Amoeba Music 2455 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

"Great selection! Prices are the going rate. Didn't see a bargain bin. But, again, very good selection of vinyl. Organized well too."

"Whenever I’m bored and just need to get out of the apartment this place is great to just browse and get lost in all the great music they have. Brings back memories of teenage me after school buying all those great 90’s alt rock and punk CD’s."

"Very eclectic vinyls and CDs with mix of other merchandise. Bought $88 worth with $40 a mix album and the others clearance deals. $1.99- 7.99"

"Amoeba Records boasts an impressive selection of records and CDs, all priced comparably to online options. It's a great spot to spend some time browsing if you're in the area, especially if you're on the hunt for rare finds. While the store offers many unique records, particularly 'wall records' which I've occasionally splurged on due to their rarity, I've found that for new or common records, online shopping (like Discogs) often provides better value, especially considering my distance from the store. In terms of selling or trading at this location, my experience hasn't aligned with their advertised rates. Despite the website's claim of offering 50% in cash or 2/3 in trade value, I've generally received offers ranging from 1% to 25%. For example, I brought in an original mono press of the Doors' debut LP, which they sold for $100 in near same condition, fetched me an offer of less than a dollar. I was also told that my VG & VG+ records were "not in good condition." Similar experiences with other rare items I have attempted to trade in have led me to explore other options. Hercules on Alcatraz, for instance, has consistently offered me better trade-in values, typically between 75% to 90%. As someone who constantly buys massive collections year round, most of my trade-ins go to Hercules Records, cannot recommend them enough. I'm intrigued to see if the Amoeba store in San Francisco will offer a different experience and look forward to checking it out."

"Easily one of the best records stores in California. I much prefer the Berkeley location to the San Francisco and Hollywood stores, as I've had the most success with great albums and deals at the Berkeley store."