Prices were steep. I like to support local businesses, especially record stores, but I know what…read morethose records go for and what online wholesalers sell them for. If you're higher than other stores by an unacceptable amount I'll support the online wholesaler instead. It doesn't give me that warm feeling I get holding a record, looking at it, and deciding to buy it, and it's putting small business out of business, but if I know you got that on millions of records for $4-10 and you're trying to get 25-30 bucks I can't support you. The used records were priced what the new records should have cost. If it's not rare, I'm not paying $15 for something I can get for $2-5 at a record show back in Chicago... So I'm too spoiled to buy anything here but they had a decent collection, staff seemed nice, plenty of inventory. I wouldn't go back, but it might work for this town/people.

5 stars for the atmosphere, 3 stars for the lack of organization…read more Always love shopping at local stores. Especially, local record stores. The staff was very friendly and the environment of the store is incredibly welcoming and cozy. While they don't have the largest selection in the area, I was pleasantly surprised to find numerous records which I had not seen anywhere else. One of the other cool things about the store is that they provide perfectly sized shopping bags while you are making your selection. These bags come in incredibly handy to hold on to whatever records you are planning on purchasing so that you don't need to set them on the floor or on top of the records. This perk is wonderful. Plus there are little hooks around the store which you can then hang the bags on in order to have both hands available to browse their selection. If there is one thing which I will complain about, and it is the reason I did not give the store five stars, it is the organization of the records. Within the genre of records, there appears to be no organizational structure whatsoever for the vinyl. This makes trying to find a particular record almost impossible without having to flip through hundreds of records which you simply don't care about. While I can imagine that it is a nice way to possibly find albums you didn't know you wanted, it was very frustrating and after about 30 minutes of looking through the albums, I simply gave up because I did not have the patience to go through every album in the store looking for a particular one. I will certainly return to the store anytime I am in the area but if you are looking for someplace that you can pop in, look for a specific record, and then leave, this is not it. If you are looking for a store in which you will spend an hour simply browsing through a selection, look no further, this is your place.

Definitely worth the stop. I came in because they were listed as a Daptone dealer on the record…read morelabels website. Unfortunately I didn't find an abnormal amount of Daptone, or any of the Daptone 7" records they're famous for. I was also hoping to find Daptone accessories and didn't see any, like the 45 rpm branded weights. However, it is a good store, I did find a new sealed record and a used record. I could have bought more, but the prices were a little high, and I owned most of the stuff, it didn't go too deep, lot of the basic popular stuff and modern stuff. One thing I saw was a lot of representation of local artists, which I really like and respect when a store helps their local scene. Staff were very friendly, and helpful. I overheard someone getting a recommendation and they were cared for well. Great store for the area, I'd stop in and check them out again if I were nearby.

Thinking about 35mm film and vinyl records, digital is certainly convenient, but not necessarily…read morebetter in spots. And if you look hard enough, there are places that analog luddites are welcome. One such place is the Record Collector in Iowa City, alive and kicking since 1982. They sell "almost as ancient" CDs as well. I stumbled upon Record Collector by accident as I was passing time before the nearby 2022 Homecoming Parade. The place is full of vinyl goodness, and even a few turntables if you need equipment support to play these beauties. Heck, my favorite thing was to just look the various jackets over and reminisce about where I was in life when that record came out. Also enjoyable is listening to whatever they're playing over the loud speaker. Unlike a good used book store, the Record Collector is easy to navigate with well defined and organized racks. The also have website of which all sorts of ordering possibilities await.

My friend and I finally got a chance to visit Odd Bettie's this weekend! The second we stepped in…read morethe door, we were in awe. There are so many unique and quirky knick knacks, tons of quality clothing, and the craziest faux frog purse I've ever seen. They have organized each "theme" of item in a certain area, so it's really easy to get around. They even have an upstairs with even more items! By far one of the more friendly and welcoming businesses in the area. The owner ended up talking with us for a while too to give us a thorough history of the business's progress throughout the year. Her passion for the store and the products is obvious (: 10/10 would go again!! Go check out what you can find!

From the owner: Antiques, Vintage Clothing,…read moreOddities, Products: Picture Frames, Women's, Men's and Children's Apparel, Jewelry, Kitchen Hardware, Chinaware, Antique Dishes, Children's Toys, Collectibles, Records, VHS and Cassette Tapes, Art Work, Purses, Cards, Seasonal Decor, Furniture, Services: Accepts Donations, Pick Up and Delivery, Shipping, Layaway, Online and Over-The-Phone Ordering, Handicap Accessible, Public Restrooms, Available Sunday and Monday by Appointment Only, Location Facts: Right Off of Highway 17, Across From the Park

Not everyone knows the history of Trash Can Annie's or gets it. I am a long, longtime customer. Was…read moreso bummed to see the bad reviews from folks who don't get this place. This is not a thrift or vintage shop where you rummage around to find overlooked scores. Nothing is overlooked. The owner isn't unsure of what she has. "The score" is what Laura will help unearth for you that you didn't know was there. Don't want that experience? Go to Goodwill Trash Can Annie's supplies much of its inventory to films, celebrities, musicians, performers. Laura Heath is a professional costumer and stylist. She doesn't just own some shop with "second-hand clothes". We are very, very lucky to have access to her inventory, have her style us, and buy the outfit. This doesn't really exist anywhere else around here, or even in Los Angeles, folks. I have been shopping at Trash Can Annie's since 1984 or 85, long before Laura Heath rescued it (thank god for her) from the original Annie. The inventory she holds is staggering. If you are upset there's a stain or tear on that $380 dress, it's because you don't understand it's a hand-beaded flapper number of chiffon silk from 1921 and if you're making a sour face about a small stain, then yeah you should probably get out of the store. These clothes are outsourced to the entertainment industry. She's a costumer and industry stylist. You are lucky to have the opportunity to buy this stuff and be the star of your own movie. Don't claim you want to support local but are mad you could get something similar for less on AliExpress. JFC hear yourself will you I haven't yet been to the new location but I can't wait. Will be great to see Laura again! LONG LIVE TRASH CAN ANNIE'S

Most items were seriously overpriced. For example, there was a large (20 +) collection of elastic…read morewaistband peasant-style maxi skirts, each a single solid color, but several color selections. The sort of thing one might see at any mall store or on AliExpress. Each was priced at $80 or $100 (i cant recall which). Everything else had the same overprice issue. The owner gave me a quick (30s) intro to the store and then gave sole attention to the only other customer, who seemed to be only browsing was likely browsing. With the highly inflated prices and the owner's unwelcoming behavior, why should i "shop local" in this case? Wont go in there again.

Cute, clean store. It's nice to find a place to purchase a used book with little wear. I found the…read moreemployees to be very helpful and kind. Keeping in mind it is a used store so the selection can be limited, I thought they had many books and authors to choose from. They also carry games, puzzles, CDs and records.

My review is as a Seller but as you have to wait while they make you and offer, I've browsed the…read moreinventory and seen the prices. All in all it is the same problem that has ruined "thrifting." Cheaper than new - obviously. But a new book at $12.99 is selling for like $8.99. Better to shop goodwill bins as books are some of the last affordable things at thrift stores. As a seller I took $70 for a collection of about 200 quality dvds. sold individually on eBay or Amazon if I had the time probably $500-1000. Same with the books. I have gotten $50 for a case of 100/150 best selling hardbacks. You never know as one time I brought in quality mint condition coffee table books - my offer for the lot of 50... $2. So I don't know what the deal is but the worst thing is they don't return your books. Some they take and will throw away or donate because the don't want to offend. I wish I had the option to take the books they knew they were gonna trash. All in all, they are only game in town u nless you want to do this full time. And I see them taking advantage. But that's our America. Read they are private family owned. Interesting.

The owners and the staff are awesome. The store is clean, the staff is knowledgeable and they have…read morea great selection as well!

Horrible prices horrible staff they don't mind their own business and will ban you at the drop of a…read morehat if they don't hear what they like if you use a cuss word your band if you disagree with them your band if you don't take the price they give you for an item your band for this simple reason I will not go there I have not been there in over a year and a half and don't ever plan on returning plus their price sticker will never ever come off your item don't buy a collectible there because this price sticker has ruined its value

We visited again while in Moline and found some treasures for our collection…read more The staff are obviously music lovers, not just people selling records.

Their stock is okay, but upon repeated visits I began to have doubts about their honesty,…read moreespecially for locating indie labels without a huge following.

Great record store on Main Street in Eoris. They offer records, CD's , and cassette tapes. They…read morealso have vintage clothing. Owner is extremely knowledgeable about music and helpful when looking for a certain record.

good record selection with bargains to be had if you dig deep enough. I enjoy talking to the owner…read moreabout music while checking out.