Shop located in Oakland that specializes in collectibles and primarily Manga and Anime IPs and…read morecharacters. The place looks like it's located within a residential home so it threw me off at first. But there's a sign at the front. The folks here are very friendly and they're very knowledgeable. In terms of value, it's hard to say only because there are a lot of items that are highly collectible in addition to your run of the mill, newer IP's. In my opinion, I feel like the prices are pretty fair, especially since they may have some hard to find pieces that collectors are looking for. I came here with my nephew before we had dinner in the area. He's a big fan of anime and manga and especially things related to Godzilla. He ended up buying a figure. Just a really cool store in a very unexpected non-descript place.

My girlfriend brought me here because she knows I'm into anime and looking for some toys from my…read morechildhood to fill my display cases. Yes, there were a lot of awesome figures and statues to see that bring back some nostalgia to when I was kid. However, a lot of the toys both in package, on card, or loose were a bit overpriced. Some figures had horrible sun damage to them seeing as this location is in a warehouse type building. The lady behind the counter wasn't helpful as we walked in and around the front in for about 10-15 minutes before she even said hi. After that she just walked around putting things away and sat behind the counter. Now what's upsetting? My girlfriend found this 3-pack of Shattered Glass Transformers (Evil Dinobots) from SDCC. I clearly asked if I could open them and she said they were new. I didn't like that answer and how snappy she was with me. I kept them in the box until I got my new display case and Lord behold, they're all broken. All 3 figures wastes are popped off and will not plug into the bodies or stay in place, Grimlock's dino head is snapped, the plus to keep Slag's dino head on its body are broken, and some of Snarl's scales are broken. There's no point in keeping them. And I would feel bad, like the owner should feel, if I were to try and sell them off broken to anyone else.

Games of Berkeley is worth the stop. Prices are fair and the selection is deeper than I expected. I…read morewent in for one game and found solid Pokémon and Star Wars stuff too. The staff know what they're doing, and the other customers were friendly and clearly know their stuff. Only thing I'd flag is parking, but that's the neighborhood, not the shop. Five stars.

We stopped in on Saturday with our toddler! Mirarose got their last Paladin's Sword and although…read moreit's for dogs, she absolutely loves it!! Their Meditating Squids are for a present for an avid squid collector! Think it would make an excellent desktopper! Games of Berkeley has been in business since 1980! They have game rooms and sell lots of board games, card games, dice, plushies, toys and more! Sweet and helpful staff and gorgeous mirror/rainbow ceiling! SYOY! :-)

I should have posted this a long time ago and I'm sorry for not doing it Ron!…read more This is a trustworthy place to bring collections big or small. My dad passed back in 2018 and left us with a huge collection. Ron went out of his way to meet us with staff on a Saturday afternoon. He went through every book and box of stamps my dad left us. He was honest and to the point about value and not over stating anything. He was very kind to my 85 year old mom who just passed also. He was patient and said give him 6 months to a year to sell off everything. He always sent updates to us along the way and sure enough before a year was over he sold the entire collection. He got us a very fair price and a detailed report of everything he sold. It was a lot of work on his part and deserves everything he get's for the work he puts in. Ron is a rare person today who loves what he does and has the knowledge and experience to deliver. Anyone who has a massive collection to sell should look no further than Ron and The United States Stamp Company. Again Thanks Ron for what you did for our family!!

Great results in selling my coin and stamp collections as well as a gold watch. They lived up to…read moretheir commitments and were very easy to work with. I would gladly use them again.

This is by far my favorite place to go to for board games. I'm relatively new to the board game…read morescene but this place is nice because it has a good variety of games, including cozy ones, kid games and intense strategic ones. And did I mention that the other half of the store sells comics? They even have a shelf for local artists' zines! Love seeing businesses support local artists! Their prices are fair and comparable to other board game stores like Games of Berkeley and Black Diamond Games. I also like that this is just a store, not a place to play games at. Sometimes I get intimidated walking by people playing at tables. There's a parking lot around the back that belongs to the grocery store, I think. Or street parking. The people who work here are super friendly too! Very helpful but you won't feel like they're watching your every move.

A welcoming, affordable, and cool comic store like this is such a rare gem these days!…read more I'm so glad to be able to stop in occasionally for a new $1 comic, children's book, or rare music inspired comics anthology like I have lately. The staff have always been pleasant to speak with and knowledgable. If you're looking for a new comic and on a budget, there are rows of $1 comic boxes to look through. I've found some out of Marvel. And local creator ones too. If you're looking for a surprise gift for your four year old nephew, there are several sections of the store offering a variety of children's books. And if you're nostalgic for the nineties sometimes, you could find some music inspired graphics catching your eye. For any level of comic or graphic novel enthusiast, Dr Comics & Mr Games is a definite go to.

It was an okay visit. Didn't have exactly what I was looking for, but they do have 70% off of fake…read moreflowers that I may go back and purchase for my new office space.

Now that Joann's is closed have to trek to Emeryville. Prices are all over the place. Had a very…read morespecific question. It's almost as if their staff is allergic to helping customers.

My boys and I found this place on Yelp and decided to stop by because of the good reviews. We were…read moreexcited to check it out and hopefully pick up some unique cards. Unfortunately, we never even got the chance. When we arrived, the doors were closed, and a man was sitting right in front of the entrance. Instead of greeting us, explaining that they were closed, or simply saying, "Sorry, come back another time," he gave us an angry, dismissive look and shooed us away like we were stray dogs. Not a hello. Not an explanation. Not even the slightest bit of common courtesy. What bothered me most wasn't that the store was closed. It was the way we were treated. I was standing there with my two boys, genuinely interested in supporting this business, and we were made to feel like our presence was an inconvenience. I don't care how unique your merchandise is or how many five-star reviews you have. If this is how you treat people before they even walk through your doors, I have absolutely no interest in spending a single penny here. We came as potential customers and left feeling completely disrespected. You didn't just lose one customer. You lost three. And you managed to do it without saying a single word.

Truly the best sports card shop I have ever visited, other than attending the National Sports…read moreCollector's Convention. I have bought cards from Dennis for over four decades and will vouch for his accurate grading and fair prices. Recently, I asked Dennis for a 1953 Topps Satchel Paige. Dennis goes to his secret stash and quickly pulls it out for me to purchase. Dennis helped me complete my Giants team sets from 1958 on including rare Topps high number cards at reasonable prices. Dennis helped me complete my 49ers team sets from 1950 Bowman on up. One of my biggest regrets was not purchasing a rare 1969 Topps Super Willie Mays test card that Dennis had in his display case. When I asked Dennis, this rare card was long gone and sadly I had to purchase that card from another dealer at a much higher price. Why don't the rest of you yelpers go somewhere else, so I can buy all the great cards at fair prices.

Excellent customer service and product. Own the gourd saw…read moreand would never, ever be without one. Superior dealings with Jim and cohorts. Jim deefinitely stands behind his products. A customer forever.

This is the review I dread writing. I've had two experiences with The Caning Shop. A few years ago…read moreone of our Henredon dining table chairs needed re-caning. I brought the chair in and was able to pick it up in 2-3 weeks' time. The quality was excellent and the price reasonable. In June of 2025 another Henredon chair needed re-caning. This time I was not so fortunate. I finally got the chair back. Again, the work was excellent and the price reasonable, but it took them SIX MONTHS to finish the job. In the interim yet another chair needed re-caning. I took it elsewhere. I hate to write this as everyone there is so nice. But I feel that future customers should be forewarned.

Sold them some silver coins. They charged less commission than other shops in Oakland and received…read moregood price. Looked like they also buy and sell other interesting collectibles, especially some sports items. Friendly.

Big Larry is always helpful and friendly. I have bought several proof sets from him, as well as…read moresome silver bullion rounds and/or bars. His prices are competitive, and he's always generous in sharing his time and knowledge. Highly recommended!

I will have to say, when I first moved to the neighborhood years ago, I was intimidated by this…read morestore, as I am not a builder. This store is much more than a design and build bookstore! As the only bookstore in this part of town, it is a great source of other books--they have a well-curated selection of new and notable literature, small inspirational or novelty books, an impressive selection of children's books, cookbooks, craft kits, magazines, cards, calendars, puzzles, glass ornaments, funny socks, and other shoppy shop things. If you have a gift to get or are looking for something to read on your next flight, you would be in good hands at Builders. It's compact but full of gems. No need to be intimidated.

Really cute, small local bookstore. I really enjoyed the wide selection of books - ranged from…read moreindigenous stories to Japanese garden photography to existential philosophical books. Spent about 30 minutes browsing and ended up buying a book. Service seemed nice and helpful when I went. I overheard them talking about how they had to downsize back in the day due to more sales going through Amazon now. Makes sense - I think because it's a local bookstore, they do charge a bit more. If you compare some book prices in the store to online, they do cost a bit more in store - but I felt supporting local biz was worth!

My son is going back for his second time this summer and can't wait. He loves The Roleplay Workshop…read more- including all the math, detailed "world" rules and information he learns and the game itself. Each game lasts one week, and each table has one game team. It's similar, I think, to D&D, with heavy science and math and a lot of fun too. His creativity, critical thinking and sense of adventure are all activated during the camp. He's also getting better at frisbee (they take the kids out once a day for a long break to work up a sweat at a local park). I will be signing my kid up for extra weeks this summer. Just fantastic. One note, it's mostly boys. Seems to not be as exciting to girls, but when girls sign up, they get the best characters. And of course, rule the board since they are natural strategists.

This review is about 27 years late. I was in both the after-school program and summer program in…read more6th and 7th grade. I still remember it like it was yesterday. I have some of my fondest memories playing Abantey. It forever changed my life for the better, and wish I was still living in California so I could go back as an adult. Becky is such an awesome mentor and role model, and all I can hope is this program continues for years to come.