Save your money and go elsewhere. My daughter and I were in this store purchasing over $200 worth…read moreof music. We were using a Visa gift card to pay for a portion of these items when the owner/manager informed us that they couldn't process the gift card because of their antiquated transaction equipment. He said "we type the card information in manually and sometimes it works". Hmmm, sounds as if this has happened before and it'd be smart to update your systems to accommodate your costumers. He was rude and combative when we expressed how dissapointed we were that this happened. He doesn't want your business. The items are over-priced for used CDs and records anyway.

It's all crammed and the owner overprices the merchandise. It also disturbs me that this is…read moresupposedly an all family store and the owner posts half naked women on the Facebook page when he himself is married with a child. It isn't good for a business to advertise like that, especially with the location being in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Great selection and prices but the staff are despicable. The guy gives me the feeling he just…read moredoesn't ever want to get out of his chair that he stays in 24/7 and he got mad at me when I walked in and went to the other staff lady first who was actually walking around doing stuff. As soon as I started talking to her he gave me a snarky comment mad that I went past him and asked her first although he was sitting in is chair slumped back in the very back corner of the room away from the counter when I "went past" him. It was just odd. The whole experience from beginning to end was passive aggressive and it gave me the feeling they just didn't feel like being there and therefore had a bad attitude because of it. Also don't expect a single smile the whole time you're there, they don't seem to know how.

2nd & Charles was an amazing... bookstore (?) I guess that I would call it a bookstore, but they do…read moreso much more than sell books! They sell guitars, vinyl records, graphic tee shirts, stuffed animals, assorted Legos, and my favorite, the mystery boxes! What I particularly enjoyed about 2nd & Charles was that they had all of the new titles and bestsellers, as well as a large collection of eclectic and vintage books that you could check out and peruse. They also offered you the opportunity to sell and trade books that you've finished, and had a section of books that were "lightly used" and highly recommended from previous readers. In addition, although I don't play video games myself, they had a nice collection of video games that were brought in from previous users, as well as a humorous assortment of t-shirts and office supplies that are sure to break the monotony of a regular office space. To conclude, 2nd & Charles was such a fun and unique store, which offered a dynamic combination of new and used books, music supplies, video games, and a range of other interesting miscellaneous items. I'm so glad that I stopped in, and while I don't really see myself becoming a "regular", I'll definitely be back in the future, and would recommend that anybody stop in if they're looking for a change of pace and exciting shopping opportunity!

If you're a huge fan of merchandise for books or shows? Definitely check this spot out!…read more There's multiple of rows of used and new books, cd's, vinyl's, blind boxes and etc! It was so cool to see the many options we have to look and decide from. My favorite part was the books and the merch as well as and the vinyls! Seeing products from tote bags to bookmarks to even fanart being sold was so cool to see. The selection felt endless!!!

I love a good book, and I wanted to check this place out. I am one for a deal and if you neeed a…read moregift this is a grat place but if your just in need for a book to read and then return best to go to the libary. Books are not cheap and can get pricey over time. There are lots of great options, but be warned the prices are not always on the items, and I had to search for them. The building is clean, and the lady was very nice when I came in and was able to direct me to the right place.

As I approached the store the first thing I noticed was the Communist…read moreCovid shot sign on the door. Next were the employees in face diapers, then I grabbed some of the books I was looking for and heading up the center towards the register, I saw all of these demonic books. As I was waiting to purchase my books, there were two young children and one of them picked up this terrible Covid doll and that was the end for me! I turned around, put my books back on the shelf and walked out, never to return to this store again! This store apparently loves to throw all of the Communist, demonic stuff right in your face!

Love this place, Ray is a great guy and they deserve nothing but the best. Support your local comic…read moreshops!!

In a not so distant life I spent a ton of money on comic books, own a lot, and stopped reading them…read moreabout 5 years ago. When we made our trip to Columbia, one of the places I didn't know we were going to stop in was Cosmic rays! Cosmic rays specializes in a lot of things, including video games, toys but most importantly, comics! They have a nice selection of comics and being surrounded by them brought back nostalgia. My gf wanted to buy some comics for a friend since we were in the area, and rather than tell her what I thought, we picked the brain of staff, who were super cool about listening to what she was looking for, and came with recommendations that were right in line with what she wanted. Super friendly staff who were happy to let us casually peruse, and ultimately we walked away with a comic featuring AOC (a comic she couldn't walk away from). Located off of Devine st, there is limited parking right in front of the shop, but we didn't have a problem finding a spot, nor did we see the lot full each time we passed the area. Friendly staff, located on a main road, and filled with lots of entertainment from games to movies to comics, if you or someone you know wants to get into some adventures, come check Cosmic Rays out!

Better than GameStop? Uh, no contest. We don't even have an independently-owned game store in…read moreSpartanburg, but there's one in Greenwood. Great selection of video games for such small store (it's so small you may hit someone standing beside the door :P) Also has some hard-to-find games for all kinds of systems. Some of the games seemed to be a tad overpriced (knowing the value of most games). Final Fantasy VIII on the PlayStation 1, was marked at $25. Should be 10 bucks less. Nonetheless, the games seemed to all be in clean condition. I have never met this owner, Rachel before, but if I come back, I hope she is over there. Go Gaming is a nifty little store that carries all of your geeky, gaming needs. Greenwood residents should be lucky they can buy retro video games!

I'm very new to the area and have not experienced many, next to never, great experiences in stores…read more This was the definitely the exception to that trend. Rachel (hope I spelled her name correctly) was absolutely wonderful. The biggest problem I face when shopping was the lack of a welcoming environment. She was instantly warm and genuine. This location, though physically not very large, had a great selection of games, equipment and nostalgia. I would recommend this store to anyone with children who want to purchase a game or to parents looking to find a gift. The prices are fair to say the least, and Rachel's knowledge of her inventory was impressive. She really seems to be invested into her store and her customers' happiness. I am very happy I stopped by after purchasing some candles at the neighboring shop. Thank you Rachel for a wonderful experience and I hope that your business finds greats success!

This place is really cool. They have a lot of different game console selections and individual…read moregames as well. The people in there were very chill and knowledgeable and friendly. Fun to look around and also to look for any used games you've been missing as well. Prices are pretty similar to other local places as well.

From the owner: From Retro to New Gen video games, we got you! Also offering…read morerepair services, resurfacing, and trade ins!