Alan's Alley Video

Hi everyone, I am writing my first review ever, so be patient with me. I have been to Alan's Alley recently and was shocked at how polite and helpful everybody was. I left my reading glasses in the car and they went to the trouble to read all the details of the videos I was looking for. They were so nice to me. I got to meet Alan himself, he took the time to chit chat with me and my wife and we were treated so nice by him that we joined his video establishment. I go there now instead of using their free delivery. I like the feel of this friendly, down home feeling we get when we drop by. I get better deals in that place then any place else. If I need a replacement they honor it with a smile. Alan's Alley is the only video, electronics and other hard to find things and I found something I couldn't find for years in there. We will always remain members. You got to check this place out. Tell Alan Jim and Elizabeth sent you. Thanks. Pros: Conveniently located in Chelsea. Cons: Best to walk, parking can be a problem. more

Okay, this is a little gem of a place. It's crammed to the gills with obscure video but unlike blockbuster or those other chains, there is personal service. Alan is a true gem--knows his stuff. Go in and get a recommendation and you will not be disappointed. Most of the staff loves movies and I have been amazed when the younger crew comes up with some amazing choices. Plus, there are antiques, a cool cat and a weird assortment of stuff. These places are disappearing and this one's worth going into. Just stay away from Friday night if you want to quietly browse. Pros: can get almost anything you want Cons: costs more-don't be late with those films more

I found this store on citysearch, and have been a member since. I was fed up of looking for movies in blockbuster and not finding them. I also cancelled my membership with Netflix because their DVDs are mostly damaged. That is when I found Alan's Alley, and they have a wonderful collection. You can find many many movies from the IMDB collection, and they are of excellent quality. I would highly recommend this place. Its quite tiny and has a huge collection. I also call in beforehand so that they keep a title aside for me. It is a little expensive (although less than Blockbuster), and I do find the late fees a little high, but all in all its a very good place to rent from. Pros: Very good collection, good people Cons: Slightly expensive especially late fees more

I stumbled upon Alan's Alley after resigning myself to the sad fact that New York, unlike Portland Oregon (aka Movie Madness on S.E. Belmont), lacks a store such as Alan's Alley. I had a list of four somewhat obscure movies. Alan's had every single one. And better yet, the man who helped me knew each movie well. The store includes aisles upon aisles of old movies organized by director name. But wait, there's furniture for sale too! This store is a gem. Pros: obscure movies, smart staff, wacky furniture more

Did you ever have that conversation about some film you saw ten years ago? And then you go try and find it? For a long time, I could never find it. Then I found Alan's Alley. At Allen's Alley you not only find it, but Alan will tell you seven other things about the movie you didn't know, somebody else on staff will give you two movies on the same subject (just as good and probably just as obscure). If you've ever wanted to see that film, the one you haven't seen in twenty years, just go describe it to someone on Alan's staff and an hour later you'll be watching it. Pros: great selection, knowledgable staff, mom/pop environment Cons: busy on Fri nites more