Idea's Music and Books

I LOVE THIS PLACE. if you like comics and cds like this cool fella (me) you will absolutely love this place. In fact i went there today and purchased 3 cds which i obviously added to my really cool and upcoming discogs collection and it was the highlight of my day. Hey i have an idea, GO TO THIS PLACE. The vibes? immaculate. The cds? IMMACULATE. The comics? immaculate. The posters, the books, the vinyls? 10s ACROSS THE BOARD LADIES AND GENTS.

It's like going back in time...I've always seen this shop from driving by and have always been curious of what it has to offer and today I finally got a chance to give them a peek. Located in Coral Commercial Center which is right in the midst of SALT in Kaka'ako.Coral Commercial Center is a tiny shopping area with it's own non-gated parking space is very unique and makes it very accessible to places like Idea's Music and Books. Walking in you'd never expect to see so many collection of different types and forms of music. Short of seeing eight track there are the load of vinyls, cassette and cds while listening to oldies music playing really brought me back to my "time" gosh what nostalgia.As you walk to the back of the store there's a bunch of comic and books, though I was here just to browse as I don't have any cassette or CD players I did enjoy seeing various vintage items. Lovely place with lots of free parking just steps away makes this place something you just can't resist.Thank you!

The lady working there has a poor attitude. Their stuff is overpriced. I'm surprised they can keep the lights on.

If you have ever been to Jelly's new and used Cards, Comics, Games, Books and Record store, you will find two familiar faces, Norm and Shirely as they teamed up and opened this wonderful place called "Idea's Music and Books." By the name you would think that all they sold was music and books. Well that's not the case. They also sell comics, pogs, postcards (from around the world), DVD's phonograph players and more. They have both new and used records, CDs, Dvd's, books and so forth. It's like stepping back into time as there is so many things to look at. I went to sell some books and I ended up buying some CD's. I believe they buy books on Monday's and Thursday's and music on Wednesday. I would call before you come down as there are times when the buy isn't there and they don't buy things. So call before you go down. However if you are looking for some classic music, your favorite self-help book, come on down as they probably have it or you might stumble upon some other goodies like I did. If there is a used CD or record you were thinking about buying and wanted to listen to it, you can ask them to play it for you. Hey are you looking for a good place to start a date??? Come and brows through things, get a good laugh on memory lane and head down across the street to Kakaako and check out one of the many places to eat and drink at.

We came in on a Thursday afternoon (1.05.2023). I brought my mom here to buy some vinyls for her phonograph that I'd bought her for Christmas. I had heard this place was like Jelly's before, so I was excited to check it out. They've got tons of treasures to look through from vinyls, cd's, books, and more.Not only did my mom find some of what she'd been looking for, I found a copy of a Bible I had been eyeballing for only $20, normally costing almost $50, and in almost brand new condition. I totally recommend coming to Idea's for all kinds of used media treasures.Unlike some places in this area, across from Salt Kakaako, where it can be difficult to find parking, or you have to pay for parking.... Idea's is in a building across the street that has its own parking lot with ample stalls reserved specifically for their business! That's also a total plus for me, as I'm not one that gets too thrilled about coming to this part of town. We'll definitely be back again for more!

Ideas is run by Norm from Jelly's; if you're into music and reading, then you remember the various locations of this establishment. Records (new and used) have been making a comeback but I primarily go for used CD's. I have an older vehicle hence the need for the trusty and hardy music CD. Picked up a few Metallica (great driving music) CD's over the last several months. This afternoon, I purchased greatest hits from The Stylistics and The Intruders; luv that Philly Soul.

I was struggling with finding parking for that other music store in the area because it was almost Christmas. Luckily it led me to stumble upon Ideas.This is what a music store should be: mix of new and old, memorabilia, books, and knowledgeable staff. They also play a great mix of music in the store. I'll be sure to come here for crate digging, books by local authors, and perusing rare and collectible toys. Also check out the eclectic mix of postcards, posters, and much more near the registers and the front door.

This store has so many books, records, DVDs, comics, anime, etc crammed into this store you might feel slightly claustrophobic! Not that I am complaining lol. I absolutely loved it! Being there, I felt like I had walked through time and entered a giant treasure trove haha! They have so many VINTAGE items here. I really enjoy books from the past, and this store is a collectors delight! The prices are a bit higher than other used bookstores, probably since they have items you won't find anywhere else though. I will definitely be back multiple times to browse what I didn't get to see this time around.

Previously owned books, music, movies, and more!I had never heard of Idea's before my friend from first grade mentioned it. She had to say it a couple of times before I figured out what it was. One of her missions on this trip from Virginia is to find vinyl records for her daughter - mostly Hawaiian music and songs that we listened to when we were her daughter's age... Haha!Using GPS, we found Idea's in a strip mall between Singer Sewing Machine and One Love Church on Auahi Street. There's a free parking lot right in front!We entered the neatly organized store and easily found the Hawaiian sections for music and books. I even saw an area for comics and movies!My friend found some really great deals! She bought so many records that the cashier gave her a tote bag for free! I think the bag is usually about $6. Whoa! Score!Anyway, I highly recommend Idea's if you are looking for second hand movies, books, and music! Just bring your own bag in case you're just getting a couple of items!

Nice place to browse around. They have good sales. Check their out their specials by checking out their website