Chuckie and Brandon have it down pat. Finders is amazing. A wonderful selection of both new and used releases, ranging all over the genre spectrum and back again. I can always pretty much guarantee that when I listen to or hear of some random band whose album I'm sure I'll never be able to find, Finders will have that release waiting contentedly for me. Their vinyl selection is growing by leaps and bounds as the months move along, as well. Additionally, I specifically appreciate the fact that they give ample attention to genres such as classical, world, and electronic music - good stuff, and nice that I can find Tinariwen and Ali Farke Toure as easily as I can something in Sub Pop. Their used section is great, too, vaulting wildly down one whole wall of the store - my only complaint with the section on the whole is that its shelves stretch up a good ways and the CDs are stored horizontally (as is normal, I know, I know). This makes reading the titles on most of the shelves frankly overwhelming, to be honest, and on the upper shelves, nearly impossible. A mild downer, however, in what overall is a great store to purchase music from. Dangerously good. read more

Vinyl Fever was the name of Tallahassee's one-time premier vinyl peddling outlet. It has long-ago closed shop. I understand we have another shop on Gaines St., but I've never been. Nonetheless - this is about Finder's. What a find. They have it all. This comprehensive record store provides vinyl of all genres. Why can't TLH have this level of vinyl outlet? Seriously? Good on you, good citizens and wayfarers of Bowling Green. You're endowed with a gift here. Don't overlook it! read more

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Hasn't changed in years! I used to spend hours here listening to music on the headphones . There are a lot more CDs than Vinyls but there is also incense, headphones and really sweet celebrity pray candles. If you ever come to Bowling Green, you must pay a visit! Street parking is available. read more

Finders saved me on Record Store Day this year. Yes, I'm in Illinois. They are in Ohio. Let me explain... I decided to participate in RSD this year because I thought it would be fun and there just so happened to be a record that I REALLY wanted in my possession. I get up early (enough), eat some breakfast, and line up outside at a local record store. I think I'm like fourth in line. Once the store opens, I realize that I'm not moving inside. They let in people earlier than opening time to chill out in the warm indoors. *Cue disappointment building* So I still wait in line. Tiny pinches of optimism, right? So I get near the front and ask if they have my record that I want in stock. Nope. Only had one copy and it was the first customer who snagged it. *Cue Price Is Right loser music* So I freak out, but decide to scour online once I get home for any local stores that may have it. I happen to come across one of my frequented message boards which directs me towards Finders. Someone else had called looking for the same thing and passed on the info that my record would possibly be in stock, sold online, and available for shipping! I contact Finders on Facebook, not expecting a response because it's RSD and I'm sure all of the employees are getting mauled at the moment. Well, a bit later they reply to me! They were swamped in-store (as I expected), but promised to give me a heads up when they would turn their phones back on and accept orders! Finders kept their promise. They contacted me online and I rushed to dial the number on the phone. After a few tries I got through. I ordered and set up freight shipping. It was only a bit more than what I would have paid in store. I was so happy! So there ya go. Finders made my day and made RSD much less stressful for me. Great customer service, great communication, and if there is something that I really want on vinyl, I won't forget to call them up in Ohio to bug them! read more

Let me preface the specifics by getting right down to my main point: if you believe in supporting small businesses, Finders is the place to shop.My father has been running his own business for 40 years, so I grew up on handshakes, verbal contracts, and good people. When I first stepped into Finders, I could feel the same kind of vibe: a friendly, mom and pop joint that can cater to virtually every musical taste in the book. Nevermind the fact that Finders has been open since 1971, but it too, like my father's business, has been owned and operated first by Greg Halamay's father, and then by Greg himself. And Finder's is not simply just a source of income for him--music is something both he and his father love as much as the customers who love Finders. The store itself is worth visiting, if only for the wood floors and tin ceilings; this is the kind of building that doesn't exist anymore in a lot of places. Luckily, Bowling Green still cares about cultivating its Main Street. If the current staff is anything like the Finders peeps I knew and worked with, then I'll bet you $1 that they greet everyone who walks through the door. And I'll bet you another $1 that if you look lost, they will offer to help you find anything your heart desires. The selection at Finders is hard to describe because it covers an unparalleled range. From Top 40 to deep catalog to bootlegs to vinyl to box sets to rare imports, remember this: if they don't have it on hand, which you'll probably be surprised to find out they do, they will order it for you. And that only covers NEW items. Finder's also carries thousands of used CDs, typically in the $0.99 - $7.99 range. I live in Phoenix, and there is only one chain of independent stores I can think of that lets customers sell CDs and actually takes the time to then inspect the condition of and categorize by genre and alphabetically items that have a chance to find a second home. Let's not forget the awesome Finders website either. I've said it once and I'll say it again: I would rather order from Finders than to buy music from Amazon where I don't really know where my hard-earned money is going. Take a moment to check out the website though. It has an incredibly smart, auto-sorting search tool; it has a ton of different ways to browse new releases and a seemingly limitless catalog; and, it has a nifty email newsletter, photos of the store, and a pretty groovy paisley background. I totally agree with Chuckie G.'s post too...if you live in BG, then midnight buyer beware! When it comes down to it, I always end up spending a little more than I had planned, whether in the store or online, because I feel good doing it. Patronizing Finders is a win-win situation: you get your tunes and Finders stays alive. I could care less about what happens to all those generic, faceless, sterile music store chains that are cowering in the shadows of iTunes. But I care very much about Finders. And you should too! read more

Pound for pound, maybe the store with the single best selection in Ohio, certainly the best selection in mid-to-north Ohio. Sure, it's no Shake-It in Cincinnati, but in how many places can you find more than one album by cult artists like Jonathan Richman or Teenage Fanclub? Their jazz/folk/classical selection is also still the one to beat, and they recently started upping their vinyl selection. The store is laid out nicely in a huge old building on Main Street, and I always make time to hit this place when I'm back in B.G. read more

How did one of the best music shops, that this music lover has ever set foot in, end up in Bowling Green, Ohio? HOW I ASK!? Finder's is flat out awesome. They have a wall to wall selection full of good stuff. So why go? Here are a few reasons: 1. Top notch selection. I'd say Finder's catalog is unrivaled in both breadth and depth of content for at least 150 miles in any direction. 2. They have an extensive used selection in which all of the discs I have ever purchased were in PRISTINE condition. This is great for kids like me because I never sell CD's I only buy. They are apparently as picky as I am about the condition of the CD's we choose to purchase. 3. Rarities. Fancy this, you can stumble upon out of print material here. I remember walking back to Mac West my second day in Bowling Green near crapping myself on account of this Simon and Garfunkel remaster from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. I found some of my most treasured discs at Finder's. 4. Damn impressive classical and jazz catalog. Ok so yeah they have an extensive pop/rock collection. That's par for the course. Additionally they have a whole room dedicated to the more niche ends of music. Vocal, world, Hawaiian, new age, ambient, etc, are all well represented. 5. Sh!t they even have vinyl! The only shop I've been in that rivals Finder's is Amoeba's in Hollywood, CA. And that's not even fair Amoeba's is like 8 times the size of Finders. The only issue I have had with Finder's is that they are open until midnight on weekends. That's all well and good, but the place is located on Bowling Green's Main Street, perfectly nestled between the local pubs. This did not always work out so well for me financially. Many a winter's eve I was able to get a sheet or two to the wind and then make my way into Finders and mange to convince myself it was a good idea to blow a hundred bucks or so. I would wake up the next morning stereo still on going oh geezus. Let me tell you those credit card bills stuck with me for a few years thereafter. Luckily the credit card bills are now gone but those discs are still spinning. If the owner ever stumbles across this, man I tell you what, you ought to move to San Diego, CA. This place is screaming for Finder's read more

A decent record store, especially for a small town. They have a pretty large selection of both new vinyl and CD's (new and used, I believe). I am a person that loves digging through used records, so the benefit of this place to me was mostly lost. However, their new selection is pretty extensive and it's great to have a local resource for that. Their staff was also very friendly. read more

Coolest record shop I've been to yet! Awesome music playing and huge selection of records and CDs. I loved this place and wish I could go back! read more

My biggest pet peeve when it comes to music and retail stores in general is when their online prices don't match their in store prices. I found the album I wanted on their online store for $11.97 but when they rang it up in the store it was $15.99. When I inquired about the cost, instead of honoring their online price, I was given a ridiculous explanation about how the online store has a different inventory and blah, blah, blah. If you're online store has your address and phone number and the exact same name, you are the same store and should honor the same prices. If you insist on trying to get people in the store with low prices then raise them in store you should at least honor them when called out. read more

Always willing to help you find what you need or get to you that get news. Luv your store always come in from ARIZONA just to get something n say hi read more

Stopped in here for the first time today. The store is laid out neatly into sections for CD's, Vids/DVD's, and Vinyl. I am a used vinyl shopper and really couldn't find any of that here. The vinyl section was quite large but seemed to be all new and reissues. Nice store for sure. I probably won't be back unless I am looking for new releases. read more

Oh how I miss you Finders. You are such a wonderful place to find new and obscure music. This place is great. It is a refreshing independent store in a world of chains and Walmart. read more

My friend let me know of a good deal they had offered online. I went to order earlier in the day but was unable to, so I went back to find the item completely gone from their site. As per their instructions to not contact their stores about online items, I emailed them. That was on Sept. 12, 2009. As of today I still have not heard back from them and while the item is not in stock (I'm guessing) the page w/ the info is back up. The deal was also posted on a deal site and anytime I see their address I will be sure to let others know to stay away. This company obviously doesn't care about their customers if they cannot take the time to contact them back. They definitely have lost my business. read more

This place has everything you can imagine. And they carry so many used CDs, which is what I love. Good music for cheap prices. The staff is super friendly too. read more

Finders is a great record store around BG and for students at BGSU. However, most of the vinyl records are brand new and cost a little more than other record stores in the region. read more

NOT GREAT FOR ONLINE ORDERS - READ ON: Finders Records came up in google as the cheapest source for some vinyl I was looking for. I purchased 4 LPs from findersrecords.com. All records were labelled "in stock", however after completing purchase I was informed that 2 of the LPs were back-ordered. In the following weeks I contacted their customer service 3 times via the "contact us" email link on their site. I received no response. After a month (30+ days) had passed I tracked down a phone number from their Facebook page, and was able to finally cancel the backordered items by speaking with a helpful worker at their store. Additionally, their shipping and handling is too high - priced at around $5.73 shipping per item ($22.92 for 4 records!), they may have well-priced vinyl, but the total cost comes in above most. At this price, I was surprised to find one of the records arrived with a bent and partially torn sleeve. Based on other reviews, I'm guessing their physical store is well respected, but I would not recommend them for online shopping. read more

This shop has great selection of music, decor, and staff. Brilliant service as well. I had a problem with a vinyl, brought it to their attention, and they had me fixed up in no time. This place has the small town shop feel, but has a huge heart. read more

Friendly folks at the brick and mortar store but FORGOT THEIR ONLINE SALES or their ONLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE. 5 days of emails went unanswered, they advertised records they were going to get in AND NEVER DID, and after sending a confirmation by fax they failed to send a letter of cancelation via email (like they claim I SHOULD have received) Their slogan claims "INDEPENDENT SINCE 1971" but it should really read "STILL STUCK IN 1971". (Honestly...confirmation via fax versus email?) In short AVOID AVOID AVOID the online sales. Instead, call the Bowling Green, Ohio store and order directly from them--or order from Amazon. read more

Finders is the place for music in all its many forms. I'm blown away by the different genre carried at this store. They have many if not most of the artist that u need. Cost should be no problem as they have most here on cd's. If its in print they can order it for u and yes it's price is higher then if they had it in store, depending on the artist and how old it is. For a collecter of music like me cost is not something I dwell on my self! If its something I need to fill out my collection of an artist I buy it. For you who are casual collecter most of the music is in house. I like the staff and they are helpfull. The pros outweigh the cons on my list for this amazing place, so if u need to tickle that music spot in ur soul, this is the place folks! It may not have everthing for u but it comes damn close to it! It's the place for me and my musical soul to feed on; "I see another trip coming for me to satisfiy my hunger...................It's feeding time!!!!!!!!!! read more

All new overpriced records, not a real record store. If they bought and sold used records then ill consider shopping there.