Sacramento Video Store to Open in Oak Park
The new rental shop offers nearly 5,000 titles and hardware rentals starting October 24, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Local Shops
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Very Good Video is set to open in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood on October 24, 2026, offering a curated physical library for local film enthusiasts. The shop provides rentals of DVDs, Blu-rays, and VHS tapes, along with the necessary hardware for home viewing.
Why it matters
The store aims to foster community interaction through a dedicated physical space for browsing and screening films. By providing access to both media and hardware, the owners hope to serve residents across all socioeconomic levels in the area.
The new store at 3433 Broadway maintains a collection of nearly 5,000 titles across three formats. The facility includes a space capable of hosting a 25-seat screening room.
The players
Chris Emery
A co-owner of the Oak Park video store who is focused on creating a community-oriented space for film browsing.
Jefferson Miller
A co-owner of the new Sacramento shop dedicated to ensuring accessible film resources for local residents.
The details
To borrow movies, customers must create an account using a name, phone number, and credit card. Rental returns can be managed conveniently using the store's installed drop box, and the shop plans to expand its services to include VHS digitization and disc-repair in the future. In addition to media, patrons can rent VCRs, DVD players, and Blu-ray players to support their home viewing experience.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: Grand opening at noon.
The Home Front
Very Good Video represents a shift toward the resurgence of boutique physical media retail spaces in urban neighborhoods. This development follows the broader trend of independent shops re-establishing physical community hubs for media consumption.
If you are planning to visit, ensure you have your credit card and phone number ready to set up your account for movie and equipment rentals. You may want to check your home storage for any old media players, but remember to contact a professional for repairs if you experience mechanical issues with legacy hardware.
The takeaway
This new store brings a tangible element of film culture back to the Oak Park neighborhood for local viewers. Check your collection at home to see if you have any discs or tapes that need professional cleaning, as the store plans to roll out disc-repair services in the coming months.
Further reading
Find more neighborhood openings and retail news in our Local Shops section.
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