Lunchbox Records is a small vinyl shop with a wide collection of records available. Though parking…read morewas limited and a bit tight, this is to be expected in Charlotte - it is great they have free parking spaces in general. My date took me here calling it her "secret spot" - yet it didn't seem so underground when we arrived, with lots of couples and friendly faces shopping around. :) They offer CDs and cassette tapes, as well. I had been looking to build my collection of Mac Miller's music, and I was successful - they had almost all his albums, I was pleasantly surprised! Stop by here if you are looking to buy new or used vinyls, or if you're looking to get rid of some older ones. Thank you for a great experience!

This place had some gems I didn't kno I needed on vinyl…read more Parking is super tight and limited. The space is small and does get crowded but still worth a visit. Reasonably priced. They have previously used and new vinyls. I think I saw some cassettes too but wasn't looking for those specifically. I will go back and check now that I have a cassette player.

The owner was nice and helpful when needed and very patient even when it was time to close and I…read morewas still looking around.

Since I don't know that many comic book fans in Charlotte, it's always nice to have another comic…read morebook store just to browse and chat with the owner. I like asking different people how they feel about new series coming out. The store's comics are well organized and it's easy to stroll around the new release shelves. They have some pretty magnificent figurines and large scale sculptures as well. I'm not a gamer but it looks like they host gaming as well from the large table in the back.

Love the Customer service! I go in all the time and ask for certain classic characters i dont have…read moreenough Issues on. Everytime they just get on the laptop n find me tons n store to purchase & enjoy! Thank you. I can honestly say no other store does this 4 me. Odd. But maybe i never ask. I just love Their vibe.

My first visit here in quite a while. I had attended one of their huge Cons years ago. Since I grew…read moreup in the area and collected comics for over 50 years, I was curious to see their new (to me) location. After a dizzying trip through traffic and construction I finally made it. It is certainly impressive being greeted by Spider-man battling Doc Octopus overhead. Tons and tons of comics, magazines, books, games, etc. So much to see hard to take it all in. The only thing I missed were the displays of beloved titles from the 1940s to 1960s. So I was told of a huge comic show in Boston and large stocks were sent up there. A very impressive store. Everyone was very helpful and answered questions that I had. I even brought a small box of my personal comics for them to look over. They liked the books and the condition and we agreed on a price for them. Very nice people and very pleasant atmosphere.

we were visiting town and someone suggested that we visit the store for a good selection of Funko…read morepops. Not only did they have a good selection, not only did they have an excellent selection. They had the largest collection of Funko pops. I've ever seen under one roof. They had a lot of other really neat products too, including Asian food snacks. We made numerous purchases. The staff was super helpful super chill and the music was really good in the store. I saw them interact very gingerly with a young lady. Who had some slight social developmental issues. Class act Store all the way around. I only wish I lived closer... Will definitely have to come back. Plus they had video games for every platform and actual arcade games. I give them the best possible recommendation that I can give. some incredible values tucked away as well, which made it fun.

Big shoutout to the staff here. I've been wanting to play Rocksmith for the PS4 and have been in…read morecontact with them for a week or so. The guys were super cool and able to find me a copy as well as throw in the cable for free.

This is by far my new favorite thrift shop in the city!! I stopped by last week to check it out…read morefinally. I'd been wanting to come here since it opened and I WAS NOT disappointed at all. It's inside a house so there a so many different rooms to shop and browse. There is so much to see you need to make sure you have enough time to really walk through and shop. I loved all the variety, the brands, the unique finds. I spent about an hour in here and got so many cute finds!! Some shirts, dresses, earrings and so much more!!! I didn't want to leave and honestly I will probably be back next week lol. The pricing wasn't bad either. Not super super cheap, but not too expensive at all. The variety and cleanliness was so good. I recommend this spot to thrift lovers and if you've never thrifted you should absolutely check them out and expand your horizon. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!! The service was awesome as well. I chatted with the woman there for a bit and she was so kind and funny!!

I meant to take more pictures but I was too busy looking! I came on discount Tuesday which give you…read more20% off everything except records and yellow tagged consignment. In an old Tudor style home, this shop has a lot of clothes and jewelry. Only thing upstairs is a room for vinyl and vintage cameras. One rach of tshirts. Fans were on cause it can get warm up there. I think it was 6 rooms to shop in. Make sure you check every space because the halls had art for sale. I did see sitting space outside. Maybe that's for the spouses who want to wait instead of shopping! Staff were friendly but definitely not pushy. I purchased purse decor that was cute. I will definitely come back.

Visited this shops for the first time, and their selection of collectibles and toys were…read moreincredible, I think this store is awesome, and you havent checked it out yet, you should. my only complaint, was they didn't have any Magic the gathering. Still was an amazing experience 10/10. The staff was also amazing, they were helpful and informative

Stopped by here on a quick trip in Charlotte and was super impressed. They had so many options,…read morereally well organized, fair prices, and the guys running it were passionate & awesome!

TheToysJustWannaHaveFun at Red Genesis…read more Red is a rad dude. I visited hid sweet little shop in Gastonia, NC this past holiday season, where I met the proprietor, Red. In business for ten months (if I remember details correctly), Red has a great thing going on, and I hope to visit and make some purchases again. The shop is cozy and not overflowing with a disorganized mess of toys, despite the fact he could probably squeeze more product in there. There are several display cases with some of my favorite toy lines, such as Exo-Squad, Masters of the Universe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and so much more, with tons of great toys and action figures from the 1980s through today, and likely with some older vintage toys as well. He's got eclectic lines such as Germs (1988). There are packaged figures and loose figures bagged up, GI Joe, Star Wars, Marvel Legends, DC Superheroes, and so much more, to varying degrees of completeness. From what I could tell, prices are reasonable and competitive. Red has got video games and systems too. VHS! There are some good dollar comic books, which I partook in while also finding a fun LEGO insert catalog I missed out on during my "dark ages." There's a little free box where I got my Wizard of Oz-loving friend a great little Tin Man. I wanted to dig out one or two more things, but didn't want to be greedy, but there is some great stuff in there! I also witnessed Red being super awesome with a father and his young kid, finding some Captain America items to make that kid's day! That's some great service from someone who not only loves having this store, but also loves the sense of joy and wonder he can create within the community of collectors and players young and old. Heck, I called on a Tuesday (one of his closed days) and he answered to let me know his hours for the week--customer service can't exceed that quality! If you make it to the Charlotte, NC area, be sure to stop by Red Genesis, and consider dropping some green.

Super nice owner will help to find whatever you're looking for . I really recommend checking out…read morethe shop.

Whoooa! Awesome head shop, dude! This fun little shop in…read morethe NoDa district of Charlotte has all of your smoking accessory needs. They've got a wide selection of one-hitters, water pipes, spoons, etc. for all your 'tobacco' needs. The place is crammed with hippy accessories, concert t-shirts, black light posters, and bumper stickers. The prices are all very reasonable, and they even offer a Yelp check-in deal! Score! The staff was rather nonchalant, but that was perfect for what I was looking for. The selections were stellar. I've never seen so many smoking accessories in one store. They honestly had everything, from the cheap low end stuff to the ultra-high end accessories. Their jewelry was rather nice, with lots of things that would be right at home at a Grateful Dead concert. Parking wasn't too bad, since we were there on a weekday afternoon. Check this place out!

When I strolled into Sunshine Daydreams, I felt a bit transported back to the hippie shops of…read moreMadison, Wisconsin. And that's not a bad thing. After you make in past the Cheshire cat painted on the door, you'll get a huge whiff of 1972. Plenty of patchouli. This smoke shop is filled with interesting knicknacks, pipes, vaporizers, hookas, and other items you probably don't want your young kids seeing for at least another ten years. Yet if you're looking for something smoke-specific, you can probably find it at Sunshine Daydreams. In addition to the tobacco assistance items, there are funny and random stickers, flasks, herbal based skin and hair products, etc. The staff are super laid back and cool, just as you would imagine they would be.