Located about 25 minutes’ walk from Ussa, north of downtown San Antonio, it holds hidden gems for those looking for a short trip. As owner AJ Martinez puts it, the Propaganda Palace holds “the best collection of retro video games across the state”, with walls of various consoles, records, CDs, cassette tapes and other artefacts from the retro era.
After the door opens, the small shop changes to a fuss about the history of bone que goods, with stories of throwbacks from the owner and guests. With 13 years of strength, the palace takes pride in itself, and boasts the history that made it what it is today.
“This all began in the mid-’70s when I graduated from university in the mid-’70s and was selected as the first Ataripon representative,” Martinez said. But all my access has made it a store where you can see here before you. ”
“The music side of this started when I was a teenager. When I turned 13, my dad bought me my first stereo,” Martinez said. “I was excited, but confused, and I asked my dad, ‘Where is the record player?’ Then my dad told me that CDs are the future and vinyl is dying. ”
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Martinez continues to offer to buy his Uncle’s Technique 1200 Turntable, leading him to collect vinyl wherever he is. When asked by a customer, “How did you know that vinyl would make a comeback?” Martinez replied, “I didn’t.”
“Every kind of people have always come here, from when I was at the Eisenhower flea market booth over 13 years ago, to the new customers and my patrons who have been with me,” Martinez said. “I’m a collector myself, so I have the same mindset as my customers. They come in and tell me what they’re looking for. If I have it, I’ll help them find it.
Martinez has big plans for the future. Because he says it is a process of moving places to get more space to expand the collection of treasure treasures. The move will take you to West San Antonio, near the planned site of the new Mission Stadium. In addition to this, Martinez suggests another project. “The 2025 blockbuster is going to blow people’s minds because it’s so retro.
The Propaganda Palace is located at 2100 McCullough Ave. The store is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. The store’s impressive collection of retro video games and consoles (such as the Nintendo 64 and Atari) brings out an array of customers along with hundreds of records and CDs.
