Criminal Records — Local services in Atlanta

This store is freaking phenomenal! The entire store inside is always perfectly organized clean and very functional. The few staff that I have interacted with were very welcoming very very knowledgeable about the content and merchandise and very eager and willing to help customers as soon as you enter. I have sold just a couple of things there and found that the purchase offer that I was given was definitely fair and better than quite a few other stores I visited. Of course the location of the store is good and bad. Good being because it's in the famous Little five points Atlanta which is a freaking fantastic area to visit adds shop. The bad part about the store's location is there is never any freaking parking. There are a few perfect parking spots directly in front of the store on the street but your chances of grabbing one of those is slim to none on most days. So you're left to park down the street behind a few other stores in a paid parking lot where paying to park is strictly enforced. Parking without paying 99% of the time is definitely going to get you a $150 boot on your wheel. Most of the time as soon as you walk away the parking lot attendant is getting out of his car with the boot on his way Boot your car. They sit in the parking lot in unmarked cars most of the time. So take my advice please please pay that meter. Don't take your chances. Sorry one more con is there is another parking lot behind criminal records, it's in a very tight spot and it's usually full but I would definitely say be very cautious and careful about parking back there there's usually about three to four car break-ins a day so definitely make that your last option I would say.

So that's my review I don't have much experience with the store. I hope some of the information I posted will help someone.

Overall fantastic store! I...

While there are certainly some very nice and caring people working here, the operations of this place are unfortunately not great. I ordered 2 records (CDs) from the online store for pick up. After a couple of days, I was told one of them was unavailable and they would issue me a refund for it. I circled back 10 days later when I still hadn’t received the refund. Only then did they process the refund. Then, for the album I still had ordered to pick up, they never notified me it was ready. It was a pre-order, and I ended up having to reach out via email after release date to be told the item was ready at the front and instructions for pick up. They said I should have gotten a call, but they admitted they never made the call. Upon arriving and following said instructions, the pick up was not ready and they had to grab someone from the back to get the order pulled. A couple weeks after this experience, I went back to sell some used records, in-line with what their website says they are looking for - modern, electronic, alternative - and they come back and won’t buy any of the 5 options I had. I was told the condition wasn’t quite good enough. Two of them, an Animal Collective record and Jamie xx record, had been bought new and used once, so I don’t think that’s quite the reason. Maybe they had overstock for those records, but that’s not the reason I was told. Overall, really disappointed with this place from the experiences I have had. If you’re looking for a simple place to pop in and buy something, I’m sure it...

Visiting Criminal Records is an outstanding experience! This shop is a true gem for music lovers, collectors, and pop culture enthusiasts alike. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the vast selection of vinyl records, CDs, and unique merchandise. Whether you're looking for classic rock, hip-hop, indie, or something more obscure, they have it all. The staff at Criminal Records is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about music. They were more than happy to provide recommendations and help me track down a rare album I’d been searching for. Their enthusiasm for music and pop culture is contagious, creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that makes you want to stay and browse for hours. Beyond music, the store offers an excellent selection of comics, collectibles, and local releases, making it a haven for fans of great things creative. The layout is well-organized, making it easy to explore without feeling overwhelmed. I also appreciated their commitment to supporting local artists and hosting in-store events that bring the community together. It's clear that Criminal Records is more than just a record store – it’s a cultural hub that celebrates creativity and individuality. Overall, I had a fantastic visit and will definitely be returning soon. If you're in the area and love music, comics, or collectibles, I highly recommend checking out Criminal Records! I only wish the had a larger selection of T-shirt memorabilia past and present to add to each...