Rasputin vs. Amoeba on Telegraph: They both have a good selection and Rasputin is particularly strong in DVD, but there's a world of difference in service. Amoeba's people are friendly and helpful and they do a great job at moving customers through the check out process (lines can get long); I was at Rasputin a couple days ago and there were SIX people behind the counter and ONE was operating a register -- everybody else, hands in pockets, avoiding eye contact. The attitude runs deep and customers are often ignored; ONE guy is cool and friendly and will actually pay you what your trade-ins are worth -- Amoeba beats them in this department, too. I think Rasputin's selection is a bit better than Amoeba, but it's such an unplesant visit that 95% of the time I won't even go in -- I just give my business to Amoeba.
Pros: selection, reasonable prices
Cons: everything else
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