I sold a gaming console here and had a quick and painless process (they checked that the console…read moreworked & asked for my ID). The staff is much friendlier and nicer than big chain gaming stores. Overall, better prices and experience than those larger stores.

Great prices! Great people! Really fun to go and check out what new games they have. I love calico…read moregaming

So my hubby kept his Xbox from years ago and hooked it up to a spare tv which now our son plays…read more They wanted more game selections aside from what we currently had. Typically we'd hit up game stop but those seem to be closing. Hubby found Calico and so we took a quick trip over. Wowzer! They practically had an entire wall of Xbox 360 games which was Perfect. Store is well organized and staff was friendly. This place is better than GameStop. We left with several games all well priced. I'm sure this won't be their last time visiting. The boys are happy to have found this little gem. Easy parking too in lot.

Came here for the first time and right off the bat you will see a very organized, clean store. The…read moreemployees were nice and asked if we were looking for anything in particular. Their air conditioning was working great on a hot day. We will be back!

I come here once a month or so. My wife and I love it (although one time she didn't get as much…read moreselling them books as she wanted, but that's not the point of this review). Today I had a rather complex purchase/exchange I needed done, and Angel couldn't have been more helpful. He was very professional in how he handled everything. It's the type of thing us regular customers like to see. That way to run a business is perfect. This is easily my favorite place to get used books, CDs, and DVDs.

I came in search of anime figures and I will say that the selection was VAST albeit very chaotic in…read moreits organization. Their manga selection was large and very well organized. They also have a large selection of Japanese manga too which I've not seen at other stores and was cool to see! We browsed their games and Pokemon cards as well. They had a lot of consoles and handhelds. They had a lot of dvds and blueray. Their regular book selection was extensive though I didn't look too much as it wasn't why I was there and my husband and kids were wanting to go get dinner. Overall while it was a very cool place, I feel like the pricing left a lot to be desired. Most of the manga I came across that I was interested in were priced very close to or at MSRP and the figures were disappointing bc every single one that I recognized and happened to know the going price on was significantly higher than it should be -- even super used ones that had no box were priced higher than you could get them for brand new! So even though I wanted to take the time to dig through the chaos and find a gem it made me hesitant bc i figured that even if I did find something I wanted, the odds were likely that it would be marked well over its value

Great place. Had a controller that wasn't working for my Xbox 360. Game stop recommended Luna…read morebecause they had older parts. She looked at the battery compartment of the old one and told me that the batteries may have leaked , She sold me a new battery compartment for $5 and it solved the whole problem. Sure beats spending $50 plus on a new controller. Very honest.

Came in looking for NES and Wii games and found some gems. Gentleman working was pleasant and…read morehelpful.

Came across Calico Games from a local convention and was able to pick up 3 Gameboy games for a…read moregreat price! Was recently down in Vista to check out their actual store and browse around. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable! He recommended a cable converter for PlayStation 2 to work with HDMI ports. Super happy with the service and the pricing at this store! Even though this is a drive definitely would come back. Really recommend this store if you're ever looking for expanding your Original Xbox or PlayStation 2 game collections.

I've never been to calico games. I've had bad luck looking for retro games recently. And I'm really…read moreglad I ended up finding this gem. Customer service was awesome. I wish I knew the employees name to thank her. She was very knowledgeable about games. It was overall a great experience. She taught me the difference of fake and authentic games for gba. Prices are fair and they. I love the fact they buy and have store credit. All of great selections. I will be back again! Covid wise they wore masks. And it feels great to know I can be safe while shopping here. Thank you so much!

Calico games is a genuinely wonderful place. Joey and Czar are some of the coolest, kindest people…read moreyou'll ever interact with. They are knowledgeable, passionate, and respectful. They have a love for gaming as an art that is rarely seen these days. Every interaction with these gentlemen is an absolute treat, and you really feel like part of the team here even just as a customer. I've purchased many games here and two consoles thus far, most recently a PlayStation 4 Pro. This console is clean, pristine, and doesn't have a single speck of dirt in the vents. That is incredibly rare - especially with a used item. Calico clearly refurbishes and takes good care of their consoles, unlike most places who just pawn off whatever they take in. Their game discs are practically brand new, even used, all of the discs I purchase have zero scratches to the naked eye, and play flawlessly. The prices are incredible, you can get like-new premium games for $4.99+, and that is absolutely fantastic worth. The PlayStation 4 Pro I purchased was $180 - an absolute beast of a deal! Most of all, I especially love how Joey and Czar remember me by name whenever I enter the store, it just really makes me feel special and cared for as a customer. Concluding, I genuinely appreciate that Calico Games caters to people who respect physical media. The staff clearly understand the value of disc-based and cartridge-based games, and they make it easy to find complete, playable titles without relying on digital updates or patches. It's refreshing to see a store that honors the classic way of gaming--buy a game, play it as it was printed, and enjoy it start to finish. Calico Games feels like a haven for collectors and anyone who wants the authentic disc experience. Highly recommended for those who value physical media and the integrity of the original games. Happy to be a customer of Calico!

This game store is absolute perfection. It has every good game in the market and it's affordable!…read moreAlso Service was amazing with the worker chill. And also the selection was good :). I would recommend it!

great staff and really solid fair prices to the games that are really hard to come by.read more

I am BEYOND impressed with this place!! We are on Oceanside for a mini vacation away from Los…read moreAngeles today and on a side quest we stopped by here to just take a look. Little did I know I'd walk out today with a BRAND NEW WII! We got a Wii (it also included Wii Fit) and purchased a LOT of games too. The Wii was a huge part of my childhood and unfortunately the one I owned growing up was damaged and thrown away (gasp... I know! But not my fault)! Anyways, the worker there today (had on a My Chemical Romance hat & had some cool tattoos) helped us out today. I didn't get their name, but they were very nice and extremely helpful. The pricing here? Out of this world. It was so affordable to snag over 10 games and a brand new Wii. That's not something you'll get at Game Stop! On top of it, they offer a military discount (we couldn't use it but it's good to know for anyone who can)! This place is also dog friendly and I got to meet a cute dog named Bowie (I wonder if he's a regular)! All and all, I wish this place were located in Los Angeles. I really loved it and again their pricing was extremely fair. I really hope they can get a website up soon because I'd love to buy from them when I'm back home! Thank you for an awesome, affordable and great experience. It was like walking down memory lane in this store!! It took me back to my childhood.

This is definitely a hidden gem with great customer service. They a have a large selection of TCGs…read moreand a good amount of stock. Prices are reasonable and will definitely be back!

I stopped in here on a whim to have my Pokémon cards evaluated. While that isn't something that…read morethey usually do for a set (they evaluate/buy individual cards), the people in the store put aside some time to educate me on the different cards I had and their possible value. You can tell that this store has people who are really passionate about what they do And are not just run if the mill employees. They took the time to tell me about several of my individual cards, show me how to find their value online and gave me recommendations as to where I could sell them. They also invited us back to learn about various card playing games. I would definitely come back again and I'm very grateful for the insight. Thank you Josh Aliya and Casey :)

Wonderful place for tabletop Gamers and video Gamers alike. Man behind the counter knows his trade…read moreand always offers a fair market Price. Magic the Gathering night bring a sense of nostalgia for the old days of playing with your buddies in the basement on a Friday night in high school. Do you miss the old days of cartridge gaming? Game Rave them Xbox, 360, ONE, ps1,2,3, and 4? He has them too. I always make it a point to come back to game Rave any time I'm in town

Came in with a friend looking for game boy games and the fat guy in front was just honestly a…read morestraight asshole from the second we walked in through the door, gave attitude the entire time and acted as if he was too entitled to help a potential customer out. Don't recommend this place and will never be going back, If i could give negative stars i would.

This is a little book store in the library! The staff is very friendly and helpful! The library is…read morea nice size with lots of Spaces to read a book, study, or just relax! I love how their have 3 study rooms, and a wide variety of book!

Reading is one of my favorite activities and it can be an expensive hobby if you read instead of…read morehaving a social life, or watching TV :). When I am in need of some new reading material, I head to the PQ library When I need books for travel or the beach I go to the book store inside the PQ library called the Book Nook. This is a utilitarian place with wire rack shelves and used books but the prices are great and they frequently have very current books. I have found some great classics and some books that cost me 25 cents that are on the NYT best seller list. They have some fun cook books and there is even a section with older (and more expensive) collectibles. If you join the Friends of the library the prices range from 25 cents up to a dollar for most books and you are donating to a great cause because the proceeds of the sales and membership go to the library. You can also donate books and get a great tax write off. If your books are really new and in good shape they might use them for the library, and if they already have the book in stock it goes to the Book Nook. And the next day after you make your donation, I show up and buy the book. You see, while I have tried to sell you on the noble aspects of donating and buying and the great benefits of keeping your tax dollars, in the end, its all about me needing some fresh reading material. Thanks in advance!