B Street Books remains an absolute gem. While I certainly miss having them right in downtown San…read moreMateo, their new Burlingame location is well worth the trip. They have a fantastic, curated selection where you can truly get lost in the stacks. I rarely leave without finding one or two obscure titles that feel like once-in-a-lifetime finds. What I appreciate most is the atmosphere: the owner and staff are incredibly knowledgeable if you have a question, but they truly respect the "browser's right" to wander in peace. No hard sell, no hovering--just a quiet, welcoming space to discover your next favorite book. It's the kind of local shop that makes a community better.

Don't try to sell your used books here . I got $20 first round I took four boxes of books there …read more Second round the owner only hand me $7 cash and I just left and should not come back anymore .

I wish I found the Reading Bug sooner! Their sections of children's books are so extensive and…read moredivided by different topics made it easy for someone like me, who came in with ZERO IDEA on what she wanted, be able to find things easily. They do also have books for young adults and adults alike, although the sections are smaller than for children, but the owners told me that they can always order books, as well, if you're looking for something specific! Overall, I probably spent more time than I needed inside, but it was time well spent. The books I got for my Godson were perfect (in my opinion!) and I'd come back again to get more children's books.

Whenever I am visiting my grandchildren in San Carlos, this is our favorite place to visit. Staff…read moreis very helpful and kind. Wish they had a dedicated children's book store in Ojai.

There is a variety of cool collectibles and action figures here. There are a lot of funko pops and…read moreblind boxes. Value was pretty good but depends on what you're looking for. Customer service was good, the guy behind the counter didn't hover while we looked at the toys. Nice spot to visit if you enjoy Comic Cons and collectibles.

I initially wanted to come here and talk about how I got overcharged by $300 at their booth at…read moreBubufest. But then I went down a whole rabbit hole of why you shouldn't do business with these guys. They are very shady business men. The owner, Nelson, is a reseller who uses bots to get items (Pokemon TCG, Pop Mart, etc) and resell for a profit. He opens the boxes and claims all the best value figures and cards, then sells the common ones to unsuspecting shop customers. Then when he has too many common figures and cards, he offloads them in the form of "conventions". It's the best scam: charge people an entrance fee and still overcharge people for common boxes that are worth much less online. This is why his cons are every 3 months. This is the best way to offload common figures while still making money off of ticket sales and up charges. You will not find any secrets or valuable cards at Fugitive Toys. The boxes and packs have all been resealed with the rare stuff already taken. If you want to resell your funkos, they will offer $1 or two, then turn around and resell for 6x the profit. Nelson is notorious for kicking out people from his conventions. Multiple people have come forward with talking about racial profiling and Nelson using poor excuses to kick people out of his conventions. See one story below. People have also complained that vending there is not worth doing there. Sales are slow and the vending prices to secure a spot are $300 to $700. That's a lot higher than more established conventions. Hype Con and Fugitive Toys are both also very disorganized when it comes to their schedule as well. At cons, their doors never open on time. At fugitive toys, they will close on random days without warning or note. Don't support any Hype Con hosted events, and definitely don't do business with Fugitive Toys. They're scam artists, and they need to be investigated.

Planet Mix is a great little shop packed wall to wall with CDs, DVDs, some video games, and a few…read morefun collectibles. It has that nostalgic charm that makes you want to take your time and dig around for hidden gems. The worker inside was super friendly and welcoming, and I appreciated being able to browse at my own pace. Prices were fair, and the selection included everything from well-known classics to more obscure finds you don't see too often. The store is owned by The Record Man next door, which focuses more on vinyl records, so it's a nice combo if you're into all kinds of physical media. There's a small parking lot between the two shops which makes it convenient to check out both in one stop. I ended up finding a few cool items to add to my collection and will definitely come back whenever I'm in the area treasure hunting.

I came here out of curiosity and discovered an extensive collection of classical music records,…read moreincluding vintage Deutsche Grammophon records from tons of composers! All records in here are just $5, which made buying here an absolute treat. I walked out with 4 LPs for the price of a lunch. The two gentlemen at the front desk were very friendly. They went in the back to look for Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode when I asked, and brought out CDs even though they did not have the vinyls. It turns out they are attached to the neighboring Record Man store, and they suggested I look there for LPs. I would definitely come back and highly recommend!

A friendly and warm store with a great collection of new and interesting books. The owners are…read moresuper friendly and will be happy to order books for you. There are lots of great community events here, and the space is generally very comfortable to spend time in--especially with kids!

Lovely bookstore with a bunch of cool recommendations. If you're looking for something specific…read morethat they don't have in the store, they're more than happy to put in an order for you. In my experience, the book is usually ready for pickup in about two days, and they'll send you an email to let you know. If you're into book clubs, a variety of community book clubs (e.g. transit book club) are hosted here too.

This review is overdue. My husband has been a patron for many years and has always loved coming…read morehere, even when they were at the former locations. I had visited with him a few times many years ago - and on my most recent visit, I realized the store has really grown and come a long way from those earlier years. My husband has recently started taking our son here and it is nice to see the next generation enjoy visits to this card shop. Walt is a very knowledgeable guy and pleasant to talk to for all questions and inquiries. Prices on boxes and packs are reasonable and has provided a numbered of notable hits for the PC. Overall, this is a great shop and highly recommend for any and all interested in the hobby!

What a cool shop! This is a fun spot for card and memorabilia collectors and finding gifts. They…read moreeven have non-sports cards like Disney, Pokémon, Sanrio, and other categories. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the selections were plentiful, and the pricing is clearly marked so you can find something within your range. The parking is also easily accessible. Next time you're in the area, check out this gem!

Lots of warhammer stuff including books!!! Plenty of different cards to buy and card protectors and…read morethings to put your cards in and tabletop games and stuff. Cozy little store with super helpful and knowledgeable staff who are very kind and eager to help. You can really tell they're passionate about the hobbies and their job and helping people find what they need. Love coming here more than any other local game store on the peninsula.

They had one piece and no pokemon. Retail at $12 / pack which is insane, but I just wanted to open…read moresome. Staff were super nice.

We wanted to get a game for our friend's birthday and we could not find it in stock ANYWHERE. I…read morecalled my local game stores and checked the online stock for other stores. Then I got a tip from one of the other game stores and called Gamelandia and they had a few on hand. So we drove through rush hour traffic and secured a copy! The price was the same price as everywhere - there was no mark-up and the only extra we paid was the sales tax. To communicate with the store, I had to text them. At the store, there were plenty of employees that were all very friendly and were able to help me out right away. The store is FULL of a very well-curated selection of games. There were a lot of newer games, not just old games gathering dust that haven't sold in a decade. This store is not for the minimalist - every nook-and-cranny has something colorful and interesting to feed your adhd brain. I also like that they have some abstract games you can try out at the front of the store, which is nice, since some of those games aren't the cheapest. My one complaint is that the store is a little small - I wish the space was larger so you can walk around more easily. I recommend stopping by, trying out a game, then peruse the store.

This game shop was top tier. It had great organization of different categories. The staff were so…read morefriendly. And they have actual board game nights where you can try out games before you buy them! Check out the games flow sheet at the front of the store, one of the employees made it and it's extremely thorough. Highly recommend!