, there's the consistency you can expect - reasonably priced books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and even some VHS. Books are incredibly well organized and there's always a nicely done clearance section. They also have novelty stuff - like t-shirts, games, etc. The employees here are always friendly - I've had multiple friends work for HPB over the years and they always praise the chain. Most, of course, end up leaving for financial reasons, however, they all remember HPB with a sense of nostalgia. On this visit, I noticed there was a local author doing a book signing. Since I nearly always support local authors, I bought his book. The aisles are always in good shape here. The store is clean. There's a public bathroom that's pretty accessible. Employees are always willing to help. And yes, you can still sell them your used books/CDs/movies. And yes, you still won't get much. I've been to just about every HPB location in Central Indiana. This one has a special place in my heart as I really kind of grew up with it. I guess you could say it's my favorite HPB in Indy. This HPB is well organized, has a wonderful selection, offers friendly and helpful service, and is likely the most accessible HPB in the society. All in all, it's a winner and it sure was nice to get back for a visit.

Ordered an old game i wanted to play with my nephew on his birthday the day the delivery should…read morehave been here it was pushed a week and they wont let me cancel even thought it obviously hasnt shipped yet sad and pathetic I will not do business with them anymore

For years, this has been my go-to Barnes & Noble - especially once Borders closed in Carmel many…read moremoons ago. I have fond memories of visiting the very unique children's section in this B&N tucked in the back of the store, browsing the once-popular CD and DVD section, and exploring the magazine shelves. I believe this is the largest B&N in the Indy area (don't quote me on that). If I've ever had trouble locating a book, the help desk workers are always available (and friendly) to help me find what I'm looking for. While I love my local library, there is something about browsing the best sellers in a bookstore that is a real treat.

We love a good trip to the bookstore, and this visit did not disappoint. We made a bee line to the…read moreperiodicals where I enjoyed looking through all of the very overpriced food and travel magazines. I then moved on to knick-knacks and trinkets. I love the magnetic bookmarks, as well as the tiny violins, trombones and other fun items that were staged near the cash registers. The cashier was nice but was really pushing the reward program at the tier where you have to pay for it. We were in a rush to claim our table at Texas Roadhouse, so we had to do the hard pass on that.

Best place for anyone who loves collecting just about anything! The vinyl selection is absolutely…read moreamazing, and it's the first spot I've found locally that carries Space Mollys, Sanrio, and Dimoo. Such a fun and unique shop with great staff.

This is a kid and/or adult's dream--regardless of what you're looking for. They have a bit of…read moreeverything for the kid who wants to play or find some unusual toys for their ever-expanding collection, or an adult who wants to revel in some nostalgia. In addition, the staff are kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about their various products. Finally, if you are looking to sell or trade some items, they are fair and considerate when reviewing your items. Every city needs a "Toy Pit."

I really enjoyed this store until I had a duplicate CD that is selling out quickly at other other…read moreused CD stores. And I assume it was the owner or manager only was going to offer $1 (which was worth more, still could of given me $4 or $5 and made a profit) and then when I mentioned something another store said wanted to kind of argue with me. However there is another place here in Indy that buys CDS and hopefully will give me a better deal. So if this store only offers a dollar and you think your item is worth more, definitely hunt around as probably can sell it for at least $2 elsewhere However it's a good store if your looking for actual physical media not to mention has that great incense smell of burning flavors . Reminds me of the older record and cassette stores.

I found this store to be really great for browsing their records. They have both new and used vinyl…read moreas well as CD's. Their used selection was small, but had a lot of great albums priced fairly. I will be back and love that all the Karma locations use a common "good stuff" card to earn perks.