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Disc Jockeys: Music, Coffee & Movies at Hamden’s Best Video

Best Video, a Hamden, Connecticut video store, transitioned to a non‑profit in 2015 to counter streaming‑driven decline. By adding a coffee shop, live‑music nights, a kids’ room and regular screenings, it re‑established itself as a community hub. The store now boasts roughly 45,000 titles and a membership base of 600‑800 paying members, providing a stable financial foundation. Its model demonstrates how niche physical‑media retailers can survive by diversifying services and fostering local engagement.