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December 2023 by Julie M.
This was the most whimsical surprise. At first glance this is a college used bookstore where you can buy beads, incense and records. Don't stop there. The magic lies below. The stairs are steep, but proceed slowly and visit the basement used books. I spent more than an hour. It is organized into sections by subjects, but there is no card catalog. Imagine the best book smelling old school library with history and culture and most eclectic mix of books that you've ever experienced in your life. Most of them run between $4 to $8. Wander. Soak it in. It made me rewind in time thirty years. It will cure all stress and transport to times of old. I miss bookstores like this!!! I left with 8 used books. This place is good for the soul.
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October 2023 by Lori Smith
Von's is my favorite place on the planet. (I'd like to have my ashes scattered there after I die, but I suspect that wouldn't be legal.) In addition to an excellent selection of science fiction and other books, the store offers albums, posters, buttons, dolls, greeting cards, playing cards, incense, crystals, jewelry, wigs, etc., etc., etc., etc... So much etc.!!! I first started shopping there in the 1970s and it has only grown more magnificent in the decades since. Do yourself a tremendous favor and go there! (There's parking in the alley right beside the building.)
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October 2023 by Ken French
This store is so much fun. If you love books it is a go to destination. We had to come back a second time to look and buy some more.
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August 2023 by Jessie Tobey
Love Von's, I go any chance I get, they have just about every possible crystal you could be looking for
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July 2023 by oscar gomez
Just love it, good attention, attitude from its employees, I went to look for something I bought there 6 years ago. I was able to find it. You can just feel the good energy moving through the place. Go and enjoy yourself.
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July 2023 by Bryant Gladden
Wow! If you love books, you HAVE to stop here. It was a little overwhelming at first but I found my book. I like to walk into a book store and get lost until one pops out at me. You could disappear for hours in this store. Amazing collection!
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July 2023 by Joe Bower
I have loved this place since I was a kid and am glad it has not changed. A large selection of books, rocks and minerals, music and make your own jewelry as well as pre fabricated jewelry as well.
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June 2023 by Lilly E.
Crazy cool knick knacks all over the store! Crystals, books, mugs, magnets, vintage stuff. Just weird random things. Worth checking it out if you have free time.
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June 2023 by Beastboy3464
Property manager harasses nearby businesses customers and employees. Saw Von himself prevent people from trying to leave the location for simply parking and throw trash into next door stores lobby.
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May 2023 by Amanda Marshall
My son and I stopped in here while waiting for a meeting to start. It was such an amazing store!! My son found a graphic novel that he is super excited about and even more excited to go back and get some stones! We look forward to going back soon when we have more time!
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May 2023 by Susie Crawford
Cute shop, a little bit of everything! Record too!
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April 2023 by bec boller
The used books in this store are priced outrageously high the basement is stacked floor to ceiling with books and they want five to fifteen bucks apiece for them. The rest of the store is totally cool with lots of crystals
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March 2023 by Leann Meler
Came all this way to check a recommended shop to be stopped at the door because masks are required. It's a shame that small businesses turn potential customers away because of a mask, that they will sell you for 10 cents. No, thank you!!
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March 2023 by Kay Pickett
Von's shop is so much more than a book store. I can't begin to list all the things you can find in there. I go to get the beads and gems I need for my jewelry making. John and his staff are very friendly and helpful. John knows everything you need to know about the rocks and gems he sells and is always more than happy to share his knowledge. I believe this to be the best store in Lafayette and West Lafayette put tog gt t to 4.
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March 2023 by StorytellerInTheMist
Everything in the store ranges from "really expensive" to "super affordable" and it's crowded as heck but that's because it's really popular. They have a HUGE selection of stones and books. They have stones I've never even heard of. Also fossils. It's definitely somewhere to check out at least once. Even if you can't afford to buy much.