September 2025: Saw this shop this afternoon, on my way to…read moreLynch Park but decided to stop in on my way back. I was welcomed by Daniel, great smile, great personality, perfect for this job! Place is very welcoming, Great assortment of records, and just an overall great vibe. Newer business in town, we have to make sure that we support! Stop in and see if Daniel's there, and if so say hello. Then browse the racks and pick up a few records! Dec 18,2025: Thought I'd update! Stopped in last week and picked up a few beauties! Will greeted me and was extremely helpful! Love this place, stopped in again today and met Josh, the owner! Awesome guy! SUPPORT Small Business Owners!!!!! Buy here! Great Christmas gift, a gift card to the shop! Two gifts in one as they get the experience as well!

With everything available online for purchase I base my reviews of record stores not on if they…read morehave absolutely every new release, but on their curation and interesting selection. I want to go in and find something I've never heard of or stumble upon something I didn't even know I needed. Big Fun excels in that and after a conversation with the owner I'll definitely be back and most likely just ask for a selection of "dealer's choice" records, as everything he played while I was browsing was something that piqued my interest.

Was in Salem for the day and found the store was closed. Who closes on Tuesday?…read moreMy teenage son is collecting old vinyls. This would have been a great find!

Great shop. Lots of vinyl. Knowledgeable staff that answers questions. Can sometimes be challenging…read moreto find things on the lower shelves but most everything is easy to find and fairly priced. Highly recommended.

I can't tell you much about this place, aside from the lack of enthusiasm from the owner or whoever…read morewas working when we went in. Asked if they had a handful of bands, and the man just laughed and said "uh, no". I'm sorry that I offended you with my musical taste, who knew Tom Petty could upset you so much. Based on other businesses in the area, this record store is a joke. We went next door to browse, and the shop owners mentioned how this particular record store is... no thanks. We won't be back. There are plenty of record stores in the area to check out that will happily help you, & take your money. This one, not so much.

Great place and records and good prices and nice owner I love that place really goodread more

Such a fun place! They offered friendly customer service and everything was reasonably priced. I…read morebrought my kids here and they loved it. My daughter was stoked when she found a Lafufu lol. We recently got into One Piece and they had a great comic selection. My son found Pokémon cards, if we didn't have to leave I would've checked out more of the manga, we'll def be back. I highly recommend!

Very friendly owner with great selection of comic books! They also host a lot of events and are…read morevery kid friendly. They even sell art supplies! And they support independent and local artists. Go Paper Asylum!

Harrison's is such a gem- My son and I enjoy coming here every time we are visiting Salem! The…read morestore is huge with two floors and something for everyone. The second floor (downstairs) is packed with Pokémon cards and other trading cards sold as singles and in bulk, plus they host battles there which is awesome. Upstairs you'll find collectibles and more, from comic books and records to books and fun novelty toys. Super nostalgic, very well organized, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. If you're in Salem and into comics, cards, games, or pop culture, this place is definitely worth checking out!

Since getting involved with playing different TCG's games, I have been coming to Harrison's…read moreconstantly for all my related goods. I have participated in several events that they have hosted and with the massive collection of goods, I always feel like there's something for me to buy! In addition to their selection, the amazing communities, welcoming employees and environment, it is my go to shop! That being said, while I love the store, there is one glaring problem I've been experiencing. The basement, where I usually spend most of my time, has become unbearable! The heat always seems to be on max at all times or the ac isn't ever on and this issue has gotten to the point that I can't spend more than 5 minutes without sweating. Because of that, it loses a star on my review. I hope they can fix this issue especially with summer on its way!

The items are over priced, It's lacking in customer service & selection. It's jammed packed with…read moremissed matched items. I stopped in on a visit to friends in Salem I was disappointed on the selection and came out empty handed. Buyers skip this place choose a smaller shop that is dedicated to specializing on quality not quantity.

A great shop catch what's new and be pleasantly surprised! I found a near new Thomasville custom…read moresofa in caramel colored velvet at bargain price! Amazing quality!

I love Newbury Comics, so I was excited to visit this location. This store was very well stocked…read moreand extremely well organized. I found a new Funko Pop, and a coloring book, with a lot of options for both. It was very easy to find everything in this store, and the employees were very nice. Definitely check out this location!

Where else can you get The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Alf, and Boston Legal seasons on dvd?…read more I have loved Newbury Comics since I started to appreciate music. Newbury comics has the best cd prices and has all genres of music. For all the underground, or indie stuff that you can't find elsewhere, Newbury Comics is sure to have. The rumor about Nebury Comics is that it was created by two Ivy League students, that wanted to have a comic store and music, and hence here it is today. I also really like their selection of oversized posters. A must stop by place for the incoming college student. You are sure to find things to dec out your new pad. There are box sets, comic books, a few novels, postcards, gifts, candy, tee shirts... kind of a smaller version of the west coast Amoeba (spelling please). Love this establishment and I hope that new new revolution of music purchasing via itunes won't disturb this fantastic company.

Step inside this comic store & prepare to have your mind blown!It's like a secret treasure vault…read morefor collectors so many unique goodies tucked into every nook & cranny. The glass fixtures throughout the whole store are packed w/ collectibles that are so unique & rare! It honestly feels like wandering through a museum where everything is cooler than the last. There's 2 floors of pure awesomeness (w/ no shortage of things to admire)! From rare comics to jaw-dropping action figures, every corner has a WOW moment. It's the kind of place where you want to take your time & stare at every display.If you love comics, collectibles, or just stuff that makes your inner nerd scream w/ joy, this store is an absolutely must see! Pricing went up from the last time I was here but honestly what hasn't. Prepare to spend a good amount of bucks b/c once you see everything it's hard to leave empty-handed. Visiting here has officially become a tradition for me every year when I'm in Salem & I def can't wait to go back!

Silver Moon Comics is basically what happens when Walmart action figures put on a horror mask and…read moremove to Salem. The walls are crammed with figurines, masks, and memorabilia--some genuinely cool, some you could find online for half the price if you can spell "Amazon." But hey, Salem tax is real, and apparently nostalgia comes with a surcharge. The store itself is brightly lit, which sort of kills the "spooky collectible" vibe and makes it feel more like you're shopping in a dentist's waiting room with masks on the wall. Window displays draw you in, but once inside it's a quick lap and you're done. Definitely not a place you'll get lost digging through hidden treasures--unless you consider Funko Pops a rare find. The staff? Friendly, technically. If they talk to you at all. Some days you'll get a warm hello, other days you'll wonder if you accidentally broke into the store after hours. Overall: it's fine. Quick in, quick out, nothing offensive but nothing remarkable. Three stars for existing, charging too much, and reminding me that in Salem, even plastic monsters cost a premium.

I really enjoyed walking into this store. I felt like I was in a gamers museum because of the old…read morediscontinued consoles displayed on the wall. If you're looking for old game cartridges, I recommend you stop by.

This spot is a little tight but it has a lot of ol' school merch. Against the wall there were a…read morebunch of consoles or their boxes from back in the day. Neo Geo,Atari,Dreamcast,Turbo Grafx 16,Nintendo,etc. That was pretty cool. They also had tons of video games for those consoles. This store def put me down memory lane.

The book store, I am NOT an avid paper bound book reader, but i appreciate picking one up from time…read moreto time. For my taste they had plenty of titles organized well by genre. I do also like that they have manga section that myself and my god daughter etc can run thru to get her the next chapter she needs in whatever series. If they don't have it they can order it. The B&N on the South shore near me closed down and it sort of sad to see. I like the smell of brand new books in a bookstore. They have bunch of collectibles, legos, funko pops and other figurearts! The Starbucks we ordered 3 drinks, the did forget the simple syrup in two of them so it's more was definitely straight matcha which is fine, healthier without the sugar haha. It definitely took longer than other locations with no line. The cafe also offers more food the your normal Starbucks as well. Staff was alright, didn't seem the most friendly on our visit.

Barnes & Nobles right by Northshore Mall in Peabody served as a decent caffeine stop for us!…read moreHaven't been inside this Barnes & Nobles in YEARS but doesn't look like much has changed. It's definitely a more dated store but seemingly had decent inventory of novels + great kid-friendly selection. They have a Starbucks inside, with only two workers but only one person working the front and also making the drinks. Expect a little bit of a wait because of this. We ordered three drinks: one caramel ribbon crunch Frappuccino & two iced matcha lattes w/ strawberry cold foam. Took about 10 min, so definitely longer than your typical stand alone Starbucks. Matcha lattes had no sweetener, though it normally comes w/ simple syrup but no problem, healthier this way anyways haha. My caramel frappe was very sweet + kept leaking out of the cup. Staff was okay, didn't find them to be that friendly. Overall, I can see this being a great spot to sit + read a book as it's pretty quiet in here & has drinks + food too. Just note if you're ordering food/drinks, just keep in mind it might take some time to be ready.