For a new store (opened in January) Slab & Sleeve has a good selection. I know that it takes months to get distribution and the hoops you have to jump through to get it is sometimes excruciating, but this business is taking the time to build that relationship with the distribution to get the product that a lot of us want. S&S also has a large selection of sports card collectables, the owner is a huge fan of it. I didn't know what most was, but was excited to pass through it.
I'm an avid Pokemon collector and player and there is good sealed product here, from booster boxes, booster packs and some collection boxes. Not the largest selection, but sometimes just being able to come in and enjoy being there without the pressures of buying something is nice. As someone with a child who likes Pokemon, I'd feel comfortable having them here in the space compared to others where the owners look at convenience and profit over the consumer.
They have a healthy selection of vintage graded and non graded product, and I was happy to see that he had some of his old personal collection in there to have as conversation pieces. I pulled more than one out just to see what it was and why was it in the case, and there was a story for each of them. :)
I hope that S&S gets go ahead to have a Pokemon Game night, because I'd like to see this place get business.
So if you want a positive shopping experience, to talk about TCG or sports cards, come here with the family; they're kid friendly and just good people. Parking on the street is pay, and there's underground parking, but not sure about the cost.
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