CD collection is absurd. I first came here when it was primarily in boxes and on the floor, but now…read morethat everything is on shelves, labeled, on the walls, the experience is much easier. My partner and I could easily spend hours in here looking at the CDs alone. The people that work here are nice and every time I have come in they are playing Talking Heads which is cool. The prices for CDs are $6 each for unpriced discs, which is fine but I wish they had a deal for buying three or four discs at a time.

I think this place is extremely expensive for what it is that they are offering, I think that $45…read morefor a used record is a little bit much.

I stopped in here today because I was right next door and I had never made a special trip as I no…read morelonger have a player myself. But I know a few who do and wanted to check out this collection. I was created immediately by staff and we had a short and funny chat as like me, about 30 years ago, at the advent of the CD, we bought the new equipment and let go of most of our. Collections of records . In retrospect maybe premature as they are back. But I'm satisfied with what I have now but value the choices of others with room and time for both. If you are looking for something specific they likely have it here unless extremely obscure. The selection was huge and better organized than many similar retro music stores that I have seen in other cities. These seemed in very good condition though they have random bins of more worn items in the bargain bins on the sidewalk. Go take a look if you have equipment and if not, they may have what you need here too. The staff person told me so but I did not have time to look.

My wife and I took the hour drive up to Boulder one mid-afternoon looking for a different place to…read morewalk around and maybe to get some coffee with dessert. We found our way to Pearl Street mall and asked some shoppers where we could find a dessert place. Apparently Boulder people only eat salads so we were on our own. We walked a few blocks deep into the mall and didn't find anything so we headed back to the car. On a whim we walked past our car to the next intersection to see if there was some dessert place there. The only sweet place we came across was Paradise Found Records. I collect old vinyl and I'll usually stop into a record store to see if they have anything from my wish list. Sean, a bearded, long-haired music aficionado asked if he could help me find anything. I opened up the list on my phone and read off the first one. He went straight to the album and proudly showed it to me. I was shocked. These albums are still on my wish list because they are impossible to find. I named the next one. He walked like a man on a mission and quickly found that one also! He knew exactly where these antique titles were as if he was digging through his own record collection! I was elated, but a little suspicious. Do they have these albums because they're so expensive no one is buying them? I flipped the album over to see the price. SIX DOLLARS! That is unheard of! Years ago used vinyl albums in decent condition were going for $12 and the prices have just gone up from there. Recently I bought a used album for $18. I listened to all the albums as soon as we got home and they sounded great. Oh, why don't we live in Boulder?!

The most incompetent business and employees I have ever encountered! I made an in store purchase to…read morebe shipped as a gift (they advertise shipping) and almost 2 weeks later it has not been shipped. I have called the store numerous times, left messages for the owner 3 times, sent 3 emails to the website and not one person has contacted me with any information on whether this package will ever be shipped. I would never recommend this business!!!!

These guys stole my work (the cover of The Ween Coloring Book) and made prints of it to sell…read morewithout my involvement or permission. I have heard these guys have ripped off a lot of artists. It's a sham to call yourself an art gallery, these guys are rip off artists. This is not something that happens by mistake. A print shop KNOWS whether they have an artists consent (and contract) to reproduce their work. Poster Scene can pretend to be about art but what they are really about is stealing from the artists who are trying to make a humble living for themselves. Reproducing an image that an artist has created and may be doing a limited run of not only devalues the artists work, but it takes important buyers away from the creator who really depends on making every dollar they possibly can for their creations. Sadly a lot of people have messaged me to let me know they bought "my poster." These people are fans of MY work and thinking they are doing something to support and appreciate me, when the unfortunate truth is they are contributing to shady lowlifes who have no respect for what goes into making a living in the arts. I don't fault anyone who goes and buys a piece of illegally reproduced art but if you are a fan of art- the safe bet is always to buy DIRECTLY from the creator (artist or band) that you want to support. Lotsa fake middlemen out there!

Vintology gets better the more I visit. I'm paring down to sell my house and have been purging my…read morebookshelves and closets. They had a sign out that they buy, and I am selling! It has been a great experience so far with items I have really struggled to sell at yard sales and would otherwise go to donation. I originally went in with books because I thought they were just doing books and vinyl, but as I strolled the store waiting for them to look over my stuff I discovered a HUGE collection of CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, kids books, and vintage toys as well. Of my original big box o'books, they bought about 75% for $25. I brought another short stack and they bought 3 of 8 for another $3. I came back with puzzles and games and a few DVDs and they bought the whole box for $16. They pay in cash, or you can get more in store credit (for the $25 box of books I could have had $30). I'm headed back with some TV show box sets and more books and will keep showing up as I find more stuff they might want to buy. GREAT strategy for them and a really great gift to the community as well - none of the other Longmont shops will pay cash for goods, you can only get store credit if anything at all. I've spent some time browsing the shelves and am not sure how they price books. I haven't been looking to buy but am interested in a couple and wish there was some sort of sticker or tag so I didn't have to ask about each one. I'll revise this review once I go in to purchase and learn what that side looks like; for now, it's a really great resource and I am very grateful they are here!

love the idea but the AI generated signs in the windows are a big turn off. Looks sloppy and lazyread more

This is more of a local tip how to approach this subterrane, book-nook to best take advantage of…read moreits unique attributes/offerings vs. a review of a visit experience. First, the long-time proprietor (Tom) is an absolute/hard-earned expert in everything in the store - its items, authors, history, even curious, connected idiosyncronies of stories galore, many personal connections. That includes books, old magazines, records/CD and their place in history. Sure, much might be opinion, but all quite well-informed. The recommendation here is not to wander aimlessly to quick overwhelming but isolate a certain subject matter or media type of interest and ask for recommendations to find your gem(s) and feel good about the hunt as you leave with them. Second, this is a very small, private-ownership establishment and not a large, corp chain like B&N, It is run a certain way (it appears disorganized but is really not), has some respecting rules (don't bring in drinks or be a clueless dufus and take a photo of a book you like and shop it cheaper elsewhere) and relies on genuine, curious, vintage-loving customers to support this old-fashioned but charming type of store. It is really for serious vintage-hunters, not so much (or room for) random museum lookers. Sooo, not the place to buy the latest releases for less. Just saying so you know the (sub-)terrain here. Last, even if you become even a one-time customer, the purchase and interaction will be sincerely and deeply appreciated by one of the most-engaging store owners you will ever meet and exchange stories with for way longer than you would think Tom can keep the stories and wisdom quippets coming.

Pricey, small, but quaint and cute! We seriously browsed for 2 minutes and did get a bit…read moreoverwhelmed. Not the shops fault at all, it was on me lol. I wish I had more time to browse!

I've been a long time visitor at Ares thrift store. This week I dropped by to make a donation…read more(thank you Marie Kondo for encouraging me to get rid of some things that no longer bring me joy). It was super snowy out and I noted there were no donations left at the door. There was also a sign that said to knock (as the doorbell is out of order) to ensure that you leave your donations with a staff member. No prob! A few knocks later a nice woman came out to retrieve my donation and offer me a receipt. And off I was to my next errand. On other occasions I've perused their aisles for nearly an hour. There is truly a lot to look at. I picked up a stellar pair of like new Levi's jeans (for only $8) and am now a huge Levi's fan. During Halloween and Christmas their offerings are unmatched. They do a stellar job of putting everything out neatly and at fair prices. They also have events from time to time, one of which I won two $5 vouchers (they are so cute and have prarie dogs on them!). Excite to make another donation soon. Three cheers for spring cleaning!

Love this place. Great deals on anything under the sun. Punch cards are a lovely bonus. Miss it…read morelike crazy.

When it comes to book store cafes, They have potential to be pretty great and this definitly falls…read moreinto that category. The cafe is seamlessly tucked into the bookstore without either getting in the way of eachother and the back patio area is super nice. The patio is gorgeous and the seating is spaced nicely so it doesnt feel cramped. The coffee and pastries themselves were pretty solid and the staff was super friendly as well. It was easy to have a good conversation with them and they knew what they were talking about. Overall a great spot.

Unique and friendly stop on Pearl! I've been by here a million times but stopped in for the first…read morechance today. It's a two store deal, a woodsy and intimate bookstore connected to a lively coffee shop. I only took a brief peek but found lots of options from fiction to guides for hiking in Colorado. Will be back to get a drink another day. Staff were nice too!

Amazing selection, friendly employees, large cafe with a couple outlets, plenty of seating, good…read morepumpkin spice latte - movies, vinyls, and books. Bigger than most b&n!

Greeted with race baiting literature at front of store explaining "White Rage?" Really B&N? The…read moreonly problem I have is your display and your horribly unkept restrooms in the back. Perhaps moving the toilet paper from the display to the washrooms would resolve both issues!