Newbury Comics Inc
Approval Rate: 78%
Reviews 21
by ladydane165fce
Tue Dec 22 2009I placed an order with Newbury Comics online on the 17th of December. I paid extra for the "expedited" shipping which claims that it will take an estimated 2-3 business days, rather than the regular shipping which takes 2-7 days. Knowing that it might be a little more than 3 days was fine with me since I gave myself some cushion for Christmas (Xmas would be the 6th business day, which I imagined would be the very last day that it would arrive.) After a couple of days I did not receive a shipping notification, so I emailed customer service. I received a reply with a tracking number, as well as a notification that some orders have experienced delays up to THREE weeks, and that I would have to wait as long as that until 1/08/10! This led to a series of emails which came to no conclusion but that I would "just have to wait," at which point I said No, no no, and no. Three weeks for an EXPEDITED packaged that is supposed to take three DAYS? No. I immediately used my tracking # at USPS only ... Read more
by citysearchuser_1c9933
Sun Aug 23 2009I've worked for Newbury Comics for 5 years. They hire people based upon their personal style/attractiveness and almost nothing else. They wa...
by citysearchuser_12e7ac
Tue Sep 02 2008I ordered a CD from Newbury via Amazon.com. The CD mailed quickly and arrived quicker -- but it wasn't the CD I ordered. When I wrote them...
by citysearchuser_1318fe
Fri Jan 18 2008As a comic book and music fan, the place has a great selection of rare finds and classics. They happen to also have some great deals occasio...
by contributor130_615
Thu May 11 2006The Scene Once upon a time, this was a fringe store catering mainly to punk-rock diehards and hipper-than-thou college kids. But ever since alternative rock started blending with the prevailing trends, Newbury Comics' time has come. The store does a great job of mixing the organization and layout of a chain store with the expertise and range of a specialist store. The Goods Newbury Comics should be your first stop for new rock and pop on CD and vinyl. As is the case with most chains, Newbury's tape selection isn't strong. The store does what it does brilliantly--prices are typically a few dollars less per CD here than at other retail chains--but if you're looking for something other than rock, you'll do better elsewhere. There's also a roomful of eclectic novelties, including posters, magazines and yes, comics.
by citysearchuser_10e70b
Mon Nov 21 2005I have found the staff at this particular Newbury Comics store is rather snobby. They seem to think they know everything about music. Funny ...
by citysearchuser_1929ec
Sat Oct 15 2005As other reviewers have pointed out, Newbury Comics is not just for Comics. It's actually dominated by music. I've had success finding a lot...
by citysearchuser_126de4
Mon Sep 26 2005Unlike corporate music stores Newberry comics has its own flavor. They are unique and fun. The store sells music, posters, stickers, jeweler...
by citysearchuser_1c4e0d_1582512592
Fri Sep 23 2005Despite the name, you'll find much more than comics here. In fact, if anything, the focus of the store is really music or, more generally, p...
by citysearchuser_1487ee48464966_9
Sun Sep 11 2005Cheap DVDs and music, as well as a large assortment of accessories and fun gifts. I've spent hours in this store, just walking around and lo...
by citysearchuser_16e29c
Thu Sep 01 2005This is a great store for those looking for used CDs, random Pop Culture gifts, DVDs, etc. Located on the end of Newbury Street closest to ...
by citysearchuser_165c9d
Tue Aug 23 2005While still a better alternative than buying your music at an expensive chain store, this place is nothing special. The most amusement comes...
by citysearchuser_1b6e5e72992323_4
Thu Jul 21 2005If you're looking for a particular CD or DVD and you don't want to spend a lot of money (or pirate it) this store may carry it. There are a ...
by citysearchuser_1230be47003377_0
Sun Jul 10 2005Newbury Comics on Newbury Street offers a great selection on both music and other interesting trinkets. A great place for an original gift. ...
by citysearchuser_14c018
Fri Jun 03 2005People who are new to Boston are enthralled with Newbury comics. I mean, they have CDs by bands they don't play on the radio! But even tho...
by citysearchuser_15369c50633482_4
Tue May 31 2005Newbury Comics is an amazing experience. You don't just go to pick up the new Beck CD. You go to wander through the aisles, talk to the laid...
by citysearchuser_1edfd7
Fri May 27 2005This store is half/comics and half/music. They have a great used and new selection of music, cheaper than most places because they offer so...
by ddinboston
Thu Oct 10 2002I am a loyal Newbury Comics customer because they continue to offer a great selection of CDs at the best prices. My only gripe is that they don't have enough listening stations, so I go to Tower/Virgin and listen and then buy the CD at Newbury. They also have cool gifts, T-shirts, etc. If you are sick of paying $17.99 for CDs, head over immediately.
by diatonic10efd0
Thu Sep 05 2002The lowest prices in Boston for new rock and pop CD's...period! If you're looking for Classical and Jazz then i'm afraid that you'll have to look elsewhere:)
by pinkpanther1da_52a
Wed Jul 24 2002This is by far the best music store in the U.S. It has all sorts of music...and if they don't have what you are looking for they will get it shipped to the store for you...free of charge. In addition, they have funny gifts and collectibles, hard to find music, and a great used CD selection. They are reasonably priced compared to many other major record stores. The staff is into their music...but very nice and willing to help. They will even play a CD over the speakers in the store if you aren't sure about it. --a wicked good time.
by nickstreet10cb_bd
Sat Jul 13 2002I like obscure music and they always have what I'm looking for. There's also always someone interesting to look at.