DONT sell your cards here like the other 1 star reviews they DO low ball you with store credit and…read moreoffer lower for cash if you want to sell cards you're better off selling them on EBay or Facebook marketplace because you will make more money off of your cards. I visited today and the owner had a very rude attitude, I showed him a card which is not in the best condition but I didn't know at the time what counts as Moderately, heavily played or damaged and when I handed him the card he just started laughing at my face and when I said I didn't know much he just said "obviously" with the most disrespectful tone still chuckling which was UNNECESSARY and uncalled for . After that another customer was curious and asked questions about a card in glass case he responded with attitude and was impatient and rushing him so he left. I liked the place at first but after multiple times of dealing with rude the owner and very low offers. Honestly save your time and visit the shop across from Planet fitness inside of the mall they sell and buy cards and figures and offer way BETTER prices and MUCH friendlier.

"Gamers in Control in Salinas--let me tell you, folks, total disaster, absolutely the worst. I've…read morebeen to hundreds of shops, tremendous shops, the best shops, and this one? A complete mess. The owner--very rude, very nasty, not smart, not smart at all--goes after anyone who leaves an honest review. Sad! You think you're just asking a question, maybe about a card, very simple, very smart question, and suddenly you're under attack. It's unbelievable. People come in, they try to be nice, they try to be reasonable, and this guy--boom!--he's on you like nobody's business. Prices? Terrible. Service? Awful. Atmosphere? You wouldn't believe it. Very low energy. I've seen coffee shops with better vibes than this place. And the owner--he thinks he's running the greatest card shop in America, maybe the world, but really, folks, it's a total disaster. Very sad. He can't handle criticism. Can't handle it. If you leave an honest review, you'll feel like you insulted the president. And I know a thing or two about criticism, believe me. So do yourself a favor--don't go. You'll save your money, your time, your dignity. It's a very dangerous shop for anyone who wants an honest experience. I know the best shops, I have the best shops, people tell me all the time. Gamers in Control? Not one of them. Terrible, terrible, avoid at all costs. Bigly disappointing. And that owner? He needs a lesson in manners. Very sad!"

Great, well curated selection of comics and likewise geeky toys. As a kid of the 80s and 90s I…read moreloved seeing some of the Star Wars toys I already own and hope to own very soon!

Awesome local comic and collectible shop in downtown San Juan Bautista. They have a Pokémon club on…read moreTuesday from 5-8 that my son and his friends love! Very welcoming and inclusive to all ages and levels of experience.

Such a cute little toy store! The staff was very patient, as they have a ton of wild kids running…read morearound and not putting stuff back in it's place. They could probably use another cashier as the line was pretty long.

Located in downtown Carmel is Tinker Toys! We were welcomed with a smile. They have a large…read moreselection of old and new toys. My daughter loved it in there.

This place is truly amazing! It's tucked away in a building almost like a super hero's facility in…read moredisguised cause unless you look up and actually read the business sign you could very well NOT notice this place even exists. But I guess that's how comic book hero's role, incognito. I'm not even sure if the younger generation even appreciate comic books like I do but growing up comics were NOT considered cool, I remember getting made fun of for reading them, those days are long gone because of the movies and now everyone loves them. I've been coming to Atlantis since I was in middle school, I'm well into my early 40's now and hope this place never closes, the owner Joe is always at the shop and always willing to help or order something he doesn't have in the shop. Truly an amazing place, I hope it sticks around for decades to come. Because comics are part of history and the contents of the comics are basis of many of the blockbusters that we enjoy today, thank you very much for the hospitality!

I've been on a hunt for a specific back issue of Dr. Strange so whenever I see a comic book store,…read moreI need to swing in. I'm so glad we just happened to park in the large parking lot next to this store. It was a delight. The store is much larger than it appears from the outside. Mainly because there's a whole second half you might not realize is there until you come in. The selection here is wonderful and the lay out newer issues in a very easy to browse way. The back issues are in your traditional long box that you need to flip through, but they're all labeled in a way that makes it easy to narrow down your search. While they did not have the specific issue I was looking for, they happily went online and found an online retailer that had it for a reasonable price. That's great customer service that no other store has ever shown me (including my own local comic book shop where I've been a regular for 10+ years). Even when I told them they didn't have to do that they insisted and had a site for me within a minute or two. I really appreciated that. The two workers were so friendly and helpful. When I mentioned I was from Los Angeles they asked where my local store was & immediately knew it and had nice things to say about the owner. You could tell they really loved what they did and the comic book community as a whole. While I don't know how often I will be in the area, if I am ever even remotely close I will absolutely come by again. This is one of the best shopping experiences I've has at a CBS outside of my area.

Chatter Baux is perfect solution to the lightly used clothes and toys that are in your kids closet…read more All items in the store are on consignment for 2 months. When the 2 months is up you have 2 options: 1. Come find and get your items or 2. Your remaining items will go on the $1 sale. My daughter and I are frequent consignees here. From time to time we will purchase clothing, but what my daughter and I really love getting are the puzzles. The price point is perfect, all pieces are accounted for and when you do a puzzle 1 or 2 times then we usually are done. The owner of the store is very personable and kind. If your a Monterey local or someone visiting the area and forgot something for your kids, I highly recommend checking this place out.

Friendly service, reasonably priced items with lots of great quality and choice. I used to shop…read morehere when I had young daughters, now I get to shop for my granddaughter

Childhood should be whimsical, and this store has so many toys that are. Stopped by here with some…read morefriends, and while I didn't get anything, almost all of my friends did. Do you need a sandwich puppet? Childish is there. Do you need slime with some unique embeds? Yep, Childish is still there. A chonky rhino or hippo stuffie? Come close so I can whisper in your ear.... Chilllllldish. Cam the employee was easy to talk and made each of our experiences that much better. They gave helpful suggestions without making us feel pressured.

This place gave me the heebie jeebies.... A lot of weird "adult" themed things that IMO have no…read morebusiness being in a children's toy store. Also the woman working took a ball from my daughter's hand and put it back in the bin where they were stored. She was just holding it and waiting to ask me if she could get it. So bizarre. Stay away

Great selection of yard art and pots. We can always find what we want there at a reasonable price!read more

I was driving down 101 South yesterday and spotted the beautiful pottery! I drove out there today…read moreand what a treat! This place is FULL of Talavera and Chiminea's and Suns, and other decor. It's all outside. The gal working there was super sweet and had the most adorable puppy! I used to sell Talavera at prior jobs, and these prices are competitive. I paid $189 for a pot that down the street would be $300. Talavera isn't cheap to begin with, but if you love it, you love it. I wanted to get the word out because this place is worth finding. I was concerned about finding it so let me share how: To get to it go up 101 north and take Messick Road. It's after San Miguel Canyon. You don't have a lot of warning so once you see the sign be prepared to get off the Highway. Treasure Garden is to your almost immediate left on the opposite side of a little building. There is parking right up front too! You will see some of the cute stuff they have out front.

Very cute store with a wide variety of items. Learning materials as well. Would visit again.read more

Totally stumbled on to this place. Really well curated collection of toys and teacher supplies. The…read moreselection and service was fantastic. Super friendly. Great for kids and curious adults. Really good puzzle supply!