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September 2023 by Danielle G
Auction site was awesome! Tank was so cool. I can't wait to bid more with you guys :)
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August 2023 by Barb Thomson
Overpriced. Lots of cool stuff but basically a museum. Don’t believe me? Go there and look at prices. Maybe worth it if you have a certain book you want, and don’t mind paying double eBay to support local business… but good luck finding it anyway in the piles of books and junk even if you do want to overpay
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July 2023 by David Gravagno (Shady Monk / Shay.)
This place is a true gold mine of vintage goods, ephemera, nik-naks and forgotten treasures. Easily lives up to its name. The staff is pleasant and helpful. You could spend days if not weeks here, and still not have enough time to truly scour the whole place. If you're a fan of old magazines, books, ads, posters, prints, war-time memorabilia, vintage family photos, or just want a place to dig through cheap CD's, tapes, vinyl, VHS's and DVDs, you will love this place. Just make sure your afternoon is clear and beware it smells like a dusty attic.
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July 2023 by Roger Hill
I drove over an hour to visit the store but there was no one there when I showed up , half an hour after it was supposed to be open. Sort of glad it turned out that way as the place is a real hothouse during the summer
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June 2023 by Jay Carlin
So much to go through here! I was only able to browse a short while, i definitely plan on coming back!
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May 2023 by Michael Yang
It's been years since I've come across such an expansive used bookstore, to browse through. This is an actual warehouse, with a ton of books, magazines, some DVDs, collectibles, and whatnot to look through. The curb-side parking was very limited, compared to the sizable interior to browse. And the unassuming front door seemed so unlike that of a legitimate store, that I hesitated to enter, at all (it looked more like a back door in some alley, to me.)However, it did turn out to be a legit bookstore, and I found a book I haven't seen since childhood, which is a great feeling (at a reasonable price, too.) Some of the aisles are so cramped that you can't really browse alongside other customers, and the second floor was very warm and stuffy (and sounded like it was host to some hungry nestlings.)Still, there were some strategically placed chairs (worn, but comfy-looking,) and overall, it was fun to poke through the offerings. I'm glad I checked this place out!
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May 2023 by Jennifer Angelina Petro
I’ve been going to The Archives for over twenty years and it holds a special place in my heart. It’s one of my very favorite places to visit and stay for hours. Dale is a dear and has always been kind to me even as I came out as trans eight years ago. He’s never once misgendered me and I feel completely safe there. Please go check out this local treasure. There’s no place like it anywhere. Love it. If I could give more than five stars I would. ❤️
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April 2023 by Mike Rooney
I personally would never participate in an auction here again. Upon picking up my belongings a few comics I bid on were missing when I got the boxes home. Sorry I could not sort through 250 comics while at the building, and Im not going to contact the owner and be told I should of did so. That leads me here.Also while I was pick my items up I over heard the owner telling someone he was doing a consignment with that he sorts through everything and takes the real high value items out of the regular auctions. Great to know after I already paid you, for several lots.
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April 2023 by Tahsin e
I saw the post on Facebook and head it there to get books . The gentlemen on cashier guide where I can get $1 book . He took me upstairs and told me to can any book . I spent 3 hours and finally I found around 20 books to purchase when I take them down to cashier . He said that he will need to ask his boss. He called him and refuse to sell me . I asked for the reason he started arguing with me . Kindly I asked him to explain why I am not able purchase he did not explain and another person appeared and told me if I don’t leave he will drag me out . Then he started threatening that I am at private property. He started call the cop and make the issue bigger . I was so disappointed with their attitude . I spent three hours and at the end I was scared that he could kill me . Please be aware of this place . Definetely not recommended.
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April 2023 by Stefania Kloda
So much variety - great for any book/history collector! The owner is incredibly nice and knowledgeable as well.
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March 2023 by Anchor Babcock
It's a really fun place to look around. Plus, the little dog is so friendly and loves being petted. Magazines and newspapers from the 50s up to today and all kinds of other nostalgia.
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March 2023 by Sawyer L.
This is a large bookstore connected to an auction house I stopped supporting when I became uncomfortable with the amount of racist ephemera they offered. I continued to support the store because they had an incredible collection. However, it quickly became clear the driving influence behind the store's welcoming culture was the manager who was fired as a result of being too openly gay. It no longer feels like a safe, diverse environment, and I'm sad to say that I won't be returning.
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March 2023 by Barry Shaw
So much variety of books/magazines/postcards/other paper things and other things also. Gotta check it out if in the area.
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January 2023 by April Stevens
Contacted the auction side of the business to sell a variety of pokemon cards. I had no idea how to sort/categorize the hundreds of cards my kids had accumulated over the years and I was looking for a way to get the most out of what I had. The Archive was able to put the cards together in lots that yielded the best results. They were great to work with and I can't imagine that I would have gotten more if I tried to sell on my own. Highly recommend.
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December 2022 by scott shype
The staff knows everything they have and believe it or not, they know where it is. Very interesting place, if they don't have the book your looking for it doesn't exist.Keep an eye out for Dolly, she is awesome
