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Zia Record Exchange

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Local(480) 829-1967

105 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

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Zia Record Exchange
Local(480) 829-1967

105 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

http://phoenix.citysearch.com/profile/1697101/tempe_az/zia_record_exchange.html

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User Reviews of Zia Record Exchange

Yelp.com Review - by t a.

5.0 of 5 stars. you cannot go wrong at zia. brought hubs there because he's huge on old school punk and so i knew he would be able to find some gems at zia. good for zia, bad for our bank account-we left there $200...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by desert d.

3.0 of 5 stars. LOL, this place has been around as long as me! I went in recently to do a trade/sale. It stunk like incense soooo bad! Sorry not everyone can handle it. They have a good selection of oddball stuff. If...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This store reminds me of what Zia's was most like originally. It's funky in a kind of college town type of mentality. They have never been cheap. They have a really interesting selection of used...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melinda R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Aw you gotta love Zia. Gotta support your favorite store. They have old records, a wide selection of hard to find CDs, you can do trade-ins.I approve.But only 3 stars worth because they're not cheap....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming to this Zia since I was in the 7th grade. Since then, they've definitely beefed up their CD and DVD collections a bunch and you could literally spend a whole day just looking through...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Taylor F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I like to buy music and be able to hold it in my hand the moment I pay for it. I like to open up the case and pull out a booklet or cover that shows me lyrics and pictures and random shout-outs to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Zia Records is an awesome valley CD store which carries a wide range of every genre. Nothing is too specialized. They have used CDs on the cheap, they take trade-ins, and the place looks fucking cool....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Zia, Eastside and Bookmans are the Trinity when it comes to record stores and its kinda funny and convenient that Zia and Eastside they are like 100 feet away from each other. An AWESOME selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Realized as I was posting my review of Hoodlums that I've never actually reviewed my favorite place for CD shopping...You'll find me here a couple times a week when I get bored at work browsing for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Billy R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Overall, Zia is a nice place to get CD's and movies. I've had some negative experiences a few years ago, but nothing like that has happened since. There used to be this air of snootiness with some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Need a quick buck or new tunes....

...then Zia is the place for you. They will buy your old stuff and sell you some new or new used stuff to add to your iTunes collection. A great value and inexpensive way to expand your music collection or get...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tori B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Zia, used to work here when I was like 17, but the one in Phoenix. You can find pretty much any band, and possibly used for cheap. If it's not there they can order it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Great selection of new and used CDs

Zia has one of the largest most comprehensive of used CD's in the VAlley, this location in particular being by ASU has great dance music CD's and selections that appeal to the college crowd. Of course, the...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Buy Sell and Trade - the Best of all Zia's

There are several Zia's in the valley and I consider the Tempe store the best of all of them. Because they are right next to ASU they have a HUGE selection of gently used CD's, LP's and DVD's. This location...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by amanny a.

4.0 of 5 stars. I hear a lot of people complain about zia. Mostly people that live by all the record reviews on pitchfork. i do not like pitchfork. i do not like these people that complain. zia is a record store....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sunny b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Zia rocks~!They always have the CD's I'm looking for and if they don't they will gladly order it. They buy my used CD's and do not scrutinize them with a huffy "my music taste is so much better than...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by millie m.

4.0 of 5 stars. i love their selection of tapes, records, cd's and books! their prices are very reasonable and the people who work there were always friendly. it's one of the only places that has survived that area,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Victor H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Zia covers my simple needs for finding Cd's in my era---late 60's through the 80's.I never have to wait to get help, as there staff is all over the place, and the selection of Cd's is terrific! You...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Blake L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good place to trade in all your useless cds. I remember hawking a couple of my NWA and Wham cds for dope....
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Although I stopped buying CDs a long time ago thanks to iTunes, I will always think of Zia in a fond way. I spent most of my college years purusing the aisles after class looking for hard-to-find...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Geoff O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Coming out here from NYC, I was shocked to not find more record stories in a large college town. I thought that Zia would be more of a speciality store on first look and on seeing the pierced,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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only for true music lovers

the selection is extensive. i wouldn't even consider buying new stuff here cuz it's too expensive but if you're looking for a hard to find oldie but goodie i'd check here first.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren V.

3.0 of 5 stars. pretty good place to buy or sell used books, CDs, movies, etc.i haven't really been since the advent of downloading, but i always favored Eastside over this place for atmosphere, authenticity of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by w w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Zia will always have a soft spot in my heart.When I was a poor college student living off oriental flavored top ramen, I'd sometimes find that I was having a problem making my monthly rent. Not to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jake C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Tempe Zia is the best one around. The problem I have run into at its other locations is their inconsistency. Used CD's are cheap, but sometimes hard to track down. They have a good selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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yah i like it

Fun to shop at. Good selection of DVDs and CDs and good for self and/or gift shopping. Little stations to listen to some new music, and I especially like the hot used section to see what new used stuff just...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Record store snoots!

Great selection at all Zia Record exchanges! Brad Singer was stubborn in life, and that energy seems to live on with a less than friendly staff! I guess if you paint your nails black and style your hair...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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Great CD store for Trading/Buying

Very good selection of music and movies. Open till midnight every night, so the hours are terrific. A great place to look for used CDs, although some of the new ones can be a little pricey (suggested retail...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Please. Is there anyplace else to buys CDs in the Valley? Its proximity to 50,000 college students makes for a very good selection of used CDs.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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Awesome used record store by Jennifer C. at InsiderPages

If you are looking for inexpensive used CDs or movies, this is a great place. They have a huge selection and great prices. They also have new CDs and movies, but the prices are more expensive than other...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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Good Place To Trade-In Discs by Ivan Z. at InsiderPages

It's a good place to trade in your discs of music & movies. They sell used discs at a fairly good price. They have a large inventory in such a small place.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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has the best selection

Zia record always has the best selection of cd's especially the hard to find ones. I always go here for stuff that I know I wont be able to find anywhere else. It is in a nice location and the workers in here...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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Grungy but good by Ryan R. at InsiderPages

Zia record exchange is a long time favorite in Tempe AZ, because it stays the same. It refuses to go along with the trend that the rest of Tempe has followed. No upgrades or corporate buy outs here, just the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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take your old cd's here!

Zia records is an awesome music store you can sell back old cd's and get credit towards new ones. This store has a nice selection many that you cannot find elsewere. The peeople who work in here are very nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2005
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Amazingly Friendly by Beth J. at InsiderPages

You can exchange movies and music for for chash or credit towards the store. They are very friendly and helpful. If you are having a hard time finding those forgotten movies at a great price then this is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Cyan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Zias. I walk in there with the intention of buying one cd and leave with a handful. The staff is pretty helpful but I rarely ask them for help. The music they play is often too loud to shop...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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