Can Cal closed the doors :( Owner has and always been the…read morebest in customer service, will be missing the location

I've been to a handful of hobby shops and they've all been great experiences but Cen Cal is my 100%…read morego to. From getting your RC serviced/upgrades, advice/opinions this is the place to go or be at. Every person that assisted from employees to the owner Damon were super welcoming being new to the hobby. Never did I feel pressured to buy or go a certain way with my build. Main thing I'm taking way is simple honesty from the experience these guys have here at this specific shop!

If you live anywhere in the Bay Area and you enjoy TCG's, you have got to check this place out…read moreespecially Yu-Gi-Oh! I'm usually pretty skeptical on buying unsealed products from older packs. But I picked up a Ghost From the Past, and a Ghost From the Past 2 from this shop. Both of them had a ghost rares! Not even Yami Yugi has luck like that! Everything is very well and competitively priced, compared to other card shops. The cashier helping me out, wasn't eyeballing me where ever I went, like I was going to steal something. But he did follow me helping me out with singles, a sealed items I was looking for. Overall A+ store, and a store with higher end yugioh singles... can't find a place like that.

Was going to leave 3/5 stars but after seeing 6+ other reviews mention similar customer service…read moreissues, this is clearly an opportunity for the business. My boyfriend and I came in to check out board games (decent selection), but the store was nearly empty, and we still got no greeting or offer to help. The employee showed zero interest--when I asked about the games, he said, "Oh, I don't know anything about these," and didn't ask what we were looking for or offer any suggestions. Worse, someone was having a loud, aggressive conversation with that same employee about "knocking someone's teeth in"--completely inappropriate for a store environment. The fact that it was tolerated made the space feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. This place has potential, but the staff needs serious customer service training if they want to create a more inviting atmosphere, especially for newcomers.

Needed to buy a few paints for plastic models, they have a pretty good selection for Tamiya paints…read more They also have a few models in stock. Pricing is pretty good, I prefer to buy locally. Service was pretty good, they answered all my questions. Ended up buying paints, models, glue, brushes etc... they also have model trains, tools, and other items for your model trains needs.

Good service, knowledgeable staff. Good selection of RC cars and trucks. I found an RC truck for my…read more11 year old for a reasonable price.

Service is spot on. Selection is wonderful. Value is totally worth it. I'm going to become a…read moreregular here.

This place is huge, and the staff inside are super friendly and so down to earth. They sell a very…read morebig selection of video games, especially for retro lovers like me. Everything is displayed quite well and spread out, making it easy to browse through each of the aisles to see what they have. Prices are fair and in line with the online retail market. They also offer disc resurfacing and console repairs as well! The store also specializes in trading card games like Pokemon and Magic. When I stopped by to explore the store, I met some really nice staff and customers. It felt like a great spot to shop or just hang out with friends who share the same hobbies. They got a little bit of everything and also host weekly card tournaments too! I got to witness a live Magic the Gathering event on my random visit, which was a fun experience and gave me a good feeling of nostalgia. I definitely will be coming back whenever I am in the area visiting from the city.

Bought a kraton mini armma and loving it. Had a great experience and super helpful.I will be back.read more

I had an incredible experience at this shop. I am new to the RC hobby game. I was expecting to be…read moreup sold and told that I needed to buy something that I didn't really need. To my surprise, the two gentlemen really helped me find value for my dollar and a customer service was impeccable. I will definitely be back!

Slowest cashiers in the city of Modesto. They either need to retrain or replace them the…read moresupervisor seemed oblivious to long lines

So slow what happened I haven't been in a few months but just went 3 days ago and wow all these…read morecashiers must be new or have no care in what they are doing

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.

Such a fantastic place to shop for cards! The selection is truly impressive--they had exactly what…read moreI was looking for and so much more. What really made the experience stand out, though, was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. The manager even went above and beyond by offering me a discount and some extra goodies for my son, which absolutely made my day--he's going to be so excited! I only wish I lived closer so I could visit more often. It's rare to find a shop with both such a great variety and such exceptional customer service. I'll definitely be making a point to come back as soon as I can!

Accidentally tried to come in on a Sunday while they were closed, the owners seen me attempt to…read morewalk in and opened the door as I was leaving and told me to shop for whatever I needed. I picked up two top loader boxes and they told me to take for free on the house. Amazing people and definitely coming back never seen hospitality like this before.

Had some time to kill before my doctor's appointment, so I stopped by this place because it was…read moreclose by. Warmly greeted as I walked in, I was informed that the shop was under new ownership and to ask if I needed any help. I asked if they had any dollar boxes and was told where they were. Dollar boxes sorted by team, what could be better? Time flew by and I actually came back after my appointment to continue looking. Ended up buying over 100 cards! Lots of graded cards, vintage, and unopened boxes. They also had a large collection of signed memorabilia, Star Wars figures, Matchbox cars, and Starting Lineups. Store is still in the process of being "set-up", but it has plenty of inventory already out to keep you occupied. Prices were on par with most other shops I've visited. Employees were very friendly and helpful. I'll be back for sure.

I came in looking for some top loaders for my Sacramento Kings cards.. I'm more of a fan but I do…read morecollect my team and few other favorite players.. found some Kings cards in dollar box but no Keegan Murray who happens to be my favorite player. So I asked about his rookie year card packs and I decided to get a 2022 23 prize box and I opened it and got Keegan Murray rookie card in first pack......yay..

The owners and fellow racers were super friendly to us beginner racers. There are two challenging…read moretracks (with a third under construction) that did not get old. I was there more than an hour and could have easily spent another two. The facilities are super clean. The extra fans to go along with the a/c was nice too. There are sodas and snacks available to pass the time as well. I would definitely go again. You should too.

What a special place. The people who owned the place were immensely kind and approachable. I love…read moreit here. I am a first timer and brought my girlfriend on a sunday. She, who is a girl who dislikes most of my hobbies, absolutely loved it. We are currently looking to get a group together to go race. Its a fun place to go with friends and is a gem in modesto. I cant understand why this isnt more popular. If you want to watch go on a friday and monday. Mom and pop shops like this are worth going off the beaten path to help support. I cant emphasize enough how genrous the owners are. For a car and a half hour of track time its only 8 bucks or 12 for a full hour. Take your kids. Girlfriends or the boys its a good place to be.