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The Bizarre Bazaar LLC
1014 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
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The Bizarre Bazaar LLC
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Ha
Review №1

Great little place with friendly staff. I wish their prices were better, because second and charles has the same sort of items for cheaper. In the end it comes down to either supporting a local business or getting your reading/music fix for cheap. Also their phones apparently dont work. Called three different times with two different phones. The phones pick up, let you sit in silence, and then promptly hangs up.

Jo
Review №2

This place is awesome for finding quirky things to listen to. Prices can vary from great to not great (a cd i can get online on amazon new for $10 cost $18 used there) but overall I think finding this place was a win.

El
Review №3

Godtier books, and by godtier I really do mean godtier. They have books out of the wazoo. Books upon books upon books. 250 out of 250 stars.

8-
Review №4

Its a small local bookstore/media store so definitely worth a look. They have a bunch of cool toys/electronics that are display only . Also a few tripping hazards in some of the aisles.

Ka
Review №5

Love this place! Whether you’re looking for something good to read or need audio equipment repaired/replaced, this is the place to go! The folks who run the place are very helpful and always friendly to me. Plus, there are lots of books on the side that are free. Still worth a good, long look inside, for sure, but I have found some good reads outside during their off hours too!

Ju
Review №6

This place rocks. Has a little bit of everything, tons of books, music, memorabilia and things inbetween. Absolutely worth stopping by and checking out.

Tr
Review №7

Really cool store. Love just browsing but they also usually have specific books Im looking for. Cheap prices

Ch
Review №8

Front counter guy was very nice and I could pay with my phone so thats a plus.

Re
Review №9

Under quite shelves and notes quickly held one might find how simple it can be to be bizarre, & bizarrely as well

je
Review №10

Record head-This place has a huge selection of used records, which I prefer the used. They also had a very solid psych music from 60s-80s. Prices seemed very fair.

Al
Review №11

Great selection of music, books, and movies. I built my laserdisc and cassette collections up extensively shopping there. The staff are friendly. They repair and sell older stereo equipment which I have bought some of and enjoyed. They carry some hard to find stuff and its worth a visit to see what they have in stock. I am a frequent customer

Mu
Review №12

This place is what I look for whenever I look for a secondhand store. The employees seem friendly and allow you the freedom to shop. The selection is pretty decent. Not the best organization I’ve ever seen but certainly not the worst.The reason I’m providing three stars instead of five is because of the ridiculous markup prices. I understand that this is a thrift store and they have to turn a profit so this is something that usually doesn’t bother me very much. But it’s frustrating to see so many old books with Arc or Goodwill pricetags that read $1 be sold for $8-15. This just tells me that the seller is hawking thrift stores and trying to get way more out of it which is immoral. They also obviously google every book and record that comes their way and charge whatever they see it going for online without considering the quality of the item. Sure, maybe a book sold for $30 online but it was probably in decent condition and not dirty and highlighted throughout. Maybe an LP was worth $40+ somewhere on the internet but the condition was probably a lot better than the one with a cover with bent corners and a disc with noticeable scratches. Real sellers know to account for quality. The fact that they have this brick and mortar store in a part of town that isn’t cheap to rent but charge the same amount an independent seller online would just makes me want to go home and order the item online.I’ll probably return to browse but I would spend way more if their prices were right.

No
Review №13

Lots of books, movies and music. Need some time to look at it all. Ill be back. Great people working.

De
Review №14

This is a really fun place to shop! They have a large selection of curated vinyl, CDs, DVDs, cassette tapes, books, old magazines and maps, stereo equipment and more. The selection is always changing. They also have a cool bargain area with 25 cent items and the staff is always helpful and friendly.

Ch
Review №15

Theres a great selection, and they leave stuff out for the night owls, and its super cheap. I can always find something to.read, listen to, on several mediums actually.Come to think of it theres usually more than I can carry just overnight stock is out for 25¢ to a.buck.i think.Its awesome, probably even better in the day. Kinda expensive, but there some gems in there forsure!

Ra
Review №16

A true treasure lots of hard to find albums. Definitely will tell all my friends.

Ca
Review №17

THE place for books and used media. As appealing to the eye as it is the wallet, I routinely visit just to peruse and buy coffee.

Er
Review №18

It was a joy to do business with them!Their selection seemed carefully crafted to appealing titles. The staff was extremely helpful.

Em
Review №19

Love this place. Awesome vibe and super friendly people.

Ma
Review №20

Great vintage audio and personal service. Ive been living in Fort Collins for over 5 years and I cannot believe that I did not make a trip to the store prior. Could not recommend further for any of your media content desires that are less than current, books, vinyl, CDs and more. If youre an audiophile they have everything that you need and an impressive knowledge

Ev
Review №21

Mostly books. Tons of music in vinyl and CDs. Very neat vintage stuff.A true gem of Fort Collins

Ke
Review №22

Make sure you have good self control over your budget because you will find so many things you didnt know you needed!

ch
Review №23

Very friendly, and helpful staff. Good selection of hard to find music. All my selections were in near perfect condition. Ill be back.

An
Review №24

Great books at great prices. Always marked well under online retail prices, and a wide array of options for all genera.

Cl
Review №25

Solid selection of records, got lucky and hot the last of what I was lookin for. Owner was nice. Definetly will be back

Ga
Review №26

Great store. Local with a great selection and prices you cant beat. The people are super kind and always a blast to speak with

Wi
Review №27

Music, movies, books, rarities, toys, novelties, secondhand objedar, record players and music equipment are just some of the things youll find at The Bizarre Bazaar. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, and they buy and sell mixed media.If youre a nerd of any stripe, you support your local businesses - shop here first!

Da
Review №28

Great prices on vinyl, massive selection of everything from books to dvds to cassette tapes, super chill staff. Great spot.

Fr
Review №29

Great place... Scott was amazing and the amount of awesome things in his store were fantastic!

Sa
Review №30

Local great spot to grab books, records, comics, and more! You never know what youll find!

De
Review №31

I take several of my clients to bizarre bazaar every week. Sometimes we just window shop and others we purchase DVDs and CDs. I have never had an issue with any purchases I have made there. I love checking out the old CDs and reminiscing about my high school days lol

Jo
Review №32

Such a cool and unique experience. One of the more immersive book/record stores I have visited. If you love the great finds and the smell of books you must visit this place.

Kr
Review №33

Great place! Tons and tons of books, cds, records it would take you an entire week of looking around to see all the awesome things and things. Pretty cool staff, and always helpful. Browsing takes serious time so if youre looking for something in specific ask, ask and ask. Finding some things can be tricky as customers can be sort of messy and not put stuff back where it belongs. Check them out!

Ab
Review №34

I loved this place I found many good books at a good price, I also noticed they had vinyls, cd/dvd/BD the employees were very helpful and friendly helping me out finding books and prices

Je
Review №35

Amazing place to see if theyll buy any of your old music, books, etc. You can also easily spend hours in here looking through their collection of books, comics, music, movies, and audio equipment. Such a great place to browse!

Da
Review №36

Good place to trade. This was my first time there and got a little bit of cash for books, CDs & movies we did not want. Donated what they did not take to the free section where they let all the people who have little free libraries to take. Nice people. Pleasant experience.

Ch
Review №37

They have SO MUCH! Fun to browse and walk through the past. I just get overwhelmed with the awesome selection!

Be
Review №38

This is a WONDERFUL BOOKSTORE!!! Additionally they have CDs, 78 records AND someone to fix your turntable if needed!!Bizarre Bazaar is a gently used bookstore so prices are wonderfully affordable. Their staff is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Truly, what more could you ask for???!!! Not much!!A grand gesture is their free to take feature. Books, CDs & LPs that they dont buy for resale and owners dont want to take home are put outside for anyone to take home and enjoy!! How GENEROUS & KIND!!I Wish I could pack them up & take them home to Florida with me!!If you LOVE to read BIZARRE BAZAAR is a must stop for you.Oh- plenty of easy parking too!!!

An
Review №39

I love this bookstore. Expect to spend some time there, especially if you love books, old magazines, music, etc. You can find lots of awesome stuff if you are willing to dig a bit. But my favorite part is the bookshelf outside the store, open all night (good for someone on the opposite schedule of most people, like myself). You can drop off donations, pick up 10 books at a time, and keep books from the landfill. A win, win, win, in my opinion, and I always find some great reads there. Just please dont ruin this awesome service by making a huge mess or being dishonest, so it can keep benefitting everyone. Thanks Bizarre Bizare, as a fellow bookseller and reading enthusiast, I appreciate you immensely.

DA
Review №40

HAD THE AMP I WANTED AND ANSWERED ALL THE QUESTIONS I HAD!!!!!!!! DIDNT HAVE ANY LUKE BRYAN CDS.

An
Review №41

I could spend hours here! Super friendly staff too

Ma
Review №42

Lots of interesting.finds but a little pricy for a used book/dvd/CD store.

Ja
Review №43

Super easy to bring in cd, movies books and more for fair value so they can resell. Amazingly helpful outdoor free book rack for the community as well. They take in old receivers for record playing. Nice to see things reused instead thrown out. Good audio collection. Check them out! Friendly staff too. Thanks

Jo
Review №44

Have taken used books and DVDs there to sell. Everyone is always nice and knowledgeable.

Ni
Review №45

Cool place, I was mostly there for vinyl, they have a pretty good selection and prices are decent, grabbed, jazz, blues, and hip-hop. The staff was friendly too, my fist visit.

Ju
Review №46

Wonderful small used book business with a variety of other things like comic books, records, and movies too!

Ma
Review №47

Great used and repurposed movie, music, and book store.

Za
Review №48

Good selection of used books and vinyl. Staff was really nice to us old folks (for FOCO)

Tr
Review №49

Friendly staff and environment. Lots of cool things to look at.

Ra
Review №50

Books, records, old record players...cool place.

Go
Review №51

Very interesting shop. We enjoyed wondering the book isles, and found some great choices.

lg
Review №52

I love this place...recommend for all your vinyl needs..and then some.

Mo
Review №53

For a place so cluttered, it’s surprisingly easy to find what you’re looking for. Unlike other used bookstores, you can usually come in with a book in mind and find it in the store. You’ll usually find your book for ~3.50-12.00, which I consider a decent price. You can even find some rare collectibles, but those will be higher on the price scale. Good vintage postcards and Time magazines which are cool.My issue with this place comes with the employees. This is regular for used bookstores I’ve come to realize, but the owner and workers always act standoffish. It’s worse than Book Lovers on North College; these people act as if they would be happier if you decided not to come in. They don’t have very good customer service skills and for the five years I’ve been coming, I’ve never gotten a single, “Thank you for coming in, have a nice day.” They have a requirement to use hand sanitizer when you arrive (which I have my own opinions on but won’t divulge), and can be pretty rude and harsh when you understandably overlook the bottle on the counter.Wow I just wrote a novel in itself. Like I said it’s not bad considering your time there is mostly spent without their help, and it’s pretty normal for used bookstores. It would just be nice to feel appreciated in a place I like going to so much.

Wi
Review №54

Excellent place to plow through stacks. Great selection and super friendly employees. The place to go to find some interesting vinyl selections. Ill definitely be visiting again soon!

Be
Review №55

Jadore! Its great to be able to sell/donate books, and I can always find cool copies of my favorites here. Yall make it easy to enjoy shopping local 🧡.

dj
Review №56

I have been doing biz there since they opened..great service all the time..friendly staff..always a pleasure

Al
Review №57

The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Its clear why this is a Fort Collins fav amongst locals

Ke
Review №58

We were out there on vacation and saw your place on the maps app. I spent way too much there that time. Thats why we came back out again this last weekend, specifically for your selection. It was well worth the 9 hour drive. And just want to say, we have had nothing but professional service and assistance both times. Keep up the great job, we will keep coming back.

A
Review №59

Super fun environment, a LARGE selection of books at are good fun to hunt through (alphabetised!), and still accepting donations during the current iteration of local pandemic orders!

Er
Review №60

I wish I new that they buy books. I thought that they were very nice.

Ja
Review №61

The free books out front are always a fun treasure hunt

Br
Review №62

Cool bookstore. They also sell music and DVDs as well as random collectibles. Great place to sell some old books you are looking to get rid of as they offer decent prices for them.

Ev
Review №63

This is a great shop to get books, records, and audio gear. They have an incredibly large selection and whatever you’re looking for, chances are you’ll find it here. The staff are really helpful and knowledgeable, and they can help you find whatever you need. Talk to Alex about audio equipment, he knows everything there is to know.

Jo
Review №64

What a gem. Has to be seen to be believed. Book selections for days. Then you go to the back and discover a room full of record albums and CDs. You could spend a scary amount of time and money here, but everything is very reasonably priced. Amazing!

Di
Review №65

Great for music heads or artists

An
Review №66

Great place to grab some used records and books! And a bunch of other stuff too! Always a nice place to browse

Sh
Review №67

I love books. The smell, the read, the adventure!

Ge
Review №68

This place is amazing!

Ko
Review №69

Nice staff, interesting stuff. Some vintage audio too. Recommended!

He
Review №70

Selection of cassettes, CDs, and vinyl are awesome! Amazing book selection as well. Mellow place.

Ke
Review №71

Cooler than the other side of the pillow.

Th
Review №72

Great selection of unique books. Some what organized.

Ti
Review №73

Unbelievable, especially the cool figurines and audio cassette tapes from the 90s. Helpful staff, amazing bathroom, and impressive selection of media.

Se
Review №74

Im not a frequent shopper here, I only venture in every once in a while. I *should* come here more often. Its just a cool, typical, cluttered book and record store. And they have a great selection of books and vinyl.

Ch
Review №75

It was ok nothing spectacular

Ca
Review №76

This is a great shop! Its super crowded and that can be uncomfortable but it doesnt take away from all the great books, magazines, and records you can browse. My partner found exactly what hes been searching every thrift shop and flea market for years! I got some retro magazines and fantastic books. They also have a restaurant counter that seems to serve drinks but we didnt stop for that. Plus there was a lovely little dog following me and wagging their tail.

Da
Review №77

Cool place to search for a treasure. Books and music

Ad
Review №78

This place is such a gem! Every time I go here, I find an extremely interesting book. Theyve got so many records, too, and Im sure if I were a collector Id be here 24/7! They even have free coffee at the front, cool old magazines, prints, and overall a really nice, laid back vibe!

am
Review №79

Cozy environment, super helpful and kind staff. Good prices and great finds!

Si
Review №80

Interesting place. I think they low balled my cds though.

Do
Review №81

Awesome place friendly staff. Was looking for a legit vinyl set up and got just what I needed for an excellent price

do
Review №82

Tons of used books .some books were free. Some use books were only 50 cents off cover price.

An
Review №83

Wonderful store! Lots of used books, records, and other stuff. Prices are reasonable. Check it out, yo!

Ky
Review №84

I will bo longer shop here. Ive been a customer for quite a while, but i will not shop where im asked to take my backpack off and , its an assumption of guilt and insulting. I will spend my money elsewhere.

Jo
Review №85

LOVELY little store! I can and have spent hours in here just looking at books and records. They also have a 25 cent outdoor shelves. Great place to sell/trade in old books and records. They give fair prices or credits for a book junkie like me. Also a great little coffee shop some days I will just go in for the coffee!

Ka
Review №86

Worth the visit, lots of interesting books and items. Books could be better organized, but it has a wonderful atmosphere and great staff. Found a book I had thought Id never find in print. Highly suggest taking a look at this place.

Jo
Review №87

Best books 4 free x10

Ni
Review №88

What a neat place! You can easily spend an hour in here browsing everything. Acceptable prices, fun and kind staff and quirky items you cant find at any other store.

As
Review №89

Just LOVED it. I could find most of the books I wanted for a very reasonable price. The merchant was so nice. Good selection of play list. Very positive atmosphere in general.

Ro
Review №90

A really fun store to get lost in with always something new to discover. Employees have been both pleasant and helpful. If you are vinyl, book, or movie fan, this should be your destination. Be careful though. You may lose track of time!

La
Review №91

I was browsing for collectible books and happened to come across a particularly fine one at Bizarre Bazaar. Kayleigh was quite helpful and very nice. I will definitely be back. The stacks there are, no doubt, full of many more treasures.

Pa
Review №92

Great selection, knowledgeable staff. Havent been in a record store since the 80s. Had fun

Tu
Review №93

This place is hands down one of the most charming shops Ive ever entered, its got something for everyone with an interest in hobbies that thrived in older times. The staff is friendly and the items are reasonably priced. Even going and looking around was entertaining enough, they have very large selection of books, records, models, and record players seem to be their specialty.

Sa
Review №94

What an amazing store! They have a great music selection that is constantly growing. Whether vinyl or CD, you are almost guaranteed to find what you are looking for regardless of how obscure. If youre looking for more of the visual media, they have a wide selection of used DVDs for youre browsing pleasure. Maybe youre looking for non-technological visual media. I believe theyre called books and they have a TON of them on almost every topic imaginable! Trust me. Just walk around and browse the shelves, see what little gems you find. You wont be disappointed. 😉

Er
Review №95

Great selection of used books and music, (vinyl & CD). Outgoing staff that know their way around. If you cant find something or are looking for something specific, ask. Always stop in when visiting from out of state.

Je
Review №96

I cant say enough nice things about bizarre bizarre. its freaking awesome!!!! Used records used books refurbished vintage audio equipment, its just amazing. The staff are wonderful and friendly. The owners are super knowledgeable and pretty chill. Prices on pretty much everything is beyond reasonable. As far as the vinyl goes its whatever someone is selling used in Fort Collins so depending on your taste they might not have exactly what you want but there tends to be something for everybody. There are really good finds in there but unfortunately they know when they hack a good find and usually tack on an extra five bucks over what I would pay. Its not too much but sometimes and theyre a little to proud of the good stuff as far as vinyl goes but everything else super cheap really good condition. Everything is always in good condition or priced well if its a bit jinky. Anyway I love the place. Ive spent many of my dollars there its awesome! Twenty stars!!

Aa
Review №97

Great book/music shop. Nice staff and cool atmosphere!

St
Review №98

This a really cool place. Every town needs a vintage book and music store. Its crowded, but very well put together. Alway fun to walk through to go down memory lane.

Jo
Review №99

Overpriced collection of old vinyl in poor condition. Huge markups on everything. Offered nothing in trade credit on gently used collectibles. I found better stuff at the flea markets for less money...

Ki
Review №100

Found this gem while on a vinyl collecting trip to Colorado. With absolutely no luck finding decent used vinyl anywhere in Denver or Boulder the day before, we were very happy when we came across Bizarre Bazaar in Fort Collins. The staff was very friendly and owner very helpful. They were getting ready to put out a large vinyl collection over the weekend. Too bad we had to go back home before then. Thank you Bizarre Bazaar for the pleasant experience and free beverage!

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  • Address:1014 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
  • Site:http://www.fortcollinsbazaar.com/
  • Phone:+1 970-484-1699
Categories
  • Book store
  • Audio visual equipment repair service
  • Music store
  • Record store
  • Used book store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–7PM
  • Saturday:10AM–7PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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