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Union County Exchange

4.9 ★★★★★ 185 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Pawn shop selling coins, musical instruments, electronics, and records.

Plan your visit

Today see hours ·
Phone (908) 355-4336

Hours

Monday	9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Friday	9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Sunday	9:30 AM–5 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Union County Exchange, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Vintage & Rare 6 mentions

“You honestly feel like you traveled back in time, truly a treasure find here in elizabeth nj if you look vintage finds and some good music records cds check this place out”

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What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 185 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

 🤝 fair trade-in offers 2 mentions 
“You’ll find great music, fair prices, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps you coming back.”
 🧠 knowledgeable staff 4 mentions 
“He didn’t rush me or hover, he simply shared the space, the music, and his knowledge in a way that made the experience feel human.”
 💵 good value 2 mentions 
“Great store, I got a great deal I’m definitely coming back again, the guy is very nice and friendly recommend for everyone”

From the reviews

This place is one of Elizabeth's hidden gems!!! A little nook with lots of crannies in it. If you haven't been here I suggest you pay them a visit, a COLLECTORS PARADISE if you shopping for vinyl records in Elizabeth.

★★★★★ — Charlie, Sep 2025

Super dope store and the prices are more than reasonable. I legit only get my cds from them, I always leave with something dope. Staff is super knowledgeable and helpful. A true hidden gem!

★★★★★ — Flavia, Jan 2026

Walked in with my mom because I was looking for a starter guitar. Lucky for me one of the owners has a musical degree so I was confident in his abilities to to find and even maybe have in stock something for me. He asked me a couple of questions and picked up a guitar.

★★★★★ — John, Aug 2025

You honestly feel like you traveled back in time, truly a treasure find here in elizabeth nj if you look vintage finds and some good music records cds check this place out

★★★★★ — Princess, Jan 2025

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Where to find Union County Exchange

1173 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ07201

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