Decided to stop by some card collector stores in Ottawa over the weekend to see what's up!…read more This was my first stop! This is the mecca for collectors ! It's pretty spacious and holds tons and tons of wide range sports memorabilia. It was very busy in here and was pretty difficult to get some service as there was only 2 guys working. The high end hockey cards have it's own room / section in the back corner. We had to ask to find it. It was really fun and exciting like a kid in the candy store! Service was great just maybe a bit long as they were taking care of other people. However, they were really nice and kind. Prices: a bit too high .. I mean yes they gotta pay for rent and staff but still .. the cards were 10-30% more than the market value a bit hefty for me. They seem willing to negotiate if you ask them but it was still super pricey for certain things. Overall, it's a very nice and clean place lot's of items to discover have a look if you're into that kind of place like I am hihi Cheers

Amazing store. I was blown away by the quality and quantity of trains they had. The shop owner was…read moreso kind and knowledgeable of trains. He spoke with me and explained how they worked and was honest about what trains not to get. Definitely am coming back to purchase a train set for Christmas! Thank you!

From the owner: Christmas Train Store is a locally-owned and operated toy shop, located in Kanata, ON. We…read morespecialize in Lionel as well as Canadian specialty trains. If you are a collector don't forget to stop by!

Ordered from the online store - product arrived quickly and as described. very happy to have found…read morethe funko pops i was looking for.

I used to be a frequent customer of Toys On Fire, until they cancelled an important pre-order I had…read moremade several months prior to the release date of the product. I was in constant contact with staff, inquiring about the status, to which they informed me there would be no issues to speak of and not to worry... they guaranteed the item I had ordered would be available. Low and behold, the item I pre-ordered was popular... the staff knew this. Shortly prior to the release date, I found it odd to find the now 'SOLD OUT' pre-order listed at double the price on their website. When I inquired, they informed me that the item would be delayed by a month but not to worry, they were working with the distributor, to make sure I would receive what I had ordered. A month later, I received a statement from staff that my item was now cancelled. They weren't exactly apologetic and seemed to think I would simply tolerate their barrage of lies and having wasted so much of my time. It was through fellow collectors that I discovered the unfortunate fact that when ToysOnFire discovers that an item is highly sought after, they will simply cancel your pre-order and inflate the price of the item in-store... this is what happened with my order. Ridiculous and shady business practices. As such, I have been advising every collector I know to AVOID Toys On Fire stores, both in-person and online. Why continue supporting local shops, when they conduct business this way? Almost every product Toys On Fire offers can be found via online retailers like Amazon & Toys R Us with free shipping and at less-inflated prices. Toys On Fire engages in price-scalping and as all collector's know, the only way to battle price-scalping is to cease supporting it altogether. Take my advice and shop around... there are far more options out there than Toys On Fire, from companies that won't make false guarantees or waste months of your time.

Very disappointed with the quality of work and customer service at Michaels framing…read more We ordered a custom mat board cut for a picture frame -- it was important because the framed artwork was meant to be a gift in two days. The employee assured us it would be ready by the next morning. However, when we came to pick it up, the mat was cut by hand and done very poorly -- crooked edges, uneven sides, with some parts narrowing or widening. No one told us it would be hand-cut. Despite the poor quality, we were charged $29 as if it was a precise, professional job. When we came back to complain, the employee told us, "If you wanted laser cutting, you'd have to wait two weeks." This was never mentioned when we placed the order. We asked for a refund, but were told we could either take a piece of cardboard for free without a refund, or buy another piece and only then get our money back -- which would cost more than we originally paid. I had no choice but to take the cardboard home and cut it myself. We wasted time, money, and had to drive to the store twice. The whole situation was stressful and completely avoidable. Unprofessional experience. The work was poorly done, and the employee showed no accountability or care. I do not recommend this store for custom framing or mat cutting.

I can't begin to tell you how much I love shopping at Michael's. A great place to find a wide range…read moreof art supplies. Whether you are into painting, drawing, scrapbooking, planner/bujo, knitting, jewelry making, floral arrangment...whatever you can think of, you will likely find it here. Best part is they carry items that suit all levels of quality and price points. So if you are testing the waters of painting, you can get an inexpensive set of paintbrushes for less than $10 or if you want to splurge or you paint by profession, there are also higher quality items to choose from. They also have a large select of picture frames and shadow boxes. There is also a custom framing service provided in-store. Like most other specialty stores, the items you can find here can be overpriced, that is why I always recommend to people to either wait until the item goes on sale or use the coupons that are available through their app or flyer and never pay regular price. There is always a 40% off one regular priced item coupon available and at least once a week they release coupons for 45-55% off one regular priced item. Be aware that if an item is marked as Everyday Value, you will not be able to use any coupons on the item for further discount. When wandering around the store, always check out their clearance section. You can find items for up to 90% off sometimes. Seasonal/holiday items also go for up to 80% off once the season/holiday is over. It is a great chance to stock up for next year. This particular location is busy, servicing both Stittsville and Kanata. This makes it hard to find the really good deals sometimes as people snatch them up pretty quick, but this store is really good at restocking. The staff are always friendly, the checkout process is smooth, and the store is kept pretty clean. The only issue I have is clarity of signage (which is not only an issue with this particular location), especially with Everyday Value items. It kind of sucks to wait in line just to find out that the item you want, cannot have the discount applied. All-in-all I have no qualms recommending Michael's and this location to people.

I want to give this review no stars that is how bad this place is. I have been to many comic book…read morestores in general and have had no problems ,but this place is a joke. Staff are rude and horrendous to customers they will accuse you of stealing and start yelling at you to leave. They will threaten to call police on you when they have no proof and ban you from coming in the store.What makes it even worse is they have no security cameras to prove you did anything or stole anything which is totally bullshit. If I am accused of something and threatened to go to jail I want proof from security cameras of me stealing. Oh wait there are none. A good comic book store to go to is myth and legends on bank street much better store prices are great and I love the staff there super friendly and helpful best store in town love it there.This store should be shut down for good before more people get banned for no reason!

A nice selection of comics. It's kind of tight in the store but you get used to it. Friendly,…read morehelpful staff and comics for a good price. Nowhere near as huge as the comic book stores in Toronto when I visited, but it is Ottawa after all.

They usually have what I need, and if not in store, then I can order online and pickup. Staff is…read morevery friendly and eager to help. Even returns are no-nonsense. Waiting in line, I was struck by how professional all the staff were as they attended to whoever was at their kiosk. That seems to be a rarity these days, especially from a large chain. Truthfully, my daughter is usually the one that needs stuff from here for her various projects, and because she doesn't drive, I'm the chauffeur.

I have been going to this Michael's location for years and I keep coming back. The staff have…read morealways been friendly and helpful. I find as my interests in different crafts has changed, this store always has what I need. I also appreciate the Covid precautions they are taking. Definitely recommend this location.

This is such a cool store right from the entrance that's filled with manga (in English and French),…read morefigures of all sizes, and even has two floors. You could spend so much time wandering and taking it all in.

Imaginaire opened on October 21, 2023. It's a chain from Quebec and this location is the first one…read moreoutside of Quebec. It is located in the Rideau Centre and spans 2 floors. It's huge. It has board games, comics, collectible cards, Funko Pop, LARP gear, dice and so much more. Prices are a bit on the high side, and I didn't see any sales while I was there, but their inventory is huge and it's fun to poke around. (66)