FEATURED BUSINESS
Best Video
1842 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
1-800-RAREVID
(203) 287-9286
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“So not” a mall store
Why is Best Video, started in 1985 by Hank Paper, one of our area’s best treasures? It is because it exemplifies the best aspects of a true independent. Hank and his staff offer a welcoming, personalized service and are genuinely interested in knowing who you are. They have a collection of over 30,000 videos, 260 video categories and possibly the largest collection of rare videos in the country. They have an extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff always willing to help you. If you want something they don’t have, just ask, and they may special order it or often have it on the shelf the next time you come in. They also have food for sale, from frozen meals to snacks to coffee. Best video is a relaxed neighborhood store that also attracts folks from all over. As you wander the video aisles you will hear people conversing easily, often exchanging their ideas and movie suggestions, as it is rare that someone you know isn’t there looking for a video also. People from all over the country may rent videos they can’t find elsewhere. Best Video ships them out.
This is an exceptional, one of a kind business that isn’t interested in becoming a franchise. They are truly unique and a haven for movie-buffs as well as casual viewers. Their mission is to turn everyone on to great movies. Their diverse and exceptional collection naturally encourages you to consider trying something other than the latest blockbuster, though they certainly stock those, too. There are also many wonderful Independent movies in the store for those who are just curious or driven to find something different. There is a large foreign movies selection. Many of the movies have employee “pick” stickers on them and when you come across a movie with five different stickers on it you know it needs to be watched. Best Video customers display a wide variety of tastes. The staff will tell you - it doesn’t matter what the genre or time period, the movies go out on a daily basis. Best video provides something special for us all.
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