This new comic shop location offers a much larger, brighter, and more organized area to browse, relax, and enjoy. It is a different ambience from the original store location. There are more gaming tables and restrooms available. The staff are friendly, professional, and available to answer your questions. One must know the prices of the items you're interested in as the prices may vary. This is a fun and interesting place to browse and shop. We will be returning! read more

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I went in to sell some Pokémon cards and everyone was so kind and the place has a really cool vibe. Max and Delaney were very knowledgeable about what I brought in and it was such a fun experience. They also had a very cool collection of all kinds of things! read more

My 6 year old recently got into Pokémon cards. This is one of his favorite places to go to. They have a huge selection and the staff is always very helpful. read more

Great to see the new store and the new management was very friendly and helpful. I look forward to visiting the shop again next time I'm in the area. read more

Great place to go for sports cards. The staff is very friendly and a wealth of knowledge regarding sports cards, both old and new. My twelve year old loves going to peruse their selection. He doesn't spend much but is always treated with kindness and respect as if he was a big spender! read more

I didn't think I would say this but the new Owner Mike is worst then the last owner Mike at least with the last owner you knew you were getting screwed now they try to talk to you like your stuff is just junk at the new store the New Manager treated me like crap last time I went. Offered me 25% for my rare items. Then Jeff this week offered me 150$ for 500$ worth of rare collectibles and this was the last insult. I won't be back to this store I advice everyone else who is trying to sell their collectibles not to attend this store anymore either. Don't waste your time. read more

Loved the new place, but that's also part of the problem. I was always greeted in the previous location promptly, and had at least two employees ask if I needed any assistance, even if I wasn't looking for anything. Coming into the new location, there were two employees at the front counter and I wasn't even acknowledged. Continued through the store and found a few $1,000+ pieces I was interested in. Unfortunately, no was around to assist except for the babysitter behind the counter watching a young child. I walked around for a good 20 minutes to hope that their new location wasn't a substitution for common sense and minimum customer service, but it did not come to pass. I hate to say it, but I won't be back. read more

Good service . The new location is a must see. I go there just about every Wednesday for new comic book day .

I'm not a Pokemon collector but my daughter in law is. We wanted to buy a Surging sparks booster box for her Christmas gift. TT had two but wouldn't sell them to me. They insisted I pick packs out of a box. I wasn't aware I was getting scammed until my DIL explained how they can pick the good packs out and sell the customers the junk. Out of 20 packs she opened she got nothing good. All commons. No good cards. It's an obvious scam. Shame on TT for doing this. I would not recommend this place for anything. read more

If you want something and it's from back in the day, they usually have it and if they don't have it, they can get it and if they don't have it right, then they will take your number down and call you when they get it in really nice people read more

I love this place. The first time I stepped foot here in my college days it began my journey to collect video games. I always loved gaming throughout my childhood, but they gave me the ability to fully realize my hobby. They also have plenty of comic books, action figures, trading cards and pretty much anything a nerd/geek could want. It's not the most organized and I haven't always had the best helpful customer service experience, but they have come through for me more often than not. read more

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Stopped in during covid, so my experience may be different than normal times. Very limited street parking, but a large connected parking lot of several city blocks long behind the banks of stores in this area. You enter through the rear of the store. Inside is a slightly dingy and dim huge room crowded with rows and rows of shelves and displays. They have a really huge array of comics and manga. Huge shelves and cases and tables of used comic and movie related toys. Of course we were wearing masks, but the counter guy was like a caricature of an awkward and slightly mean comic book store guy from tv/movies. They have a lot of comics. A lot. read more

Great atmosphere, feels like a comic shop from a movie! HUGE selection of comics and action figures. They have some really cool baseball stuff as well. Even have a spot in the back with tables to hang out, play cards, etc. I just heard of them a few days ago by the owner I think, he seems really nice and I'm glad he told me about his shop! I got some cars and cabbage patch kids cards for a good price. And will definitely be back asap! Well worth the drive if you're far away. read more

Time Travelers - Comic Books Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

I've been going to this comic store for roughly 30 years now, and it's always been great, but since the new ownership especially it's just gotten better. The same white tag deals on comics are amazing, and their constantly revolving selection of back issues is the best. Their new comics are an amazing selection, and even the TCG availability and knowledgeability here is great. I'll always recommend Time Traveler's. read more

The collection is cool. But the owner was pretty rude & not very helpful. His employees were kind, Just steer clear of the short guy w/ the grey beard. read more

I have been back here a lot. The selection IS fantastic. They have since reorganized the place. Still packed and crowded, in fact maybe more so than before, but seems better organized. More staff has been added as well. I think they earned another star from me. read more

Great selection of cards and friendly, helpful staff. Been going here for a while and every experience has been positive :)

I absolutely LOVE this place! My friends and I come here all the time to look at all the new fun things they get in stock. A great selection of merch from all sorts of fandoms, TCG, video games, consoles, comics, and more! The staff is super friendly and always willing to help. Pricing is reasonable too!! read more

Great atmosphere and good prices on tcg packs. They want me to add more words to this for a lengthier review so lalalalalalala

Mike always takes care of you there. One day I expected less change because I gave him a nig bill and he gave me back too much money. I stopped recounted the money outside then came back to let him know he gave me too much change back. He thanked me for being honest then put money in his till. Great place to find damn near mint condition 1960's Mad Magazines. Thanks guys!:) read more

I made a deck of edhcommander at like 7 am and sent it to them via Facebook messenger, they had every single card I was looking for (minus 1) ready for me by 1 o'clock and gave it to me for the same price I could have gotten it online maybe $20 more at the most but I would have ended up paying that in shipping and fees anyway. These guys have one of the most wide variety's of collectibles, action figures, comic books, toys, games in one small store!! Hats off to toys over at time travelers absolute rockstars!! read more

Great Store, Great Staff, Great Merchandise. I've been going to this location for over 25 years and I enjoy discussing comic books, comedies, movies as well as gaming techniques. I routinely tell the staff that I can beat them all, in any game ranging from Checkers to Dragon Balls, to Magic, to Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and even Tic-Tac-Toe if they pulled out some paper to play. The old owner was amazing. The new owner is a good person as well. The store has been renovated and you can see all the merchandise available. I often recommend friends, co-workers and family members to visit Time Travelers. My only issue is that the employees listed as Ross, Gabriel and Dan won't let me run around the store in my X-Men outfit challenging other customers in a duel to play warcraft when the store is closing. Just Kidding, All the staff are a bunch of Incredible and nice guys who are extremely knowledgeable about all types of comics, gaming products and collectable memorabilia. Please check out the Store for a good place to enjoy older toys, newer merchandise and a family friendly environment! read more

Im not going to lie, the negative reviews had me wanting to stay clear of this place but it truly wasnt a bad experience. Mike was kind, patient and honest. I wasnt able to sell off any of my items which was disappointing but overall customer experience was the value i walked away with. Hes knowledgeable and the store was well organized. read more

The employees were very helpful and the store had everything I could ever want. The store was perfectly organized for the trading cards. I would recommend this place to any comic/card collectors read more

A solid comic / vintage toy shop. Buys/sells. Kinda dark inside, grouchy, sarcastic owner who has been there for a long time and knows a lot. Don't try to sell him anything unless you want to have some playful banter. Customer: "Hey mister how much will you give me for this used Halo 3 game?" Owner: "ohhhhhh nooooh ah..kid" (grimace as if in pain) you're trying to sell me that? oh ah...are you crazy? I could maybe give you (more pain) four... dollars for that! I'd have to go without food for a week and maybe lose my shop and be on the streets but if it will make you happy!" This is a true collector, yeah he may hold these treasures too dear but he has a very extensive collection of vintage toys and back issues. It's not the most organized shop but if you are willing to dig a little you can find deals on some very cool stuff there that he hasn't changed the price on (he can't find it) since 1982. Amusing employees, fun to listen to them go back and forth with the owner about when they will get paid, who bought lunch last, etc... Recommended for that elusive collectible or comic. Parking in back. read more

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Owner was rude. Was trying to haggle on a book. That is what you do at a shop, right? Was polite and simply thought it wouldn't hurt to ask, especially since I was buying other things, as was my buddy. In total we had about 200 dollars in merch. We have both bought from this store before. Many times. We both live an hour a way to come here. When I made my offer, I wasn't low balling, gave an ebay researched offer. I Was flat out told in a condescensing tone to not ask for a discount. I mean he could have at least just said no sorry couldn't do that, or he could have met me in the middle (difference of 5 bucks). Sorry, but there are other shops out there including online. I shouldnt have to drive an hour in the midst and risk of a pandemic to be made to feel like I did something wrong for making a humble offer. Won't be back. Shame. View all Time Travelers Comics, Card, & Collectables 4.3 (445) Comic book store in Berkley, Michigan OVERVIEW UPDATES REVIEWS PHOTOS ABOUT CALL MESSAGE DIRECTIONS WEBSITE 3277 Twelve Mile Rd, Berkley, MI 48072 You visited yesterday Closed  Opens 12PM Hours or services may differ Contact us nowUsually responds in a day (248) 548-7213 Suggest an edit Own this business? Claim it now INSIDE THIS PLACE Add photos View all Know this place?Share the latest info OKCLOSE Street View 99+ Photos Add a photo Questions & answers Q: why does the owner look like hercule from dragon ball z? A: Ha! His name is Mr Satan (7 more answers) See all questions (32) Ask the community Reviews from the web Facebook4.3/569 votesYellow Pages3/510 reviews Popular times Sundays read more

Awesome selection of old collectibles and memorabilia always up to date comic wall and friendly service. Definitely recommend read more

Do not try to sell your things there. They will try to steal from you. Make sure you do your research and know the value of your items before you take them in or they will definitely attempt to rob you blind. NOT TRUSTWORTHY. read more

My husband goes all the time so I tagged along about a week ago and got a GREAT deal(1/2 off) clearance on a variety of trading cards as gifts. I took my 25 yo daughter there on June 19/2020 to buy a Father's Day gift. Yes, the collection was great and she picked out a number of things totaling about $70. I got four more packs of cards, Mike the owner charged full price $4(then walked away), instead of the clearance $2 and FAILED to give me a receipt. I didn't leave until another employee refunded my $2. Really, TWO LOUSY BUCKS, also the clearance items need to be more clearly marked. I expect the owner would know what's going on in their own store. I probably will NOT be back. My disposable income is such that I try to get the best price. Mike, if you put it on clearance then honor that price. read more

Time Travelers opens doors onto the mysterious world defined by allegiance to Marvel, DC, Image, or a speckling of indie publishers between. Thanks to the popularity of Marvel and DC, especially in their cinematic universes, comics have become more mainstream than ever and the paraphernalia featuring fan favourites and obscure characters alike commands a very pretty penny indeed. Beyond the chibi Funko Pops and Legends figurines, you can find omnibuses of popular comic series and individual pulls of the latest and greatest, issues from hard to find runs, and just about everything in between. Let's be clear right off the bat: this store is very hard to navigate if you do not know what you are looking for. The sheer amount of stock becomes overwhelming. Look up to the ceilings and down to the floor, every inch of open shelf space contains something -- loose figures, gaming supplies, branded toys, esoterica that may defy easy identification. If you know you need something in particular, ask right off at the counter and allow one of the experts on staff to help you find your purchase. Alternately, call ahead to have it waiting for you. Otherwise, you probably *will* be spending a while digging or aimlessly spelunking. The staff largely leaves you to your own devices unless specifically called upon, so expect to speak up. If you know your subject, they are definitely happy to shoot the breeze on that. Otherwise, browse as you will. Time Travelers could just as easily be called Time Sink, and I say that with some affection. Time really does fly while flicking through the annals of the comic collection for the one issue you need. As other reviewers note, the interior is old school with very narrow aisles and large boxes filled by all sorts of merchandise sorted by a rather unfathomable classification system. Digging through crates of used DVDs tends to give me the heebie-jeebies, so I tend to sight spot whatever I am looking for if necessary. Prices on recent comics are at cover value, and I found a pretty broad variation in the collectible merchandise. Some paralleled what I've seen in other comic stores, and the variation goes up from there. Rarely will you find anything priced below market value, especially for the likes of retro goods. I haven't ever bothered to sell collectibles here, nor am I ever likely to. I cannot speak to the experience. Nor have I been present during the haggling and negotiations around a collection. Rule of thumb, come in knowing what your stuff is worth on the market. Verdict: 2.5 stars read more

I don't live in Michigan anymore but always make an effort to stop here when I visit family. I hate seeing the negative reviews this place is getting. I never had an issue with employees and usually there is a guy there that is a book of knowledge with comic culture. Regarding other reviewers that are negative because they dont get top dollar for their items. People need to understand that selling your items to a reseller you will not get top dollar. The reseller needs to do just that, resell for profit... you know to continue being a business. Working as a retail manager for over a decade made me realize the ignorance of customers and how much it costs to run a small business. It will be a shame when places like this no longer exist because of online shopping. Keep this gem going and shop local. Going into this place will make any adult feel like a kid again. read more

Rude employees. Had to wait at the front desk for 10 minutes to get service. Prices are too expensive as well well above 10-20% markup from other stores. There is a reason this store is under their 4 star competitors. read more

Cool spot with a large inventory of cards and collectibles. Prices overall were on the high end compared to other local stores in the area but for some newer tcgs they have lower prices than the usual so it was an odd pricing structure. Still highly recommend checking them out read more

Junk haven that is cluttered with expensive stuff the basically no one wants. Don't waste time

Time Travelers is a Detroit area institution. Reviewers are neglecting to mention the 'Holy Smokes' reaction when you walk into this place. Its like a nerd palace - its really remarkable. I've lived in every region in the U.S. including metro NY, and Chicago. There is no other store in the U.S. that can compete w/this sheer abundance of stuff. Mike the owner is also a legendary metro area figure and should not have his reputation besmirched by some whiney twirps who needs to be treated like babies. I've always enjoyed interacting w/Mike and appreciate his efforts to create a kingdom of nerdom. read more

Mike sold Time Travelers to a New Owner on 9/1/2021. Time Travelers is still the biggest and best Comic and Collectibles store in this area in Oakland County! Thousands of Comics and Collectibles! read more

I went in yesterday with my brother to look at the retro games selection while my brother perused comic books. I was particularly interested in scoring any variant of the Turbografx 16 and was encouraged when I saw they had complete in box versions of Keith Courage and Bonk's Adventure. Nobody came by to see if I had questions, not a so much as "I noticed you looking at the games. Let me know if there's anything I can help you find." I was also interested in possibly getting a Wii as they were relatively reasonable when I was in the store last year. Just no help and the owner was on the phone the entire time I was in the store while his staff were busy playing Magic The Gathering. The aisles are narrow and cluttered (huge boxes of DVDs, video games ,game accessories not even out and priced and labeled). There's no care taken of the retro gaming items despite the huge boom in this market and how many people are interested in these products. They could have probably sold me a $100 game console plus two games that were I think 50 bucks combined but lost a sale being oblivious. My brother bought $5 worth of comics. Focus on customer service and being an easily navigable and friendly store. There are competitors in this market and it'd honestly be simpler to look through a flea market or even online than how it's laid out here. read more

Ok, so I know the owner has had some bad reviews on here, but he and the other workers have never been anything but nice to me. Yes, I know it might be because I'm a girl, but I'd like to think it's because I'm nice to people as well. I've asked questions and always received answers in a timely manner. In terms of selection, this is hands down the best place I've found. It definitely can be overwhelming when you walk in, especially if you're not sure what you're looking for exactly. But they have everything, and I do mean everything. This place is perfect if you're looking for back-issues. It does not aim to be visually appealing or incredibly organized which is a turn off, but the sheer volume makes up for the lack of a finer interior touch. *Parking is in back and is indicated on signs* read more

I was very excited to visit this store with my friends, as we're all big fans of figures and comics (we do know what toys are worth, and while we like finding a deal, we don't want to take any chance of a profit away from sellers)... Well, at least I knew what it would look like, from seeing pictures of the inside on Facebook, but I had no idea of the kind of customer service (or lack thereof) we'd be receiving. Upon finding something in a display case I was interested in, I looked for someone to open it for me, as there were NO employees on the sales floor, and wen't over to the front desk on the left. Well, turns out several of the people behind the counter did work there, but it was their day off, so I had to wait while they found someone to help me. When they finally DID find someone with keys that was working that day, he acted as if it was a chore to help me! I should've left then and there, but I was hopeful my experience would get better... The employee took the item up to the owner to ask for a price, the owner threw out a number, and as I was contemplating it, he started yelling at me! (I've read in other reviews that this is the owner's attempt at humor, but I don't believe that for a second) Buddy, I don't care how much something is in package on Ebay, if it's in a far-off display case, loose, covered in dust and missing a substantial accessory, I'm gonna be a little contemplative about buying it! Finally he offered a (very slightly) lower price and I bit. Apparently my friends had similar conversations with him, which I was not privy to, but am inclined to believe based on my own experience. This store is filthy, horrifically cluttered (I'm surprised the fire department hasn't shut the place down due to safety violations), the employees don't seem to care when a customer needs help (unless you're a female, in which case they'll leer at you, follow you around the store as you browse and try to test your "nerd cred"), half the time the employees are handling your purchases they've just eaten or touched something disgusting and don't wash their hands (the owner left peanut crumbs and salt on my purchases) and the owner seems petulant and miserly (Hell, he didn't even say "Have a nice day" after the transaction!). Long story short, avoid this store if at all possible! read more

There are a lot of items crammed into this store, and it all seems like a bit of a jumble when you first walk in, but there is some basic organization to the large volume of things for sale here. The owner is a friendly, rotund, loquacious, somewhat unkempt middle-aged man that loves to talk about almost anything, but is pretty scattershot in his approach. He's self-deprecating in conversation in general, but when he's buying something from one of the many people that show up with a used videogame, or a collection of comics (or whatever) to sell, he is simultaneously self-deprecating, and, dismissively talking the would-be seller down on price. It's an unusual approach, but it seems to be effective from what I witnessed while I was there. He lowballs the sellers on price, while stating that he's not really sure he's very good at what he does for a living. It's an interesting strategy, a peculiar combination in terms of bargaining, and I was getting kind of a kick out of it while I was there. But, I was there to buy, not to sell. They have a lot (approximately 900, perhaps?) of DVDs/Blu-Rays for sale, and I was there in order to see if I could increase the size of my collection. Which I did, by another 11 DVDs. A positive experience overall, and I'll be back in the future. read more