Pop’s Resale

Great little locally owned resale store. You literally have no idea what you will find in this store, although they generally will keep some old video game electronics, DVDs, VHS, vinyl records, gas masks (for some reason), and a large quantity of vintage clothes and shoes. With it being Halloween and all, this is a great place to try for something unusual. Also, it’s a great idea to always support local businesses. Sure, you could go to the Goodwill just down the block, but you’re definitely going to spend a lot less time scouring the aisles for something good.

Stopped in a whim, and had a great shopping experience. This place is a treasure-​hunt location I can’t wait to visit on my next venture through Lexington. Toys, video games, records, just about something for any collector here. It’s got that junky treasure-​hunt feel too, where everything isn’t quite all where it should be. I love it!

Love the record selection!
Starwars memorabilia is awesome!

Didn’t end up buying anything this time, but this place is surprisingly large and eclectic. Must stop back often to see what interesting things they turn up with. Including a giant Marge and Maggie Simpson statue…

I’ve only purchased vinyl and they have a great selection/​price range. Staff is also very helpful. Other merchandise may be bought but I’ve only purchased vinyl.

Pops is an experience, it changes people one visit and you want to keep coming back, especially if you’re into anything vintage/​retro. One warning though, don’t come in looking for a record by The Beatles/​Floyd/​Zeppelin/​The Doors, etc on a weekday always come on a Friday or maybe a Saturday to get them before someone else does.

My trip to Pop’s from Louisville was colored by several motivations, the first of which is that I spent a part of my childhood in the Meadowthorpe area off Leestown Pike (Burke Rd @ the corner of Forbes Rd) and so when I discovered that Pop’s existed via Unilocal it was an added enticement to see the old neighborhood. So, I made the drive down last Saturday afternoon.
Leestown Pike has changed, of course. Some good and some not so good changes. But while the south side of the pike has become all Walgreen’s and other generic stuff the shopping strip on the north side (and continuing onto Forbes on the north side) is precisely as I remember it as a kid.
As other reviewers noted, when you see the narrow storefront you have no idea how large Pop’s will be once you are inside. I thought having the cluttered office area as one enters was an odd choice, but no diff to me. Not the best first impression but I had already read about it so was prepared.
Once inside, I made my way to the New Arrivals used section (it took me more than a minute or two to figure out the lay of the land… and I had to ask another customer to help me be sure).
I quickly found several records at reasonable prices (one or two of which were in the «rescue projects» category but a very nice copy of Deerhunter, Cryptograms (2xLP for $ 12). I was already happy.
There’s a massive area of used vinyl that is not clean or even all that curated; mild disappointment compensated by the acreage of it. There is also a small bin nearer the counter up front that has cleaner, and more assuredly notable finds. For example, Sleater-Kinney’s Dig Me Out (1997), the original Kill Rock Stars LP edition (no bar code) for $ 20.
They also have a small but decent selection of new LPs (and I noted a price drop of $ 1 – 3 per unit over some of the Louisville shops). It wasn’t across the board so that observation may just be a glitch.
Naturally, after my purchases, I drove around the beautiful island that is Meadhowthorpe, recalling this or that childhood friendship lost and nearly forgotten. We only lived here for less than 2 years. But the sights and sounds were for me very rewarding. Glad that I made the drive. Now, about that traffic on Leestown, yikes, am sure it’ll be better after the road widening is done.

Great shop! Tons of old vinyl and vintage clothes at reasonable prices. Used turn tables too.

These people know their stuff! If you have any question at all regarding vintage music ware and they’ll be able to give you informative and knowledgeable answers. He helped us replace the needle on our early 1970’s Magnavox console.

This place is Dope with a capital D. There’s a huge variety of stuff to find. It has wide collection of new and used vinyl. Maybe you’ll get lucky like me and find some cool framed panther painting.

This place defines cool! They have vintage music, clothes, toys, and more. They have fun events throughout the year like open mike, poetry, and concerts. This family friendly establishment is a favorite among locals.

Don’t let the store front deceive you, this place is HUGE and AMAZING. I found Pop’s Resale when I first began collecting vinyl, and it remains the BEST record store on planet Earth (imho). The new renovations look great, and they managed to still hold on to that old school Pop’s feel. Pop, I LOVE YOU, SEE YOU SOON!

The O in POPS is a portal. Jump on through their small door and enter a world where the sounds turn, slow and crisp. Your imagination can run wild — whip cream, Jedi, Nascar, batwing — you don’t have to look far to find your fancy.
Whether you love records — or haven’t listened to one in a while — it’s a comfortable space to take a seat at a listening station to hear a good set.
Their vintage clothing is carefully selected — and I did indeed find the most romantic red dress there for a very nice price. I also grabbed a beautiful Stettson hat — olive green to match my eyes. I wished they had some cowgirl boots in my size — their selection of these is great, and I hear they sometimes ship them in from other states.
In the back they also have some good grabs for accessorizing halloween costumes — which is always good to know when you have that late-​October panic.
Overall, POPS — as the owner is nicknamed — is an amazing person. He is creating community through such an inviting shop, and he opens up his stage to local performers.
This place is a gem, and it would surely behoove you to step inside.
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This shop has inspired me to buy a record player. They sell Numark — which is a great brand that lets you turn all your records digital.

Dingy, dusty, weird smells… LOVE IT!
Pop’s is a staple in the Lexington music community. Vinyl galore… with vintage toys, clothing, & video games to boot.
If you’ve never been here… you’re missing out!

Great vinyl record selection! Fun vintage cloths, and other oddities. I found an original Gerry Mulligan record I didn’t already have, and reprint of Miles Davis’ «Kind of Blue.» The prices were very reasonable too.

Amazing shop with a wonderful staff. The place looks tiny from the outside but when you go in you see just how huge it is. Records, cds, clothes, comics & electronics for miles!

Wow. This place is huge. The vinyl collection is ridiculously large. This is the vintage Holy Grail. Old school vieo game systems, nastalgic memorabilia, cool clothes… This place is legit.

My review pertains just to the vintage clothing and such– As the other reviewer said, the exterior look of the place is deceptive. I actually passed right by this place a year ago when I took my first trip to Lexington. It looks like a store for old albums and I certainly wouldn’t have known their were vintage clothes, even if I’d walked in, without someone telling me to head to the back. So, to the back I went… and found some really lovely pieces here and there, but at pretty high prices considering how dusty and dirty the place and clothes are. There are some deals to be found in the clothing arena, but some that are overpriced. You will have to dig to find the treasure, but it’s still a good stop if you want to check out all the vintage vendors in Lexington.

Pops is a truly ridiculous place, and I love it. It’s one of my favorite places in the world. I came across it completely by accident my freshman year of college when I was driving all over town trying to get the lay of the land. I glanced over at a row of small storefronts, and the vintage Nintendo neon sign lit up in the front window happened to catch my eye. From the size of the storefront, you’d think this place was no bigger than a storage locker, but looks can be deceiving.
The moment you set foot in Pops, something’s bound to catch your eye if nothing in the storefront window has already. A wonderland of all things vintage, Pops has something for anyone with a flair for nostalgia. Their specialty is vinyl records, with an ever-​changing stock of tens of thousands of albums. I like to come in just to check out the classic video game carts and accessories they carry for just about every system imaginable. Plus there are comics, vintage clothes, stereo equipment, classic and modern turntables, and the occasional pinball machine.
Pops has a stock is essentially a collection of all the good stuff you’d ever find at a yard sale or a thrift store. The trade-​off for having it all laid out in front of you is that you won’t be paying Goodwill prices. These guys are fair, but they know exactly what their stuff is worth. I once asked Pop (yes, that is what the owner answers to) how much a rare German Beatles record I found might go for, and he said it depended on the label, and proceeded to list off the differences between all six printings of that one record.
If you’re into music or just any kind of old crap you probably don’t actually need, frequenting Pops is essential to your lifestyle. These days there’s even a stage set up in the back for gigs so come check out a local band or two some Saturday afternoon. The owners do a lot to support the local music scene, and Lexington wouldn’t be the same without their contributions. There’s no question that Pops is the greatest store of it’s kind in Lexington, so you owe it to yourself to go check it out if you haven’t already.