Great store and friendly owner and employees. Came here for Magic tournaments which were super fun…read moreand well run.

READ THIS BEFORE SELLING YOUR COLLECTION To HERO COMICS & CARDS!…read more I walk in and the owner shows me this incredible card collection he just bought from someone and starts bragging how he already sold a card for $2000. Mind you, he had no idea how to identify some of these cards. I've been in this hobby for 10+ years and I was more than happy to show him everything I know on about how to identify a card. One of the cards I helped him identify was worth $900-1300 conservatively and in NM condition. When he found out how much this card was worth he told me he didn't even factor this card into the value of the collection when he paid for the collection. He said that he thought this particular card wasn't real or was tacky. If you do not know how to evaluate certain cards don't accept them but instead do the right thing and guide your customers to a place that can evaluate a collection appropriately. This should be common sense for someone who has been in the industry as long as you have been. When the owner realized how much the card was worth he didn't seem too concerned about ripping the person off at all! Instead he said "sometimes not knowing what a collection is worth can truly payoff," then he laughed. I really tried to have a good conversation with this man but deep down my intuition was screaming that this person was lost in Greed. There was one card I wanted to buy and he wasn't even willing to sell the card for fair market value even though I helped him identify these cards. All of a sudden somehow he became the expert and was suggesting that these cards were worth more than they actually were. He kept referencing TCG player prices but he knows nothing about how this market works and pretends he does! He didn't even know how to look up these cards on TCGplayer until I showed him. The prices you find on TCGplayer are oftentimes above market value and you can almost always find them cheaper on eBay! Don't deal in a market you're clearly not informed enough to deal in. Be ethical and guide people in the right direction rather than try and fill your own pockets. It's just really sad businesses like Hero Comics exist. I feel for the customer who didn't get the value for their collection that they truly deserved. If you are looking to sell a collection get a quote from multiple card shops before actually selling your cards. If you find out your cards are worth a pretty penny reach out to an online auction that pays 90% of a cards value! Their are plenty of local card shops that know what they're doing and won't accept cards that they are not experts in. Many of these shops are fully transparent with you about the cards you have and can guide you into the right direction. And to Hero Comics, no one is perfect, do the right thing, actually reach out to the person, and be fully transparent with them on what the cards are worth and what they sell for. Give them at least a 70% commission which is industry standard for most card-shops. Take accountability, learn, and grow. I'm confident you will.

You just don't see toys stores like this anymore. Nothing but toys and hobby stuff all over the…read moreplace. It kind of reminds me when I was a kid and we would go to the toy store and get to see so many options. I was looking for a simple Family Bingo set and was lucky enough to find one. The staff was very helpful in locating what I was looking for.

Thus far I have good experiences with shop. It's not an easy Buisness model to run a hobby shop. I…read moresee serval complaints on this companies review stats (2 about bathrooms) and several other about broken RC cars and such. RC cars are designed to break in certain areas to prevent other areas from getting damaged, and ordering parts and repairing the RC cars and planes is a HUGE part of the hobby and an important learning lesson for kids. That being said when I went in there were only kids working the shop, but one of the gentlemen/kids was pretty knowledgeable. I think for what it is this is a good shop with a variety of things to offer. A 1 star review about not being able to use the bathroom is just rude and should not be warranted. I also thought for the stores location being in a upscale neighborhood the prices are decent. Also, about 3 years ago I stopped by with my younger brother and they let us drive the RC cars around in the parking lot which was fun.

They have a good selection of retro games, with prices on them. They don't try to look up current…read moreprices and charge you that, which some stores do. The store is bright and clean, which got me to stay and shop longer. They were running a buy 3 get 1 free, if it was under $9. I picked a $10 game, and asked if I could just pay the extra dollar, and they said yes. So customer service was great and friendly. I will be visiting again in the future.

We came here for my son to get a game boy color from back in the day for BDAY. Staff was super…read morehelpful and put it on hold for him for an hour. He is beyond excited. The selection of games is amazing!

Be careful how you read their mailings. I received their mailing on the Century of Lincoln Coins &…read moreStamps and found it was a little ambiguous at first read and was way off on the total cost. It read, "Reserve now to receive your first shipment of four coins, plus a mint-condition stamp and Biography Card for just $4.95 ( plus 50 cents shipping and service) per coin. Thereafter, you will receive eight coins, two stamps and two Biography Cards at the same low price every other month until you own the complete 106 coin collection." At first, I took it to be $4.95 plus shipping for the 4 coins, then $4.95 plus shipping for each 8 coin shipment. What through me off was the plus 50 cent shipping and service between the $4.95 and the per coin. It should had read $4.95 per coin (plus 50 cent shipping and service)

I will be sending back at my cost a silver dollar display chest that I never orderedread more

From a design perspective perhaps my favorite Barnes and Noble. Much smaller that the massive mall…read morestores, but I liked it. Good selection and a few places to sit down and browse. No coffee shop if I recall right. Didn't engage with staff so no feedback on that. I just liked how the store made me feel.

One of the best Barnes & Noble anywhere. It is not as wonderful as the first location--not as…read morebrowse-friendly, and it lacks the small press selection of journals and chapbooks that I always enjoyed before. But the central location is convenient, and offers a great selection of design, gardening, fashion, photography, and art books. Will you find the super rare or esoteric here? Probably not. But if you enjoy a good general browse, you will not be disappointed in the array of new releases, classic fiction, etc. While I absolutely prefer and rely on independent book sellers who are genuine cognoscenti, I don't expect that from the employees of a big chain. In all my visits to the store I have always been treated well. You do not get the kind of kid-glove or deeply informed assistance you might at The Strand, Rizzoli, Argosy, Three Lives & Company, etc. True, but B & N is convenient to us suburbanites. As long as you accept the baseline that you will find mostly mainstream publication products here, you won't be disappointed. As to value, the pricing is typical. But even at specialty and rare shops today it is difficult to find a bargain, everyone seems to use the internet to ascertain book values and prices. We stop in B & N frequently. I could have bought a boat instead!

I like to look through value boxes and they have a ton. If you buy 10 cards they are .50 a piece…read more More of a modern selection than vintage or 90s. Lots of TCG and they have a rewards program which I think is good for return customers.

scammer!!! i ordered…read morefrom this store on april 16 on a live stream, where you buy booster packs and they rip them, i pulled an amazing card on their stream and they refunded me. i did not get my cards that were worth way more. they delete my messages in stream and they leave my contact on read. do not order from these people they are con artists.ive sent emails, talked through them through the app, and through tehy stream and they block me and ignore me. if this post is still up they have not reached out and tried to fix this. i repeat, do not buy!!! proof is in the photos

This place is Great overall but i feel like if they added the pokemon event on saturday too it…read morewould be better. but everything else is basically perfect i highly recommend this place for peoople looking for fun toys for their kids or toys for a party.

We have been using this store as our go to when we need presents for a birthday or other similar…read moreoccasion. As the parent of an elementary school student, we typically go there quite often. The manager, Nancy, is very sweet and a whiz at wrapping anything in the store. We are members of the rewards program and have made use of many $10 rewards certificates. This business has two locations, Westport and Stamford. We like to support local businesses and have chosen to shop them despite some lower prices at cheaper chains like Target, Walmart, or Amazon. We achieved a $10 rewards certificate just prior to the local school closures and statewide lock down. Clearly, during the lock down and the pandemic as a whole, we have done our best to avoid crowds and low ventilated areas. There have also not been ANY birthday parties since March. Today, we took the opportunity to venture into the store to get a present for a close friend (again, no party). After completing our shopping, with Nancy's help, I was astonished to learn that my now expired reward would NOT be honored. I tried to call the corporate office three times to speak with "Nick", but I was sent to voicemail each time. During the pandemic, I have been given extensions on airline miles, travel points, hotel reservations and various other rewards, coupons and now expired benefits. On their website, this company has a tab that claims to support local communities. If they truly want to support communities, the policy of not honoring rewards that expired during the pandemic must be scrapped. The day after we shopped, Nancy called me personally to say that she had spoken with corporate to fight for the customer rewards. Her persuasive efforts apparently worked and she reported that, the next time I come to the store, my expired pandemic rewards would be honored. She is great at her job and I hope she is treated as she deserves to be.

I was very unsatisfied with my experience today in Michael's. I needed help finding pencils and the…read morewoman at the register said where to find the pencils very snidely. I think she needs some training on how to deal with people and customer service. I have worked in customer service for years and I'm definitely much younger than her and I have more experience how to treat customers nicely. And of course always be helpful. That's your entire job. I think she needs a talk from the manager on how to talk to customers nicely. Just wanted to give some feedback and critiquing.

I am a professional artist and I was looking for the same type of artist supplies I find at…read moreMichael's 6th Ave in NYC. This is mostly shop for frames and party supplies. It does have some paints, brushes etc but it's not a serious art supply store like the one that used to be on Main Street in Bridgeport.

My experience with this company, specifically Andrew, started with an email where I sent over my…read moreinventory spreadsheet, followed by a call. Andrew was straightforward, answered all my questions, and I felt absolutely no sales pressure. The shop itself is very professional and welcoming--definitely not like visiting a pawnshop. Andrew was transparent about how they determine evaluations and took the time to explain everything patiently. In the end, I felt I received a fair price for the coins I sold. I had looked into selling on eBay, but after fees and other costs, there really isn't much left for the seller--so this was a much better option. The only minor downside was the parking. The lot is angled, and I had some trouble getting out because an oversized truck was parked nearby. I ended up backing out without issue, but fair warning for anyone who isn't great at parking! Overall, a professional, honest, and smooth experience--I'd highly recommend.

Having dealt with the high pressure metal dealers like Lear Capital & American Hartford, Andrew was…read morea pleasure to deal with. No high pressure and no pushing products to increase that would increase his bo line instead of mine. His premiums were far below those of the big precious metal dealers who advertise ad nauseum on TV. I will gladly do business with Sam Sloat Coins again. Thank you Andrew

Huge bookstore located in the Stamford Mall. We had a great time walking around here before our…read moretrain. Lots of books and games available in a variety of genres, and they have a Starbucks Cafe inside of the store. I got a pink drink and my girlfriend got a lavender matcha, both really good drinks. They also have a lot of books for state/licensing exams, worth a check out.

This Barnes & Noble should be embarrassed to call itself a bookstore…read more My group and I were kicked out for no legitimate reason, with zero warning and zero respect. Instead of calmly explaining anything like normal human beings, the staff immediately jumped to hostility and humiliation. We were treated like we were a problem just for being there. The worst part of this entire disaster was an employee named Allison Arlotta. She was openly rude, disrespectful, condescending, and clearly on a power trip. The way she spoke to us was unnecessary, aggressive, and completely unprofessional. It felt like she wanted a confrontation instead of doing her job with any level of maturity. This wasn't enforcing rules -- this was bullying customers. No explanation, no courtesy, just attitude and entitlement. A bookstore should be welcoming, calm, and respectful. This location felt hostile and judgmental from start to finish. If Barnes & Noble allows employees like this to represent them, that says everything you need to know. I will never return, and I strongly recommend anyone who values basic respect to take their business elsewhere.