Great selection, great people!! My husband and I go every…read moreweek to play magic, they have snacks and always have people to take with! Best card shop in the area. 10/10

Wow, just wow! This place blew me away on my trip to Roanoke. If you like any card or board games,…read morethis is the place to go for a nice hang out spot to play games. Huge selection of cards, friendly and knowledgeable service and lots of merch. The environment was amazing, huge spot with many tables, great design of the whole store. Every wall was filled with beautiful artwork and posters, something to admire everywhere you looked. Beyond impressed, thank you blade!

I've been there several times to add to my comic book and magazine collection. He has a great…read moreselection and even wrestling magazines. I prefer to buy local and I highly recommend a visit to The Basement.

This place is awesome! Don't go there if you are in a hurry, lots of different things to see.read more

This place is a mess. I'm trying to find a specific aisle, but the numbering system is crazy…read more Furthermore, there's no one there to help you. After walking around for a half hour, I finally figured out where I needed to go. The checkout system is mainly self checkout. My item didn't scan. Rather than take me to the full service register, the employee Played on her phone for a while until she was able to get the SKU number to work. Mind you, her register was right next to mine. Then, the payment would not work. So she had to come over yet again. This could've been very simple and quick process, but there's an issue with their self check out and the SKU numbers. Trying to pop in and out to get one item ended up taking over a half hour. And the worst part is that I knew which I'll it was supposed to be at. Another note, they gave me the wrong aisle. They were off by one number. There is plenty of parking in front of the store and there is a lot of space to walk in between aisles. The problem is that there are not enough employees to help, and the numbering system is totally off. How would you have aisle number 75 and 76 in the front And then go all the way back and you're in the 70s. I'm trying to find the 30s and I can't find them. That's because they're tucked all the way in the back in the corner. And those numbers are significantly smaller than the rest of the higher numbers.

Maria in the custom framing department is remarkable she took her time and patience to help…read moreguide my husband and I on a frame that we just weren't sure what or how we wanted to pursue but she easily helped and guided us through so a bit Thank you. Maria

We always find good stuff here. Prices super reasonable. The guy who runs it is a great salesman…read more Also very friendly and cool. Lots of neat things to find here and good variety.

When I was growing up, I loved sports and enjoyed collecting Sports memorabilia. But at that time,…read moreit was not easy to find them. And when I did, it was a moment of great joy. Today, as I was walking up East Main Street, I happened to notice a store that when I was younger would have been like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. After being awarded the Yelp NC Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Sports Haven / Collectibles & Memorabilia, in Salem, Virginia, is a perfect example. I remember when I was a teenager and Saltwater Sport Fishing with my father in his Concord 27 small yacht on December 31st, 1972, off the coast of Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. At a young age, I had won several fishing tournaments catching a 403 pound Blue Marlin on one occasion, and a 97 pound Male Fish Dolphin, also known as Mahi Mahi on another. But this day was very memorable to me, because the plane where Roberto Clemente was traveling in on a humanitarian mission to deliver emergency relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua, crashed in this same area. He was killed instantly in the crash and his body was never recovered. We participated in the recovery. Since that day on, Robero Clemente's rookie card value increased immensely. Not only because he played his entire 18-year Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming a franchise icon and one of the greatest players of all time, but because of his deep commitment to helping others through his humanitarian work off the field, which led to his death. I gave this above example so you can see how the value of collectibles and morabilia is determined. When I entered the Sports Haven shop, the staff member at the time greeted me and welcomed me to look around. I wouldn't have space to list everything I saw, but I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the great variety and quality of merchandise. Since I moved to Roanoke, I have been a fan of the Virginia Tech Football Team and its mascot, the Hokie Bird. So I asked him if he had a figurine of him and he showed me one. It was nice but a bit large. The one I had at home was a more appropriate size. I had to go, but am planning to return another day to view more in detail all the valuable items they have in stock. And I highly recommend that you do the same and support this locally owned and operated small business.

From the owner: We carry a large selection of autographed memorabilia. We…read moreare the only retailer selling official Roanoke College Merch outside of the school bookstore. We also sell HOBBY and Retail sports cards. We carry items for all 32 NFL teams, MLB, NHL, NBA, Nascar and College teams. Our motto is.... Almost No Team Left Behind

A few months ago we stopped by B&D to get a few comics for a road trip we were taking. Our nine…read moreyear old had been watching Miles Morales over the summer, and I wanted to prompt him to read more and watch less. We walked in and were warmly welcomed by everyone there, including other customers. I even picked up a Green Arrow and G.I. Joe for myself. Now we are frequent visitors and greeted by name as we walk in and have pull lists of current series that we are reading. While my son is learning about different characters that he's interested in, I've delved into the realm of Key Comic Collecting. What I've found here is their absolute desire to help every one of their customers feel welcome, validated in their style of collecting and appreciated for the time spent within those four walls. All in all I would say that when I open my wallet at B & D, the value in the book I'm purchasing is increased by the relationship we have with the B&D team. Happy Reading, Rob & Robert

There's a reason B&D is the oldest comic shop in the Valley... Terry and her comic shop crew care!…read moreIf you don't see something ASK! I am always welcomed with a smile and asked if I need help. If you are looking for a sprawling store full of far fetched prices this is not that place. They have a humble and smart business model built upon honesty and kindness topped by being informative about the comics that they sell. I follow them on Facebook for store news. EXCELSIOR!

I went in today to see if I could get anything from the 7 Indian Pennies and 1 Buffalo Nickel I…read morehad. The man barely glanced at the coins and claimed they were not worth any hassle. I researched before coming and according to charts from others (who also claim to be professionals), those coins should have been worth around $15.00. The man was not professional at all and had a little bit of an attitude. Never go to this place.

Should have read google reviews before going here. This man must hate his life because I've never…read moreencountered a more rude business owner. From the moment we walked in he acted like he wanted us to leave. Wouldn't even look at what we brought in and just plain hateful. Do not waste your time. Go somewhere who wants and appreciates business.