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    Lejla I.

    I like this place! I collect Ninja turtles so I stop now and then to see what they got and I always walk out with something. They have the best toy collection and memorabilia I've seen. The prices might be a bit high, but since I only come once in a while it's ok.

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    8 months ago

    There's only one guy who knows anything about Radio Control models, and he's not there every day. Coming here was a waste of my time.

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    2 years ago

    Lou the owner was super cool and polite. First time in the store. Helped me look around the gigantic place to find what I needed.

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    1 year ago

    The most amazing hobby shop I've ever experienced. Fantastic family owned business. Creative heaven.

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    Everything you could imagine in a hobby shop! Giant space packed with models and memorabilia!

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    7 years ago

    Wow. A hidden gem in San Pedro. Take a whole day to see everything. There is literally a ton of stuff. I love this place

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    Cardzilla Collectibles

    Cardzilla Collectibles

    (49 reviews)

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    I've been to this plaza MANY times, but I've never walked into this store until recently. And I…read moregotta say this place is messy and disorganized. Like VERY messy LOL. I tried to go an hour after they were supposed to be open, but the door was locked. I was about to drive away until I decided to give them a call. A lady picked up and said she'd be there in 5 minutes. I read the other reviews and they were right: this lady was so nice. I didn't feel pressured or anything. She was straight up a very lovely person. BUT THE PLACE WAS SO MESSY LOL. To be fair, I walked in about 2 minutes after they unlocked the doors and the lights were still off, so maybe they haven't had time to set up anything yet. But the place looked like the inside of a shed but with collectibles and cards LOL either way, despite that, I like this place and WILL come back! I came here looking for pokemon cards. No slabs. Booster packs, yes. Singles, yes. ETBs, yes.

    By far, my favorite card shop. Great for Pokemon! All the other shops have switched to other TCGs…read morebut this shop always has some. They have all the other cards as well of course. Prices have remained as reasonable as possible. (All the shops have gone up, but some have gotten very unreasonable). I've always had great service here too. This shop isn't for everyone - I get that. But in a world of scalping, condescending comments, and blatant disinterest; it's refreshing to have a place like this that allows me to continue my hobby without feeling violated by pricing or employees.

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    Ageless Cards

    (36 reviews)

    One thing I do like about ageless is that they are for the community. I love that they host…read moretournaments for players. They have great selections. I'm always able to find things for my personal collection and they give me good deals. I always make sure to bring cash too. They also have trade nights here as well that they host time to time which is really fun.

    How's it going SoCal, I very rarely leave reviews, much less poor ones, but I'm here with sources…read moreand times for a terrible pricing experience! I walked in with some GD04 alt arts on May 4th, at 3PM , with the set having been released on April 24th, giving singles ample time to build a selling history and stabililize. I also had a few older alt arts that have stabilized a long time ago. I had the following cards: EXRP-011, EXRP 005 , GD01-0065 LR+, GD04-068 R+, GD04-102 U+, GD04-34 LR+, GD04 002 LR+, and GD04-066 LR+ Now going off of TcgPlayer (the industry standard) , lowest verified pricing, which is significantly lower than market price or last sold, my cards are valued at $260 dollars. I was offered 100 dollars, or 110 store credit , so 38% cash, or 42% store credit , absolutely abysmal and scammer behavior. Now I would like to give them the benefit of the doubt , and offer them a chance to make things right by offering 170 dollars cash, which is 65% of the value, a very fair price Otherwise this review with sources, times, pricing accurate to the day, will be a good warning to others, and I will continue to spread the word in numerous groups about their pricing and willingness to lowball! It is very important to note that the business owner was present ! And he was consulted on this buy in, so if you guys need any more references or details don't hesitate to reach out , I'll happily walk you through every card price and what i believe is a fair value in the industry

    Savers

    Savers

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    Savers is one of those truly great places to find those vintage and unique items that you never…read morethought you would see again. Savers opened about ten years ago in the South Bay. Since that time it has remained one of the best go-to spots for thrifting in the area. Of all the thrift shops in the South Bay, undoubtedly Savers never ceases to amaze. As can be expected, this thrift store offers all of the things you would expect to find: clothing, shoes, books, records, toys, kitchenware, electronic items, and pretty much everything else you can think of. Plus, they are constantly stocking new items, so every time you go in to this business you're guaranteed to see something new. I know a lot of people talk about the prices at this thrift store. For pretty much all of the items I find them to be very reasonable. In fact, you can truly find some one of a kind items for incredible prices. In terms of the clothing, yes, they are a bit high in their pricing compared to other thrift store chains. For some people, they may not want to spend $12.00 to $20.00 for say a used shirt. Though this is not always the case, a lot of their clothing is fairly expensive. This is just something to keep in mind if you haven't been here before. If you're going to be shopping for clothing at Savers, you've pretty much have got to expect to pay the top dollar for it in terms of the used market. This is a necessarily bad or good, and it isn't a criticism, it's just the way Savers operates. Overall, this is a truly good shop. I can't say enough about this place and the staff here are always super nice and friendly. Overall, it's one of my favorite places to thrift. You never know what you're going to find. I know I have found some truly incredible items at this store.

    Savers is my place to go for donations. I like that they give back to the community and part of the…read moreRes Cross organization. The staff is also more than helpful when unloading your goods. Recommend donating here rather than Goodwill.

    Michaels

    Michaels

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    This location had very organized aisles making shopping a breeze. Alex was extremely kind and…read morehelpful. I needed to pick up a frame for a poster and autograph. Alex guided me to the perfect fit and with a great price. Thank you for the great service Alex!

    My mother and I've been loyal Michaels customers for years as full-time artists and hobbyists,…read moreunfortunately the customer experience at this store, specifically at the Vista Store in Torrance, has declined significantly. I hope my feedback warns other customers and helps management understand what's happening at the store level. A few days ago, I went in to quickly pick up an online order after receiving both email and text confirmation that it was ready. My name wasn't on any of the pickup bags, so I asked for assistance. A manager briefly looked around, said he would check by the registers, and then proceeded to count cash in the register instead of helping me. After I approached him again, he passed me off to another employee who also couldn't find the order. I eventually noticed a bag with my name on the floor behind the register. They scanned it, and I left. When I opened the package later that night, I realized not only was the bag dirty--with a footprint on it--but the product inside was the wrong brand. I had ordered a specific brand on sale, and they substituted an Artist Loft item without informing me. The receipt label didn't match the product at all. I returned to the store the next morning, where the female manager told me they had substituted their own brand because the original item wasn't in stock. That explanation made no sense--if a customer orders Prismacolor, you don't replace it with Artist Loft. When I questioned it, she impatiently said, "Well, I'm returning it for you," with no apology, empathy, or effort to acknowledge the mistake. Not only did I waste over 30 minutes during the initial pickup, but I also had to make a second trip to return their error. A simple, sincere "I'm sorry" would have gone a long way. While I was there, I asked about another pending order. They told me if the item was on the shelf, I can get it. Even though the item showed available at this store, we couldn't find any. I ended up canceling it. More waste of time! Later that afternoon (4:11 p.m., Dec. 3), I called the store because the website was now showing the item in stock. The person who answered the phone cut me off with, "No, I'm too busy," without any courtesy or suggestion to call back. The level of rudeness at this store has become consistent and noticeable, even my young child has commented on it. This pattern of dismissiveness, errors, and lack of customer care is extremely disappointing. I hope regional or district management takes these issues seriously and restores the professionalism and positive atmosphere Michaels was once known for. (I've never shopped at Hobby Lobby until recently, and the vibe there is completely the opposite. It's warm, friendly, and the price of same brand products WAY cheaper than Michaels!!!) A few additional concerns for fellow customers: Many art supplies are significantly cheaper at Hobby Lobby, Amazon, or Dick Blick online. I genuinely prefer supporting local stores, but not at the expense of higher prices and poor treatment. When returning online orders paid through PayPal, you can request a cash refund. Store employees stubbornly claim they can only issue store credit, but when I called to ask, customer service confirmed that is NOT true. I now have over $100 in store credits! And I'll tell you next why I wouldn't opt for Michaels store credits. At the Redondo Beach location, an employee scanned two store credit receipts--each worth over $80--and told me they had no balance. He even asked if I wanted to throw them away. I later confirmed this was his error, but when I brought it up during a future visit, the same staff member simply shrugged while leaning on the register with his leg up. He no longer works there, but the value of those credits was never recovered, and I never received so much as an apology. Another ongoing concern is price inconsistencies. As someone who shops at Michaels often, I know the prices and watch for coupons like most loyal customers. However, the prices on the shelves frequently do not match the prices at the self-serve kiosks. I've asked for assistance on this four or five separate occasions, and it's surprising that the issue remains unresolved. Even worse, staff often appear visibly irritated when the discrepancy is pointed out. Right before a recent 40% promotion, prices on many items were increased in the kiosks but not updated on the shelf displays. I picked up a few items, excited to finally use the long-awaited 40% discount. At the register, everything rang up at the higher price. When I asked about it, I was told that "the overnight crew forgot to change the tags," even though every version of the item was still marked at the regular price on the shelves. In the end, it would have been cheaper to buy the items at their regular price with the standard 25% coupon than during this so-called 40% sale. I wondered why I still shop there. I guess because we are creatures of habits!

    JD Hobbies - hobbyshops - Updated May 2026

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