He recommended a local silver Baron who purchased my friend and my sterling silverware for $600.00…read more A very good experience that would not have happened without his expertise and kindhearted advice. Really one of the exceptional beings alive on this planet, super cool guy to listen and talk with. Don't hesitate to give him a call for anything precious metals related. A virtual cornacopia of amazing knowledge...

Sold them some silver coins. They charged less commission than other shops in Oakland and received…read moregood price. Looked like they also buy and sell other interesting collectibles, especially some sports items. Friendly.

My girlfriend brought me here because she knows I'm into anime and looking for some toys from my…read morechildhood to fill my display cases. Yes, there were a lot of awesome figures and statues to see that bring back some nostalgia to when I was kid. However, a lot of the toys both in package, on card, or loose were a bit overpriced. Some figures had horrible sun damage to them seeing as this location is in a warehouse type building. The lady behind the counter wasn't helpful as we walked in and around the front in for about 10-15 minutes before she even said hi. After that she just walked around putting things away and sat behind the counter. Now what's upsetting? My girlfriend found this 3-pack of Shattered Glass Transformers (Evil Dinobots) from SDCC. I clearly asked if I could open them and she said they were new. I didn't like that answer and how snappy she was with me. I kept them in the box until I got my new display case and Lord behold, they're all broken. All 3 figures wastes are popped off and will not plug into the bodies or stay in place, Grimlock's dino head is snapped, the plus to keep Slag's dino head on its body are broken, and some of Snarl's scales are broken. There's no point in keeping them. And I would feel bad, like the owner should feel, if I were to try and sell them off broken to anyone else.

Shop located in Oakland that specializes in collectibles and primarily Manga and Anime IPs and…read morecharacters. The place looks like it's located within a residential home so it threw me off at first. But there's a sign at the front. The folks here are very friendly and they're very knowledgeable. In terms of value, it's hard to say only because there are a lot of items that are highly collectible in addition to your run of the mill, newer IP's. In my opinion, I feel like the prices are pretty fair, especially since they may have some hard to find pieces that collectors are looking for. I came here with my nephew before we had dinner in the area. He's a big fan of anime and manga and especially things related to Godzilla. He ended up buying a figure. Just a really cool store in a very unexpected non-descript place.

Top notch trains bought one for my brother Solay DeQuay he is very happy with the product.read more

From the owner: Offering quality model trains, tracks, and accessories for hobbyists of all levels. Inspired by my…read morebeloved mother Carrie, whose love and creativity sparked my passion, and proud to help others build lasting memories of all ages one train at a time.

About a year ago, I walked into this store out of curiosity while they were hosting an event. It…read morewas packed with tables full of people playing different tabletop games I didn't recognize. Immediately, a staff member greeted me and introduced me to a group of people, encouraging me to exchange information with them. I was a bit too shy to join in that night, but I really appreciated the effort. You gotta love a place that goes that far to make a "noob" feel included. During a more recent visit without all the tables of people, it's still a cozy store with a warm and inviting environment. Upon walking in, I could tell the staff genuinely enjoyed being there. As I was browsing, a staff member told me about their puzzle trade. For a few bucks, you can trade the old puzzles you own with a selection of their used puzzles. I'll definitely be making the most of this deal. This is an Oakland gem that I can't recommend enough. If you're looking for a kind and welcoming community, this is a great one. I'll definitely be returning.

Games store with tons of selection and lots of options from group/party games to strategy to…read moreclassics to two person options. There are even some puzzles. I liked seeing part of a shelf that highlighted local California games. Seems like a great community spot as the Friday night had some sort of Magic the Gathering tournament and they were open pretty late. There are around 5-6 folding tables of seating across the store. We spent some time browsing but no staff members approached us. It was a little stuffy inside but better away from the used games in the back. The used games in the back shelves were organized alphabetically -- but it was unclear if they were to play or for purchase The chalkboard has some weekly information of their events

Nice and clean! And lots of cute stuff to craft with. The girl at the front register was very…read moresweet. Although the older guy doing stock was a little blunt/dismissive but he might have just been a little tired from the shift. I'm a little sensitive so it hurt my feelings a bit because I came here right after my own shift at work

We went into the Michaels at 5:45 PM. They were open with customers. We had a shopping cart full of…read moreitems and were getting ready to check out but needed to use the restroom. I asked an older female employee if I could use the restroom prior to checking out and she said "no" that the restroom was closed for the evening for customers and told me to walk across the parking lot to the Safeway. Note that it was raining at the time. This was extremely unprofessional, and we left without purchasing any items and will not be returning. I would have been a paying paying customer and there is no reason unless it was out of service that I should Not have been allowed to use the restroom that is designated for customers. They even had the restroom area barricaded so you could not get to it. The female employee did not say the restrooms were broken she simply said they were closed for the evening, Yet they were open for at least another hour. I hope Management addresses this matter. I understand having to monitor the restrooms in stores due to People that misuse them but that's not me. I should Not be prohibited because of those that do. I am very Disappointed with Michael's in Alameda as this has not been an issue in any of the other Michael's I frequent.

A great place for getting games, comics, and others that it has good selection of comics that it is…read morehard to choose. The service was fantastic.

Walked in today for literally 4 seconds. Staff was incredibly rude they repeatedly told me to put…read moremy nearly empty drink in the cup section. I couldn't hear them because I was talking to someone. They proceeded to be snarky and make some jokes about it to themselves, really unprofessional and not necessary! I kindly said "oh sorry I didn't hear u the first time" they eased dropped on all of our conversations and had something to say then but nothing nice before that?? Righhhhttt rightttt. They said something snarky as I walked out because the energy was overly uncomfortable. Never coming back :))

I should have posted this a long time ago and I'm sorry for not doing it Ron!…read more This is a trustworthy place to bring collections big or small. My dad passed back in 2018 and left us with a huge collection. Ron went out of his way to meet us with staff on a Saturday afternoon. He went through every book and box of stamps my dad left us. He was honest and to the point about value and not over stating anything. He was very kind to my 85 year old mom who just passed also. He was patient and said give him 6 months to a year to sell off everything. He always sent updates to us along the way and sure enough before a year was over he sold the entire collection. He got us a very fair price and a detailed report of everything he sold. It was a lot of work on his part and deserves everything he get's for the work he puts in. Ron is a rare person today who loves what he does and has the knowledge and experience to deliver. Anyone who has a massive collection to sell should look no further than Ron and The United States Stamp Company. Again Thanks Ron for what you did for our family!!

Kudos to US Stamp Co.! As the Administrator of an estate I was required by the court to have an…read moreofficial appraisal of some stamps and coins. US Stamp Co. were great to work with and completed the task in a timely, professional manner. Additionally, we had them sell some of the assets and were pleased with the result. Ron and staff are so knowledgeable and committed. We highly recommend them!

In May, I shop for a couple birthdays and of course like to keep gifts locally made. So one May…read moreweekend I stopped in this maker's retail space and was delighted to find numerous affordable beautiful jewelry, art, and home & bath creations for sale. The staff was friendly and helpful too in answering all of my various questions. I decided on a few purchases that day, including this card for a Bay Area native friend. For any occasion that pairs well with a gift for a Bay Area enthusiast, I invite you to stop in.

Cute shop with nice selection of crystals. I got a few crystals and a bracelet. The woman who was…read moreringing me up asked me if I knew the price of two of the stones. I didn't, so she went to look. The total came out higher than expected, but I waited until I was home to review the digital receipt. Turns out I was overcharged for two of the stones and charged for 8 items when I only bought 7. Could possibly have been a mistake but enough to make me not want to go back.