I called and asked if they carry cookbooks. I was promptly hung up on. To bad he does not carry, I…read morewas looking for an out of print book that is pricey online. Tried to support a local business but will never go in due to rudeness.

Open only on weekdays during daylight hours, this tiny one-story bookstore between Cartridge World…read moreand the hair salon that keeps changing its name is perhaps the only bookstore in all of Metuchen. It's been around for as long as I can remember, and until I walked in recently had no idea it was still in business. Specifically, it's a purveyor of used books: I spent a good 15 minutes browsing and I couldn't find a single book published in the last 5 years. (Many of the dusty yellowing tomes appear to be from before I was born.) It seems like a good place to find old magazines and discontinued mass market paperbacks, particularly in the sci-fi/fantasy genre. In terms of ambience and decor, it's really less of a bookstore than an uncle's basement man cave which has been converted into a walk-in storage unit for forgotten books that have spent years soaking up the cigarette smoke of the owner, who in all fairness seems nice enough. There's a very worn armchair in the backroom if you need to sit down. If you're a commuter, you won't ever notice this bookstore unless the door is open and a cardboard box of paperbacks is sitting on a folding table outside. Only cash and check are accepted, though it's not entirely clear how the place generates enough revenue to stay in business.

JC Comics is located in a complex with a pawn ship, martial arts training center, and Italian…read morerestaurant. This is not the largest comic shop, but they make the most of the space available. Good selection of longboxes in easy to pull out drawers, which was unique. Selection of graphic novels, collectables, and Pop Vinyl was also good. Limited selection of wallbooks. Large selection of new pull comic books, one of the best in the area. JC Comics is better than your average New Jersey comic shop stock wise. Staff member was helpful when you needed it. I can understand why some people might miss this shop, as you have to deal with a busy highway to access the complex. JC Comics should not be missed and is a solid shop.

Went here during the afternoon. They have a bunch of single issue comics to look at. Also some…read moreother comic volumes lining some of the shelves they have. I found out they also sell cards here as well when I walked in. The staff working there was polite and quiet. I'd say go here if you want to read some issues or volumes, or get some cards for your collection.

We were out for my husband's birthday on 10/26/23. We saw this shop and stopped in to take a look…read more They really didn't' have anything that interested us, so as we were about to leave, my husband asked the Lady if she had any coins. She said that she did and went to get a tin from behind the counter. The whole time she kept saying that she didn't really know that much about coins but proceeded to pull out some of the larger coins for us to view. My husband chose two of the $1.00 coins she showed him and some small change. After looking them up on her phone, she told us $40.00 for the 1900 dollar and then said $150.00 for everything he had chosen to purchase. The second coin was dated 1797 Trade dollar. When we got home the next day, I looked them up for him to check the values. My first clue was when I could only find "Trade dollars" minted in the 1800's. I then dug deeper and found out that it was a fake. After reading information on them, it was suggested to put a magnet to it to see if it stuck. Well, it did! I immediately checked the 1900 coin also. Guess what? Fake also. Lesson learned for $150.00 is always carry a magnet with us and have the equipment you need to verify what you have in your hand. I'm just glad we didn't get taken for any more than we did. Buyer beware is the right phrase for this shop!

I have paid a visit to the store twice. Twice, as noted in other reviews, the shop owner does not…read morekeep the hours posted. Even with a sign on the door stating closed returning at a specific time, if you return after that time, they are not always open. The door will be locked and if you knock, no one answers. The first time I did this, I had to call and spoke to somebody. The second time however, I did not bother. The store does have a decent selection of mostly jewelry items for sale. If you were looking for antiques, this is not a traditional antique store.

Paul, the owner, is a superhero. We forgot to grab one item from our purchase and left to go have…read morelunch. And just from mentioning that casually on our way out, he tracked us down physically 10 minutes later and made sure we got it. Aside from that their selection is awesome, from staples to collectors items, and the pricing is more than reasonable. Highly recommend treasure hunting through their old PC games stack. You never know what you're going to find.

Staff is friendly, huge selection on video games consoles and . I would highly recommend this store…read moreand I would definitely go back.

Finally, they opened an anime themed store in New Jersey!…read more The staff: The staff here is friendly and are knowledgeable about the products. If you are not sure if they have a certain item, you can always ask them, and they can tell you. Items: They have a lot of anime items such as plushies, figurines, collectibles, cards, Funko Pops, and so much more! They have anime items such as One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, Initial D and etc. They even have some stationary items as well. They also sell snacks and drinks in this store. Pricing: The prices here are decent and some items are actually cheaper than I thought they would be. The prices can range around $5.00 and up depending on what item you are willing to purchase. Overall: I would definitely come back here to purchase some other items that they have in stock. I am so glad that they opened this anime store in New Jersey instead of me driving all the way to New York. Also, I hope they keep up with this wonderful customer service.

This store is amazing! If you're a fan of Anime, Manga, or Japanese snacks and culture... you will…read morelove this place! Statues, Plushies, Gunpla, Rolife, Blokees, Blind bags, Snacks and Figures all from your favorite properties like DBZ, Gundam, My Hero, Naruto and more! The staff is friendly and helpful. They are knowledgeable but also willing to listen to you if you have info they don't have yet. Just an overall great staff! The store is well stocked and they interested in getting the items you are interested in, on their shelves. Their prices are very competitive, sometimes even beating the likes of Amazon! They have also introduced a new loyalty program that is very fair and has some nice perks. I try and visit at least once a week! I highly recommend this store!

Seven hundred bucks for some of these sets. Ouch. I think little Liam and Chrysanthemum need to…read morefind a second job. Nice place but my head's still spinning. Five stars for the acid trip.

Best Lego store I've been too…read more Okay legos are expensive now a days but the prices here are really good, and they have great selection! The service is definitely the best part, they have employees to welcome you in and all of them are just so nice!

It was nice. The young man tried to be helpful. The women did a little. Older gentleman observed…read more The college was decent.

This was my first time at this crystal stop, the staff and owner were so helpful and answered all…read moremy questions. From the way the owner spoke about crystals you can really tell how passionate he is about it. Their wide collection of crystals are incredible, they even have the authentic moldavite, I have been looking for it everywhere. The prices were reasonable. Definitely will be getting crystals from here only.

XP Collect isn't just one of the best card shops I've ever been to--it's THE place to go. From the…read moremoment you walk in, you can feel the difference. The staff is unbelievably welcoming, genuinely kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. They don't just sell you products--they take the time to talk with you, guide you, and make sure you're getting exactly what you're looking for. No pressure, no nonsense--just real people who care about the hobby and their customers. And Rossi... Rossi is THE MAN. Seriously. His passion, energy, and knowledge are on another level. He makes every visit feel like you're hanging out with a friend who just happens to know everything about Pokémon cards. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and it shows in every interaction. Ever since my son found this place, we've been hooked. We're in there almost every week (at minimum every other week), and it's something we both genuinely look forward to. Every visit feels like an experience, not just a quick stop. And somehow, we've had insane luck ripping packs from here--we're talking legit chase cards, the kind you dream about pulling. It almost feels like magic at this point. What really sets XP Collect apart is the atmosphere. It's not just a store--it feels like a community. Whether you're brand new to collecting or you've been in the game for years, you'll feel right at home. Everyone is treated with respect, and the staff goes above and beyond to make sure you leave happy. If you're even remotely into Pokémon cards, do yourself a favor and go check this place out. I'm telling you right now--you won't find a better shop. XP Collect is the real deal.

Xpcollect is amazing! This is not your typical lgs. They genuinely care about the hobby and…read moreconstantly give back to the community (most times at their own expense) which is unheard of in this poké economy. In summary, they have not gone over to the dark side of the poké force like most lgs. Please support the folks at Xpcollect!!