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Bogbean Books and Music
1740 California St, Redding, CA 96001, United States
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Bogbean Books and Music
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Jo
Review №1

This place is great (if a bit poorly organized), a good window into a past many of us are nostalgic for. They have a good but rotating selection, and buy and sell. The store is 30 years old same as me, and times are hard for retail these days but i hope it survives... these places are more important than museums for the segments of culture and time they represent, and often way more fun.

Lo
Review №2

This place is GREAT!!!! Im from Oregon. This was one of the first places I wanted to go. The staff is so nice. I found more than I was looking for. I found some of the music I havent been able to find, and a few movies I havent seen in store on line or Netflix. Great store!!! They also have PlayStation games.

Tr
Review №3

The guy in there was nice enough and they were playing good music Led Zeppelin and so you know you said pick your best pray to albums and bring them in and Ill take a look at it so when I get back in town thats what Ill do

Cr
Review №4

I went into this store to see if they were interested is buying video games and the guy there was rude and told me i waisted his time. There were no other customers in the store. I will not recommed this store to anyone. He did not want to take the time to hook up the console i brought it. If he did not want to take the time to test merchendise then why even have a store?

Ro
Review №5

Free spirits for sure! A few (bold, underlined) good deals. Willing to negotiate I think. Pretty cool store. The kids love it.

Li
Review №6

Lots of cool stuff. Got there too late to really look

He
Review №7

I just love this place!! Who doesnt

Mi
Review №8

Very fun place to shop!! Lots of hard to find movies and the stage are excellent!!!

Ja
Review №9

Pretty good. Guy didnt know what worked and what was broken. Made. Sale.not happen due to that. Otherwise great store with plenty of older media

Be
Review №10

Love it! great prices, good finds.

St
Review №11

Good deals. Check it out

Am
Review №12

Bogbean, is great place, to spend time, Mike, the owner, is the best, he took time, to help my 8yr old granddaughter to find a book, she would enjoy to read. THANK YOU

Do
Review №13

Great place manager very humble and helpful great small staff .

Ch
Review №14

What a great shop! Went in for a charging cord for an old DS and this guy sold me a charger for something in his shop because he couldnt find another! Honestly the best customer service!

Da
Review №15

Love this store can find almost any music or movie or book you can possibly !want

Jo
Review №16

Love this place hope it doesnt go under everybody get in there spend spend spend there a local store they could use some love they got something for everybody just go look

Li
Review №17

I could spend hours here at Bog Bean Books n More. A must for music lovers and gamers on a budget. You can even bring that CD or Game that you are just over and trade it n a little cash for something new to you or an old favorite you haven seen or heard in a while. The ambiance is oh so inviting, I highly recomend stopping by.

Ju
Review №18

Ive been going to this place since I was a child. It is a great spot for people who truly love music, movie, games, books, etc. They have fair prices and offer a return period for most items, so if you dont like it you can exchange the purchase within a week or so. The staff are mostly quite knowledgeable and willing to help and offer advice whenever needed. Hope this store stays forever.

Cr
Review №19

Found some anime books for my son

Ra
Review №20

Hiring! This guy was so cool charged my phone and gave me free harry potter book!

Ra
Review №21

Donated some books and the dude working the register was super stoked and handed me 5 bucks and ley me snag a free item. Even though I was donating them. This was also my first visit of this store and I think I found my new local haunt. Im a huge vhs and retro game nerd, I felt like I was home.

Ma
Review №22

Love the place can find old death metal cds and some records been going there since I was a teenager......

Ge
Review №23

The staff here has always been fun and helpful. 27 years open?! Keep it up!

St
Review №24

A step back into the past. Only downside was very dirty and ran down.

K.
Review №25

I have tried and tried cannot find out where this place is at the 360 view is totally wrong it gives me a view of an alley how do I get to this place been wanting to see it for years now. Only come here once in awhile from Trinity County somebody answer me before the next time I come here please

Ka
Review №26

Thank you so much for your helpfulness in selecting comics and books for my great nephews summer reading. I very much appreciate your generosity.

Ma
Review №27

Gage was great and very helpful, cozy shop, so much to browse!

An
Review №28

This place gave me the creeps, I got creeped out from the minute I walked in the door. I went in to see if I could exchange VHS like it said they do on their Facebook and the guy wasnt very helpful he didnt know what he was talking about and kept talking as if I was looking for VHS. I would not ever go back there.

Sh
Review №29

Awsome employees a great collection of different entertainment

Su
Review №30

Bought a movie, had scratches, to which I mentioned, older gentleman states oh its dirty & proceeds to swirl it around on his shirt, says there, just like new. I stated thats NOT how you clean a DVD, SURE it is. I bought it against my better judgement as Id been wanting (& looking for) this movie for awhile. Needless to say it froze up at one point, so I called to ask what could be done, he says I remember you, & I find it interesting out of the 7 months Ive been working here youre the ONLY one with a problem. It most likely your player. Maybe you should just buy new...well exchange it or whatever you want to do. Then hung up on me.THAT in my opinion is NOT how to handle a customer, especially since all I wanted was for them to resurface the dvd since they have the machine to do so.And NO $8 for a USED dvd is NOT a good price. However I didnt want to wait 2-3 weeks for shipping so I paid more than I wouldve online.And I dont feel this fella is in the right job, he has ZERO customer service skills.

Br
Review №31

Been going here for decades, however on my last visit, they were quite disorganized. Many of the items did not have price tags. I bought two DVD movies for my nephews birthday, but they could not find the discs (they display the cases, but the discs are stored behind the counter to prevent a-holes from ripping them off).

ke
Review №32

I used to love coming to bog beans. Iw would be able to trade my movies in to get some new games. BUT NOW... YOU CAN ONLY TRADE MOVIES FOR MOVIES, GAMES FOR GAMES, I CANT EVEN USE MY IN STORE CREDIT FOR ANYTHING ELSE. SORRY BOG BEANS. IM GONNA MISS YOU.

C
Review №33

Great place with eclectic old media! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Ok record collection, lots of jazz and crooners.

He
Review №34

An interesting place for this area! There was a large selection of games and music over many genres. Everything was clean and clearly labeled. Staff was low pressure and allowed for easy browsing. Seems like a fun place for frequent visits to keep up on changing inventory. Pricing seemed pretty fair to me.

El
Review №35

Love it ❤️

Sh
Review №36

Great place with an eclectic selection of games, movies, books, and music. Just about anyone can find what theyre looking for here and the employees will help you find it if you cant.

Lo
Review №37

Was not there. I was at hella apparel

Me
Review №38

Love this place!!

Ry
Review №39

Really friendly people working there. Great music, great deals, it’s all around amazing.

Ka
Review №40

Great used products sold at reasonable prices. Shop always checks products before putting on the shelf. Sells records, game consoles, video games, dvds, CDs, and VHS. This shop has a wide range of genre and theres always more to explore. I love this shop !!!

Ni
Review №41

My 11 year old son and I love coming in. He bought his first albums there a few years back and we go there a few times a month to see whats new. For his birthday the other day he asked for a Bog Bean gift certificate. Ive found lots of good stuff and treasures there since I started going in the mid 90s

Co
Review №42

This place has a lot of different and unique items. But everytime I go in there the staff acts to cool to help you. If you ask them a question about anything they act like you are bothering them. I really like the store but customer service is lacking.

El
Review №43

Helpful friendly people. Books, DVD, games, game stations. Helped with my 3ds when best buy and game stop wouldnt/couldnt. Although the decor is stuck in the 70s. Prices and service excels.

Te
Review №44

Boy talk about going back in time.

Jo
Review №45

Good music good price

Ja
Review №46

Love this store. Has all those things that old school people like, albums, tapes, and yes sometime they may even haven eight-track, and movies. They buy and sell games and systems plus albums.

Kr
Review №47

I love this place. Fun to see used items being treasured. Love the records,video games,books,videos.

al
Review №48

Cool little shop in downtown, I’ve scored many records here for a reasonable price. They have lots of other cool random “blast from the past” type stuff. Worth taking a walk through at the least.

ro
Review №49

I moved up here the end of 2010/2011 and was introduced to bog bean by my brother and iv been going there every since. Great staff, great stull and all around great place.

Ro
Review №50

This store is a treasure trove of movies, books, music and even games! Staff is friendly and welcoming. If your interested in VHS tapes, vinyl records or games this is your place for great value!

Ad
Review №51

Great place with a old time fell, wish I had a job here. Maybe one day i will get a chance.

mi
Review №52

I love little old school shops like this. Lots of albums and CDs and DVDs its just a fun shop you can browse.

To
Review №53

Bogbean is the best! You just never know what youll find there. Nice selection of books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl and video games. Support local music stores!

Mi
Review №54

This is the place to go.

Kr
Review №55

Weird in the best way! Best place for unique gifts for a bargain. Pretty awesome frequent buyer program too. Get retro and shop local.

De
Review №56

Good items cheap prices

Aa
Review №57

Best store ever made! If you disagree youre probably never right...ever! Great store with great selection of retro games, books, music, and movies. Something for people of all ages.

Ne
Review №58

I went on my birthday to just look around and they ended up giving me a free CD after they found out. Super generous and it meant a lot. Very nice people and I will definitely be back.

An
Review №59

Walked in with the kids looking for books and promptly walked right back out. We didnt see very many books--mostly movie---and much of their selection is of the horror genre. My kids felt uncomfortable there and so did I. The people standing at the counter were nice enough--greeted us as we came in and said goodbye as we left.

Di
Review №60

All the old movies and records you find there

Cy
Review №61

Throwback store. Help support the buy, sell, trade merchants. Few and far between. Super nice employees.

Br
Review №62

My husband and myself came in when we were visiting from Washington. The store was nicely set up and well priced. We walked in and greeted immediately. The gentleman talked with us about different things as we picked out a great selection. I asked about kids books and was kindly given one for my daughter. Then came time to pay. We had 11-17 items and he gave us a great deal!! We scored nemo Dreamland for like 8$!! Down here they want close to 15$! That alone was amazing. Only thing I did wrong was forget to come back before we left town!! Def. Recommended to any game collector.

Da
Review №63

Loved there store,that warn,old,hippie,rock,jass feeling. Guy that halp me real nice, hard playstation 3 games yea i got 3 i will be back ty Bogge bean. David

Su
Review №64

THIS STORE IS CLASSIC... FULL OF WHATEVER YOU DESIRE IN FILM TV AND A DECENT BOOKS SECTION.... THE STORE IS REALLY ECLECTIC AND FUNKY WITH A GREAT AMBIENCE MUSIC PLAYING ALL THE TIME AND FUN DECOR WITH A REALLY HIP AND GROOVY STAFF.... I LOVE GOING IN AND JUST LOOKING AROUND... I NEARLY ALWAYS FIND SOMETHING INTERESTING THAT I REALLY MUST HAVE

Mi
Review №65

This is a great place to get your used video games dvds and other entertainment needs. They also offer stamp cards where when you buy so many of one product you get one free. always friendly and locally owned

Gh
Review №66

Great place to buy used dvds, cds, video games and records. The staff is extremely friendly and when they have the time if they arent too busy, to help suggest other items that are similar to what youre looking for. Very knowledgeable about most of the artist and genre that they have in stock. If you live in the area it is wise to go there frequently because they always getting something new in. Check out there Instagram, they post new record that they just got in.

Ra
Review №67

The guy I dealt with this morning was very rude to me. I am guessing most of these reviews are fake. They do not test their electronic products before putting them out for sale. They will charge you top dollar for used products and only give you 3 days to return for STORE CREDIT. I bought a 90$ Ipod mini that has a battery that will not hold a charge and the AUX input does not work. I was out of town and took it back in and the guy was a total jackass. Just acted like I was just wasting his time. They charge too much money for basically everything in there . They are selling comics for 3 dollars plus that I have found most other places like this for only a dollar. This is one small example of the unfair prices. I will be shopping online for any further products that I would have sought out there. Guaranteed to find better deals without worrying about having to deal with exchange in the next THREE DAYS.

Lo
Review №68

One of my favorite places to waste some time on town. Everyone who works here is awesome. If you arent sure about an album you want to buy, you can have them play it on their awesome sound system

Va
Review №69

LOVE this place. We still buy video tapes and DVDS so this place is perfect. Service and selection is excellent.

Bi
Review №70

It is truly an old school used record and CD store that has been around awhile. Obscure items to be found but you gotta look!

Sp
Review №71

Kinda like Blockbuster but actually good. Nice selection of pretty much any disc under the sun.

an
Review №72

This place is off the hook, Im an avid collector of vintage videogames and stop by once a month to see there stock, they only take in the best quality stuff and I never worry about getting fake or broken console or games the price is always fair and reasonable. the staff is very chill and awesome to just chat with. Ive been going to this place from my early childhood, so every time I visit it brings back memories :)The have a very welcoming environment, keeping it classic with abstract psychedelic art and a robust test in music. Trust me when i say this place will make u feel at peace when looking for that long lost mix tape or album u once had10/10 all around will always be a returning customer

Da
Review №73

Great prices if you dont mind used movies although they have much more than movies and the people are great!!!

Ch
Review №74

All kinds of entertainment to watch, play, listen to and read!!!😇

Ar
Review №75

Looks like home,great collection of music,takes orders calls you when it shows up, good guys

Da
Review №76

It was a very good experience for me. They recently changed their policy on dvds. Now, when you take your own dvds in to sell, they will only offer in store credit. But worked out for me.

Ke
Review №77

I love going here to add to my game collection. The employees are very friendly and helpful in regards to what they have. Their stock changes regularly so I try to stop by anytime I am in Redding.

Mi
Review №78

I love this store. Lots of fun things. Generally inexpensive prices.

da
Review №79

Bogbean is a unique store in Redding and its one of the few that can do this .You usually see this kind of stories in the big cities but Reddings lucky enough to have them..... And what are they....?¿?A very of used music DVD games and more type store.if youre trying to save some cash and get some good entertainment this is a place to go.....and their stuff is not beat up.they actually have good quality stuffand its next to New .so if you want to get that awesome movie thats probably 20 bucks go there and get it for 10 or 5 instead you just cant beat the deals.

B
Review №80

Great selection new and old, like a trip through a time machine

Jo
Review №81

Bog bean has been around forever. They sell used books, movies, games and tons of vinyl. Cool, hip shop, usually have something worth checking out.

To
Review №82

Theres not many places like this around anymore. I love going in and browsing through their CDs, movies and video games. You never know what youll find.

Re
Review №83

Brought in some video games that were given to my son as a gift that were a little out of his age range they were helpful and gave us a great deal on trade ins

To
Review №84

Quite possibly the hippest place in Redding. I actually experienced a profound sort of culture-shock when I first walked in the door; it felt like Id instantly been teleported into one of Seattle or San Franciscos art districts. Fantastic variety of cool stuff in here, totally cool vibe, your mileage might vary but definitely check it out at least once.

Na
Review №85

Unfortunately there was no bog or beans to be found. Luckily the cashiers personality was a good substitute. Five out of five, would smash again

Ta
Review №86

Bought a ps3 from them said it work brought it home and doesn’t work the power supply it broken on the back of the System And hdmi plug as well don’t not test there stuff and poor customer service doesn’t have time for there customer

TA
Review №87

I went in to get some cassette tapes. There was a good selection and the prices were cheaper than what Ive seen online.

T
Review №88

Staff has always been friendly and you can find awesome things ....

Do
Review №89

This is a privately owned, quaint store in a great location. I highly recommend checking it out!

vi
Review №90

Neat place, owner seems a little strange.

Sh
Review №91

Great stuff! Always something new.

He
Review №92

Tons of dvds! Music equipment, cds, records, games, books, they even have atari games and game boy color games! Nice staff and great prices.

Me
Review №93

First time visiting Redding, and I dropped in for a bit before heading back to Stockton, they have a great selection of CDs. I came out with a stack of CDs of some of my favorite bands to listen to for the drive home. I will be back the next time I go to Redding.

Ta
Review №94

Ive been shopping here for over 20 yrs...great place to save on dvds books video games ect

Th
Review №95

Very friendly and helpful. Great cd and vinyl selection.

Ke
Review №96

Great place to buy movies Cds and a nostalgic game and music memorabilia

Ju
Review №97

Great pricing, decent selection & totally awesome staff

Tr
Review №98

Always great to walk in and just look aroubd for a while, great selection of old games, books, albums, etc. Never busy and great staff. While some stuff is overpriced, its mostly on par or lower than any price online.

Lo
Review №99

Honestly useless to go here now. They go off of GameStop prices so just go to GameStop for that stuff. And now most of what they have is antiquated and outdated

Sa
Review №100

Mike is there every time I visit and is very helpful.

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:1740 California St, Redding, CA 96001, United States
  • Phone:+1 530-246-8657
Categories
  • Record store
  • DVD store
  • Electronics store
  • Museum
  • Music store
  • Musical instrument store
  • Used CD store
  • Used game store
  • Video game store
  • Video store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–8PM
  • Tuesday:12–8PM
  • Wednesday:12–8PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:12–8PM
  • Saturday:12–8PM
  • Sunday:12–8PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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