BOOKOFF New York

Bookoff on West 45th Street belongs in a record guide because used CDs are a meaningful part of the visit, alongside vinyl, books and film. The stock comes through a resale operation rather than a single genre specialization, so condition, edition and the particular day's intake matter. Its central location makes it a useful contrast to Rough Trade's new-release focus at Rockefeller Center. Use Bookoff for a patient secondhand browse and inspect the complete package, especially when an insert, booklet or particular edition is important to the collection.

Used CDs, vinyl, cassettes, books, DVDs and Blu-rays. Lower-priced stock can be useful for digging, but prices and selection vary by item.

Bookoff buys eligible physical media for cash without an appointment. Bring identification and complete items in suitable condition; contact the store about a large collection and read its current acceptance rules first.

49 West 45th Street in Midtown. Rough Trade at Rockefeller Center is north of here and can be reached as part of the same walking route.

Check the disc, artwork and edition rather than judging only by the price sticker. Pair the used browse with Rough Trade if the day's list includes both older CDs and new vinyl.