Nice little shop and the guys there were great. I stopped in for Pokémon cards and they didn't have…read morethe biggest selection but, I believe this shop recently opened. I can only imagine how expensive it is to have a lot of stock. Besides that they did have the set I was looking for and they had the best booster pack price that I had seen! The gentleman that helped me carried himself as if he was the owner of the store and he was extremely kind and genuine. It kind of caught me off guard how good his customer service skills were! I really hope these guys grow in this business and I will definitely be back

My experiences at the Garden has been pretty hit-and-miss. Sometimes, I find some amazing books,…read morebut other times, the selection is lackluster. You really have to sift through boxes and boxes and boxes of trash comics to find anything worth adding to your collection. Given that this is the only comic shop in the northeast, you'll find that diamond in the rough or back issue you never thought of seeing in a million years. But it's not all the time that occurs. Occasionally, I venture down to the basement to check out those dollar bins, but it's a dusty, damp, disorganized area usually packed with card game tournament attendees. The atmosphere in the basement during tournament days can leave little to be desired, including foul people, odors, and language. But then again, this IS a comic book store, so those things are to be expected The main floor features a much more organized back issue selection, but sometimes, these can be rather picked over. Pricing is usually decent, with most back issues priced at a buck with recent, newer, or exclusive backstock priced just a tad higher. There is a small new release section, but it's not as extensive as you would hope to see at a comic shop. Some wall books and sets are ridiculously overpriced, while others are genuinely affordable. The Garden really is a mystery grab bag. I pop in every couple of months, hoping to find something new, and sometimes, I'm pleasantly surprised. Most of the staff is nice, too, especially given the challenge of dealing with all that goes into running a comic/card collector shop. Over time, I've gotten to know them and have started to appreciate what they deal with each day. *Bonus Tip: Double-check the condition of anything you plan to purchase, as a lot of books tend to be bent or creased. If you're patient and willing to dig, you might find something worthwhile, just don't snatch up everything so the rest of us can at least discover something in there too

I went back to Garden Earthy Delight today because I wanted to give the store a second chance. My…read moreoriginal review was not written to hurt the business. I genuinely hoped that my concerns would bring attention to the customer experience and give management an opportunity to look deeper into how customers are being treated. When I arrived today, I was actually greeted, which I appreciated. I went to the Pokémon section and saw several high-end cards that interested me. I asked for assistance and was only allowed to look at one card at a time. I am not making assumptions about why that decision was made, but as a paying customer, I felt like I was being treated as though I could not be trusted. There were also two Philadelphia police officers present during this interaction. While looking at the cards, I asked the cashier if there was any flexibility in the prices. Anyone who follows the Pokémon market knows that card prices fluctuate, and I simply wanted to know whether there was room for negotiation. The employee did not even look at the cards or ask which cards I was interested in. Because this was one of the same concerns I mentioned in my original review, I asked if a manager could speak with me. The employee called a manager. After some time, the manager arrived and immediately told me that I was banned from the store because of my previous review. I asked why, and that was the explanation I was given. I was not allowed to purchase the cards I was interested in, and I was told to leave. What concerned me most was the way the situation was handled. The manager appeared extremely upset, pointed at me while speaking to me, and was carrying a firearm on his hip. I am not saying that carrying a firearm is itself wrong or illegal. What concerned me was the combination of his anger, the manner in which he approached me, and the fact that this was all happening publicly in front of customers and police officers over a negative review. I felt embarrassed, humiliated, singled out, and publicly made into a spectacle. I believe customers should be able to leave an honest review about their experience without being targeted or confronted in this manner when they return to the business. After I left the store, I spoke with one of the officers and asked if a report could be made regarding what had occurred. I am not going to speculate about what the officer was thinking or feeling, but the interaction was serious enough that I felt it needed to be documented. I also spoke with the owner by phone. What disappointed me was that the conversation seemed to focus more on how damaging a negative review could be to the business than on understanding what had just happened to me as a customer. A negative review should be an opportunity for a business to ask, "What happened, and how can we do better?" It should not become a reason to publicly confront or humiliate a customer. If management was unhappy with my original review, there were many professional ways to handle it. They could have called me, emailed me, or simply asked me what happened and why I felt the way I did. Instead, I was told I was banned when I came back to spend money at the store. I also want to be very clear: I am not claiming to know anyone's intentions, and I am not going to make accusations that I cannot prove. However, I felt that I was treated differently and singled out, and I believe the circumstances deserve to be investigated. I intend to exercise my legal rights to address the situation appropriately and to make sure that any available surveillance or other documentation from today's incident is preserved. Parents and customers deserve to feel comfortable and respected when they walk into a business. There are plenty of Pokémon stores in the Philadelphia area where customers can shop, ask questions, negotiate reasonably, and receive professional customer service. This experience was extremely disappointing, especially because I came back today with the intention of giving Garden Earthy Delight another chance. I hope ownership and management take a serious look at what happened--not just at my review, but at the behavior and customer-service culture that led to today's situation. A business should never be afraid of constructive criticism. The right response to criticism is to listen, investigate, and improve.

Awesome and fun store!…read more I was going to be in the area and I searched around for places to visit and came upon this place - I was glad I did. This store has it all - collectables, toys, video games (just about any console), board games, cards, physical media (movies and music), etc. If you love physical media (movies) like I do, this place has quite a selection - from VHS to blu ray. It's alphabetical too, which is a really nice bonus. There is quite the selection of titles and they're always restocking new selection. I left with a sizable pile to add to my collection. There's also a pretty large selection of music CDs as well. The video game wall is huge - a large variety of titles for most systems. From collectables and figures to toys from multiple decades, there's a little something for everyone. The owner is friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. There's a municipal parking in the rear and some street parking. I don't live in the area, but will certainly be back here again down the line. Highly recommended.

I am so thrilled we found this little gem. Our family loves coming here and looking through their…read morefigures, games, toys, purses, DVD' collection, collectables, consoles and more. The staff is very attentive, pleasant, and helpful. I found Rock Band drums after looking for them for years. The prices are very reasonable. Great store of which I highly reccomend.

My first trade night at Retreat was fun. I met some great people. I learn more every time I'm…read morearound the community and this night was no different. They have a raffle giveaway for everyone who shows up and I wan a pack of cards! I look forward to more trade nights here and checking out their other events. I posted a schedule in the photos.

A great friendly environment with plenty of free activities and awesome community of people.read more

Ron is a wealth of knowledge willing to share. Visiting his store for the first time brings back…read morechildhood memories of when I first started reading comic books. Fantastic place to buy and sell with very fair pricing.

I got a magic the gathering box for a nice price. Staff was helpful and nice, I will definitely…read morecome again!

Well organized and well stocked with back issues. Friendly owner with good deals and knowledge of…read morefair prices in the ever changing comic book marketplace.

Heroes is easy to get to and has a large assortment of both new releases and back-issue comic…read morebooks. Especially new releases that are sold out or hard-to-find variants. I didn't see a lot of "sports" stuff there, if any, really. But there was a good amount of Funko Pops, trading cards, and other related collectibles if you're into that sort of thing. I'm only here for the comics. Overall, it's a place that I can easily pop into on my way home but can get lost in for hours just by combing through the dollar bins and searching for hidden gems. The owner is friendly, courteous, and always fun to talk with. You can tell that he loves collecting. (A "problem" that all of us in the comic community seem to have haha) My only gripe is that the condition of some of the dollar books and back issues should be looked at more carefully. Some are not quite as good as I thought they were when I purchased them. I only discovered this later on after taking them out of the bag. But for the low prices on some of them, I really can't complain.

The name is certainly fitting, considering the madness of how much supply is here. Boxes stacked…read moreupon boxes stacked upon boxes everywhere you turn. There are sooooooo many comic books scattered around that I'm pretty sure Wade doesn't even know what he has. Sure, sifting through all that inventory can be overwhelming, but that's part of the fun. Each trip is different as the staff uncovers and prices additional stock from the shipments of yesterday (and yesteryear). So, it's like a race against time to see what gems you can find before they even realize what they have! Allow yourself plenty of time, though, because it is very easy to get lost for hours as you comb through the bins and boxes of eras and stories gone by. But that's why I love it. Unfortunately, there are some things I wish they could do better... like with their pricing, which isn't always consistent. Some books aren't labeled or in a designated price box. So then you're left up to the discretion of whoever works the cash register that day to determine what they want to charge for it. I also used to be a big fan of their VIP program, which, for $15, offered some discount on almost everything in the store. Plus, a $10 credit on your birthday month. So it paid for itself and then some. But as I recently learned in my last few visits, this isn't always the case. It's really left up to the discretion of whoever is working the register that day whether or not they want to honor it. ‍ But the staff is still very polite and helpful and I do enjoy coming here. It's one of the better comic stores in the region and has been that way for years. If you're in the area, check it out!

Wade's Comic Madness is my go to for everything comics. They really help me complete my collections…read morewhen finding my Back Issues I need and also suppling my current pull list. He pro-actively suggests comics I may like and Isn't wrong. Their prices are always fair and I hope to continue my collection through them. I highly recommend.

Great place to get neca action figures. Also has lots of Star Wars! Will be returning many times in…read morethe future.

This place is awesome! All kinds of cool stuff....lots of Star Wars! The owner Scott is a really…read moregreat guy!