Hot Topic

Popped into this Hot Topic today with my friend because we were killing time between classes during our breaks, and I wanted to check out the video game stuff since they’re having a BOGO half-​off everything in the store sale.
I quickly found the shirt I wanted, though I didn’t manage to find anything else I’d like to buy for half-​off. Really not a big deal. But apparently it was a big deal to the guy behind the counter (according to the receipt his name was Brandon), who saw me walk up to the counter and, after seeing me standing there for a minute, coldly asked me if I needed anything. I told him I just wanted to pay for my shirt (because that’s generally what people want to do when they’re waiting in line at a register, pay for their crap and leave), and he tells me about the sale; I let him know I didn’t see anything else I wanted, and he kept asking me if I was sure, and repeating that I could get something else half-​off. I assured him I was ok, and he said, «It’s not a pyramid scheme. You know that, right? I swear, I think some people think it’s a pyramid scheme.»
I told him I was aware it wasn’t, that at my job we get people who deny free stuff all the time, I just didn’t want anything else. After telling me that I was now” one of those people,” he made one last attempt at helping me meet his sales quota by telling me it was going to «be a while» ringing up the people in front of me and that I should go look around again. I didn’t. After waiting FOREVER for some idiot woman and her daughter to make three separate and complicated purchases, I finally walked up and Brandon took my shirt (a Zelda: Windwaker t-​shirt) and snidely asked me, «So are they making you buy this?» I wasn’t sure who «they» was referring to, but I gruffly replied that it was mine, for me. He says «Oh,» all surprised, and says, «Most people aren’t a fan of Windwaker.» I think what he really wanted to say was that based off of my looks alone he didn’t think I knew jack shit about video games and that I must’ve been buying the shirt for someone else.
Just to be a jerk I made a point of telling him I have Windwaker on the Gamecube AND the remake on the WiiU, and started telling him what I did and didn’t like about the changes made in the remake. I think I drove my point home.
As we left, my friend asked me why he asked me if I was buying the shirt for someone else, and I told her it was probably because he thought I don’t actually know anything about video games. She laughed and said she got the feeling he didn’t really understand or could follow all of the details I was throwing at him about Windwaker.
Rude, pushy, obnoxious, condescending douchebag who I hope not to deal with again. But then again, I never shop at Hot Topic anymore anyway, so that shouldn’t be a problem. Just more incentive to never return.

I usually love Hot Topic and more often than not, the staff are exceptional and friendly.
However, the one at ST has terrible customer service.
Waited in line to pay for my items and the cashier (male) was yapping to one customer (female) after she finished paying. Didn’t even notice that I was waiting to pay for my items.
And unfortunately for me, it’s only one person on duty…
I left the line after waiting for 5 minutes to see other items. People walked in. Cashier was still talking to her. Didn’t even notice or bother to greet those who came in.
10 minutes has passed (I timed it…) and they were still going at it, so I just threw back the items and left the store.
All I can say to that cashier is work on your game, get her number because you are clearly interested in her, and finish your conversation elsewhere.

I don’t usually go into Hot Topic because the store looks scary hip. I just went in because it was a slow day and I had some time after visiting the dugout. The store was empty! I enjoyed it very much. The merchandise is super random as always, some old childhood memories and some new laughs. I think the stuff in general is way too pricey. As much as I’d enjoy buying what I wanted, I feel everything is about $ 10 overpriced, especially the graphic tees…

I still don’t like this store and never ever ever buy things here. Why? Because if I wanted kitsch I would make my own. DIY. Purely for shits and giggles is my reason for ever walking in here. Five stars for the staff. I’m always greeted and treated politely and with respect (hint: left alone), even though I don’t ever buy anything here.

I just wish I could give ZERO stars!,
The customer service here is absolutely terrible. I asked the lady who was working in the cashier how much this cute pin was, (it didn’t say the price!) and she rolled her eyes at me and said that the price was on there when it clearly wasn’t. I couldn’t believe it! I was so shocked and I said, it does not say the price on the pin, so what’s the price?! She then rolled her eyes at me once again, and then finally told me the price. Pissed off, I walked out and left. Usually when I come here, the customer service is good, but I seriously don’t know what the hell happened this time. I don’t think I’ll be coming back. I kind of miss the Hot Topic in Downtown, the customer service there was better…

Like all Hot Topics out there, same stuff. Pretty friendly staff. If you’re into some punky/​emo or character stuff, then do go there. Hot Topic will always have a special place in my heart. :)

Different kinds of print t-​shirts, some are on the wild side like a fluorescent green ballet skirt.
I saw the Keroppi pj set and just could not help it. It was just sooooo cute! And they had some super sales today that it was 24 dollars but I only paid 6 dollars (50% after 50% off) plus tax!!!

So the reason I like hot Topic is their sale rack and only their sale rack.
They’re good for accessories and costumes and that’s about it. It’s where you come to put more oompf in your outfit… not to get your outfit.
This location had great service though. Friendly and helpful, though the back part of the store always seems to be more messy than the front.
I’d come back.

Nothing spectacuIar.
Almost forgot this place is still here.
Nice staff.
Nothing interest me here.
Last time I bought anything was in 2005. A pair of black and white sneakers for $ 19.

I use to be so intimidated when walking into this store. It was way out of my spectrum of stores I could walk into. Now I’m okay with it and have been for a few years. They have some cute, weird, and creepy things here. They have Sanrio, TMNT, Twilight, Nintendo, various bands & etc. type stuff in here. They have walls of t-​shirts, aisles of hoodies, lots of belts, buttons, shoelaces, costumes & masks for Halloween…

Hot Topic is the perfect place to find Punk/​Gothic gear & hard rock/​metal band appeal!
I visit Hot Topic regularly because you can always find unique jewelry, fun t-​shirts & great customs.
Today, as I walked in to the StonesTown Hot Topic, I was shocked! I couldn’t believe my eyes & ears!
When did Hot Topic even play Rhianna music & have hip hop dressed workers??? When did Hot Topic start selling R & B/​Hip Hop artists t-​shirts???
Hot Topic is suppose to be the place to find Punk gear & music, not Hip Hop gear & music!
Is the entire company changing there image from Punk to Hip Hop?

For the longest time I avoided going inside this store.
Thought I don’t support them, sometimes they carry nice necklaces, Demonoid, and Lip Service.
What I find ironic is that those brands could be sold anywhere else, for the same price, and yet people wouldn’t bitch just because they came from a different store. Anyway, what makes me not want to go to Hot Topic is that I disagree with everything they classify cool.
I fucking hate the kind of music they play and how loud it gets.
This location has helpful staff. I actually went in…

I feel dirty and needy shopping here.
Also, if I saw myself in that store I would laugh till I puked green pigeons.
Honestly, I only go in here to buy hair dye.

I should give them negative stars for their gross mishandling of the Twilight meet and greet with Robert Pattinson.
Look, I get that a mob is hard to control. No one knew what to do and the mall is just as much at fault. But seriously, it didn’t have to go down the way it did. Why would you try and issue out numbers when you have a mob of people trying to enter? Why not just grab 20 people at a time? Wouldn’t that be easier?
Or better yet, since you have a mob, issue out raffle tickets to get the crowd under a little bit of control. So that line order does not matter and just do a lottery to meet the sexy vamp.
Seriously, it’s not rocket science. And from the fact that the lines were busy just about each time I called, they had to have an idea of how many people were gonna show up to this thing. They should have planned better.
Whatever. I still got my autograph but let me tell you I was afraid my little sister was going to get trampled. Come on. Get your ish together.

I have loved black colored clothing since the 1990’s. The stores on Haight Street were the only name in the game. Thanks to mass production you too can dress like this on the cheap.
A famous Canadian singer is said in shop the bargain bin here.
I read a New York Times article on fashion yesterday. There was a quote from Cintra Wilson. It was about how Goth and Punk Rock are de rigueur of trendiness right now.
I purchased my Doc Martens here. They are black Patent Leather high boots and they rock!!! I like the inexpensive temporary hair color also.

You already know what this place is known for. The pop version of alternarock clothing… Where Lindsay Lohan would shop at if she was trying to emulate Avril Lavigne.
But what you don’t know is that on Halloween eve after I went through 8 stores of sold out clothing, this was the only store in town that still had sexy costumes in a size small. And the guys were super helpful.
Talk about lifesavers.

Everyone shopped here in their teens… it’s ok, i’m ashamed too. I know now what this place really is… a chain hell bent on profiting from depressed and angry 16 year olds. Think-​Banana Republic, if they were Emo.
Selling Nickelback t-​shirts doesn’t make you cool, it makes you an idiot. But hey, wearing one makes you a douche.

I have a confession. I LOVE HOT TOPIC. It’s kind of like being a snob who only shops at Molly Stones, or at worse, Trader Joe’s –and then getting caught pigging out on nachos and slurpies at 7 – 11. Yep. That’s exactly what it is –it’s a punk rock convenience store.
It was a bit embarrassing when I was complimented on my dress this weekend and my boyfriend blurted out, «she got it at Hot Topic!» *sigh*
If it didn’t require going to the mall to get there, I’d shop there more –ahhh, but that’s what their website is for, right? (Subtract 1 star for the mall.)
Plus, Alterna-​teens are cute!
You can say what you will about the 16-​yr-​old My Chemical Romance fanboy behind the counter. I think he’s precious! I’m sure he thinks I’m an old lady trying to be hip. Hah! After-​all, in my day, we had to tear our own fishnet stockings into gloves, both ways in the snow. Now these young whipper-​snappers get’m pre-​ripped and seamed!

Can I just say I love that Hot Topic is listed under «women’s clothing?» When I wanna scope out under age milk fed hipster nancy boys in girl pants, this is my first stop.
I mean, yeah, that makes me a Mrs. Robinson of sorts, but the modern rock version. Does anyone even use that term anymore?

It used to be so hard to look like this. You had to go to quite a lot of trouble when I was coming up to affect an authentic «Youth Counter-​Culture» look. Here’s what I did:
On a trip to SF in high school I bought a pair of black waiter PJs in Chinatown. A friend who went to London brought a pair of black suede creepers with steers head buckles on them to me. I’d buy Pendeltons and old sunglasses at any number of thrift stores, all now gone or a shadow of themselves. I inheirited an old longboard and put new trucks on it. From there it was a quick step to my Aqua Net and mom’s make-​up before I skated downtown. It was a great bother putting together a «recovering Mod kid trying out Goth for the Summer on a skateboard with 2-​inch platforms» look at that time. Kids today don’t know how easy they’ve got it.
Somewhere between home and downtown a cherry, un-​primered muscle car full of rich kids would holler at me, resplendent in my Robert Smith-​hair, Kung Fu/​Cowpunk look «Fucking punker! Berlin sucks!».
They never got it right. Those kids in the car are now all kitted out in Hot Topic, I’m still listening to the English Beat and only the pajamas are gone. But cluelessness still abounds, and as long as it does, you can dress it up just like Jessica Simpson does here.