I'm one of those folks who could tell you that Todd Rundgren was all over Grand Funk's "Loco…read moreMotion" (...well he produced it), but can't remember what I had for dinner three days ago. The owner of Reimagine Records is one of those who understands your musichead quirks and has equally obscure music facts in his head...along with a very good array of music in his shoppe. If you like bands like Marillion or Gentle Giant or even the Shins, he knows about them and can speak intelligently about them. Places like Utica and area can support these businesses because the rent is much more reasonable, and gives these indy shoppes a chance. Fairly priced and a good vibe here...support these folks. One of the ultimate used record Shoppes in the Northeast that I have been to.

This place is amazing! I come up to Utica a few times a year to visit my in-laws. Every time we…read morevisit I make sure to visit Reimagine Records. The owners are very friendly, and knowledgeable! If you are ever in Utica, NY, I highly recommend you visit Reimagine Records!

Do you collect vinyl? If you are looking for a Saturday afternoon, that is sure to be fulfilling,…read moretake a little drive to the Catskills. Check out Greg's little eclectic record shop in the heart of Andes, New York. Along the way you can stop in Delhi, Margaretville or Roxbury where you'll find plenty of art, eateries and shops. Sounds Good also hosts DJ events, live music and art shows. Check them out!

It's a consigners dream. The best attribute of Cornucopia is that as a consigner they accept most…read moreanything. I'm so used to Silks and Treasures long list of items and brands they don't consign as they only have so much room because everyone consigns there that they want only things that can bring a larger sale which makes sense but so many gently used or barely worn items I couldn't bring went to Cornucopia and always sells. I've gained some nice returns at Silks but more than trippled that at Cornucopia in half the time. My consignment experience with Shakedown Street was awful. I never saw even one item I consigned on the floor and things like brand new bags and shoes which would have sold in a couple days, a week at most at Silks and Treasures were never bought at Shakedown. I consigned hundreds of dollars worth of clothing, bags and shoes and got one payout for 12 bucks and another for 22 bucks. That's it. Pretty sure they made a killing selling my stuff online, at least that's what I heard. Cornucopia actually let's you have your items back too if they don't sell which is the major draw for consigning there. And the store looks nice for the most part. My only complaint is the new clothes they have are too expensive so naturally people buy the used stuff. I've bought many nice dresses and jeans there this past year and they don't take out anything so I find myself looking for tank tops by pushing past the turtleneck sweaters but it's worth it. No fuss no worries no list to remember and I either pick up my cash or pick up my stuff if it ends up not selling so I never loose or feel cheated.

I used to stop in here once in a while to see what they had. Every time I went there, I was always…read morea mess. Boxes of items never unpacked, and the 2 girls that work there just sit behind the counter on their phones. In the back room, there are clothes on the floor, and it is just an unorganized clutter mess. The clothing and shoes are in terrible shape and outdated and they smell. I will not go back, it is pretty gross.

We were in town for the weekend and decided to stop in and check it out. Very cool place! We picked…read moreup some stickers, tees, and pins. They also have a large selection of instruments, vinyl, and CD's. Prices are decent. Staff was friendly. They don't make music stores like this anymore! We are so glad we stopped by.

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This is one of the few spots I try to hit EVERY time I'm in Utica, and I always leave room in my…read moresuitcase to bring back a few records. The place is big and densely packed, and it would be easy to spend most of an afternoon here digging through the crates. Don't forget to check out the basement and upstairs. It's old, it's dirty, and it's full of character. A true relic of a bygone era, and I F-ing love it!

Wrong hours of operation posted on line and website 11-6, actual hours posted on paper on the door…read moreis 1-6

More than a used bookstore, this is a spiritual pick-me-up. I came in to sell some used books and…read morewandered the many rooms while they were being appraised. Soothing jazz was playing, the antique rugs made everything feel welcoming. There are several rooms full of used books in various categories. Everything was labeled and easy to navigate. They also have tables of used records and shelves of movies. This is the kind of analog, community-based place that so needs to exist in today's world. I hope it's always here in Syracuse.

This is a great find. In my search for music - this is a hidden treasure. They have vinyl…read morerecords, and cds. Not looking for anything in particular just want to add to my collection and find something that I once had on a record and now on cd. I found a few items upstairs (main floor) and went downstairs - next time I will bring a flashlight and spend more time there. They also have books there too!

Record shops are the archeological dig of popular culture... you just don't know what's lurking…read moreunder the next pile of vinyl or CD's. I'm long past the stage of assembling a collection of music but am always fascinated by the opportunity to run into a chestnut. Rhino Records is a perfect place to lose yourself for a few hours. You may not run into a Pharaoh underneath the rubble but a clean copy of Disreali Gears is more than enough for one visit. Five easy stars.

It's been more than a few years since I've been here, and...realistically...record albums haven't…read morebeen a "thing" for me for more decades than I care to count (strangely enough, I have all my record albums stored in 2 large cardboard boxes, and even though I'll probably never play them again in this life, the thought of actually getting rid of them or selling them fills me with an inexplicable dread and just the thought of it is intolerable to me. The oldest of those records I've had since I was about 5. Anyway...). Record albums seem to be Rhino's mainstay, although their selection of CDs, which I've been collecting for decades, is extensive enough. Still, I'm heartened to see that Rhino still seems to be going strong, and that records are still, or are becoming once again, a "thing" for a lot of people. I'm a big fan of physical media, in my case CD's, DVDs, and...increasingly...Blu-Ray. I like to think my collection will outlive me. And for those who are record album collectors? I do understand... As I've mentioned in numerous reviews, the Hudson Valley was always my "happy place," since childhood, and as I got older and started driving longer distances, I often came back to the area, exploring it and expanding my awareness of it beyond my childhood and teen "comfort zones." I "discovered" New Paltz almost by accident, but I was intrigued. A delightfully scenic Hudson Valley town with a long, fascinating history. I found the parking intimidating (back then, you parked in a big, grassy lot and obtained from a machine a "ticket" that you then put on your dashboard. That ticket entitled you to a certain amount of "parking time"-- They had the same procedure in Nyack, which also became a town I liked to explore; I felt much more comfortable parking in a commercial garage like they had in NYC or Philly, but it evidently wasn't an option this far North up the Hudson), but I'd grit my teeth, park, leave the ticket displayed on my dashboard, and walk down the street past the unique shops and colorful restaurants, all of it having the magnificent Shawangunk Mountains as a backdrop off in the distance, until I reached Rhino Records. Rhino became my main destination. I thought it had a vast selection for such a small space. Strangely, I mainly remember what I DIDN'T obtain there, as opposed to anything I did, which in no way reflects on Rhino. At 1 point, I was trying to get the CD for the Stooges immortal "Raw Power" (I was in the process of replacing my most treasured albums with the CD). "Raw Power" was 1 of my most revered albums. It was the Stooges and Black Sabbath who got me through high school (just barely, but I couldn't have withstood those years without those records). Iggy had released a re-mixed version of the record on CD, which I had, but didn't like. Even though David Bowie's mix on the original album has been criticized ever since, that was the version I wanted. The clerk was sympathetic, but that original mix wasn't available on CD (it did ultimately become available, thank God!-- I encountered the same problem at a record store up the street, heading towards Rt. 9W, in what I remember as a strip mall. The name of that store escapes me now and I don't know if it still exists, but I tried to get a CD of Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers "Live at the Lyceum." They didn't have it, although I was ultimately able to obtain it.) Years later, my friend and his wife bought a 2nd house in Kerhonkson. I'd visit and we'd travel to Saugerties, Woodstock and New Paltz. My friend could peruse jazz record bins for hours, and we'd always stop at Rhino, and Banner Books down the street (which also, I'm gratified to learn, is still in business). The last time there, my friend was intending to spend the entire afternoon before heading back to NJ, but I was stricken with an intense migraine that felt like some organism trying to claw its way out through my skull. I had neglected to bring my pain pills (Vicodin and Percocet in those days, for both "pain and pleasure") and practically had to beg my friend to cut short our shopping excursion so we could head back. My friend agreed but he wasn't happy about it (we're still friends...I was best man at his wedding...but I've never been invited back up to Kerhonkson, and I can't help but think that that excruciating migraine was the reason why). I don't remember that Rhino sold books back in the day when I was a semi-regular patron, but it seems they do now. I remember that their prices seemed reasonable. If you're into record albums or CDs, Rhino is definitely worth an extended visit. These days, I prefer staying in NJ and going to the Princeton Record Exchange, but the next time I come up to the Hudson Valley...which hopefully will be sometime in the near future, God willing and the creek don't rise!...Rhino is a definite stop on my travel itinerary. Stores like this...and there aren't all that many of them around anymore...should be celebrated.