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    Barnes & Noble

    Barnes & Noble

    3.9(31 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    This is the Barnes and Noble clearance store that's going out of business on 7/15. It's a month…read moreuntil they close and I went on a 5 for $25 Saturday. Yes, the store is pretty picked through. Some departments are better than others. For example, I was able to get popular kids books (The Babysitters Club and Goosebumps) with no issues, lots of baby books, extensive personal development, relationships, etc. section. It seemed like the only departments where I couldn't find ANYTHING were general fiction, mysteries/thrillers, and romance. TBH it's a clearance store so I didn't expect to have the best luck finding anything too popular. However, some people were in here bugging the staff about popular authors and new releases and didn't seem to understand the concept of a clearance store. At this point it's basically a treasure hunt. Manage expectations and only go if you're interested in discovering new authors while getting great deals. Anyways... I was also impressed that the cafe was still running and there was lots of seating. The staff seemed nice but overwhelmed. TLDR; treasure hunters welcome. Be aware it's not a normal B&N.

    Huge bookstore located in the Stamford Mall. We had a great time walking around here before our…read moretrain. Lots of books and games available in a variety of genres, and they have a Starbucks Cafe inside of the store. I got a pink drink and my girlfriend got a lavender matcha, both really good drinks. They also have a lot of books for state/licensing exams, worth a check out.

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    If u have some sense(NOT HATING),This is one of the pages.

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    Barnes & Noble Store Hours

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    The Archive - Ground floor - used DVD and Blu-ray

    The Archive

    4.9(22 reviews)
    20.2 mi
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    The Archive is a physical media retail store that opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut in June 2017…read more It was founded by friends and business partners Brandon Upson, James Neurath, Ryan Emerson and Ralph Stevens. The shop is the brick & mortar division of Vinegar Syndrome: a film restoration and distribution company that specializes in protecting and preserving genre films (mainly produced between the 1960s and 1980s). The company was founded in 2012 by Emerson and business partner Joe Rubin and named for the acidic smell of deteriorating film. It is considered a boutique Blu-ray label and to date has released well over 800 titles on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD. The Archive is dedicated to selling movies and music in a wide variety of physical media formats. Consumers will find all sorts of new and used titles available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, VHS, Betamax, Laserdisc, Vinyl, CD, and Cassette tape. A second location opened in Aurora (CO) in October 2022 and a third (named 'Vinegar Syndrome') opened in Toronto (ON) in October 2023. I've been doing business with the Archive for a number of years now. I'm a huge fan of collecting physical media. Although streaming media seems to be the way to go now, streaming services are only as good as your internet connection, the quality is too compressed and titles are disappearing all the time. I like having an actual vinyl record or 4K disc in my hands. Physical formats are also usually loaded with all sorts of liner notes, posters and bonus features that you won't get with streaming services. I try to stop at the shop every few months or so. While I sometimes leave empty handed, other times I leave with some great finds. They often carry great film releases from labels like Arrow Video, Blue Underground, The Criterion Collection, Severin Films, Shout! Factory, and of course Vinegar Syndrome. At times, the shop will even get a limited amount of new releases weeks before they are available on Amazon. If you're a fan of physical media then you need to get to the Archive right away!

    Massive selection and great service. I got some anime and picked out a few of my favorite movies…read more Great place!

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    Upper floor - Vinyl

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    Main room

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