Tim is a nice man and always has what I got. Has very good knowledge when it comes to comics and…read morewill help you out anyway he can. He has a wide selection of comics and comics you never really find anymore. There are more comic stores in the qc but I would really recommend spending your money on comics at mellow blue planet. Great pricing as well.

Found what I was looking for. And they were very helpful in locating what I was looking for. Tons…read moreof stock and other things too

This is exactly the kind of store I like, because it has an incredible selection of old comics at…read morereasonable prices. I spent under $40 and left with a Little Archie, a Little Lulu, a Walt Disney's Comics & Stories, and a bunch more comics. The store is extremely cluttered, but the owner is very willing to explain where everything is, and the cheaper comics are clearly identifiable. And the owner is very friendly and provides good service.

I stop in every couple of months to find old manga comics the owner is very nice and flexible on…read moreprice.

Great little store with an excellent selection. They have a lot of indie comics and even the…read moreoccasional manga! The staff is very helpful and friendly, and I love the comic displays they change every month!

The have a decent selection, and they have certain titled laid out in a good order; however, when I…read morewalked in, I missed the "masks required" sign, and the worker their was extremely rude in announcing it VERY loudly. I walked back in with a mask, and tried to just play it off by saying I wasn't used to it, and she snipped, rudely again, "well, the sign was on the door." To be honest, I came in with the intention to buy to support small stores, but thanks to the treatment from this worker, I bought nothing, and will not be returning.

We stumbled across Vintage Heaven after seeing a few of his Facebook posts in local Cedar Rapids…read moregroups, and I would highly recommend anyone who is into ANYTHING to stop by this place. David, one of the two owners, is a fantastic guy. He is very knowledgeable, super helpful and the reason we have visited again and again. We have also seen him outside the store, and he has remembered our faces and handed us items we knew that we would love. David is truly a great guy. The place has everything you can think of; buttons, vintage legos, toys, NFL items, sports card, CDS, tapes, DVDs, clothes, cups, hats, banners. This store truly has something for everyone for a reasonable price.

Lots of stuff to look at in there, service was amazing he was really nice and everything was…read moreamazingly priced!

A charming little store with lots of glassware as soon as you walk in. There's a wide variety of…read moreitems, from the glassware to card, comics, decor and vintage/antique furniture. Been there for awhile and I hope for a long time to come! Fun to browse, and sometimes I find a fun little treasure. Prices are mid-range, and the owner is nice.

Lots of neat things to look at in this shop. If you really want to take your time, plan to spend a…read morefew hours here. Some of the booths were a bit crowded, so I had to watch how I was carrying my purse. Inexpensive to expensive pricing. Something for everyone.

Genuinely one of the best stores ive been to! The owner is such a sweetheart and its always amazing…read moreto have such genuine conversations with everyone here! They always have what im looking for, I dont think ive ever seen a wider variety of cards or games. The prices are the most reasonable ive seen in town, no other shop in CR compares to TPG!!!

FYI This is coming from someone who has a prominent online card stores through Ebay, Mercari, and…read moreTCG player. I average a minimum 200 sales a month. I walked in there yesterday to check it out since i like to check stores and see how their prices are, how their staff operates, and the basic aesthetics of said store front. Spent a lot of time in retail environments because of my mother so these things are second nature to me For starters the layout is awful like a jumbled mess. Case for pokemon cards was hidden by a shelf in the back of the store. Zero supervision. Looked to be no cameras. I could have swiped that whole case and walked out since the staff there had one guy helping customers and the rest sitting on their phones. That's something big that should be addressed and i wonder how much inventory they have actually lost due to the incompetence or ignorance of the staff as a unit. After standing back there for about 5 to 10 mins i walked out of the store unnoticed then came back in and asked for assistance. Not so much as a welcome or a see you again but hard to do that when your nose deep in what i would guess are tiktok's/reels Anyways, I figured i'd buy what looked to be 3 damaged cards before the owner started throwing stock at me he hadn't even went through/priced yet while bragging about buying collections at or under 60% and later bragging on lowballing people on binders with expensive cards. This is why people don't like card shops 90% of these guys are out to screw you and want to live on these 40%+ profit margins and thats is why places like this FAIL after 5 years but that is besides the point. looking most of the case i can tell you it was LP-/MP/HP/DMG cards all listed at NM/PSA 7/8 prices for raw cards One of the damaged cards was a 1st edition he claimed was LP. Saw the dents on the back when he pulled them out of the case. The other 2 he couldn't hide the fact were damaged. Grabbed 4 cards from his stock that hadn't made it to the case or been looked at according to him and grabbed them for way under what they should have been in that condition I definitely overpaid on the 3 damaged cards but, for me personally, isnt a big deal since i have the means to do so and i always try to buy from every card shop i come by. Overall I would not buy TCG through this shop 100%. Staff looks to be very lazy. The layout, from a retail sense, is god awful and doesn't highlight whats hot right now nor funnels customers through the store with any consistent flow. The owner isn't as knowledgeable as he seems and could definitely improve in that aspect. There is potential but its gonna take said owner not employee lazy friends who sit on their phones and employing people with tangible assets and actual skills when it comes to floor planning and stocking/organizing.

I've been in dozens of comic book stores, and this was easily the worst experience I've had yet…read more When my brother and I visited, it was just a disaster. It doesn't particularly bother me that the store isn't in the most ideal location. I also don't care that the actual store is downstairs in a somewhat rundown building. Nor do I care that the place is dark, and a complete mess. Though, it would have been nice to know how the hell the place was actually organized. Where are the new comics? Back issues?! Are they all just thrown in together? Why can't I find anything? Also, why is the one and only employee ignoring the only customers in the store? Why is this employee so terribly lacking of any customer service skills that he won't say a word?! I'm standing at the counter, two feet away from him, and he still refuses to acknowledge me, when it's clear that I want to buy something. Really? 20 minutes go by, and the only employee in the store acts as if his only customers do not exist. How does this place stay in business?! Is this seriously the only comic book store in all of Dubuque? If the owner is "a recluse that is uncomfortable around others", then that's unfortunate. However, if you own a business, especially retail, you absolutely must do better than this. Or have someone else on staff that can actually do what's required to make some sales. There were two people in the store, trying to spend some money, but really weren't given the opportunity. We ended up just leaving, having not been treated with any respect, and without spending any money. And I don't think we'll be giving this place another chance. Extremely disappointing.

Basically a gaming store with a few comics. If your a gamer or want to order new books you'll like…read moreit. I'm a back issue hunter and they had hardly any books older than three years ago. Very surprised I didn't see any graphic novels at all.

They have a little of everything and great customer service! Tons of new and collectibles in…read morefantastic condition.

Great shop. Great staff. Reasonably priced back issues and cards. Worth going out of your way to…read morevisit.

I love Ollie's! Two…read moreof my favorite stores are Aldi and Big Lots and I get both of those vibes when I'm in Ollie's. This location opened in the fall and I think we've been five times or so. The first few times just to browse, but the last couple of times for specific items (air mattress for example). You'll find something different each time you visit. It's like treasure hunting to dig through some of the shelves. I scored some limited edition Method brand hand soap on my first visit. Snagged as many as I could and paid less than half of what I would have at Target. Yes, I get excited about hand soap. A great place to go if you need guest items - I stock up on toothbrushes, body washes, things like that. They have non-perishable food/pantry items. No fresh food. Great place for baking supplies, spices, cereal, shelf-stable items if you aren't really picky about brand names. I would love to see the pet merchandise expanded upon, but they do have an aisles worth right now. Lots of things for the home like rugs, sheets, pillows, towels. Several aisles of toys and a huge area dedicated bargain books. Kitchen, automotive, electronics, office supplies, and seasonal also. While I love a bargain, some of the items at Ollie's are not. We did find an air mattress at Ollie's, but it was much less expensive to get one from Walmart. While their books are 'bargain' prices, I'm not sure they're less expensive than the big box stores. The price tags all have an 'ours' and 'theirs' price. Sometimes there isn't much of difference. I noticed this when buying Halloween candy. I signed up for their rewards program - Ollie's Army. It's easy join and use and you get a coupon for joining. Sign up for their weekly emails, too. The company did a really nice job upgrading the outside of the storefront and appear to be maintaining the parking lot. Customer service has always been above average when we've visited. If you need assistance with something, there are plenty of employees available. Grab a shopping cart - you'll need it!

There is a reason items are cheap..... they are just that…read more The only thing I found worth taking home was a few books. The store is extremely cluttered and would be difficult to maneuver if you had any mobility issues. I will pass on this the next time.