Went in to browse their movies selection and I was so surprised by this unassuming shop. I came in…read moreon a rainy day, and it was so cozy to be in here looking through their collection. They have a huuuge catalog of music and movies in different formats. Could easily spend an hour here! They're currently running a 50% off promo on everything. There aren't many places with character and charm like this place. Check it out! You never know what gems you'll find.

Great local record shop! Very authentic and sick ass shop for music and media enthusiasts. They…read morehave most every type of media, a great selection and great prices. The men behind the register are extremely friendly. This place is always a delight to visit and I can always leave with a good find or two and not have spent that much

I walked over to Vortex from Marymoor Park today. I'm playing with my band tonight and I like to…read morecrate dig at record stores because I Dj 45's at different cities and it's fun to scoop up records while on tour. A very unpleasant experience this was. I walked 6 miles to have a great time and find some records and the owner of the store was possibly the grumpiest record store owner I have come across in years. I don't know what I did to this man to cause him to be so rude to me, but I left. Highly recommend passing this store up. He was blasting late career Billy Joel the entire time , so this was probably a red flag from the beginning. What an awful experience....

Came here killing some time between shifts in the area and what a cool little shop that takes you…read moreback to the mid 2000's and prior. There is wall to wall media of music both CD's/cassettes, DVD's movies- including box sets of shows. Some of which are new or are in great condition. It's a relatively small shop but it's packed with so much media, you could spend a bit of time here if you're looking for something specific or even if you're browsing. It's just on the other side of 405 but still considered part of Totem Lake. What's nice is Vortex would be considered a small business, I mean what other major retailer these days buys and sells physical media like this presently? furthermore, I'm all for the preservation of physical media with so much of everything going digital now. If I'm looking for something in particular and need it for my DVD or CD player, I'll probably try here and perhaps you should too.

I don't live in the area, so it had been a while since I had set foot in a Silver Platters, and…read moreBellevue was the only location I had previously known of. So, I was thrilled when I found that, not only did the stores still exist, but they had a Lynnwood location when I was in that part of the metro Seattle area. It was fantastic to be able to browse a huge collection of music and movies, and find great titles at wonderful prices. On the music side of things, they had loads of used titles, and I was exstatic to see how many new discs they had in stock. I asked at the counter if they had a section for SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc) music, a format that has always been a niche product, and has very few titles being released any more. The person behind the counter not only knew what I was talking about, but he apologized for not having a separate section for these discs, and told me I would find them mixed in with everything else by the same artists. I am very much looking forward to my next visit to the Seattle area, and being able to browse some more.

Probably one of the best selections of records in the area. They excel in that department for sure…read more However, my experience on my last visit was not to be ignored. I returned a record as it was skipping right on the first track. None of my other records that I bought previously not only from here, but from other record stores did not have that issue. I spoke to a man that I think was a manager or something, I was explaining what happened and he immediately judged my record player for being on the cheap end that's why my record was skipping. He asked another question if my speakers were built in, as that can also cause it to skip? I'm not new to this. But to use my record player as an excuse to why the record was skipping was insulting. I told him that none of my other records were doing it, so they need to replace it, in which they did. Guess what? The new copy DID NOT SKIP! So that crosses off my record player as the reason. I did not appreciate that kind of talk. Will I be back? Yes, I think so. But that left a bad taste in my mouth.

I was in the Bellevue location yesterday. The guy upfront was helpful but the guy reviewing intake…read moreof a woman's used records was almost berating & shaming her. Later he was whining to one of the employees so much I switched areas in the store. Why does this guy work there?

Bellevue Silver Platter gets 10 stars for having a Metal section. And it's well-stocked. SoDo store…read moredoes not have such a section (which is shameful). Overall this store has a very large inventory of CDs and DVD. I'm not a vinyl user but it seems SoDo location has quite a bit more vinyl than Bellevue. Staff here are knowledgeable and courteous. All Silver Platter locations are great stores.

What a Fantastic Guitar! Found a Gibson Custom Les Paul…read moreStandard that looked Beautiful.Not to Flamey or Pin Striped,Gorgeous movement in the Maple Top w/ waves in the mineral streaks.Nice Grain Patterns. Just as promised-Brand New with all the case Candy. The colors are Fantastic! Then I plugged it in. OMFG this thing is Bad Ass.Vibrant without amplification & the Custombuckers give it the perfect Vintage Burst Tone. If you need a Guitar from a place that honors their word,Give James a Call.You won't be disappointed.They also have PRS & Fender

The best selection of Gibson guitars anywhere near me. Just can't say enough about the quality and…read morevariety in the store. It looks like a record store so not everyone is aware that they have a great selection and consignment items available.

A friendly staff and a large variety of constantly changing wares to check out. Great parking and…read moreeasy to find. I will definitely be back often.

This place is so freaking cute!! Super 90s!! They have the cutest little gachapons and most of them…read moreare only 25cents! Everything was reasonably priced and the workers here were so kind! Let me mention as well, as soon as I walked in, it smelled like fruit loops! 10/10 will be coming back.

Such a great selection of records. Most of them are pretty closely matched to online prices. They…read moredo have a used section which is very reasonable and they get in decent albums. Good spot that we've bought many records from. A rewards system here would be super nice.

Great record store with a healthy indie vibe and nice employees. Excellent selection of new and old…read morereleases. Prices are equivalent to other shops in the area.

I just got done shopping around and let me just say Jasons customer service was fantastic. Not only…read morewas the selection here so amazing the service was even better. 10/10 coming back.

Quite a selection of old and new vinyl in this lovely establishment in the CapHill area. I enjoyed…read morebrowsing through thousands of vinyl records! Always look in the dollar bin outside! I found a few gems there!

Heaven for the ones who love books and reading. A very cozy and comfy place to read or pick up a…read morebook. Very beautiful reading area upstairs. The owner was very nice and welcoming. My family will definitely be back again.

My dad and I came in today and we felt welcomed the minute we walked in. The owner asked us how she…read morecould help us and enjoyed looking at her great selection of books. We purchased a book, but the best part is how she treated my eighty year old dad with such kindness. It really made my day and glad we stopped.

I only checked out the records part of the store, but they also sell and buy Legos. They also have…read morea minor section with CD's and clothes (band T's), but the focus is on records. Vinyl selection is organized, and most of them are graded and priced accordingly. Just a note that I only picked up NM (Near Mint) records for older records, but grading seems a little too generous here as one of the records had many visible scratches when you hold it under the light and you can hear them when playing (for comparison, I don't see NM grading as common in other record shops). I picked up a handful of records here. The staff is knowledgable and friendly, and atmosphere is nice with light pop songs playing in the background. It seems they also have vinyl listening sessions too. Check out the staff picks and local sections as well as the bargain bin for some interesting selections.

I can only speak about the lego part of the store…read more The hours are limited, so do check the schedule before you go. This place is great. They purchase and sell lego sets, including older sets that are very hard to source. The oldest I've seen was from 1980, to give you an idea. Most are contemporary or from the 2010s, of course. The prices are very fair. An out of print set might go for a few bucks more than its original retail price if it isn't super rare. The owner isn't trying to gouge you and she's very open about her pricing policy. The owner is a font of knowledge about all things lego. She's extremely dedicated: she verifies every used set for integrity (and replaces missing bricks), she guarantees completeness for any set you buy, she'll source lego sets for you, she'll hold sets for you at the cash, and answer every which question you have. She's also very personable. The store attracts teens, families and adult collectors.