If you're into comics, movies, games, or pop culture in general, Golden Age Collectables is a…read morereally fun place to browse. Tucked away in Pike Place Market, the store is packed from floor to ceiling with comics, graphic novels, action figures, collectibles, and all kinds of memorabilia. I found myself spending much more time there than I expected just looking through everything. What I liked most was the variety. The shop has a great mix of new releases, classic comics, and collectibles, toys, movie scripts, and manga that make it easy to lose track of time while exploring. Even if you don't end up buying anything, it's worth walking through just to take it all in. For anyone visiting Pike Place Market with even a passing interest in comics or collectibles, Golden Age Collectables is a stop I'd happily recommend!!!

This comic book store is located on the 4th floor of Pike Place market. It is a huge store. Really…read morepopular among the visitors. I went there multiple times and it was so packed. They have so much more than just comic books. They have lots of board games. There's a huge collection of posters and figurines. The comic books are separated in sections by genre. There are also many types of playing cards, pins and collectibles as well. One of the unique items at this store was they had the scripts of many popular movies and TV shoes. I saw the script of pilot episode of GOT, TBBT, Friends and among movies there was Batman, Harry Porter, LOTR, Hunger Games, Twin Peaks and hundreds of more of them. I found a Marvel poster that I liked a lot. It was reasonably priced for $15. Checkout process was quick with assistance from very friendly staff. If you are comic fan, this is an absolutely must visit place for anyone visiting the Pike Place market.

Excellent repair work. Not so excellent communication…read more They did an amazing job repairing my 3DS after the B button stopped responding correctly. One of the screws on the back was stripped so I wasn't able to get the panel off myself to try to fix it. But they were able to work around it. They also replaced the cracked circle pad pro nub without me even asking! The one thing I would suggest for improvement is that they don't communicate well. They are very friendly and made me feel confident that they could fix my issue. However, when I brought my unit in they told me they would let me know after 3-4 days what the total price would be as well as what they would have to do to fix it. After 8 days I called myself and they told me they would call me back later that day. 3 days later I still hadn't heard anything had to call them back again to get an answer. This cycle happened 2 or 3 more times before I figured out that they are more likely to reply to text messages. They also forgot to put 2 of the screw covers back when they repaired my console. After contacting them they said that they would ship them out to my house. It's been over two months and I've contacted them twice about it, but nothing has come of it. The communication and lack of following up when they would say they would is the only reason I am giving them 4 stars instead of 5. Otherwise I would totally recommend this business. They also have a lot of rare and obscure video games and accessories. Such as, did you know that a sewing machine was made that could pair to a gameboy color? Well I didn't, they have one!

If I see a "mom & pop" game store I'm always sure to stop in to check it out. Similar to thrifting,…read moreyou just never know what you might find. In my case I was able to find a rare game I'd been looking to add to my collection. I initially found out about this store thanks for Google Maps (Sorry Yelp) and scrolling through the reviews on there I saw one mentioning controller repair. A major headache for modern day gaming with buttons that stick, stick drift and triggers that wear out among other issues. This is a nagging problem since controllers run for $50-60 now, basically the cost of a game. I brought in a controller for them to look at. It turns out they don't really work on 3rd party controllers or if they do, the amounts they charge will far exceed the cost of simply replacing it. While browsing the store I happened upon a game that is quite rare presently and commands a high cost on Ebay, Amazon and even Facebook Marketplace for sellers aware of it's rarity. In addition to this it's part of my quest to preserve physical media since it is no longer available digitally and if it was it would likely be a high cost. I grabbed it right away for a fair price, not the sweetest deal but I was able to hold it in my hands and know the condition of it, another part of in person shopping I prefer over online. I'm glad this game shop is here. it is a somewhat small shop but offering repairs, packed with a variety of accessories as well as carrying potentially rare console games and accessories, Re-loved is just the kind of place a gamer is going to want to check out.

Found this place cruising the lower level of pikes place and was super impressed with the level of…read morecoin and buttons they had political and otherwise. I'm definitely more of a sports cards guy so seeing the variety of cards most of em rookies was nice especially the jerseys. Owner was nice and super helpful wasn't at all snooty like another recent review mentioned. I'd say the only things qualm wise I got is using cash only and the pricing on some cards. Obviously I know businesses gotta make a living but when eBay is (for some I saw on my wishlist) 10-15x cheaper I'd just say go there. Also while credit/debit card fees to businesses can be high I do wish they at least had a debit card option or supported a low cost brand. A lot of people don't carry cash anymore especially on trips so just something to prep for. Definitely would come back regardless.

Lose Yourself in Pop Culture History…read more Take this review with a grain of salt since I don't collect anything. Don't be fooled by the name, Market Coins offers so much more than collectible coins. Tucked away in the labyrinth of Pike Place Market, this quirky, cramped little collectibles shop makes you long to camp out and browse vintage magazines, losing yourself in a slice of life back in the day... or more accurately, a slice of life back in the year. The store is a treasure trove of unusual finds. There are ironic vintage political statement posters (check out the photos and you'll see what mean), stacks of sports cards, and an interesting mix of magazines. In particular, the vintage issues of Ring Magazine caught my eye. I have a couple of retired pro-boxer friends and decided to surprise them with retro issues of this classic boxing pub. The owner was friendly and helped me sift through the overwhelming number of options to find the perfect issues. He steered me towards the editions that were perfect for my nostalgic boxers and didn't break the bank since they aren't collectors either. Even if you aren't an avid memorabilia collector, this place is worth a browse.

One of the smaller Kinokuniya Bookstores that I've visited (it's a corner shop in Uwajimaya grocery…read morestore), but it still gets the job done! Studio Ghibli merch area right upon entering the shop, of course, of course. Decent selection of pens (I got a couple). The second level is dedicated to English-translated manga books as well as anime/video game art books and knick-knacks (sorta all in random assortment.....gotta do some thorough browsing). Since it is a small shop, the aisles are a little cramped. Kinda stuffy too, especially on the second level. Polite staff!

I have been a Kinokuniya Bookstore member for many years and recently renewed my membership while…read morepurchasing 10 books. At the time of purchase, I specifically asked about the return policy and was told that returning books would be "no problem" as long as they remained unopened in their original plastic wrapping. When I later returned to exchange or return three of the books 10 days later, I was told that I could not do so because I did not have my receipt. This requirement was never mentioned when I asked about returns. As a longtime member, my purchase is documented through my membership account, so it is disappointing that this record could not be used to verify the transaction. I find this level of customer service unacceptable. If a receipt is required for returns, customers should be clearly informed of that at the time of purchase, especially when they specifically ask about the return policy.

Welcome Barnes & Noble back to the Downtown core…read more In today's world, which feels fast paced, there is a home for being slow, you know you miss it, tapping away against a glass screen, or the clickily-clack of that noisy Macbook keyboard... the sound of silence, of a page turning, the feel of the paper against your finger tips. The words on the page, invite you to engage, that isn't a swipe, you can't just like or subscribe a book, you just have to sit and enjoy. So do that, and to do that, you are at Barnes & Noble. Take a step inside, and the smell of paper, of a newly published book, changes you. You don't see the overcharged leds of a screen, but the warmness. this isn't the biggest bookstore out there, and it shouldn't, but it feels like the right balance between a national bookstore, and the local one, that curates books to the ones you want. Honestly, for it's size, I found exactly the random book that I was thinking of buy.. sure just one copy, but in that small moment, it felt like the people running this place, knew I was coming in. Value comes from the moment. Books aren't cheap, nor should you think they are, they are not a dime a dozen, they are stories that literally change you, regardless fiction or non-fiction. Enjoy the moment and realize that you are in a place that sells peace and comfort.

This store has a nice setup and like every B&N I've ever been to they let you come in and browse…read morewith your dog. My only complaint is we ordered a book there and they never contacted us to let us know it arrived. We eventually just gave up and bought it from Amazon.

Absolutely amazing novelty shop I've been frequenting for many years. Deep in the Catacombs of the…read morePike Place Market you'll find this mysterious place. Personally I came to purchase flash paper & liquid finger smoke when I was a brat teenager. Come on as an adolescent this stuff was essential for having fun. Now as an adult I still enjoy all the trinkets you can purchase. Keep a lookout for Franks favorite and that's the Fortune Teller Machine out front, I feel it gives the business a certain authenticity of a past long forgotten. For some change you can buy a fortune and sometimes it comes true but it's such a tradition I always buy one. Anyways check it out it's a smashing good time...

This store is such a gem. They will perform magic tricks if you ask nicely, and are very helpful…read morewith suggestions on what to buy/learn. We came here 3 years ago, and the fact it hasn't changed inside is part of the charm.

This is such a cute store! I love anything BT21 and they have a good collection! This is a pop-up…read moreand they're currently planning on having this store until the end of the year, unless it does incredibly well then it may become a permanent store! So please support this store so it can be a permanent fixture in Seattle and hopefully they'll expand their collection! I got a set of plushies, one for each BTS member. Luckily they were on sale! Then I got a set of smaller plush toys that were also known as sale! They have some shirts, bags, and other accessories! I wish I could buy everything! The attendant was super nice and helpful! It made the shopping experience so much more exciting!

The service was great. I wish they would offer print out receipts. Don't like that everything is…read morevia an email or text. Sometimes not everyone has that. The selection is limited to Line Friends Partnership. The products are pricey, so the value is not worth it.

Great local shop for West Seattle. Shawn is pretty knowledgable about the books and his prices…read moreboth buying and selling are fair. I have my personal "box" there and pick up "wall books" every so often.

Cool store and friendly staff. I was never into comics as when I was young but recently came across…read moreone at the dentist of all places then saw this store as I was driving by and couldn't resist. Staff is friendly and they have some cool old comics. Definitely recommend going to visit.