Geek World

1.9 mi

The gentleman who answered my questions was respectful and honest about what he would offer me on…read moremy large collection of Dvd s and cds. I appreciate the customer service.

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Half Price Books

3.2

(9 reviews)

5.0 mi

I brought a signed first edition of Lonesome Dove and a signed The Last Picture Show, both by Larry…read moreMcMurtry, to sell. They offered me $160!!!! I grew up in Archer City, Larry McMurtry's home town. I bought the book when it first came out and it has that error that distinguishes this as the first printing. He signed both of these books when I asked him after a talk he gave. They have a signed, first edition on their website listed for $1,000!!! They could have offered me a decent price, maybe $600 for both, and still had a $500-$600 profit. This was an insult. I remember that a long time ago I brought some quality books to sell at their Dallas store. That offer was an insult also. People must be desperate to sell their books to take the pittance HPB offers for books, then marks them to half of new price regardless of condition. I've purchased books there but I realize now that they don't respect book sellers.

Best bookstore chain around for true book lovers! Excellent prices and great selection! The staff…read moreis also helpful!

Front entrance

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Books & Barrels

(6 reviews)

33.8 mi

This place is awesome!! Such a great variety of books for kids, young adults, and adults as well…read more Parking's easy, and they have a little bar that serves local wine, mimosas, and even a little electric fireplace for those cold days. Highly recommend for anyone to stop by and grab a latte or cold brew from Silver Grizzly and pop on over! If you're traveling on I-20, it's definitely worth a stop! Only con is I wish this was open when I lived there :)

Very cute little bookstore. I was wanting to see what this place is about and it was very nice and…read morequaint.

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Oiltown Comics

Rating is for their online sales- I've purchased from these…read morefolks a couple of times now so I feel like I can say They are the best at what they do! They ship nation wide, low rates and orders were exactly as expected! Everything arrived neatly packed and triple bagged! I hope to one day visit your store IRL. Until then you have a fan in California

Great online service! Solid packaging to keep items safe! Would not hesitate to order again…read more Buyer from Cali!

Front and side room

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Entrance

Grim’s Fiction

4.7

(3 reviews)

58.7 mi

Good book selection, lots of special/deluxe editions of new titles (fiction only). Friendly staff!…read moreReasonably priced, even for the books with sprayed edges/special covers. It was a delightful surprise...not just a "typical" gaming store! Worth it for readers to visit, too!

The owners have stuffed a bookstore full of science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, collectible…read morecards, and miniaturist hobby supplies. Staff is incredibly friendly, and they have a section just for local authors. Feels like a used bookstore and a 1990s game shop merged together. Got me all nostalgic and I can't recommend this place enough. Walked out with two self published novels and a fistful of MTG booster packs.

Grims fiction store

Local Author Section

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Grim's fiction entrance

Boards and Bites Cafe

4.9

(42 reviews)

0.0 mi

I came here with some friends to grab a coffee and play some games. The cover charge per person is…read more$5 to play games. They have a pretty expansive menu with tea and coffee. We got the quesadilla which is great. They have a lot of board games to choose from but they're missing some of the classics.

Our group of 9 came here and took over almost half of the restaurant. Luckily we were the only…read moreones there so it was easy to pull two tables together. You order your food at the counter and they will bring food to you. There gal that took our order was super patient and did a great job with our orders. Selection of sandwiches was great with a variety of options. Highly recommend the Southwestern. Love that they offer chips but for $0.75, you can get hummus side upgrade...do this! Hummus is very good and the vegetables were a great offset to the sandwiches. There are also options to pay for some board games.

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Signature Latte

The Board Room

1.3 mi

I Love visiting The Board Room... every time there are different games being played so there is…read moresomething for everyone! The owner and staff are all friendly and engaging making me feel at home. I also love all the cool products they have on display for sale and the dice section is amazing!

Clothes Mentor Tyler, TX

Love dropping by every other week or so to see what items have been added to their inventory…read more Clothes, shoes and handbags are neatly organized and the store is clean. Staff is friendly and I got two great deals on shoes. Love to thrift!!

Every time I've been, the workers are always so kind! This location is always stocked and priced…read morevery well. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Storefront of Clothes Mentor Tyler

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Import Emporium Asian Market

It was our first time to visit this Asian market along Broadway. It is a small grocery store, but…read morethey are packed with all the things that an Asian person would want to get. The prices are affordable and the owner is very friendly. I highly recommend this place because they have everything that you need and want. We will definitely be coming back because the owner is very welcoming and very helpful. They have fresh produce that are refrigerated and they are good quality. Amongst all of the Asian markets in Tyler, I am putting a stamp on this one as a chef this place is where you need to go!

It is a mighty small Asian grocery store compare to the giant ones I've been to in Houston, Austin…read moreand L.A, areas. But it has a number of fresh vegetables like bok choy, Chinese broccoli, Napa cabbage, Chinese eggplants, and a variety of mushrooms, and some seasonal fruits (currently persimmons, oranges and bananas).

New Broadway location

Live blue crab. $4.99/lb

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Ramen

At Home

Great selection and affordable prices. The store is clean, organized, and easy to shop. Staff were…read morefriendly and helpful. I found exactly what I needed and will definitely be back.

Great store with great customer service. Plenty of parking, merchandise and prices. I can always…read morefind someone to help and store is well stocked. Be sure to check out clearance sections for even better prices. Sign up to be a perk member too. Bathrooms are clean and large. I dealt with 3 mangers and all were great.

Colorful outdoor patio cushions arranged neatly on a wicker chair, creating a cozy and inviting outdoor seating area.

A stackable teal sling patio chair, perfect for outdoor lounging or dining with its comfortable design and vibrant color.

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A set of modern outdoor patio chairs placed on a wooden deck, overlooking a lush garden, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the ...

80 Acre Market

3.3

(4 reviews)

38.2 mi

This place is unbelievable!! Wow!!! The time, the investment, and the opportunities for a fun…read moreexperience by all. And when I say all... I mean ALL! There's a MAN CAVE, my dudes... or uh... MAN TENT. Either way, there's something for everyone. First off, the setting is beautifully manicured and landscaped. The Mansion itself is a monument lending to the scenic enchantment. The outdoor tents, full of delicious treats, wines from local ranches and wineries, beautiful floral bouquet arrangements, many poinsettias to choose from... and that's just outside. Once you enter the mansion, you are welcomed to a whole new world of indoor boutique shopping, canvassed in Holiday decor of the Fall and Winter seasons. You have clothing, tapestries, lotions, candles, soaps, furniture, paintings, chocolates, leatherwork, Knick knacks until your heart is content... they have it all which is backdropped with the interior elegance and beauty of the Mansion. I would love to learn more of the history of this place, but for now, I'll let my imagination run wild as to what this place once used to be. Outside, plenty of seating areas and tables, edged by plenty of activities such as football toss in the holes, for hole boards, and a gigantic connect four set up. Fire pits glowing of embers, a stage with live Holiday cheer playing in the background, with several food trucks parked along the edge. We shopped, relaxed, took some photo ops, ate, and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. If you're looking for something unique, this is it. Completely worth the drive out here, as the staff was more than hospitable... offering rides to and fro to vehicle parking or serving up a piping hot Americano. We had ordered the Brisket Mac & Cheese w/ jalapeños, as well as, the Mexican brisket street corn.... Absolutely worth the wait!! We also coupled that with a side of fried pimento cheese balls.... My mouth is watering just thinking about our experience. Can't thank you enough for the fun and unique experience!! As always, enjoy & happy boutiquing!

Sent the wrong item. When I emailed them per the address they provided me in my order confirmation…read moreabout how to return or exchange the item, I got no response. I finally did the online chat. They had me submit a photo of my unopened item. They sent extensive customer guidelines in order to get a refund processed and they charge a RESTOCKING fee which I was not aware of. With so many options for places to shop, I would proceed with caution. I have not gotten my refund yet and the customer service person said "you should get an email from us when the refund is processed". That did not sound too convincing! I think they expect more from their customers than their customers can expect from them!

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Armory Flea Market

Armory Flea Market was so much fun. Items were priced very reasonable and some vendors offered…read morediscounts! The people I met working at this store were awesome, truly genuine and kind individuals. Items in the store included: vintage toys, books, home items like furniture, dishes, housewares, quilts ... this store has EVERYTHING. Visiting the Armory Flea Market is worthwhile. The location probably has 25-35 vendors, this store is by no means a mess but be prepared to be observant and bend down to see every shelf. This is not a giant mall, but we found multiple items we have been searching for here this afternoon! Do not let the green shipping containers at the front scare you off, keep walking it is worth it to explore. They only take cash so come prepared.

The Armory Flea Market has closed for good. We loved going there. We always found good treasure…read morethere.

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Eva D.

50

23

42

13 years ago

This store is fairly new (it's been open less than a year), but it still offers a variety of books, manga, and board games, including vintage items. It's a family-run business, and the whole family are the kind of knowledgeable and enthusiastic geeks you'd want running a comics and games store. The space is small, but there are a couple tables for playing games and the store has tabletop and CCG events going on every day, including regular things like a biweekly Pathfinder campaign. They have all the major comic book labels (DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse; MLP and Star Wars) as well as several indie labels. They had all the major CCG (MtG, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, MLP, etc.) and tabletop RPG labels (D&D, etc.) as well. One thing I really like is that they offer a subscription service, in which they will hold your favorite comics for you and let you know by phone or email as they come in. There aren't many options in the way of comics and games for younger kids (I have a kindergartner and a preschooler who are geeks-in-training, so this is a big deal for me), but what they do have is appealing to my kids. The staff were very happy to show my kids what they had and I got the feeling that they might be willing to order more kid-oriented stuff, which wasn't the vibe I've gotten from other comic stores in East Texas. Of course, they sell geek gear like shirts and toys and the like, including the Doctor Who Lego-compatible action figures and such. All in all, you could certainly get your collections' staples here. The store itself was a little disorganized, but I got the impression that this was because it's new and will be improved upon. It certainly was eclipsed by the friendliness of the staff. And as a geek girl, it was nice not to get the side-eye by comic book store staff for a change (an experience I get quite a bit in East Texas particularly). The location itself is pretty convenient. The shopping center has adequate parking and it's right off the Loop and easy to find. It's also right near the mall, so it makes for a convenient quick stop after a shopping trip (or a way to escape a shopping trip while your relative or significant other is at the mall). TLDR version: this place is awesome and I highly recommend it. read more

Jacob M.

0

2

0

12 years ago

The first time I went in, a few months ago, I noticed that it was a little smelly and that nobody wanted to have anything to do with me, including the staff. I figured it was just an "off day," which everyone is entitled to, so I gave them another shot recently. My second trip was much worse. It smells really bad in there. Terrible BO mixed with odorous food that has been dropped and not cleaned for a long time mixed with the proud "I'm a smoker" stink that was wafting from a few different players; I can't even imagine how horrible the stench will be in their shop during warm months. The atmosphere was vulgar and nobody seemed to mind. Everyone was divided into little cliques that didn't seem inviting. I didn't necessarily need more dice, but I wanted to at least try to support the LGS and their community. I tried again to get someone to help me at the counter, but the employee was too busy playing games as well. Additionally, when someone pointed out who the owner was, I couldn't believe the way he was treating his customers/friends. He was aggressive, combative and antagonistic in a place where he should be encouraging, if nothing else, to the people that are earning him a living. I tried to give them a second chance, but they've fully earned my dislike. There are two other gaming stores in Tyler: the one south of town doesn't support the game I play, but the staff seemed friendly enough. The one on the east side of town seems a perfect fit for me and my gaming needs: family appropriate, friendly encounters with painting customers and employees I would recommend trying those two first to see if they'll meet your collecting/hobby desires. Maybe I've just hit them on two bad days, but honestly, the second one was bad enough that I won't try them again for at least a couple of years. Jacob read more

Andy M.

0

2

0

12 years ago

I just got introduced to magic and went to buy some cards. The guy that runs the place was very encouraging for one which is awesome, because I dont know what I'm doing and his attitude was so chill. He answered my questions and helped me decide what to buy. He even offered to run me through a few games with my new cards to help me get familiar with them! Their prices are fair and while they may not be that big they are who I would recommend for someone looking for gifts for gamers of all ages. They have something for everyone. It can be intimidating walking into a store like that not knowing what you are looking for. Just ask! Their customer service truly impressed me! I don't normally write reviews, but I wanted to give them a shout out, they deserve it! read more

Jason R.

0

2

11 years ago

Took the kids to buy magic cards. Did not expect to stay for two hours. This place is surprising to say the least. They have some of the coolest vintage board games, armor, swords, comics, card games, and way way more. Too much to list really. read more

Dr. H.

0

1

0

2 years ago

This isn't really a review yet. But it could be if you buy Pokemon cards. Baseball. Basketball, football or Yu-Gi-Oh cards. Could you please get in touch w me at 9032857576. Thank you read more

Bryson P.

0

2

0

11 years ago

Best place, great people, great prices, come here if you want friendly service, and non pyxchcotic store owners!

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