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Chris's Comics

4.3 (89 reviews)
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Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
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Came in for the first time hoping to sell part of my Pokémon collection. I believe the person we spoke with was Chris. Right from the start, when we asked if he was buying cards, he said: "It depends on the cards and what price you're offering." We asked what percentage he usually buys at, and again he replied: "Like I said, depends on the card. Depends on your offer." Okay... lol. Despite the vagueness, I decided to let him go through my binder. He pulled about half the cards he was interested in and began pricing them--using TCGplayer for English cards and eBay for foreign ones. I was also tracking prices on my phone and logging them into a spreadsheet as I watched him go card by card a few feet behind him. After nearly an hour of this, I gave up following along for the last stack and just estimated the remainder by adding $25 when he was about 80% done with the stack. Along the way, he made some snide remarks about sticker prices I had left on a few cards from when I was selling locally--saying things like, "This is priced at $2, but the last sold was $1... way off," even when the market price was literally $2 and is still $2. It felt petty and unnecessary. Some of the cards I priced also were under priced from the recent increase of market? When he finished, I gave him an honest price of $120, which I estimated was around 80% of market value (~$150) that I had estimated. He immediately shot it down and said "so you're expecting me to pay full price? I wouldn't pay anywhere near full price for these cards" He also called most of the cards "lower end." Ironically, his store's own inventory didn't even measure up to many of the cards that I brought in. The most expensive single to be seen in the display case was a decent $17 Mimikyu card, nothing above that... and many "self made mystery bundle packs" that are shrink wrapped in clear plastic. I told him that the entire price I had gotten was about $148 and that I could go as low as 70% (~$103). It would've saved us both an hour of time if he just told me upfront what his buy rate was instead of having to banter around like this for longer. I'm fully aware that expecting 70-80% of market price is above what most shops pay (usually 50-60%). But I usually sell my cards directly at market price through Facebook Marketplace and TCGplayer. This was me trying to give card shops another chance, thinking it might be worth the convenience. But if he had just communicated his buy rate, we wouldn't have wasted each other's time. He told me to shoot him an offer, I did, and he ended up offended by my offer. To be honest, the entire interaction felt shady--like the kind of shop that will lowball or take advantage of you if you walk in without knowing the value of your cards. It doesn't inspire trust, and I can only imagine how many casual collectors have gotten ripped off. There was also a moment when a regular customer came in looking for a specific playable card. Chris mentioned he might get the Alt Art from my trade if our deal went through and he can sell it to him. The regular asked to check the bulk boxes for it first as he just needed to swap a few rotated cards, and Chris said: "No, nobody looks through bulk anymore. People mess it up--it's a waste of time and money." My boyfriend felt bad and offered to let him look through some of our own playable bulk from the car. Unfortunately, nothing worked out, but at least we tried to help--player to player. The regular later asked to buy the card directly from me outside the shop. I never offered first hand, but Chris got upset and said: "You can't do that. You're still buying product that isn't from us in our store." I understand protecting your business--but this wasn't some sketchy back-alley deal. It was a regular customer just trying to get a card he needed for his deck. At the end of the day, it felt like this shop cared more about profit than building community around the game. Chris had offered the regular to purchase the card's amount in store product for me but I had declined. There was barely anything valued in the singles inventory that interested me that was equal to the card's dollar amount. Before leaving, I tried to at least buy a $2.99 deck box. Chris offered to let me trade in a few cards since they have a $5 card minimum for purchases. I just quickly pulled out these cards from the stack he was interested and offered it to him: * Pawmi 226/091 - ~$0.90 Not gonna lie, I thought this one went up that's why I offered it * Galarian Zigzagoon SV78/122 - ~$0.95 * Sinistea SV52/122 - ~$2.00 (About $4 total now that I fully calculated it). Chris scoffed and said: "You're really offering me less than $3 in cards for the deck box?" There was zero need for the attitude. A simple, "You're a little short, can you toss in a few more?" would've been fine. I ended up just paying with a $20 and walking out irritated.

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It was exciting to see this comic place not far from where we live. Husband got our son liking comics years ago and now we take our son to Chris's comics each month. We purchase 3-4 comics every time we visit there and have taken advantage of their comic deals that's stationed right out side the store before customers enter the store. Hindered and thousand of comics, classic ones and they got some gems there too that hold a pretty resell price in the comic world, so check them out.

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Excellent conversation and service pertaining to the items at Chris' store. I will be back!

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The people there are friendly. I like this new location, more space that we can enjoy explore.

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3 years ago

Went into the store looking for some Pokémon cards and sleeves. Would highly recommend. They were kind and knowledgeable.

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3 years ago

Best comic shop in the Bay Area.they have everything you need also comic supplies which is a plus

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Awesome owner. Great shop. Been going for years. Definetly check out and support this LCS. :)

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Went here with my family and had a great time with Steph! Thanks for the great experience

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