2nd & Charles

Their used vinyl is pretty trashed, and it’s WAY overpriced. I’ve found some decent used books for my daughter though.

My family and I love this store. Great selection of gently used books for children and if you can’t find a certain TV show season online there’s a chance they have it.

I used to love Media Play and this place is really reminiscent of that type of store. They have a great selection of pretty much any kinda entertainment you’re lookin for. They have a great and diverse selection of toys, good DVD and Bly Ray selection, used records and CDs, books, games and nic nacs galore. It’s fun to peruse and it’s a perfect mixture of new stuff and used. If you’re lookin for anything in particular this isn’t the worst place to look, definitely check this place out!

I’m closer to the 2^nd & Charles on Parker, but I drove up to this one out of curiosity.
I’m more of a book and CD buyer, so my review targets their book and CD sections. Selection is pretty good, though some items can be inexplicably pricey. Their inventory is in pretty good condition, considering they only accept stuff that is relatively clean. I’ve only sold stuff once, but they did refuse one DVD box set because there was a scratch on one of the discs, so you know that they take interest in stocking good quality stuff.
This location is probably too far to return to for me, but I did manage to find a couple of nostalgic childhood books in pristine condition. I do wish that they would separate the used stuff from the new inventory. I also would prefer if the used recent fiction they sold was not priced so high; I found a paperback that came out about two years ago priced at a dollar under the listed MSRP. Yes, the book was in like-​new condition, but who’s gonna buy a used book for almost MSRP when you can probably get a new copy cheaper elsewhere?

fun store with a great selection of comic book and sci-​fi toys.
also the best collection of used books i’ve seen in a long time.

I came in to sell three bags of books. Super easy and the guy who helped me was really nice. I have also browsed the shelves and will be back to buy, for sure! They have a great cookbook section and plenty of fiction.

Huge store with a good amount of items. They have a large selection of books, movies, and music, but do not expect to get a great deal. A lot of their stuff is used and is definitely below retail, but not as cheap as you would expect for used items.
The only drawback for me as a comic book collector is that they do not put out new release comics until Wednesday night or Thursday morning. It is a good place to find variants at cover price, but you have to guess as to when hey will receive their shipments. Also, there back issues are not organized in the least, but that being said, I have found a good amount of under priced comics scattered though the back issues, but you have to be willing to look for a while.

Just to be clear, the ‘one-​star rating’ is not for the store itself. It represents the very poor customer service I received via phone, courtesy of an associate named Scott.
2^nd & Charles offers bargains galore, is always clean and my go to spot for both buying and selling anything/​everything from books, games, accessories, you name it. I also truly appreciate the help I’ve received with locating particular last minute books I’m in need of; even having them held at the front desk for me to conveniently pick up and purchase — until now.
Scott was happy to report that they did, indeed, have three copies of the book I needed but when I asked if it’d be possible to have one of them held for me his entire aura did a 180. Mind you, I was not looking at him but it translated loudly nonetheless. «Um, (awkward pause), I’m going to have to run upstairs if you want me to do that.» he said hesitatingly as if expecting me to say, «Oh never mind, I really won’t appreciate that kind of customer service anyway.» When I didn’t he huffily put me on hold for the entirety of, oh, say three minutes only to come back apologizing lamely that «I’m so sorry, I don’t know why but I actually don’t have any copies available.» ?? Hm, I dare say strange. Maybe a glitch in the system? Not. I chalk it up to him not having wanted to climb the stairs to suss out the copy and, instead, pretended to put me on hold while banking on his sad excuse to save him from delivering decent customer service. And then, upon inquiring about the Aurora store Scott, sounding like he couldn’t be bothered any longer, instructed, «You’ll have to call over there yourself.» rather than trying to redeem his earlier ‘glitch’ by offering to call himself for me. Yep, that would’ve been classy — and even if that store didn’t have it in stock either it would’ve been the effort I’d remember instead of this experience.
Tsk, tsk… great store — pathetic help working the late shift.

I love this store! They have fabulous garb from the 80’s and good prices on video games. One wish… they have a great book selection but you can’t order books from them and have them shipped to your house or even to the store. Other than that I come in and can shop for a good hour looking through stuff! Great place to visit!

A nice store; even if it is corporate. I typically always find something used here that I’ve been looking for. The staff is really friendly, too. Good children’s selection and cool geeky products as well.

What a cool concept! Buy and sell used movies, games, books etc. for great value. My boyfriend and I stopped in to look for some HBO show seasons to watch and we walked out with a WHOLE show’a worth of episodes for only $ 40! And the DVD’s were all in working condition. 2^nd and Charles is also very organized, which is sometimes rare with second-​hand stores. Their selection is endless and can appeal to any type of customer who walks through the door. It is hard NOT to find what you are looking for here. Stop in and start thrifting for some new finds you didn’t know you needed!

My husband and I found this store on accident. I had never heard of it, but we were waiting for our movie and had some time to kill. We walked in, and we were amazed! Everything is well organized and labeled. The staff is friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about games, books, etc. the entire second level is full of books, organized by genre and then author. The books are very reasonably priced (the most I paid was $ 5), and in great condition! We have been back a few times since then, and I am still in love!

Amazing old school game selection, I love this place! I could spend hours in there just walking around and looking.
From the outside you might think that this is some furniture store or something, but on the inside it’s a second-​hand mecca! They have everything you could ever want that runs on batteries… well, actually they have so much more than that! The have records, CD’s, games, old game systems, movies, toys, etc. all just waiting for you to buy them up! Need extra money? Gather up your old stuff and take it all in and sell it, make that money and buy some more junk you don’t need from here! It will be great :)

My daughter, 14yo, is a huge fan of this new store… i guess not that new but new to us in the past few months. She did a pre order of Mario for the WiiU and Legend of Zelda for 3DS… unfortunately the companies suppliers building was destroyed in last weeks tornadoes so no orders arrived. My daughter was heartbroken. But the store Managers were so nice and said they feel horrible. We did find the WiiU release at another «super store» and will pick it up today, but we will wait for the 3DS game to hopefully arrive next week (hopefully prior to Thanksgiving). This store is great for all ages who are into gaming as well as other books and toys… Just feel bad for all those people that pre-​ordered a game and can’t get it today. But again, kudos to the staff and managers who have to deal with the bad news to customers… We will still continue to buy (support) this store!
UPDATE: the store was able to purchase the 2 games we had on pre order and have them tonight so we could pick them up. Talk about awesome customer service. You don’t see other businesses going out of their way to satisfy the customer. We were so impressed we bought another game from them!

The Flatirons mall is dying. It’s half dead actually. I know bookstores are hard to find these days but you know it’s bad when you’re thinking «hmm…well…I guess we could go to the bookstore» and then there isn’t one because they all went out of business. Luckily 2^nd & Charles went into the space where Borders used to be. I came in looking for a new book, and it turned out that this is not just a used book store, it’s: a used book store, a new book store, a CD/​record store, and a retro game store. If you’ve been to an Entertainmart or a Media Play or a Hastings, it was like that but way better.
Why better? For one thing the used books are meticulously organized. There are lists of the rows, what they contain, and maps of the store pretty much everywhere. The used books are in very good condition and the prices are very, very reasonable. I got mesmerized in the Cooking section when I started reading «Best Recipes from Good Housekeeping» from 1981. So, you can find some real treasures here. They also had a rare and signed book section, which isn’t something you expect in a mall setting. My only complaint– new books are way more expensive than you’d find online. I understand they need to make a bigger markup somewhere but I would not buy a new book here unless you are willing to pay $ 5 – 10 per book.
The whole time I was browsing, my husband was downstairs in the game section. He told me the selection on retro games and game consoles was diverse and of high quality. He found a very weird game for our Dreamcast and it was actually cheaper than he could find online, by a pretty big margin. The employee working the game area (he had facial piercings) was incredibly knowledgable and communicative with the customers in the area.
I really, really hope they make it here, because this is pretty much the only bookstore between Broomfield and Boulder. They had a great selection for kids, teens, and families, and every employee I encountered was helpful and went out of their way to direct me or help me at a moment’s notice.

I love this place.
The first time I found it was entirely by accident one night while my husband and I were just walking around. They were about to close, so we weren’t able to stay long.
Since then we’ve been back a few times and I absolutely love their prices and the selection they have. Can I just say how awesome it is that they have a whole lot of The Baby-​Sitters Club books? Hurrah for childhood nostalgia! Think I’ll go back as soon as I know which ones I need and see if I can get some from here.
Absolutely amazing selection of books and movies.

This store offers very good value for books, DVDs and more. Can’t beat these prices. Highly recommend!

I would have given a 4 for their selection and pricing but they get a 1 on resale. We all know that, like most other buy back type of places, they have to make a profit. But I brought in 12 brand new hard to find, signed books and was offered $ 6.35 in cash. Store credit was a few bucks more. No thank you.

I’ll be real with you, Unilocal.I admittedly don’t care for thrift stores because they can be dark, dirty, cramped, unorganized, and overwhelming to the neat, tidy, micromanaging mind. I’m all for a bargain, don’t get me wrong. But I’ve never really enjoyed that «thrill of the hunt» feeling of rifling through secondhand stores. It’s just never appealed to me.
Until now.
I would say this place is as nice as Barnes & Noble, only everything isn’t ridiculously overpriced. (Ironic: it used to be a Border’s bookstore.) Be sure to check out the «FREE» bin just outside the store, and the «Under $ 5» shelves right as you walk in. Bam, instant savings! Everything is clearly labeled (and I mean EVERYTHING is labeled; very convenient!), and there are baskets and carts to utilize because you’ll need to.
The store has fantastic organization, with the entire top level (take the stairs or the elevator) being books, books, books, and the bottom level for everything else. It’s also bright and well-​lit, has cheerful staff ready to help you on your quest, and has everything you could ever want. Like, ever. (Books, comics, vintage shirts, musical instruments, records… you name it, they have it. Ridiculous.)
They also have a buyback/​store credit section, so the regular checkout lines are clear and it’s easier on the staff checking in the items and the people bringing them in. They seem to have a very organized process as opposed to «here’s another brown box full of random stuff for you to clog up your counter space with.» They utilize all of their building’s space to keep it as convenient for the shopper as possible.
I know I sound like a snob, and I probably am when it comes to secondhand stores. But this place is fantastic. It was definitely sad to see Borders close down, but it couldn’t have been replaced by a more awesome store. We’ll definitely be back to both consume AND trade in!

This place is awesome! I went there this weekend to look for vintage copies of «Alice in Wonderland» and several other books. Not only did they have a wide selection, but the prices were AMAZING. They have everything you’d ever want, CDs, DVDs, video games, books, bag, clothing, and knick knacks. And all of them are are GREAT price. The CDs were usually under $ 5, book under $ 10, and DVDs from $ 3-​$ 10. They have a great selection of hard to find and out of print books, because their inventory is second-​hand. This business occupies the same that Borders used to have. The building is comfortable, with handicap access, and plenty of light and space. The staff is very helpful, and I get the sense that they actually have read the books I’m looking for. Lots of cool pop culture items including posters and t-​shirts. You can also get small electronics and used musical instruments. I’m really glad I stumbled upon this place. I got everything I was looking for, and more! 17 books for $ 50, you can’t beat that with a stick!
VERDICT: The best 2^nd hand book, without the 2^nd hand attitude. No need to content with cranky old men, or too cool hipsters. Get everything you need at less than half price!