2nd & Charles

This is simply an amazing store! From used and new books and manga to music and records to marvel and anime, this store has everything. There is pretty much all the nerd stuff you would want in one location. Retro video games can be found here, including really rare games and consoles. Staff are pretty friendly and knowledgeable too. I always enjoy visiting this place when I'm in PA. Action figures, board games, card games, there is something here for just about everyone.

Honestly it has great variety, but the prices are kind of awful for most things. They pay next to absolutely nothing for your items and them sell it at a 10x mark up. Staff can be very unhelpful at times like the one instance I sold a stack of books for peanut shells and then they said the system was down and couldn't process my store credit and to come back tomorrow and then I did and they said my credit wasn't on the system and I had to be a Karen and ask for the manager and explain how absurd these hoops were to jump through just for $5 off Crash Bandicoot and then they fixed the problem, but yeah I just kind of don't like the arrogant pompous better than thou atmosphere. It's so quiet for no reason... It's not a library. If you see anything in the display case or behind it it is 98% of the time not fairly priced and they take condition into account mostly only when they are buying from you and are much more lenient when selling it to you on what is a "good" box etc etc etc...

I've been going there for years now, but until this latest trip, my tween son hasn't shown any interest. That changed this time, that's for sure! He loved their selection of vintage video games, manga, board games and books of all types.

I'm glad we still have a brick and mortar place to shop for books, especially when you can buy second hand and save money. The other stuff they have is also great, Funko Pop figures, Loungefly bags, board games, Fandom items, music, and so much more. A family favorite for sure!

Love all the books and other items you can find in here. Usually, decently priced too. Don't really get too much back for trading in even in store credit, but a lot of trade in places are like that. Plus, it's better than getting nothing in return. I also, like that the credit last forever so you don't have to be in a rush to use it if you are busy the day you trade in. The kids love it too.