Kanesville Kollectibles — Local services in Council Bluffs

Old-Timey Record Warehouse!

I've been coming to Kanesville Kollectibles for years at this point, and it's a unique experience!

PROS: Owner (Tim) is knowledgeable and friendly Prices are very fair and affordable! 100,000+ Vinyl Records, along with 1000s of CDs & Cassettes 1,000s of Well-priced vintage comics (slightly cheaper than Krypton/Dragon's Lair) 1,000s of DVD/Blu Ray/VHS Movies 1,000s of SciFi/Fantasy Paperbacks Plethora of used Sound Equipment Sets (Receivers, CD Changers, Cassette Decks, Speakers, etc.)

CONS: Limited Staff Inventory doesn't Change Frequently Ground level has space limitations so there are inventory organizations of stacks on stacks, requiring picking. Upstairs has MASSIVE, mostly unsorted vinyl inventory with piles on piles, necessitating digging and picking. Building is very old, so mold out the Wazoo. Wear a mask to pick Tim doesn't always know where things are, especially if it's not a new arrival.

If you like to pick, this is the...

I've been to many record stores but have never seen the combination of inventory across all genres of music as at Kanesville. I like quirky releases and always find something that delights me to take home. The last visit visit me $1 for a fabulous obscure jazz LP "Music For The Birds" by Eddie South (the "dark angel of the violin") and Mike Simpson ("jazz flute virtuoso"). While the selection and prices are awesome, the best part about the shop is the owner, Tim, who opened the shop back in the early 70s and is one of the most knowledgeable experts about all things music... and an all-around great guy. Ok, maybe the place is a little cluttered/claustrophobic but the trade-off for selection, price and friendliness makes it well with it. A trip to Kanesville isn't just a shopping trip... it's a wonderful,...

A true hidden gem!!

If you're into older books, books that are hard to find, looking for some rare vinyl's, comic books, movies, cassette tapes, 8 Tracks, and even CDs, you NEED to come here!

This is place may look cluttered at first glance, but there are rows of treasures yet to be found by a keen eye!

Can't find a certain author or a series of books? The staff can help you find what you're looking for.

Only downside of this place, it isn't very wheelchair accessible. You can manage to get through the narrow aisles using a walker if needed. Don't let that turn you away. You can ask the staff to help you find what you're looking for, even if you can't get through the aisles.

Everything is priced really low, so don't be surprised if you walk out with a book bag...