I've been coming to Angry Goose for over a year now, and they offer a wide range of TCG events…read moreevery week. The store itself is spacious, with plenty of tables and playing areas, which makes it a comfortable place to play, trade, and hang out.
I primarily collect Pokémon, One Piece, and My Little Pony. Pokémon and One Piece sealed product can be pretty inconsistent in-store, especially with completely new releases or second-wave drops. I definitely understand that this is due to the high demand and distribution issues, but it can still be a bit of a bummer. When Pokémon or One Piece product is sold at MSRP, there is usually a strict purchase limit and the seal is ripped. Product availability can also vary depending on when shipments arrive. They generally keep customers updated about releases and delays through their Discord and Instagram.
They also accept trades for sealed product, and I've occasionally seen older sealed ETBs and other sealed items available. My Little Pony singles and packs are sold in-store, and they carry a wide range of sealed Magic product as well. I'm not very familiar with Magic pricing, so I can't really comment on whether those prices are competitive.
There are multiple binders and cases with singles available for purchase. They have Lorcana, Magic, Pokémon, One Piece, and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles in their binders, so there's a decent variety depending on what you're looking for.
Bulk is also available, including Pokémon, One Piece, and other TCG bulk. Bulk is 25 cents per card, which is a little more expensive compared to some other places I have bought bulk from.
They also sell deck boxes, binders, sleeves, and other TCG-related accessories. Snacks and drinks are available for customers as well, which is a nice convenience when you're spending several hours at the store for an event. There is a bathroom available for customers.
One of the things I really like is their vendor events, which happen twice a month. These give customers an opportunity to meet, purchase from, and trade with different vendors. Most vendors carry a variety of Pokémon, One Piece, Riftbound, and Magic products. The vendors also change, and vending spots are first-come, first-served, which I think is a fair way to handle it. Best of all, the event is free, which is great for the local community.
Discord is their main form of communication, with Instagram also being used regularly. Their updates are generally consistent and come primarily from Manny, one of the co-owners. The Discord community is pretty active, and questions are usually answered quickly by Manny, other employees, regular customers, or players.
As far as buying, trading, or selling goes, I believe they only do those transactions on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays rather than during the week. The percentages they offer are listed in the store. From my understanding, the cash/store-credit rates are around 60% although I would recommend checking and calling the current rates in-store since these can change.
Overall, the staff have always been pretty chill, knowledgeable, and patient in my experience. Some of the employees also participate in the weekly TCG events, which helps give the store a welcoming community feel.
Parking is usually pretty easy, unless there is a large TCG event, vendor night, or a new product drop. There are five other businesses in the shopping center, so parking can fill up during busier times. The other businesses include a dentist, haircut shop, shoe shop, nail shop, and coffee shop, so it's worth keeping that in mind when visiting during a busy event.
