Just love this store! The staff is very reasonable and friendly. They get in truly unique,…read moreinteresting and different toys. If you have a child with interests that go beyond your average toy, this is the shop for you. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is fun. Go ahead and be that super cool aunt or uncle and get them a toy that isn't in every other toy store. Always a delight to visit this local business owner and help support our community.

I went into the store this evening to pick up a copy of Winning Moves Risk 1959 Edition. I called…read moreahead to inquire about it, I asked if they price matched and the lady said yes. So I arrived and picked it up, took it to the desk and the lady said she needed to get approval for the price match. I looked up the listing from walmart to show her the listed price. She said that the price, including the shipping, has to be lower than their price. The listing says "Free pickup, Fri October 11th." She took a picture of the listing, including the shipping details and sends them in a message to her store manager, no reply. She called the manager, no answer. Time is burning. She messaged the store owner, no reply. She called the owner, no answer. We are now at 20 minutes of waiting. I figured "It would be a shame to leave empty handed, i mean after all Ive waited this long." She keeps messaging and calling until finally she gets through to someone, but they hang up on her. Finally, 30 minutes after I arrived, she makes contact with someone that can approve the discount. She is than told the manager has to confirm the price and is hung up on. So we wait even longer. Finally she gets a call, they wont match the price because walmart's free shipping is only if I spend $35. Walmart clearly ships this item to the store for free. The lady at the store was very nice. I cannot recommend her more highly. The manager of the store was both unprofessional and demeaning in the way he/she treated the customer and the lady at the counter. Later in the evening the owner called me to apologize and offered to deliver it to my himself.

Visited for the first time today. I had a small list of very specific items for my N scale layout…read more They had everything in stock except one item that they carry and will be restocked next week. They have an impressive inventory and helpful, knowledgeable staff. I can't wait to visit again when I have more time to look around. When you need something quick for your layout, chances are that they'll carry it and at reasonable prices.

Always enjoy visiting this hobby shop when I'm in Roanoke visiting family for the holidays. The…read moreowner and staff are knowledgable and patient with people's questions. I'm particularly fond of their Lionel post-war collection which I've found to be of consistent quality and fairly priced. Highly recommend a visit!

We had a wonderful guided tour of Dixie Caverns. Our guide was fun and super knowledgeable. It was…read morea fascinating experience. Also very nice to enjoy the cooler 55° temp inside while it was 97° outside. I highly recommend. Tours start promptly on the hour. I suggest coming at least 10 min prior to get your tickets.

Lovely little stop. Got there right in time for the next tour. The tour guide ( Mac or Matt) was…read morefun. He made jokes to keep the group entertained while making sure all of our questions were answered. It was about a 45 minute tour for only $18 per adult with a cute antique store attached. Plenty of parking.

They don't care about fabric measurements at all. Needed 1/4 yard for a project and they cut 8…read moreinches instead of 9 which is not enough. I asked again for 1/4 yard of a different fabric and they gave me 15 inches. ??? That's not even close. At least I got more than I paid for the second time but the first is just a waste.

The place has carts and islands all over so it's impossible for anyone to maneuver with a walker or…read morewheelchair. They also do the going around all the way to exit. Makes it very difficult for people with disabilities. This store was very disorganized and the staff wasn't very helpful. I asked for a specific thing and they sent me to the section to look through 5 aisles to find what I needed. Turns out it wasn't there and all that time we wasted in the end. Small selection of macrame and left empty handed

When I was growing up, I loved sports and enjoyed collecting Sports memorabilia. But at that time,…read moreit was not easy to find them. And when I did, it was a moment of great joy. Today, as I was walking up East Main Street, I happened to notice a store that when I was younger would have been like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. After being awarded the Yelp NC Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Sports Haven / Collectibles & Memorabilia, in Salem, Virginia, is a perfect example. I remember when I was a teenager and Saltwater Sport Fishing with my father in his Concord 27 small yacht on December 31st, 1972, off the coast of Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. At a young age, I had won several fishing tournaments catching a 403 pound Blue Marlin on one occasion, and a 97 pound Male Fish Dolphin, also known as Mahi Mahi on another. But this day was very memorable to me, because the plane where Roberto Clemente was traveling in on a humanitarian mission to deliver emergency relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua, crashed in this same area. He was killed instantly in the crash and his body was never recovered. We participated in the recovery. Since that day on, Robero Clemente's rookie card value increased immensely. Not only because he played his entire 18-year Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming a franchise icon and one of the greatest players of all time, but because of his deep commitment to helping others through his humanitarian work off the field, which led to his death. I gave this above example so you can see how the value of collectibles and morabilia is determined. When I entered the Sports Haven shop, the staff member at the time greeted me and welcomed me to look around. I wouldn't have space to list everything I saw, but I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the great variety and quality of merchandise. Since I moved to Roanoke, I have been a fan of the Virginia Tech Football Team and its mascot, the Hokie Bird. So I asked him if he had a figurine of him and he showed me one. It was nice but a bit large. The one I had at home was a more appropriate size. I had to go, but am planning to return another day to view more in detail all the valuable items they have in stock. And I highly recommend that you do the same and support this locally owned and operated small business.

From the owner: We carry a large selection of autographed memorabilia. We…read moreare the only retailer selling official Roanoke College Merch outside of the school bookstore. We also sell HOBBY and Retail sports cards. We carry items for all 32 NFL teams, MLB, NHL, NBA, Nascar and College teams. Our motto is.... Almost No Team Left Behind