My first experience and grateful to have been given the contact information from trusted friend…read more The buyer, Christine, was knowledgeable, patient, fair, totally transparent in elevating the items I'd brought. As a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker in NY & CT, the honesty and fairness of this company can serve also as I'd refer them to clients downsizing who would need to consider selling precious metals.

My experience with this company, specifically Andrew, started with an email where I sent over my…read moreinventory spreadsheet, followed by a call. Andrew was straightforward, answered all my questions, and I felt absolutely no sales pressure. The shop itself is very professional and welcoming--definitely not like visiting a pawnshop. Andrew was transparent about how they determine evaluations and took the time to explain everything patiently. In the end, I felt I received a fair price for the coins I sold. I had looked into selling on eBay, but after fees and other costs, there really isn't much left for the seller--so this was a much better option. The only minor downside was the parking. The lot is angled, and I had some trouble getting out because an oversized truck was parked nearby. I ended up backing out without issue, but fair warning for anyone who isn't great at parking! Overall, a professional, honest, and smooth experience--I'd highly recommend.

We have been using this store as our go to when we need presents for a birthday or other similar…read moreoccasion. As the parent of an elementary school student, we typically go there quite often. The manager, Nancy, is very sweet and a whiz at wrapping anything in the store. We are members of the rewards program and have made use of many $10 rewards certificates. This business has two locations, Westport and Stamford. We like to support local businesses and have chosen to shop them despite some lower prices at cheaper chains like Target, Walmart, or Amazon. We achieved a $10 rewards certificate just prior to the local school closures and statewide lock down. Clearly, during the lock down and the pandemic as a whole, we have done our best to avoid crowds and low ventilated areas. There have also not been ANY birthday parties since March. Today, we took the opportunity to venture into the store to get a present for a close friend (again, no party). After completing our shopping, with Nancy's help, I was astonished to learn that my now expired reward would NOT be honored. I tried to call the corporate office three times to speak with "Nick", but I was sent to voicemail each time. During the pandemic, I have been given extensions on airline miles, travel points, hotel reservations and various other rewards, coupons and now expired benefits. On their website, this company has a tab that claims to support local communities. If they truly want to support communities, the policy of not honoring rewards that expired during the pandemic must be scrapped. The day after we shopped, Nancy called me personally to say that she had spoken with corporate to fight for the customer rewards. Her persuasive efforts apparently worked and she reported that, the next time I come to the store, my expired pandemic rewards would be honored. She is great at her job and I hope she is treated as she deserves to be.

This place is Great overall but i feel like if they added the pokemon event on saturday too it…read morewould be better. but everything else is basically perfect i highly recommend this place for peoople looking for fun toys for their kids or toys for a party.

You have to understand the pawn business to be satisfied, but once you do, they have very fair…read morepricing. Plus you don't have to worry about all the Facebook Marketplace "Is this available?" lookers. I am very satisfied with my experience.

Sold my jewelry and did not call to let me know they were selling it. My mistake for pawning it.read more

I always like going into Battlegrounds. The guys who own/run it are very friendly and…read moreapproachable. They're always willing to help if you have questions or are looking for a suggestion for a new game but they don't jump on you when you come in. They were spot on with a couple of recommendations/descriptions when I asked them about the games I picked. They have a very good selection of games. And if they don't have it, they can most likely get it for you and they'll text you when it arrives. It's a little more expensive than going through Amazon, but it's worth the extra buck to support a local business like this. They also have gaming nights/weekends for those who are looking for others to play with/against. I haven't done this but there are ALWAYS people playing something when I go. There's lots of tables for playing. I've gone a number of times and will definitely go back.

If you like D&D miniatures this place is a must. Huge selection of miniatures with a handful of…read morerare finds to boot!

This is a wonderful toy store. Great customer service and a great selection of toys at fair…read morepricing. At another toy store in Stamford on high ridge, I was refused a sale of 2 needohs (for my 2 children). Not only was I denied the sale but the attendant was rude and went as far to say we have 72 and will sell out. It's so nice to find a toy store that truly cares about the kids.

If you need a time, be it the new "it" item or an oldie like Lionel trains, this store has it, or…read morewill take the time to find it for you. This is a staple store in New Canaan than is my go-to store for any kids gifts. The new location is rights next to CVS so you can park in the back parking lot or on the street and not have to fight for a spot on Elm Street. They have an amazing selection of toys and are always getting in brand new items. The owner is also really great at ordering specific items for you and his prices are resonable and I love supporting local merchants. This store also gift wraps so it is perfect when I am running late to a birthday and need to pick up something really fast. They wrap everything! Also, if you just have no time, they have curb service where you call ahead, give the age of the kid and the price you want to spend on a gift. The staff gives you a few suggestions and then they wrap it and ring it up for you. You never even have to get out of the car because they bring it directly to the empty spots outside the door. The staff are knowledgeable about the products with great suggestions for all ages. They are also local students and are great at interacting with customers. They have the best customer service, especially with a staff of predominately high school students. Come to this store with any toy wish and they will find it, wrap it, and give it to you with a smile which is a rare thing to find these days.

We took several old coins to Robert for evaluation. he was professional and fair. He gave us an…read moreestimate of worth, carefully explaining his reasoning. he offered to purchase some of the coins, but did not pressure us at all. He was also very helpful in locating a specific coin we were looking for but was not in his inventory. We would highly recommend this company.

Very friendly....a complete professional. Bought my coin collection at a very fair price. Highly…read morerecommend doing business with him.

My teenager daughter was googling places to get the required art supplies for her college art…read morecourse and selected this spot. This was located right off the highway close to the total wine and more plaza. At first I was scared the prices were going to be sky high, but it was actually affordable; they even have a members reward program that she signed up for. She found everything she was looking for. The workers were polite and the aisles were clean. We will definitely come back.

Great selection. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. I always find good deals there.read more

I came here with my dad today because he was looking for a sander to use on my boyfriend's snow…read moreboard. The shop was well organized and clean. They had all kinds of things from exercise machines, to toaster ovens, lawn mowers, apple watches, even quesadilla makers . We found a whole line up of sanders and the man working the counter was very friendly and asked if we had been there before. The sander was listed for 24 dollars but he lowered it to 20 without us even asking for a price reduction. I would come back here if I was in the Bridgeport area again.

Was given different car battery charger when trying to retrieve original item pawned .. was told…read moreby sales rep Edward after asking to show serial number that it was the same item when it clearly wasn't--- it was a different form factor. different cloth bag, as well as different marking on the back. Do not trust these people, they are totally shady and dishonest, while giving you nothing but smiles and fist pumps to make you think otherwise. What's done in the dark will come out in the light. I just hope the pendulum swings back soon.