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The Beat Goes On
Categories: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video DVD & Video Game Rental Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Music & DVDs DVD & Video Game Rental, Music & DVDs [Edit]
3350 Fairview StreetBurlington, ON L7N 3L5
(905) 633-9393
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
4 reviews for The Beat Goes On
4 reviews in English
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Review from Mike H.
Burlington, ON
I've found that certain staffers have gotten waaaayyyy more picky about what they buy. Brought about 15 items in last time and they passed on 13 while only offering peanuts for the other two (I especially like it when they pass on items you bought from them!). Selection was a let down last couple of times I was in. Amazing how many places go down hill by cheaping out on a successful business model :-(
Their website is pretty good, I've ordered a few times, you can get items sent in from other stores within a couple of days and pick them up at your local store...pretty handy feature. It will be interesting to see how long this chain survives with so many media stores failing due to Internet downloading.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/23/2011
I've always liked this place, fair prices on used blu rays, DVD's, games & CD's, OK buy back prices,… Read more »
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Review from Peter P.
Burlington, ON
2/20/2011
I guess I've bought about a dozen DVDs from this shop over the past little while. Never had any problems with the discs in terms of their condition. Generally, most of the BGO stores are pretty good about the quality / condition of their CDs and I have yet to of returned one as a result of some quality / condition issues.
In many ways, the inventory and staff issues ( if any ) at any given BGO location is a on-issue since you can review the inventory of all stores on-line and have any items you want shipped to the store nearest you. Simple.
However, if you're just popping in the store to browse around to ' see what's there ' the Burlington store is, well, - just O.K. I've found that a 10 - 15 minute drive to the Oakville store will provide you with a much better selection and size of inventory of CDs and DVDs and overall ' browsing experience ' - though the game selections at both stores are about the same as far as I can tell. I also find the staff at the Oakville store to be a bit more attentive and customer friendly.
And as with any BGO stores, you should know your prices before buying. In many many instances, the prices of some used CDs / DVDs are the same - if not more expensive - than the same brand new CDs / DVDs you might find at one of the big box stores or even on line at Amazon or Indigo.
Where BGO often comes through and shines is when you're trying to find a dated or obscure item you can't find ' new ' anywhere else. Under those circumstances, BGO can't be beat. -
Review from Dan J.
Burlington, ON
10/21/2009
I've always been a fan of Beat Goes On because they are one of the few places who have fair prices and trade in values for nearly everything. I can still trade my CD's in! This location in particular is good for Bluray movies and videogames.
Some suggestions though and warnings :
- They do not take original XBOX games or CD singles AT ALL
- Their prices on older next-gen games (for PS3, XBOX 360) are pretty high, but on newer games they are great. $39.99 compared to $54.99 or more at EBGames. But older games that are $9.99 or less at EBGames are $14.99-19.99 here.
All in all though, a great place to look for used stuff, and they will order from other stores if they have it in stock. -
Review from Allan G.
Guelph, ON
2/3/2010
One of the better bgo stores but staff is still not very knowledgable and spend too much time talking to each other instead of taking care of customers. Quality of discs is very questionable. I have returned a few. Prices are often the same as new! Selection at this location is much better than the others. Never order from their website -- only go into store where you can review quality of item yourself.
