Hmv

Very Large HMV, but unfortunately they’ve not exactly made the most of the space, and you still find yourself competing for space if more than one person fancies being down an aisle.
Huge selection however which helsp to make up for the lack of space.
Situated very well as there are plenty of other shops around, which is god because i often find this HMV is better visted in short bursts, before building up the inevitable gigantic queue!
The choice of music being played ranges from the sublime to the ridiculous, and i’ll be honest, that has quite a large bearing on whether or not i’ll stay in the shop.

This store had a wide range of items, and everything was well labelled in terms of the A-​Z artist lists. The music section is upstairs, and this was the section I looked at; the DVDs and games etc are downstairs.
They have a good range, including slighty less known acts such as The Band, The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band and Delta Spirit. They also have a 2 for £10 section which includes some recent chart albums such as Rihanna and The Script, so it’s a good deal; there’s also enough older albums to appeal, in this offer.
The chart wall was well presented and it was easy to identify the different editions of certain CDs, eg the Special Edition and the one with the extra DVD etc etc.
I did not actually interact with any staff on the visit I am basing this review on, because I was just browsing so I know what to spend a gift voucher I’m waiting for, on.
From previous experience, they would be able to order in most items if you cannot find them on display, as well as I imagine a big stock room.

A fairly big HMV but no more spacious than the rest. If there are more than two of you looking for the same lettered composition then it’ll be awkward. Downstairs you’ll find all of your music such as the charts, rock, pop, new releases and the more niche listening. Upstairs you’ll find film in the form of every DVD under the sun. Students will be pleased to hear that you can get a 10% discount but they change the card once a year and so keep that in mind to avoid the staff embarrassing you which these days they seem to be taught to do. All in all, a good place to go for your music and film in Chester. But for those looking for a bargain, the online HMV store offers better prices, still gives student discount and delivery is free.

for someone that does most of my music and dvd shopping online, the store layout is quite confusing. although this is the same of all HMV’s i have been to recently.
wasnt impressed that the instore music was playing far too loud, to the point where i couldnt hear my partner talk to me and had to rely on shouting and hand signals for communication. the heating was on far too high as well, having to fan myself with a catalogue whilst carrying my coat.
it took me a while to locate a member of staff. the customer service doesnt seem to be a priority and rather than approach the lost looking individual as they try to make sense of the layout, they would rather wait to be approached and then take their time deciding if they are going to stop what they are doing to help you, or ignore you and carry on.
having said that, HMV does have quite a wide range of products, and for one of the smaller high street stores, i was surprised by the fairly large speciality and classical section

High street location, but dont go on a saturday unless your prepared to queue.
This shop always seems busy and is brightly lit with helpful staff.

The HMV is chester is a great place to go if you dont want to shop on line. With two huge floors filled full of cd’s, games, dvd’s, posters, electronics and more. With a huge range you can find everything you need here, from the new releases to more older stuff. Its nicely arranged so you can find things with ease. The prices are reasonable and there are serveral sales on through the year where you can grab a bargain. The only downside is there is only 4 tills so when its busy it can take a while to get servered

HMV has in my opinion the best layout for finding any of the DVDs/​CDs that you need they always have what i’m look for. HMV always has loads of good deals and offers on. Well recommended

HMV is probably my favourite outlet for music, DVDs and games in Chester. They have a huge selection and like Zavvi they dedicate their ground floor to music in the main (or at least the last time I checked although HMV do like to have a move about every now and then) and the DVD’s etc upstairs. The first floor, unlike Zavvi, is a decent size too and you could spend hours just browsing at your leisure. I would say that for bargains and cheaper products I would shop online, but if you really love to physically shop and see what you’re buying then you can’t go wrong with HMV in Chester. I would probably like more tills available as it can get really busy, especially at weekends, but you can’t have everything I suppose and there’s always McDonalds next door if you’re feeling peckish after the queue wait !!

Great record store with extras. Always seems to be well stocked, even with some of the most obscure CD titles available.
Prices are good, but perhaps still not as cheap as some of the websites you can buy from.
Sometimes a little unknown with many people is the fact that they also sell computer games and games consoles. Worth while checking these out sometimes because they often have some very good deals on the go, particularly around Christmas time and in the new year sales.
Often they will bundle various games together with a particular system and then offer it at a very good special offer price.

Without researching online for hours your local HMv is probably the closest on the high st. to achieving online prices.
Always great for popping in to get a last min prezzy wether its a book, dvd or cd the staff predominently know what their product is, hopw to sell it and how to assist you if they cant help you
please note that prices forund on
are not the same as in store

HMV is my first stop for any DVD needs (or let’s be honest, wants!). They have a wide selection of DVDs to choose from, and if you can’t find it downstairs then have a look upstairs! They often have competitive prices, especially on box sets, but it is good to be aware of how much DVDs are in other stores and HMV online, as prices on the website are not the same as in store. Staff are helpful if you need help locating a product — although they are usually easy to find because of how well areas are sign posted, as well as the shelves being labelled and being in alphabetical order.

HMV has been the staple of any shopping trip for a number of years, just to check out the latest offers. This is usually on the DVD side but they have been improving on their gaming business as well.
The only complaint I would have is that occasionally their store prices do not match their in-​store prices and the difference can be quite shocking at times — particularly on DVD boxsets. This is only really an issue if you need to make a last minute purchase and can’t really afford to wait for delivery.