All the employees were kind, helpful, and knew what they were talking about, and the prices were…read morevery reasonable.

This is a cool little shop tucked away in Downtown Syracuse. The store isn't huge, but they have a…read morewell organized, great selection. We try to stop here every time we pass through the area (often in both directions). We've purchased some hard to find items here. Prices are very fair. Staff is helpful.

Whether you are a collector of sports cards/memorabilia; someone shopping for a sports fan in the…read morefamily; or simply searching for something unique for yourself that you can't seem to find anywhere else, this is where you should go! I enjoy looking at cards/memorabilia the old fashion way where I can hold and view the actual item I'm purchasing rather then going online and hoping for the best. That is one of the many reasons I am a frequent visitor here. It has a vast variety of unique sports cards/memorabilia no matter what sport, team, or player you are a fan of. Even more outstanding then the selection to choose from is the friendly service you will receive from the owner. John has gone out of his way numerous times for me in helping me find what I was looking for, or answering questions I had. He is more then fair on his prices and very trust worthy, so you never have to second guess whether you are getting a fair deal on what you are buying or selling. With the strong online presence of sports memorabilia, there are not many places like this that exist anymore. This only demonstrates what a outstanding job he does running a very successful and fun establishment.

From the owner: We carry a wide range of video games, systems, and accessories along with sport and non-sport…read morecards, collecting supplies, autographs, and sports memorabilia from your favorite teams. We are western New York's only authorized Beckett Grading Submission center and JSA authorized dealer. We offer appraisals on one item or whole collections. We buy, sell, and trade so bring in your old unwanted items.

Great services, top quality games. Good trade in credit. Every system you can think of.read more

This store is out of the way, but worth your time. They have some of the more hard to find items…read moreand lots of retro hardware. The store is very well organized and the staff is knowledgeable. We try to stop here weekly.

A huge selection of items, but definitely at a treasure hunt kind of vibe as it is a bit of a junk…read morestore. Super friendly dogs greet you, and the staff are nice as well. This has a vendor style set up, and seems to change around. It is winter, and I will say the place is freezing, but it gave home to a little room up and to the side that had a friendly man who really turned his space into a little oasis. It was shut off from the rest, had space heaters and was well curated with items. It was a really fun place to find. Recently they seemed to have turned the front into a redemption center for recycling. I am all about recycling but it did smell really terrible. It was also cold enough we didn't get to explore all of the floors. In the waaaaay back there is a door labeled with a sign that says "unheated! Close door behind you!" This vendor space had some really gorgeous antiques in it, with a few lights I am still thinking about. My advice is to go, dress warm if its cold outside, and prepare for a little adventure as there are twists and turns and places to find everywhere. Not all the stairs are connected too, so if you find a place with stairs, go up them!

Huge hodgepodge of unrelated antiques. The best ones are…read moreupstairs in the front We found two things we can't leave behind. Gottem!! At a discount 1/2 off from one dealer on site, upstairs. Thank you Big Teddy Bear Collector.

While walking the Canandaigua Arts & Music Festival we stumbled on this cool retro video game shop…read more It's apparently been around a while but doesn't show up in searches when we've tried to find similar places. The store has a good selection, though organization of the titles was a little haphazard. Still, this is a solid store that we will be sure to add to our regular rotation of retro game stores we frequent. You should this place out for hidden gems!

This place is absolutely amazing, regardless of your era. They have a vintage collection from just…read moreabout every gaming and toy era you can imagine, and the place is HUGE. Whatever your nerd heart desires, whether it is comic books, movies, cds, game consoles, action figures, clothing, plush toys, etc etc. This place will scratch your itch. Can't recommend enough.

I've visited this place once or twice a year over the past decade when I am in the area. Comparing…read morethe the many similar type stores around the country, I'll give a few points on this particular place. They have a pretty comprehensive variety in stock both among and between categories of both new and used/vintage (video games, music, movies, collectables, comics and so forth). Each category has its own section of the store. Their prices used to be a bit under the equivalent ebay cost even before shipping (if a game was $20 on ebay + $5 shipping, they would have it as $16), but over the years they caught up to, and are now basically same prices plus or minus a couple dollars even after considering shipping, however they will sometimes offer sales on categories (buy one get one 50% off or buy three get one free) which give them back the pricing advantage. The exception is the rarer stuff, which can be more volatile in price, so sometimes a sought after game can be somewhat over or under priced for example. I've bought dozens of games, comics, consoles from them over the years, all worked, and the one time I had an issue they resolved it ( I bought a complete run of new mutants which noted it had a reprint of 98, but did not note having a reprint of 87, so I was able to return after opening the set and finding this). On the selling side, I rarely sell stuff, but like anywhere, they are designed to make a profit, so if you are looking to sell for cash by definition you are not going to get market value, so I recommend getting store credit, and then waiting for a sale day to buy other stuff you want and you might end up ahead of the market rate on your trade in! The reason its not 5 stars is the place can be a bit cramped, and hard to browse if there are more than a handful of people in the area you are shopping, and they over pack the back issue comics bins such that you can't really flick though the issues, you need to pull them out of the tightly packed bin to see them, and if you want to buy something in a case (understandably most valuable items are locked in cases) it can take a while to get somebody to get it for you to buy.

This is the best game / nerd shop ever. The service is amazing and the owners are super friendly…read moreand make you feel welcome! The selection and prices are amazing. There is so much variety !! Everything is perfect and everyone should support this company over corporate!! I'd highly recommend for anyone interested in going, you will not be disappointed

This is our favorite retro gaming shop anywhere we've traveled. The staff is super helpful,…read moreknowledgeable, fun, and friendly. They have a wide selection and they update their social media frequently with new items. If they don't have something, they can either get it or tell you where you can find it. The one time we had a problem with an item, they immediately made it right with a smile and without any hesitation. We try to visit at least twice a month. It's about a 30 minute ride each way for us, but absolutely worth the trip. On the rare trip that we don't buy anything, we still have a fun time. If you're a retro gamer, this will become quickly one of your favorite stores.

The store was nice and organized and the people that work there are really nice and helpful. I…read morebought two systems, one was a PS3 the other an original Xbox. I don't live in Upstate NY anymore and wanted to bring the PS3 down to Florida with me. Unfortunately two buttons on the ps3 controller didn't work at all when I went to set up the system. Because I live far I couldn't swap it out for one that works. Downside to used systems and games. Other than the controller not working, the system works and was for a good price.

This place is a true local gem! If you're looking for vintage games this will be ur new BFF!! When…read morewe moved to the area, a few months ago, we found this place rather by chance along our walk route. We have enjoyed the massive selections of vintage games more than any other shop in Manlius! Also, the staff is beyond helpful. Being able to browse, getting questions answered and receiving fantastic recommendations is why we go here over eBay as we once did.

I am writing to echo the sentiment of several reviewers here as I too experienced an uncomfortable…read moreinteraction with who I believe is the owner. My wife and I were checking out the Ithaca Commons and leisurely walked into this comic shop. As soon as we walked in, the owner asked if we needed help. I said I was just browsing. He then asked if I collected comics. I said I used to up until 2005 but then sorta lost interest due to the over-saturation of the semi-annual crossover events, but I still have a rough knowledge of the happenings in the current Marvel Universe. The guy then started getting really pushy by suggesting that I get back into comic collecting by picking up a trade paperback. I felt pretty uncomfortable so I just kept browsing around the store. My wife tried making small talks asking if he had any nearby restaurant suggestions. He gave an awkward answer (I'm paraphrasing here), "not really, food is food." And then resumed pestering me to buy a book. If I haven't bought a comic in the last 20 years, what makes him think that I was gonna start in his shop during a trip 3000 miles away from home? I was getting really uncomfortable at this point with the awkward silence so I picked up an issue that I had mild interest in. I imagine if we walked out empty handed he would have scolded us like he did to many other people here. 2 stars instead of 1 because he wasn't awfully rude I guess. ‍

Best place in Ithaca to buy comics they have a good selection of old and new comics and if you…read moredon't want to miss an issue of one you can get a subscription.

I've been coming to the Binghamton area my entire 45 years and I love it. Ithaca, Watkins Glen,…read moreTioga Gardens, Greenwood Lake, Endicott Cinema Saver, Chucksters, are all of our go-to fun spots. This summer, however, it was just my son and I. Father and son bonding requires a special outing, so I simply Googled "Fun things to do in Binghamton" Robot City was the first thing that popped up, and quite frankly, I didn't read further. With the help of a GPS, we found RC pretty easily, just a few minutes from 17. I was told the area might be shady but , being from Philly, it didn't stand out as a particularly bad area. There was also ample parking next to the building in case you were wondering. Upon walking in, the child that still lives within me had a heart attack. On display was almost every single game system known to manchild complete with the software. I even saw a godamn Game Glove! I wasn't really in the market for such things but it was entertaining just browsing. In the back of the store lays the arcade. From sight to sound to smell it was reminiscent of the arcades I frequented in my own Stranger Things days of the early 80s. Even the 2 tone neon paint job on the walls nailed it. The place is near perfection. Before actually playing, we just walked the rows, geeking out on each game. You'll find all the greatest hits here, from Pac Man to Donkey Kong. Also pinball aplenty. My PS4 playing 15 yr old son quickly adapted to the 8bit life. We separated and did our own thing and I was both thrilled and jealous to keep seeing the BEN name in number 1 spots. Also cool is that my 2 favorite games from my day that they had at Robot City; Joust and Gyruss, turned out to be my sons favorites without me even influencing it. This shit is genetic! I've been to a few 80s arcades (recently) and Robot City is by far the best. Notable exceptions here (and the others) are 2 of my favorite 80s games ; Kangaroo and Burger Time. They must be difficult to get. I like the pricing system here. I've been to some where you pay a flat fee and play games for free within a time limit, but I prefer Robot City's method of simply buying tokens ($10-44 tokens etc). Most games were 1 token, some 2. It worked for us, mostly because my son is a video game savant. We stretched $10 into an hour and a half visit. We came again and did the $20 for 96 tokens and after 2+ hours, we had to leave with a handful of unused tokens (like Aanold , we will be back) If I lived in the area, I'd be here at least monthly. I hope the people of the southern tier don't take this place for granted, it's a real gem.

Arcade part is good and really fun but they sold my mom a broken ps2 and the 2 idiots at the check…read moreout didn't help her OR refund her until she had to call my grandma and pretend she was my moms lawyer to get a REFUND.