Rasputin’s

Apparently part of the job requirement is to be an asshole. I get it, you have to check large bags in as a process of mitigating theft, but do you have to talk down to me or demand it? Please goes a long way but apparently here it’s cool to talk to people like they’re a piece of shit before even saying hello. I would also like to mention that my 8 year old brought this to my attention after this happened. If a child notices unnecessary rude behavior then it’s pretty obvious there’s an opportunity for some coaching from management on creating a good customer experience.

Choose wisely and try not to be overwhelmed.
If I had stronger OCD, I would enter the store when it opens and stay until it closes. There is that much.
I looked mostly at movies and they had some martial arts films that I’d not seen for years. Prices, for second-​hand products, were reasonable. Check the discs before you leave the store!
I asked about the prices because some of the same film were priced higher. That has nothing to do with the quality of the discs. However, I saw some of them, priced at $ 1.95, that looked horribly worn.
Service was friendly and helpful.

Brought in a vinyl collection to sell. Alex assisted me, he was polite, engaging and very helpful getting the boxes from my car to the store. So far so good.
There wasn’t a vinyl buyer on staff today so I will come back and update once he’s in and had a chance to go through them. Feeling optimistic.

I’ve been here three different days at around 1030 and they are still closed, I guess time to start buying music online

The customer service is great, the selection is great, and they have some really cool shirts. Their books, movies, and vcr movies are super cheap. The staff goes out of their way to help and the ambience is great.

I’ve been to many of Rasputin’s other locations, but hadn’t gone to this Newpark Mall location until recently. It’s medium-​sized and next to Sears on the lower level, and has pretty much what you would expect to find at a typical used music/​DVD store. Prices are pretty reasonable and moderately lower than what you would find at the other mainstream stores. Inventory changes all the time depending on what you’re interested in and what the demand is.

This store rocks. Love all the Rasputin Music store locations I have been to. This one rocks because it is inside the New Park mall. I can here looking for some DVDs. I found the Complete First season of Malcolm in the Middle. I have never seen this in other stores that sale DVDs. So I bought. It cost 7.95. Plus taxes it was 8.71. Good del. it was great being able to find this DVD here.

update: the young woman I spoke to was Navy, and she was just as awesome when I went in as she was over the phone. Well done!

I always walked by this place not thinking to go in. My family was shopping in Sears so I had time to explore. Found some dvds (for a chesp price) that I always wanted to see/​buy. Got 8 dvds for 60 bucks.
Going through the dvds brought back lots of memories.

Good selection of music and very organize… However, went there twice, monday and the day after before 8pm and only to find out that they are closed.

This is Rasputin’s second attempt at a store in Newark, and this time they are located within the mall. I guess it’s working out for them as they have been around for a few years at this point.
Basically, it’s a place where you might find some DVD’s, CD’s and other entertainment goodies at a very affordable price, albeit used. It’s a huge location, so there is a good chance you’ll find what you’re looking for. They also take in trade in’s for store credit or actual cash money. Yes, cash money for stuff that might be clogging your closet.
They make you turn in your shopping bags first, so be careful to come here first as you might feel paranoid leaving your stuff with someone with the beady eyes. Be careful my fellow Unilocalers.

Great place to browse DVDs. I picked up a number of classic movies that I did not have in DVD format for about $ 5 a piece (star wars, jaws, etc). Movies were in good condition and the staff was helpful locating movies I was looking for.

This is our go-​to place for movies! You can get used movies for cheap and avoid paying full price especially if you are going to watch it only once. Sometimes you can find movies you want to watch for cheaper than RedBox rentals so why not? We would buy them and if the movie turns out to be a one-​time viewing, we sell it back and get some of our money in return. You do have to be patient enough to rummage through their clearance piles though.

I grew up with Rasputins, albeit the one on Telegraph in Bezerkley. I even remember a store in San Lorenzo, RIP. This is actually the second incarnation here in Newark, and even if it is in a f*%#‘n mall, it still somewhat carries that old school, record store charm. For that I give them props.
The inventory isn’t quite the treasure trove it used to be, but that’s because of technology and not business decision. I mean, who buys tangible music anymore? *reluctantly raises arm*.
I never or hardly ever come in here with something in particular in mind. Rather I come in with a blank slate and most importantly time to kill, and just literally rummage through their stacks of cds, dvds or even vinyl. I consider it a lucky day if I find 1 – 2 items. I actually find myself buying more things for others here than myself. A p-​funk cd for my uncle, done. A used dvd of Zombie Strippers from Hell for my horror flick fiend bestie, done. A greatest hits of Neil Diamond as a gag gift for dad, so, so done. And a $ 20 bill goes a long way here, especially in their used area.
Rasputins, thanks for the years of entertainment and a bigger thanks for hanging in there. Respect.

Small location, shitty metal selection. Out of a long list of albums to buy, they didn’t have a single one. I recommend the telegraph location instead for the metal.

They don’t have much of a selection. Maybe because it’s inside the mall? The used book section is terrible. Nothing interesting! I like the used cd section and it’s only 50 cents each. Used dvd $ 1.95 each. I overheard their conversation. They will stop buying used VHS tapes. Lol! It’s about time!

I called in hoping they had a copy in which they had the last one. They were willing enough to go on a hunt and put it on hold. Thanks guys! :)

They nicely ask if you could leave your bags at the front and they give you a binder clip with a number on it so you can pick it up when you leave. I have no problem with that since they are doing me a favor by holding my purchases so I can have my hands free to rummage through all the movies, cds and books that they have.
They have a section of .50 cent books… my son and I are bookworms at heart, so this area was very popular with us! We also found some cool cds’ and several movies. The girls at the cash registers were very nice.
I will def be back!

Went there with my daughter on a post Christmas shopping spree. I had 2 bags from another store with me. The second I walked in I was told I had to check them in. No thank you, I’ll just leave. I don’t appreciate being treated like a criminal the second I walk into a store and will never shop there again.
It’s really too bad for them I guess because my daughter had $ 200 to spend on rock shirts and I budgeted $ 1000 to pay for my stolen CD collection.

If you bring a bag into their store you gotta check it! So I had lots of heavy veggies from the farmers’ market on a Sunday & had them hold it for me while I shopped around the mall, saved me from carrying those suckers. I should have left them in the car, next time.
It’s on the lower level of the mall, small store.
Used books 50c each — it’s because it’s all junk, nothing worth reading.
Some CDs used $ 1.95−2.95 in the Rock section.
Old Videos 50c ea — crap
Some CDs 50c or 50 for $ 2
New movies on DVD crazy expensive like $ 21.97 for Django Unchained.
Old DVDs $ 5.97, 7.97, 9.97, others 3 for $ 10