I'm a mini Pokémon card collector, so I'm always checking out card shops to see what kind of…read moreinventory they carry. This spot is pretty spacious, especially for people who want to hang out and play Magic or other card games. They've got a snack bar, tons of Pokémon cards, plus One Piece and Magic displays for sale. They carry a good mix of singles, graded cards, boosters, ETBs, etc. Maeve helped me most of the time whenever I had questions about pricing--she's super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We even bonded over our tattoos, which was a nice touch. Prices on boosters and ETBs are a bit on the higher side. I'm not a huge fan of paying over MSRP, but if you can't find certain items out in the wild, this is still a solid place to grab them. I ended up picking up a graded Vaporeon (one of my favorites). It was super affordable since it's an 8.5, but it makes a really cute display piece for my place. Overall, it's a cool shop worth checking out if you're into Pokémon or trading card games

A collectible store now located on Plaza Bonita Mall! Huge grand opening event tomorrow Friday…read moreDecember 12th, 2025! They are still setting up but come get your anime, football, basketball, baseball signed and unsigned collection on. They will also have trading available! Located inside the Plaza Bonita mall between Round 1 and JC Pennys. They have an employee located at almost every counter who are friendly and eager to assist you and answer all your questions. From as little at $4 to as much as $800, this place offers competitive pricing for any collectors. Items come with a certificate of authenticity. Will definitely be back to check it out once everything is set up.

My girlfriend adores bees, so when we visited tonight and I saw a fuzzy bumblebee toy, I couldn't…read moreresist surprising her. I quickly hid it behind my back. One of the clerks, a clever gentleman named Joey, saw me and immediately knew my intent. We locked eyes for a brief moment and nodded to one another, communicating in a way that only men with a purpose can understand. He approached under the guise of checking inventory, smoothly snatched the bumblebee undetected and slinked away behind the counter. Later, when I brought my girlfriend to the counter and asked if he had a surprise for me, he gave a big smile and a grand flourish as he presented my gift. It was a great visit and Joey needs a promotion. Thanks!

We stumbled upon this store while in Old Town. Best selection of toys I've ever seen in person from…read morea small business. And the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Highly recommend this stop!

Stumbled across Bards & Cards as my partner they don't and I had an hour to kill before our dinner…read morereservation. I have been to Gaslamp many times before but never noticed this location. The shop had a wide selection of board games at the front, some books along the shelves, crafting supplies for painting, figurines, and a tabletop play area in the back. There was a tabletop tournament for Magic the Gathering the day I went. The tables were all full and everyone was having a great time. My partner I had recently picked up Wingspan and have been enjoying it a lot so I wanted to pick up another board game for duos. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful here - they answered all the questions I had on board games I was looking for as well as gave me their own personal recommendations. We quickly picked up the 7 Wonders Duel board game and are very excited to test it out. Price is slightly higher than Amazon but worth it to support this business. Highly recommend Bards & Cards and will definitely be coming back.

Love this place. Love the vibe. Love the staff. Board games, ttrpg stuff, Magic stuff, afternoon…read moremagic. Only drawback is my job that does not allow me to hang out here all the time.

Friendly staff, take a step back in time and see what a real toy shop should be. Something for…read moreeveryone, and all ages. Prices were reasonable and a very nice selection for a smaller store. Highly recommend.

We came in today for my sons friends birthday to buy him a gift. We ended up asking about needohs…read morebecause we saw it behind the counter. I asked how much they were and the woman and younger woman behind the counter both had disgusted looks on their faces. When I asked any questions about needohs, she had the same annoyed look on her face like she wanted to leave and didn't want to deal with it. I asked how much they were, and what colors they had. When I told my son to tell them Which ones they wanted, since they had them behind their counter, and when I told my son's friend to pick which one he wanted, she look confused. I told her it was his birthday, and she didn't say anything. It was an awkward dismissive silence. Then an older woman who was counting woman yelled "there's only 4 per family." The whole time I was confused what the cashier seemed so disgusted about, but it made my son's friends birthday experience really weird. My son had bunny ears on from their store and & she said in a very annoyed voice "are you going to buy those too?" We said no, and took them off right away. She looked like she was in a rush because I was confused how much was in the bag, she didn't confirm what we asked for, and didn't understand their limits and lack of explanation but she said thank you and looked relieved we left. I was relieved to not have to deal with unpleasant customer service that treat you like a burden. There's other stands at the mall that sell needohs as well for the same price in different and bigger. You don't have to deal with a cashier who looks like she hates you and the kids you're with :) please don't work here if you don't know how to communicate or have patience with kids or families!!

Good location! Enjoy crafting and getting lots of ideas browsing through the store…read more Great Sales , self checkouts don't forget coupons on App which I always forget. From yarn to picture framing and service good

I ordered at the counter a set of birthday balloons first wk of April. The employee filled out a…read moresheet on a clipboard, had me pay & asked when I wanted them, which was May 30th, day of party. The MORNING of the party when I'm running to pick up cake, ice, etc. I called Michael's from my car & asked if balloons were ready. This was approx. 2 pm. The man on the phone said " we can't find it". Not sure what that means so I asked what I should do next? He gave the phone to a woman who said, "bring your reciept to prove you bought it." When I purchased the lady said, "you're all set, you don't need anything else, just show up and we'll have it ready for you". I have no idea where the receipt is 2 months later!! I had to drive home turn my home upside down & found it. Sped to Michaels where they had my ballons by the register. I walked up and said "hi, are those my ballons"? She said "yeah, here" AND WALKED AWAY. Because I'm the nicest person you'll ever meet rather than run out I wanted a reason for all this so I asked "do we know what went wrong" to which this lady who looked like the manager replied, "the lady who took your order was crazy, she doesn't work here anymore". What?!?! Super unprofessional. Manager didn't even look at my receipt or at least apologize. Horrible experience. I will NEVER buy my balloons from Michael's & will try & stear clear of any purchases in the future.

This place is a time capsule in all the best ways. If you are going here, take in the experience…read more Someday soon there will be no way to go into a hobby store of any kind and see / hold anything. What a shame. Carmen works for a few hours every day, upholding a family business that probably makes no real monetary sense (IMHO). She told me her hours are basically conditional as long as she gets a ride. I called ahead and she picked up. She's there a few hours a day, but so helpful. I needed this 1 odd piece of HO track. I could have searched ebay and waited and hoped, but instead, she saw the picture, knew she had it, and we even found a used one she sold me for $5. They have every scale! Sure, some of the inventory is priced high, but I also have found some really good deals (on some G-scale box cars) here that had some San Diego history. And then you get the experience of a real store, a real chance to find exactly what you need, and a real gem of a woman keeping up her husband and family's tradition and enthusiasm for trains. We're lucky to have this last train shop, as long as it lasts. Come with a smile (and cash only). You won't regret it.

A blast from the past! Totally amazing! Small but a lot of neat stuff. I recommend if you like toy…read moretrains or classic cars.

A treasure trove of stamps for collectors of all levels. I am not a collector, but was looking for…read morestamps to use as envelope art. Before discovering Henri's, I tried another place in La Mesa but when I got there I found out that they only buy and sell large collections. Then I called Henri's and spoke with the very nice Lowell, who had a box with a variety of stamps waiting for me to pick through. They were small lots of stamps and singles and I was able to purchase any amount I wished. I really like this place and will be back. Call first to determine what hours they will be open.

From the owner: We understand everyone stamp knowledge is different if your great uncle just gifted you some stamps…read moreor you have been collecting for years, being the oldest established stamp store in San Diego, we can help you with your philatelic needs.