If you value your time and money, think twice before coming here to sell. In the past I've sold at…read morethe Folsom location, where I've had good experiences, but decided to try the Elk Grove location today and had a terrible experience. I called ahead to make sure they were actively buying and to gauge interest before taking the time to load everything up and make the drive over. The employee assured me I would not have any issues and to just come on by. Upon arrival the first employee was friendly, polite, and helpful. I explained that I was there to sell and had also brought in several LEGO collectors items that I planned to include as part of the deal at no extra cost, as a show of good faith. I had brought in roughly a dozen sets worth several hundred dollars to sell so it took around 20 minutes to perform the appraisal, but once done he gave me a price and explained the evaluation of each set. Whenever I sell at a store I expect to sell for much less than I do when I sell direct to consumer myself, but I'm willing to make that trade-off for the convenience of dealing in person and in bulk; however, the prices I was offered here ranged from low to outright laughable (up to 60% less than historical sales values online). While the prices were bad I was still willing to make a sale in order to save myself time. I asked for additional details about their evaluations, which the employee happily provided, and told them I wanted to take a few minutes to review the offer and perform due diligence before deciding how I wanted to proceed. It was at this point that things went from bad to worse. As I was reviewing the numbers, another employee came out from the back and immediately started making comments (ostensibly to his coworker, but very much audible to me) about how the first employee had offered too much on set X, that set Y wouldn't sell for very much, that they had too many of set Z, etc. After a minute or two of that, the first employee went on break. The second employee then proceeded to start asking me questions that made me feel pressured, like if I was ready or what I was looking up. I started to feel uncomfortable and asked if I was holding him up or anything, as he seemed annoyed, but he reassured me that they were open for several more hours and that I could take my time. I went back to looking up information online and a moment later the second employee said that he was rescinding the offer and that they were no longer interested in buying anything. This totally took me by surprise, as at this point I had not even made a single comment about their offer or attempted to negotiate -- I had just been asking questions and looking up information. It was abundantly clear to me that the employee was attempting to pressure me into accepting a bad deal, so I knew I should cut my losses and leave. Out of curiosity I asked why they had changed their mind. The employee said that they had a warehouse full of such sets and that they didn't need more. If that was the case, they could have told me so on the phone when I initially called to find out as much. He then made one more offer (for $100 less than the already bad initial offer), which I declined and left. The whole experience felt like a bait-and-switch -- get you in the store, then pressure you into accepting a lowball offer. I'd recommend the Folsom location or perhaps the new Bricks and Minifigs instead if you're looking to sell.

Staff was very knowledgeable actually excited about the product they sell and open and welcoming to…read moreall new business

I've been looking for spots to buy gunpla and I have grown to adore this shop. The owner is super…read morepersonable and friendly and absolutely does what she can to get the kit you want. She knows the stuff! They also carry gunpla bases. They don't have many kits at the moment, though. They also carry many other model kits, such as planes, ships, and cars. I also had a bunch of board games! The store is small, but it is packed with a lot of stuff! If you have patience and want to support this business, this is the spot!

I have been going to Viking Hobby Store for over thirty years. If there is a model,…read morea historic game, literature, model supplies that you are looking for, chances are Viking Hobby has it in stock. If not they can most likely find and order it. They have a great selection of existing aircraft, car, armor, figures, games, table top war gaming supplies and many OOP kits. There is so much packed in that little store. If you have never been to a small novelty Hobby store, this is the one you need to visit and experience. I highly recommend this place.

I've been going to this store for years. They have a lot of different items including holiday…read moredecorations, diy jewelry, crafts, chests/trunks, photo albums, fabric, puzzles, and much more. I have gotten so much doll furniture from here. The doll furniture is really good quality. Many items go on sale for half off (except for the doll furniture). They have a lot of storage containers, including for storing jewelry. Some of their items can be pricey but they have sales often. The parking lot is big, sharing it with many other stores.

The store is huge and it's located in a strip mall with lots of parking. It's a craft store on…read moresteroids. I love coming to this store. They have so much stuff. A little bit of everything you can think of. Today I was looking for Godzilla stuff. I saw on Instagram that they now have some Godzilla merch. The one I wanted with the light up LEDs was out of stock. They looked ok but not quite what I wanted. The wife bought some stuff. They have a great selection of Snoopy stuff which she loves and Hello Kitty too. The place is clean and will take a little time to walk all the isles. Fun time since you never know what you will find here. The prices are ok. some deals and some over priced. Like the times now a days. It's so much harder to find a great deal with all the inflation . They only had one cashier and the line was long oh well you have to wait.

I am probably the last person to come to a sports card place but I did. I came looking for gifts…read moreand had no clue what to look for or buy. The employee at store was very kind in giving me recommendations for my nephew as Christmas gifts. After he asked me how my nephew collects (collecting for value, fun etc.), he was able to go based off of that. He was very thorough on recs, suggestions, what we can possibly find in each box etc. His recommendations were very helpful in deciding what to buy. As a note, based on other reviews, it seems their prices are a little up there. But, I'm no expert. The store was clean, open and secure. Pretty organized which is great.

Very clean and bright card shop that sells graded slab cards. I have been back 2 times now and…read morerecommend this spot.

Great place to get all of your radio control needs and wants. Possibly the best rc shop on the…read morewest coast. They have a good selection of building supplies and the guys in the aircraft department go out of their way to help get your aviation dreams aloft.

Was in town on business, and wanted to stop by one of the most popular spots for electronic…read morehobbies. This place is ALL HOBBIES! They're known for their extensive (--VERY EXTENSIVE--) RC Hobby equipment and supplies.... And that's what I came for. Came in looking for things that I thought I could only find online upgrade parts for Arrma Mojave Grom and Granite Grom. Was looking for different covers and axle rods. They had what I was looking for! Also, saw a ton of aftermarket parts for ALL scales of Rock Crawlers, and the cars to g with them... I stared at one of them too long, and the sales-tech shoved the crawler in my hand and ushered me over to the rock crawl stage, in the middle of the store... I had a blast! Prior to my experience with this rock crawler, I had my research set on a different type... the hands-on experience helped me make a great choice. I picked one up a week later, for my grandkids. (Today) I saw and perused a LOT... yes, transmitters, receivers, planes, trains, automobiles...dolls, bears, think toys, frisbees, electronic and steam hobby... and even more Toy Hobby, not just crafts... Toy Hobby. I haven't seen such variety of beginner/intermediate/advanced electronic and toy hobby in one place. This. Place. Has. It. ALL. If you don't have a hobby going in, you can definitely leave with one, or two. Well worth the visit to get your hands, and set eyes on the hobby you're looking into!

The Marketplace 99 South is the same as lots of the shopping centers have many tenants gone in the…read morelast few years. Fortunately, I started seeing new tenants moving in to fill the empty spaces. This shopping center still has a good combination of the mixed types of stores here. They have many clothing, shoes, personal care products, kids' fun places, home decorations, and restaurants in this shopping center. Parking is much easier compared to a few years ago. I don't have any problem getting a parking space next to the store when I want to go anymore.

The Mexican restaurant is so good, order anything on their menu they're quick and really good…read more Teriyaki time goes hard they have amazing food. Wonderful Chinese makes good food for a really good price was well. Of course they have Hobby Lobby the best store out here so you won't be disappointed.

I have been a customer of The Launchpad for roughly fifteen years. My first visit was when I was…read moreinterested in reading comics again, and I would purchase several titles. More recently, a friend has gotten me into Magic: The Gathering. Along with comics, The Launchpad sells a wonderful selection of Trading Card Games, and accessories, at great prices. The owner is always pleasant and answers any questions I may have as I learn Magic. I highly recommend this shop for all your comic and TCG needs.

This place is the best for cards and accessories. The owners and the people working there are…read morealways up to date with cycle of cards. Pokémon and magic. Prices are normal and the atmosphere is chill. Friday night magic as well as Dungeons & Dragons.

Found Mike by doing a yelp search for coins and I am glad I did. Spoke with him over the phone…read morebefore arrival . It was a pleasure during business with him as he is honest and to the point. Nice store. Easy to find. In and out . I recommend Mike for all of your collectible needs and I'll do business with him again .

One of the most pleasant experiences I have ever had. Took some of my mother's old jewelry in to…read moresee if they were worth anything. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that, in fact, they were. Mike was pleasant. No nonsense. To the point. HONEST - something I was a little worried about. He appraised my cache. And, gave me far MORE than I was expecting. I would HIGHLY recommend Mike.

My favorite Game store in Sacramento…read more It contains a large catalog of card, board, strategy and miniature games that will appeal to a casual laymen, a beginner, or the serious die hard enthusiast. There are 2 parts to this large store, the showroom area with all the games, miniatures for your perusing and purchasing pleasure. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeable and helpful in recommending a game you may like, or answering inquiries into availability or ordering a game they may not have in stock. The 2d part is large game room that is stocked with games you can test out, or just come in with your friends, or meet new friends and try them out. They publish a monthly schedule of tournaments, contests, or just open game playing. On this occaision, I came to one of the Semi Annual flea market bazaars, where anyone could sign up, for a small fee , get a space to sell their older games , or maybe crafts. There is No fee to be a shopper st the bazaar, so you can find some good deals on games, miniatures, cards, books, terrain, storage or dice. I scored a Zombicide game that was unpunched at a great price for my son & I to play. All in all, just a great store for any game enthusiast of every age from beginners to the hard core gamer.

Listen... I'm new to Sac, from Los Angeles, which is a pretty big hub for all the quirky nerd…read morestuff. Truthfully, I really don't think we have anything down there that compares to the size, selection, and value at Great Escape. This place was awesome! There's just so much to look at! Friendly customer service, great choice selection of games and tools, and if you sign up for their rewards at the register you get $2 off. I'm a new 40k enthusiast and really enjoyed hanging around here. The staff are very friendly and knowledgable. Their prices are reasonable and if you're someone who's interested in painting miniatures and all- definitely give this place a shot. They have everything you need here... you've got plenty of options. It's a pretty big establishment, the only weird thing is that it's hidden tucked away on the backside of the building. I went on a Saturday afternoon and really enjoyed it! I'm looking forward to exploring more of Sac's gaming scene.

Good folks, good playing space. Clean and competitive gaming. Stopped there on a Friday evening to…read moreplay Magic The Gathering draft. Store had plenty of choices from all sorts of TCG. Owner and staff were super friendly with a good group of local players. Will be back!