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    Tender Loving Empire

    4.3 (10 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Fabulous gift shop full of Portland themed gifts and other high quality items made by local artists.

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    Crossroads Music

    Crossroads Music

    4.3(69 reviews)
    7.5 miMt. Scott - Arleta, Southeast Portland
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    I bought what is probably a crappy little record player because I spend more time at home now and I…read morewas harkening back to a time when I listened to whole albums nonstop without skipping tracks (I'm looking at you: What's the Story (Morning Glory)?) and I had a sweet little domestic vision of playing a record while I cook dinner and having it sit on a table in my dining room. So I was thrilled when I searched used record stores (um, the new Lana Del Rey is a pre-order for $45[!!!!] and I don't see myself commiting in such a monumental way) and found this one in my neighborhood. Armed with the knowledge from a few YouTube videos, I knew how to handle a record (gently and without touching the grooved portions), how to avoid common pitfalls (mismatched UPC from record and covers for reissues, checking the album cover spine for drop damage, & that the most common scratch place is right at the beginning of track 1 where people drop the needle on the vinyl) along with what can be fixed at home (dusty dirt smudges and smears) and what can't (deeper scuffs, scratches, warping). Also learned (surprisingly) a sealed record does not necessarily mean mint condition, it could be warped or damaged despite being unopened. Not an expert yet but confident enough to at least go in to the store. I practiced first at Goodwill but their selection must get picked over by resellers right quick because it was stuff that shouldn't even be for sale. Crossroads was my 3rd stop. My understanding is that this is like an antique mall where there are many sellers using the space. When I got my receipt, he said fifty sellers, I think. This was confusing at first because I saw "rock" then proceeded to keep seeing "rock" in every row. It looked like anything valuable (maybe over $30-50) was kept up front but the covers are placeholders in the stacks. As far as covid compliance, people kept their distance and wore masks. I had a nice Friday off from work flipping thru the bins and found a few things I think I could see myself listening to: Some french pianist doing the Beatles mashed up with classical pieces, and a Charlie Parker quartet/quintet greatest hits (can't go wrong there). I spent $12 on the two and was told the receipt doesn't matter so much as the sticker because it links to the specific seller. My record player is shipping so I don't have it yet but I anticipate coming here with some regularity. I also followed one of the sellers on Facebook, it's "hamspapershack". I'm never gonna be a major collector or drop a ton of money, but I can see myself growing a modest collection of used records that I listen to on sunny afternoons, rainy reading days, or probably most often, making dinner. I'm glad Crossroads is hanging in! A few housekeeping details: they take payment cards and have a small parking area of about 3 spaces. I also heard a tip in my YouTube research that some/most record stores will have a turntable for you to try a record yourself- not sure if this is Rona Protocol or like this all the time, but this one didn't have a customer turntable that I saw.

    This is pretty large consignment style record store, there is a lot to go through, some organized…read moresome not so much. Prices seem fair and you can find some cool vinyl but you are gonna spend some time digging through crates on the ground, there is one listening station available and works and sounds good enough to sample what you find. If you are looking for techno house breaks, it's here but you will be digging to pull it out.

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    Too Many Records

    Too Many Records

    4.7(35 reviews)
    4.5 miArbor Lodge, North Portland

    Love this new record store. Yes it is small right now and some prices seem a bit high but the…read morepeople who work there are fun to talk with and do know the inventory and will be happy to go dig into any boxes of unsorted albums if you are looking for certain titles. I don't think you will find any rock bottom bargains at this place but you might find some cool treasures. Side note, i would park on street if you can. This parking lot is small and fills up fast.

    Had always wanted to check this place out, and was finally in the area and able to give it a look…read more If I'm being honest, it was a disappointment, but I can only speak for my own experience. Aesthetically, I found it to be pretty disorganized and messy. Boxes just plopped around on the floor, a pretty rough looking back area, and overall not particularly clean and welcoming. The front doors look like they're barely hanging on by a thread, and the pricing was consistently on the high side, though I have seen worse. Impressive selection for the eclectic / obscure collector, and the employee working there today (it wasn't Matt) was a very friendly fella. Was able to find a few records to pick up, but overall, the place didn't have a particularly good or inviting vibe for me, so I don't foresee myself ever feeling the urge to come back, unfortunately. A HUGE turnoff for me, was how they put most of their records in sealed outer sleeves, so accessing the vinyl to check the condition was, for me, an enormous pain in the a$$. My biggest recommendation to Matt would be to NOT do that. Make the records quick and easy to get to for a closer look, brother!

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