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    The Great Escape

    3.5 (87 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Rob S.

    Living in the Birmingham area, we aren't quite as blessed as Nashville when it comes to spots to go for music, movies and comics. While we were visiting I wanted to fit in a visit to one of the local shops to see what they had to offer. If you're into any of those things (music/movies/comics/collectibles) this please is a nerds paradise! They have a large selection of all of those items and have it sectioned out really well. If you look around at the walls you will see the higher collectible items proudly on display. Prices range from pretty good to a little high, but these are collectibles and they do have to pay the rent. They had a large section of newly arrived vinyl (some new/some used) and a huge section of random vinyl cataloged by music type. Comic area was large as well with new releases on the wall displayed well and back issues located in boxes. Also, behind the counter, they kept some of the more collectible (higher $$) comics that you have to request to look at. Staff was friendly and helpful and I was able to find a couple things to add to my collection. Glad we stopped in here. I'd recommend and return if we are in the area again.

    Marcia M.

    Okay, I kind of geeked out on my first visit to The Great Escape yesterday. Why have I not been before? Likely because once you step in, you just want to meander around, dig through their goods, and pretend that you're a kid again. Quite frankly, I just don't have the time for that very often but wow did I have a good time! I loved the kitschy books, toys, comic books, records, DVDs, posters, and paraphernalia neatly stocked throughout this large store. The staff was friendly and purchased some of my DVD collection that I was ridding of due to a move. You can choose store credit or cash. Prices are more than fair and you can find some unique gift ideas here. Know anyone who wants a cutout of Princess Leia in her edgy gold bikini? You. Got. It. I can't wait until my next visit...

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    Meggean L.

    What better way to spend a cold Saturday than to go to Great Escape. Great escape has always held a special place in my heart, I grew up coming to all the TN locations. Staff at this location aren't as friendly as the Madison location but this one has more records and they usually have more sales so that's an upside. They have a little bit of everything for everyone and prices are pretty good. They also offer trade credit which I frequently use. I definitely think you should come check them and the Madison location out.

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    Misty M.

    Let me just brag on this place for a bit.. I'm new to vinyl and my collection is growing rapidly thanks to this place. Every single time I come here I don't leave with less than $30 and with a ton of stuff. They are so reasonably priced that I take full advantage. They have all the classics. I've bought Elvis, Cash, Jerry Lee and Dolly and were all in excellent condition. Even the stuff marked check condition has been perfect. I really can't say a bad thing about this place. The staff is awesome and very helpful. I love this place so much!!! You can't beat the prices and selection seriously. Check them out. You'll thank me!

    David S.

    Alright, so I have to confess I was writing reviews earlier and spied the review for this place. I was amazed that the Great Escape had opened up a new shop on Charlotte so close to me, and I didn't even know it! Of course, I had to go out tonight and see what it was all about. For all the people who seemed germaphobic about the flagship store on Broadway, try this shop out. It's very big and clean and well-lit. It is like the outlet store on Broadway, but not everything is for the cheap. Don't get me wrong, there are bins and bins of $1.00 CDs and comic books and LPs, but some of the CDs go up to $9.00 or so. The horror! Just wanted to let you know. Oh, and the R.E.M. album everyone bought and got rid of is definitely _Monster_ and not _Automatic_. I would almost give this store five stars because I was able to find a copy of Meryn Cadell's _Angel Food for Thought_ which I used to have on cassette but never replaced on CD. It was a dollar. Do you remember that weird song "The Sweater" from way back when? That's on this CD. If you don't know what I'm talking about, look it up. It's hilarious. (It's on iTunes, I just checked for you.) There's this whole ginormous free section of the store in the back. You can get a freebie! They just gave me one of the CDs I was going to buy for free. Sweet. Plus if you sign up for their e-mail list, there's a $1 off coupon on a $5 purchase. Seriously, they are really trying to give this stuff away. Thanks, Great Escape for opening up down the street from me! I'm going to try to stay away so I don't give you all of my money, though. Oh, and unlike the other "outlet location" it looked like this store is open every day. Just an update: The main location on Broadway is still open, but the Outlet down the street across from Mojo Grill has closed. So now we West Siders get this one! Yeah!

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    Great records and collectibles and it's not very expensive. Staff is awesome too, really helpful!

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    Nice place first time visit got Adele last release in Cd and a couple of other things held off on a couple of thing keep up the good work!

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