This place is definitely up there with regards to all of the card shops I've visited!…read more The atmosphere was great (not crowded at all, but I went with a couple of friends close to closing) and the person at the counter was friendly, knew their stuff, and easy to talk to. Good selection of singles, and the prices are reasonable too. Would totally come back again!

Best card shop in Gilroy! They always have a good selection and are always friendly with my 9 year…read moreold who takes forever to decide on what he wants to add to his pokemon collection. Lol great place to take your kiddo who wants to add some singles to their pokemon collection as they have a good selection of unique cards for a good price. They also have an awesome stream on whatnot as well.

This is one of the best hidden gems in the Bay Area for a board game afternoon. The collection is…read moremassive, with every genre and skill level covered, and the upkeep is genuinely impressive: every single card is individually sleeved in plastic, so the games always feel brand new. The space is spotless, well-organized, and the staff make you feel instantly welcome. They've also got snacks and drinks on hand, so there's zero reason to leave once you've settled in. Needless to mention, unlike almost any other board game cafe in the Bay Area, they don't charge you just to sit and play. On top of that, they have a huge collection of comic books, board games, and comics-related items and artifacts available to purchase, so it's easy to walk out with more than you came in for. I love this place so much that it's always hard for me to leave. They close at 7 PM on weekends, and every single week, I find myself wishing I had just a little more time before heading out. If you want a calm, genuinely fun way to spend an afternoon, this is the spot in the entire Bay Area.

The energy here is IMMACULATE. Wonderful staff -- friendly, ridiculously knowledgeable, inclusive,…read moreand accommodating. Inventory is really thoughtful, they have a fantastic selection of anything a nerdy heart could desire. Definitely recommend. My fiance also comes here for MtG events, and he has nothing but glowing things to say about this place.

This shop in the very nice shopping center of Del Monte has a ton of product, but like most comic…read morebook stores, the business is moving away from that business and focusing more on collectible toys. It's a shame because there are so few good stores in this area. I went to all of them today and didn't find one that was a strong comic book store. If you like certain collectibles, you'll find a lot here, but if you're looking for comic books (which this store is listed) then you might be disappointed. SELECTION: Definitely packed full of product but I find that these types of stores in the end don't do well because product that doesn't sell sits on the shelves so long they gather dust. Not focused enough. And the comic wall isn't well stocked. SERVICE: Helpful in explaining why there isn't a lot in stock but too bad because this place has lots of potential. In a waning market this is the most well positioned store to do well. If they only did an ordering service, it would likely solve some of their problems. COST: Reasonable but not exceptional. Instead of going the collectibles route (I would definitely have collectibles but not the fad kind), I would go the comic book / gaming / sports card route. Card collectibles are of high value and take up so very little space. Funkos are great, but to give them shelf space they aren't worth it.

I came in to look for some Poison Ivy comics...and left with a horrible headache and feeling sick…read more The reason being the OVERPOWERING SMELL of mold or mildew that was in the store. Owner definitely has an issue that needs to be resolved immediately. As for the contents of the store, it sadly left a lot to be desired. Comics were not sorted alphabetically on the shelves, older guy sitting behind the counter made it clear he did not want to be bothered, and some of the merchandise was WAY TOO expensive. I understand he has a shop in the Del Monte Shopping Center so renting the space can be pricey, but $30 for a "normal" Funko Pop that isn't a Chase, or special edition, is just plain ridiculous. Hot Topic on the other side of the shopping center had the exact same Funko Pop for $11.90 My partner found a cool Batman graphic novel, but by that point I felt like I was gonna be sick due to the mold smell, so I had to leave. I hope the owner can get their priorities straight, and take care of the store before someone does get sick.

A very cool place to play board games with friends, with plenty of games available to choose from…read more The space has many comfortable seating areas, and I noticed they also allow group reservations, which is great for larger gatherings. The only thing I wish is that they opened a little later, so we could have more time to play and enjoy the space. Other than that, everything was great! It's a fun and welcoming place to hang out with friends, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who loves board games.

Consistently good service and an excellent play space. I would say it has been the most stable of…read moregame stores I have encountered in my many years of visiting them. Staff is known and helpful.

I was genuinely disappointed to see so many negative reviews for this amazing collectible shop…read morebecause my experience has been the complete opposite. I've sold several Pokémon cards and other collectibles here, and I felt I was compensated fairly every time. Many of the negative reviews seem to come from personal collectors who naturally place a higher emotional value on their collections. The reality is that collectibles are a market like any other--their value fluctuates based on supply, demand, and current trends. Just because someone paid retail or above retail doesn't mean the market will always support that price. The owner, AJ, is knowledgeable, honest, and transparent about how he evaluates collections. If you're willing to ask questions instead of assuming you're being lowballed, he'll gladly explain the process and how he arrives at his offers. I also took the time to compare buyback offers from other collectible shops, and most either offer significantly lower percentages or aren't interested in purchasing certain items at all. If I had to make a comparison, I'd say many other shops operate like a used car lot, while Collectible N Stuff feels more like CarMax--straightforward, professional, and transparent. AJ is a genuinely friendly, down-to-earth person who clearly knows the hobby and the business. Based on my personal experience, I highly recommend this shop. Five stars!

I've visited this business a couple times. Limited slab selection though they have several binders…read moreworth of vintage to modern and even Japanese singles. They have a few sealed English and Japanese product from Evolving Skies/OF ETBs to the Chinese Gengar 151 boxes. They also have Magic and sports cards. They have a WILD selection of Pop figures too. In terms of selling, I was told they don't buy Pokemon common or uncommon bulk but they might for V's or better. I did see them buy like 2 bigger than flat rate boxes worth of Sports cards. I was told depending on the item, they can buy 70% cash or 80% trade. In terms of buying, they say they price cards based on how much they also got them for so I've seen 10% below to 20% above TCGPlayer market price. Just like all your purchases, do your due diligence and see if you agree with their comps or if you are willing to buy at a slight premium for the convenience of being able to check out the card and not needing to wait for pay for shipping. AJ was great helping me out. Very personable. No issues getting prices when some cards were unmarked. I also sold some slabs to him, a lot I couldnt give a flying fc while some I know had value but I just didnt have the time to sell. I had to comp the valuable ones in person but he gave me all the time I needed, never rushed me or sounded annoyed and the rest I essentially just used to help me get a better percent on what I valued. Note that the highest valued slab was ~$150-$200 depending on how you comp. We ended up with a 60 or 65% coin flip probably less with the random slabs I added on.. Never did I think I'd coin flip in a shop. I did win, but did I really? Haha. I did get cash which I wanted cause I'll be going on a couple trips but overall still a positive experience for both visits in the shop.

Great local shop with a friendly and fun atmosphere. If you have a question you can always find…read moresomeone to help you find he answer. Its also a neat little place to hang out. Staff is super nice!

Great little store. I try to support local gaming stores. They are a great place to meet new people…read moreand just play new games with friends. I stopped by one day when it was slow and a man behind the counter took me on a tour of the place and explained different features and products. I've recently started getting into miniature painting so I enjoyed looking at paint lines and miniatures. I follow on Facebook now and will definitely drop in sometime.

Just visited this location to pick up some Cat woman, Ivy, sometime is killing there children. This…read moreplace has a great selection of everything we were looking for and more. 10/10 definitely recommend! We travelled an hour and a half and got there 15 minutes before they closed. The dude was so nice, service completely professional.

I haven't been to the other comic shop in town yet, but I was so happy to find this place…read more I moved to Merced about a year ago, still learning what the town has to offer but while waiting on some Thai food next door saw this spot was open. I walked in and realized it's a big shop with a huge selection. I've gone a few times since and the staff are always soo helpful everytime I go, happy to make suggestions and chat about comics. If your starting a collection, working on adding to yours or just wanting something to read as a one off check out this spot.

I was worried going in, because 1.) I have a very low opinion of the current culture surrounding…read moreretro gaming, collecting, and reselling. It's really disgusting how 80% of people in the hobby are larping manchildren that are no better than TCG resellers. 2.) I find that retro game shops across the US are generally really terribly ran with insane pricing, dirty interiors, bad selection, and rude staff. I'm happy to say that Gameshop Downstairs is the SOLE EXCEPTION. Their staff are very polite and genuinely want to help you find what you're looking for, even when swamped with customers on a busy day. Their selection is unlike anything I have seen in any game shop in the entire NorCal region, especially for late 2000s-2010s era games such as Wii, DS, and 3DS. I also appreciate that they have a wide selection of DVDs and BluRays - old anime, movies, and cartoons alike. They even regularly stock CRTs, and while a bit expensive, they do in fact sell at fair market price. On that note, their pricing is extremely fair, and even the more contentious pricing I saw was actually on the dot with fair market pricing when checking online. Even if some things are slightly marked up, I think they easily make up for it with the sheer amount of stuff they carry. I can't emphasize enough how good their collection is, I spent a whole hour here. The museum is really cool too. The mix of 80s-90s and 2000s-2010s gear made it a perfect trip for my Dad & I, since that represents the generations of technology we grew up with respectively.

Freaking amazing I love this shop! There's so much cool shit they have in store-South Park VHS…read moretapes, old-school movies and games, awesome case with the Power Glove and other Nintendo stuff!!! Anthony is very knowledgeable and helpful and so his is his wife. One of my favorite places on East Santa Clara st. I recommend everyone to visit this shop when they're in San Jose