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This place is amazing !!! I took both of my boys and they gave them some free Pokémon cards they…read morehave a lot to pick out from and good prices the services was great and helpful ! Coming back for sure !

I asked one worker if they let customers go through bulk and he said yes, they have a lot though…read moreand most of it isn't sorted based off set, which was fine with me I don't mind looking for what I need. So as I'm checking out this other guy told me bulk is off limits until it's been price checked, and then told me my total of 58-60 cards was almost 30 bucks. I did the math, he charged me 50 cents per card and just counted the total up, talk about price gauging. Mind you, they had boxes of bulk stacked on top of each other, so who knows what's been checked or not either, watch me get a scolding for trying to master set some things. There's other card shops that actually do free bulk, I'm definitely gonna stick to them. EDIT: So after reading the other reviews left behind, I can definitely say they do lowball for whatever you bring in. I overheard this one couple bring in some cards that sounded rather high in value based on how the responses were for what they would offer and they were gonna give them a low offer, which I think they declined on some of the cards so good for them.

I pulled these here

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BOOKOFF Lakewood Center Mall Store

3.0(239 reviews)

3.0 mi

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One of the more rare Book Off's that are well stocked in books and printed materials and has quite…read morea number of them. If you still read printed media or would like second hand books, this may be the place to go to. The only other Book Off I've been to that is inside a mall is I believe the Del Amo Fashion Mall. This one is a bit more organized at the very least. The biggest W, I've ever gotten were rare, affordable visual novel series items from the one in Riverside, but for the anime section for here, it's not the best. There are some rare goods, like a Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun figure, but the prices are a bit atrocious. For example, an FGO Abigail Williams prize figure that goes for around $30, NO SHIPPING COST, went for $80. It's not even that rare or old of a figure, it just came out around a year ago. This is also my issue with the Anime Lab one in Little Tokyo. As well, as the anime section itself not being the most organized, aka the miscellaneous section and things on the shelves. Can never be my GOAT, Eco Town. Maybe there are gems there, but you definitely need to research prices, know what you want and how rare an item is, etc. The workers were busy helping customers and doing exchanges, so I didn't really get a chance to interact with them.

We love the BOOKOFF. This one is located at the Lakewood Mall. The store is like a huge library…read morewith all kinds of books, DVDs, comic books, toys, and lots of more interesting items you usually don't see in other stores. You can sell your stuff here in return for cash or store credits. My daughter was looking for a particular comic book and was able to locate it here for a discounted price. She couldn't be any happier. We now know where to go for a great selection of comic books for amazing prices. Service was wonderful which made us want to go back next time. Check it out if you love books.

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Gamestop

3.6(62 reviews)

1.8 mi

Was able to grab a copy of the new Doom game that recently released. This review is mainly for…read moreReggie. I have never heard of a more professional person answer the phone from a Gamestop. He explained the perks and rewards system without being a pushy salesman. Thank you for the pleasant experience! Store was well stocked and clean. Saw a few other customers being helped with the same professionalism. Plenty of parking in the shopping plaza.

Was in the area so I thought I would stop by and see if they have any games that I might wanna buy…read morefrom me and my son and as I walked in there was the gentleman that was being helped but he soon left and it was just me in the store. The associate went in the back, came back out, clearly, saw me browsing, and did not say one word to me no welcomed do I need any help? Nothing at all now maybe his standard practice is to not bug the person and just give them a little bit of time to search but he was looking down at the register I was about to leave. He didn't even try to stop me to see if I needed any help or anything so I might've bought something but the customer service just wasn't there for me unfortunately. (9/18 2:30PM) - whoever was working you know who you are. Do a little bit better for the next person. This particular location is smaller than the ones I usually go to. It didn't have a huge collection of games, but it was clean and organized.

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Collectors Lounge

4.2(67 reviews)

4.5 mi

I was honestly surprised by how busy the shop was when I visited, but the customer service was…read morestill excellent! Everyone was friendly, attentive, and helpful despite the large crowd. They had a great selection of cards and products at very reasonable prices, many of which were close to MSRP. The staff made me feel very welcome, and I'll definitely be coming back!

First time here! Nick brought the energy and made it so welcoming will definitely be coming back!read more

Thank you Nick and Hayden!!!! Approving our fire stack - Awesome employees in there. Very helpful and kind. Bring cash!!!

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Dragon shield sleeves

Sports Cards Zone

Went there for a OP release event! Place was a tight, but the community and owner John was awesome!…read moreMade it a very welcoming experience, would love to come back again!

Great atmosphere here! Tony and John make it real fun to come here each time. They are very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful too. I will be back for sure and thank you!

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Videomen

4.7(177 reviews)

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Responsive and fair prices. The shop on Vanowen has easy access to the store. Took in a handheld…read moregame console for fixing. Happy with results.

Have been here several times to clean my PS5 and he gets the job done every time! He is very good…read moreat communicating and leaves my PS5 almost like brand new again.

Across the street from Family Dollar store

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Gamestop

3.2(51 reviews)

3.7 mi

We love coming to this GameStop because the staff here are amazing! Not only are they extremely…read morehelpful but very knowledgeable too. I have to shout out Vincent! He is so friendly and goes above and beyond to help everyone out. Thank you Vincent for everything you do! I hope you know you are very much appreciated!

I had a major issue with a refund and the store manager was professional and patient. He helped me…read morethrough the entire process and it took about an hour. I love their selection of games and random cool trinkets. I highly suggest you check out this GameStop.

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Toy Hunt and Collectibles

5.0(3 reviews)

2.7 mi

Such a cool little spot! I was looking for a Funko Pop for a gift and happened upon this place…read moreafter a quick google search. They had a pretty big selection of Funko Pops, Labubus, and other figures. Reasonably priced and the staff was very knowledgeable and kind. I don't know much about collectibles, but if you haven't done your Christmas shopping yet, I highly recommend stopping in. They have a ton of different little things in the $10-$20 range for kids and adults alike. These gifts are special, stuff that you keep on your desk at work for 20 years. The store is clean, well organized and is filled with cool stuff. Parking is pretty easy and available too. Support your local small business!

We've been customers at this shop since it first began at the cerritos swap meet!!. It's my go to…read morefor gifts. They always have the good stuff that we don't always get to see at other places. We were glad they finally opened their shop this year. That way we can stop by anytime and see what they have new. I love how diverse they are with the collectives, from funko pops, Keychain, piggy banks, statues, and lounge fly backpacks!! I also love the condition they keep their collectibles. It's rare we come home unhappy. The owners are absolutely polite and love their customer service!

A few things we found at toy hunt and collectibles!!

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Labubu

Barnes & Noble

3.4(255 reviews)

2.3 mi

This Barnes & Noble is pleasant to look at from the outside, and upon entering the building, the…read morelayout is consistent with the standard Barnes & Noble franchise design. The store offers a large selection of books, with many titles covering the same genres but from varying perspectives, writing styles, and approaches. I visited with a specific purpose: to browse the spirituality, tarot, oracle, and divination section. While exploring the store, I also wandered through other departments to see if anything else caught my interest. Fortunately, I came across several items that I added to my mental list for a future purchase. However, the section I had originally come to see offered fewer choices than expected. This was both disappointing and surprising, as I have typically found a much wider variety of these subjects at other Barnes & Noble locations. Of course, I understand that each store's inventory varies. Unfortunately, my interactions with the staff significantly diminished the overall experience. During my visit, one employee repeatedly insisted that I take a shopping basket after I had already made it clear that I did not need one. She then entered my personal space, coming uncomfortably close to my face and behind my head while repeating herself several times. Her behavior came across as intrusive and demonstrated a disregard for personal boundaries, despite appearing to frame the interaction as customer service. I also used the restroom during my visit. It was a decent size, although it felt somewhat crowded. Given the volume of customers this location receives, I believe the restrooms could benefit from more frequent attention and maintenance. Finally, while checking out, I had another unpleasant interaction. The cashier made an unnecessary comment about the email address I provided, referring to it as "trash," or making a similarly negative remark. Regardless of the exact wording, the comment felt inappropriate, unprofessional, and entirely unrelated to completing my purchase. The overall price range is costly, the value is to be determined. Overall, the store itself is enjoyable to browse and offers a pleasant shopping environment. However, my experience with multiple employees left a lasting negative impression. If customer service and respectful interactions are important to you, this location may not meet your expectations. If you're simply interested in browsing the books and merchandise, your experience may depend largely on the staff you encounter that day.

4/4/26 This is one of my favorite locations of bookstores at the Long Beach town. Staff are…read morefriendly and very helpful. The location is perfect. Lots of parking. There is a café inside. As usual, I am surprised that I had not dropped a review for this bookstore, and I am here at least once a month, at the very least. Immense selection of books greeting cards, gifts, fiction, nonfiction everything is arranged and organized accordingly. I just love this bookstore. Great big parking lot that is free but it is shared among many businesses at the Long Beach town center. Great experience each time. Prices are fair (compared to Amazon?) at least you can actually pick up a book. Read it at the café and if you decide to buy it go for it if not, then just return it.

Great fantasy title mug$

Ella has made my experience here so much better.

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Very spacious for everyone

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Insider E.

6 years ago

They used to offer good prices for things sold and had good deals. Their biggest perk was they released games before release date, but now it seems like they are shady and corrupt. Staff act like they are above you. I liked this placed when I was in high school but now they got some real stuck up staff. Had one that just ignored me and the other one it almost got violent. Lying about warranties and price of sale for things. Two visits in a row I Got this neckbeard talking down to me when i'm twice his size. Only person in the store. Would be thrown out on the spot working at my business. Acting like he owns the place. Maybe the owner hired some high school kids or something but it's absurd behavior. Just give me the prices and information I'm asking for. Anything more I don't need. If i wanted BS I would just go to Gamestop. So after the mom incident told this dude to come outside and he backs down and says he's going to call the police, pretty funny after all the hostility. Unacceptable behavior in a retail job. It takes just one clerk to ruin a businesses' reputation and with online shipping and COVID it's safe to say these brick & mortar game stores are on their way out. If your employee is so hostile I almost choose some prison time because of his behavior, he should never work retail again, and I'm never entering your shop again. Watched the same guy tell a woman and her little kid to leave because apparently she was browsing too long. This is the third time I see this guy acting out. I'd had 4 of my friends say they had an incident here in the past year. If this store was in Stockton, San Pablo or Oakland, it would have been burned down for sh*t like that, or you'd have an employee in the hospital. Safe to say goodbye to this store for good and their other one. Shame, it used to great when I was at Millikan. Guess I'll just have games shipped to me. read more

Don K.

6 years ago

This store used to be great. Been going here 12 years since they were a hole in the wall up the street from the Los Al High school. Now they have new staff and one particular boy needs a front kick to the head, or rather kicked out of the store. This isn't the first time in the past few years staff have been hostile either. They've had serious issues before. But only the past 5 years or so. Went there last tuesday night and the chubby boy behind the desk was so rude and hostile I ended up walking out before I turned the place into a crime scene. Boy needs to be checked and swept. Regardless, will never be returning to this store nor will any of my kids or friends after hearing about it. Frankly online shopping is the way to go now. Better that than support these swindlers or Gamestop. At least online your refunds/warranties will be guaranteed. read more

Johnny S.

11 years ago

So over all this place is DOPE! I walked in here and felt like i was in a time warp. They carry all the old-school systems and games that had me running back and forth throughout the store like an 8 year old. On top of that they have all the new-gen consoles and games which are a bit cheaper than gamestop, its not a huge saving but the $3 you save gives you an excuse to buy pocky or a ramune :) I will definitely be coming back soon since my new friend James advised me to pre-order a game($1) and said they will call me before the release date, WINK WINK. So why 4 stars? This place has a ton of stuff to browse through but it feels like they dont have enough space for it all. If the store was slightly bigger it would be perfect but as it stands still whoops gamestops ass ANY DAY! read more

John L.

9 years ago

Went to this store back when they were further down the street about 5 years ago. Been going that long. And I can tell ya now, that frankly, the manager has grown bitter, and they hired this spoiled blonde bitch who works their all the time now, bad attitude, doesn't know a damn thing about games, and is only there so the nerds can see some titties. I don't think I'll ever walk back into the store again. They got her dressing up as Harley Quinn and all kinds of things, and it doesn't help one more. Just makes me hate the store, and her bitchy attitude even more. Never seen an employee ruin a good store so badly......RIP. may as well just buy games online. read more

Suzi I.

4 years ago

Gameplay has a great selection of games, helpful staff, and are readily available by phone. I really appreicated Russ's helpfulness and patience. He's a great asset to their business. Everything I've ever bought here has worked. They have a really generous return period for any product that's nonfunctional, which I'm happy to say I've never had to use. They usually have any console I'm looking for in stock, AND at a reasonable price. They're my #1 go-to ever since I stopped going to gamestop. read more

Leonard R.

6 years ago

They seem desperate to sell anything now. Sad to see a retro store fall to such a state. Good products in the store but offer complete trash prices of anything you want to sell. Better off with ebay/amazon. It seemed like they were trying to swindle me the entire time I was there just to check out what they had. It didn't work. Worse than Gamestop's pre-order offers. Will not be coming back. read more

Jack M.

13 years ago

A great alternative to the consistently impersonal and pretentiously sales-driven store that is Gamestop. A great selection is available, from retro games from the 16-era to modern releases. They're very reliable with their release dates as well. A trade-in/reservation system is available as well, if that's your cup of tea. read more

Marco L.

14 years ago

This store is awesome i go here when a new game is comming out i can always get my copy just make sure you reserve it cause they will run out quick in my opinion i think its better than other gaming stores ive gone to read more

Danielle M.

14 years ago

If u can't find the game that tickles your fancy at your favorite spot try this place because u will find it for sure here . It's got the best selection of games and videos of any place I have ever been too read more

Quentin B.

284

10 years ago

Great place, Adrian and Carlos were great and made me feel like I've know them personally and treated me as a friend. Great deals too. (Totally not doing this for the 10% off) read more

Skull F.

9 years ago

I would recommend to anyone who likes old video games and great costumer service. And great trade values lots of old consoles like 64 GameCube nes ect. read more

Sylvia R.

124

4 years ago

This store is over priced and the employees don't know about the games they're selling. First and last time going to this store!

Dick H.

207

10 years ago

Best gaming store ever they have great games for the right price i recommend over gamestop

Steven E.

11 years ago

love the store. good employees and good prices

MJ H.

219

15 years ago

Most used DVDs are 6 for $20 now.

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