Look. It's Humboldt County. I didn't expect a legitimate game store and this place delivered. I was…read moreimpressed by the selection, offering board games from the classics to the traditional to the innovative. The store is in a wooden structure that looks like it should hold power tools, but never judge a book by its cover (or a game). We have bought several birthday and Christmas gifts here and the staff are some of the most knowledgeable about board games of varying types. We have also been introduced to new games here, and the prices are competitive with other game stores across the country. Instead of jumping on Amazon and enriching Jeff Bezos and his union busting ways, drop in to NCR and support local games stores. Also, Jesus Christ is Lord! Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff who offer a lot of help and advice without being condescending.read more

I love this little store! They host Magic, the Gathering games and do Pokémon pre-orders. I thought…read moreit was awesome to hear that they also support local small businesses by carrying their products in store. The staff is really nice and knowledgeable. They price everything pretty fairly. My son got a good deal on some cards. They were priced about $5-$10 below market. I always visit when I come to the area.

Really cool store, had some realpy cool 3D prints. Nice games its always cool to see people sell…read morenes game, wii games, and ps4. The selection of cards were all over the place they had anime cards, pokemon cards, and magic. My only complaint was there was an individual who didnt even work there following us and being a little too close for comfort.

A lovely game and book store. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Great selection…read more Come on out nerds and get your game on.

The owner is knowledgable and they have a good variety of different board games to choose from. If…read moreyou like board games/card games, come check this place out. They also have books as well if you want to check them out.

I tried to go there twice within the listed store hours and both times they were closed.read more

This fly-by-night card store sold me products on their website that were paid in full. I drove over…read more100 miles (gas, time, and wear on my vehicle) to pick up my order in person on Monday only to find an illegibly scribbled note taped to the door saying they were closed. I emailed and called. Was told in an email reply later that day that they were short staffed, but how was I to know? Their website clearly states open until 3 on Mondays. I also had noted in the 'comments' section of my online order that I'd pick up my order on Monday. I reluctantly rescheduled to make the trek again on Thursday. Tuesday passed. Then shortly after noon on Wednesday I received and email saying they were unable to fulfill half of my bought and paid for order. I immediately canceled the remaining items. Currently awaiting full refund. Trust broken. Flaky business practices noted. Lack of responsibility and accountability to customers. Website/inventory control nonexistent. Shame. What a total waste of a potential customer's goodwill, time and money. Dude probably sold my bought and paid for items to his pals for more money. Why even post rare items online if you cannot honor the sale? Typical slacker run business. Avoid Northern Realms, it's just a headache!

Another fabulous shop in Ferndale that's a feast for the eyes and overflowing with merchandise. You…read moreneed a lot of time to explore the various things they have for sale ranging from Ferndale branded merchandise to kitchen items to candles to candy. The candy selection is one of the best I've ever seen!! Candy from the 70's such as pop rocks that you never see. It's a candy lovers paradise!

This is my favorite mercantile store and the one I compare all others to. Great selection of hats,…read morecandy, kitchen goods, toys, and other assorted goodies. Employees are always friendly and helpful. Store is well stocked, tidy, and interesting.

I have lived in McKinleyville for 25 years and went to Blakes Books yesterday for the first time…read more I had such a great conversation with the owner Courtney...she was so friendly and helpful! As the minister of a local church, I am helping a recently widowed friend rehome some of her husbands books. Courtney explained which books she would accept and suggested how I might handle the ones she didn't take. I would 100% recommend this gem of a bookstore and can't say enough about how nice Courtney is!!

Love this little bookshop. They will also place orders, they sell new and used and always have…read moreinteresting things for sale, including local goods and crafts.

I drive to here instead of Medford because of the service I receive despite Medford being the…read morelarger store. I purchased over a hundred dollars of wired ribbon for Christmas with a long list of additional items for my hurried holiday season. As I migrated through the store with a big craft item list I ran across several store employees but one in particular stood out, Phylis!! Her professional attitude, helpfulness, efficiency, vast knowledge of the store as well as the item I asked for made my experience delightful. This lady is on the ball and knows her stuff! I come back to this store because of her professional helpful attitude. I have dubbed her the "guru" for assistance. If I can't find it she directs me, shows the way, finds the product or offers to order it. Don't waste time wandering the store if you're on a mission, find Phylis. No, I'm not related or a friend. Let's face that great customer service is a thing of the past, but not here. Give Kudos where it's deserved. If we thank people that do a great job in other business the attitude kind of spreads.... Craft Crazy, Chris G.

Just like most people you meet in real life they're fake and so are the damn prices at this store…read more The price listed under the item on the shelf was more than half of what it is when you finally checkout up at the cashier more than double at the cashier in other words. False advertisement, they don't care, they fake you out and get your money going out. This is the main reason that I will order from Amazon and just wait a few days and some below minimum wage store in the Midwest will fill my order and my local businesses will not get my business. I'm sure I don't go to the same damn church anyway

This place is the best. Great customer service. They have an awesome selection of glass, skate…read moregear, vape supplies, CBD gummies, and incense.

Omg I loved this small hole in the wall shop, we popped in thinking we could pick up fronto…read moreleaves... they didn't have them but the girl at the counter was so sweet she took it upon herself to call another shop down the street to see if they had them because she worried about the traffic... who does that?! She did! That was the sweetest thing ever! Anyway by then we were looking around finding some cute stuff soaps, glassware, trinkets, books & clothing... they have way more gift items than you might imagine. I would recommend this place to anyone and with Christmas coming up... no crowds and they wrap up your purchases too! Yep this is the place to find crystals and specialty items. Great customer service. Great vibes too! If you're looking for some local stuff they have that too! I can't recommend this place enough.