I was greeted as I walked in and asked how I could be assisted. Usually, when this customary…read moregreeting and query is conveyed, the forced inflection is obvious, leaving one to wonder why, if unhappy with their employ, they remain in it; this however, was not the case with Brandon, who, I sensed, really enjoyed meeting people irrespective of common interests and showcasing his considerable knowledge and understanding of the patterns in pricing and the driving mechanism behind the sales value of sports cards. I went there to sell some baseball cards and walked out of there edified -- I got schooled instead. But I could not be happier about it, for the process by which I, and apparently many others, gage the value of our cards, coins or what have you, is faulty and can lead to frustration and disappointment because you believe that, unlike others with the same items, you are not getting the supposed value of your precious items. Not only did Brandon take the time to explain the process by which we dupe ourselves into thinking we have that special card and will amass quite the premium for it, but demonstrated the process for me in real time. What he showed me was precisely what I did, and was doing, in assessing the worth of my saleable items. I walked out of his pretty snappy business educated and less frustrated. It made sense, and I can now approach my vocation with a different methodology in assessing the value and expected sale price of my coveted coins, ect. I am grateful for Brandon and his store, for at 60 years old, I got schooled. The store itself was stocked with the kind of things gamers fantasize about, and while there, the customers kept coming. This business is obviously doing things the correct way and the store's popularity is testimonial of that. For my part, I always lean toward doing business with the genuine proprietor, even if it means going out of my way a bit to give them my business. I recommend this store for the products available as well as for the pleasant people there operating it. There is parking along the street and room for several cars without having to walk a distance.

Literally my favorite shop in the bay. Amazing owners. Packs even come with hit insurance if you…read moreopen them there.

This place is absolutely fantastic and gives me major nostalgic vibes the moment I walk in. It's a…read moresmall corner video game store packed from floor to ceiling with all kinds of goodies. Everything is priced very fairly and competitive with mainstream retailers, online platforms, and even other retro game shops. They do it all here: retro and new video games, consoles, trading cards, plushies, accessories, and more. I feel truly lucky to have found this spot. It's officially my new go-to for anything gaming-related, whether I need something ASAP, want to get a game disc resurfaced, or just want to pop in and see what's new. Their backroom looks like it's bursting with even more treasures and I'm excited to see how they grow over time. I wish San Francisco had more places like this because the city is really lacking when it comes to true video game stores. We don't even have a Gamestop anymore in the heart of the city. The closest video game store is in Stonestown, which can be very inconvenient to get to. They also have some awesome free-to-play arcade setups and welcome people to just hang out inside, which gives the place a really laid-back, community vibe. If you're looking for a specific game or system and they don't have it, they'll even take your number and give you a call once they track it down. Such a thoughtful touch. I especially love their preowned deals like the buy two, get one free promo for games priced $11.99 or less. I can't wait to come back for my next haul.

Our friends and family love this local business! You just can't get this kind of shopping…read moreexperience anywhere else. It's like its own little world filled with new and retro games and game related merch. One of my favorite places to purchase gifts. The folks that work here are really nice, too!

Place is a little hard to find at first because there was a huge truck blocking the store front…read more It's located in the area where other offices and warehouse companies are located too. Once you see the anime posters out front you'd know ur in the right place. Service is helpful and informative. Many items to see! There are Gachapon items that you can select characters and huge selection of Gundams and action figures from various anime characters.

Found this little place while we were driving around. They have a bunch of cool items in the store…read more We left with a plush but wanted to buy so much more. Cool little store.

super friendly employees, I bought a game for $60 that i've been wanting for a while and they were…read morehelpful and very respectful. many games, consoles and even plushies, great store great value would go again.

Out of sheer laziness I am leaving the same review from Google. Tony and Anna are the real deal:…read morethey care about the community and it's a pleasure to browse and shop from their store. No PE money, or bloated demanding investors. Just two people running a genuine small business and trying to share their passion with others. It's a bit amazing a place like this exists in the high cost - SF Bay Area. A slice of old timey small business America with passionate owners doing the right thing for the gaming community. I found Tony's due to a personal need on behalf of a dear friend of mine. Great people, fair pricing and always glad to browse their inventory.

Located on Castro Valley Blvd, Crush Comics has a nice mix of new comics, and back issues. You'll…read morefind most new comics and current issues (past year) organized neatly on the left as you enter the store. If you need help finding anything, just ask the staff behind the counter. They're really helpful. They have a few long boxes set up in the front with 1 dollar comics and 5 dollar graphic novels in the front of the store. Singles are kept in the 1$ long boxes which include a lot Marvel, Image, Valiant, Ultraverse comics from the 90s, you'll also find some DC and vertigo titles as well. Sifting through these boxes gave me flashbacks of when I was a comic collector in the 90s. Towards the back left and back wall of the store, you'll find shelves of graphic novels, omnibus, and other collected editions. Back issues are set up on a large table in the back. You can find a mixed selection of different titles from Silver age to modern. I found surprising inventory of certain title runs. I have a bit more exploring to do in this store. Crush carries good comic storage stuff - boxes, bags and boards (BCW brand) on the right side of the store.

We pass by here often when driving or walking on the boulevard. Decided to stop by and browse the…read moreshop. There's a wide selection and some for cheap too. There's even a children's section in the front. It brought back memories of my own childhood. Plus the staff is very welcoming, helpful, and kind!

Leslie at the counter couldnt be bothered to stop her conversation with her fellow employee to help…read moreme with a trade in She was too lazy to do her job and refused my trade in because of some dust? I asked how i can clean it out so it woukd be acceptable she said your not gonna be able to clean that out of there I brought the console back home spent 2 minutes with a qtip and went to another gamestop and there was no issue What does she get paid for? The value of their customer service was zero and they tried to make me feel stupid Corporate definitely getting contacted

Called this place like 20 times no answer when I got there absolutely empty what a jokeread more

I booked this party for my son's 10th birthday. Game truck arrived and was quickly set up and ready…read moreto go. We had a bunch of kids and some adults at our event and everyone was able to enjoy it. Definitely enough space inside for everyone to play and hang out. Price was competitive with other companies in the area but VR games for the whole duration of the rental were included which is not the case with many other companies. The two men who brought the truck sat inside and helped with the games and VR and even played with the kids. I know the game truck isn't a new concept anymore but it's a great idea for any event. We had the truck for 3 hours and it was perfect. No kids running around the house and making a mess. They arrived, ate, played, and left. No cleanup required.

Booked this truck for my daughters 10th birthday party which was last Saturday- after being flaked…read moreon by a local company. The guys were amazing!!! Not only did they travel a further distance than normal, they showed up early, engaged with all 23 kids, and kept them entertained with their variety of games. This was one of the best parties we've had & I would definitely hire them again!

2 days ago I came to buy games and the staff was really nice, but today I went to return one of the…read moregames, and the staff was just talking with his friend and his friend was like touching everything. I asked him to search for a game and he said to wait, because he was helping a customer. The customer left and he forgot because he was talking with his friend. His friend was judging me because I asked for a game. The staff is a guy who wears glasses and speaks Spanish. To be honest this store needs better staff than this. The staff's name is Omar.

My experience at this location has been horrible and completely negative. The cash register section…read moreof the store displayed complete disarray when I entered the establishment. Three male employees spent their time talking trash while being loud and ignoring all customers who entered the store. The employees spent their time joking with each other instead of assisting customers or maintaining store cleanliness. The atmosphere made me feel like I was disturbing their social gathering by entering the store. The experience at GameStop was completely unacceptable to me because it failed to meet my expectations. I will not return to this location

I'm here to give a shout out to Akiba HQ for bringing an interesting store to downtown San Mateo…read morethat isnt another boba tea shop or noodle restaurant. They've been open since the summer, but I don't I notice them getting much foot traffic, probably due to lack of visibility, parking, or publicity. Tucked along 3rd Ave & Railroad Ave, fans of Japanese anime, gundam, manga, die cast, models, and figurines will find their heavenly spot. This store is jam packed with lots of toys & collectibles & cute display figures, ranging from robots, to monsters to buxom Japanese girls reminiscent of the Akihabara prefecture in downtown Tokyo. They have pre-made figurines, build & paint yourself models, plushies, cards, charms, candies, and keychains. They also sell the necessary quality paints, brushes, and tools to build & perfect your own models. The layout of the store is nice, with one side holding most of the kits available, alongside with nice displays of accessories, toys, model building supplies, a counter, and candy & souvenirs. The other side of the store is like a Japanese anime/manga museum & display! It is one continuous LONG showcase that is well lit, clean, and organized, if some of the most amazing figurines thst you can build (and/or buy). Lots of eye candy here thst I cannot even describe in words, so I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. This store is fun, whether you are into collecting, building, or, just like me, browsing, learning, and gawking. Some reminded me of my childhood watching action cartoons & reading comic books. Others just wowed me with their attention to detail, design, and colors. It is indeed like a candy store here, but the candy is Japanese figurines. I plan to go back soon to buy some kits to see if I can recall & relive my childhood and build up some nice models. Downtown San Mateo is having some sort of retail resurgence for stores other than food or drink, and Akiba HQ, alongside with Nakoko, Clawsome, and Fanloli are leading the charge. With the departure of Talbots and B Street Books, it's nice to have another type of retail store here to browse, shop, and relive memories (or make new ones) in between dinner, movies, and bar hopping. Akiba HQ also has locations in Hayward & Davis, but we are lucky to get one here in San Mateo! Now, you don't have to go to Japantown or Tokyo to get your figurine fix, it's literally right here all in one, tiny, jam-packed store!

If you like anime blind boxes, figures, Gundam, and plushies this place will be heaven! The store…read moreis on the smaller side but still stuffed to the brim with so much merchandise. They had a lot of popular series such as: Hunter x Hunter, Sakamoto Days, Dan Dan Dan, Haikyu, Blue Lock etc. I got two Sakamoto Days blind boxes and they were $11-$13 each which I expected. They have a lot of tsum tsums and small figures in the blind boxes. Also +1000 stars for having Ace Attorney displayed on their return policy! I suspect I will be dropping a lot of money over the months at this store. I really like cute blind boxes and they had a lot of them that I would have been happy with getting any of the choices on the box!

Fantastic local vintage shop with something for everyone! Great curation of clothes, media and…read moresecondhand treasures. They are currently moving down the street to expand (yay!) so be sure to confirm the new address when visiting :)

I love this shop! I brought in about 20 CD's to sell and they bought them all for a good price -…read morewhen does this ever happen?? The staff is very friendly and helpful. While here, I picked up Jennifer Egan's A Visit From the Goon Squad in excellent condition for $5 bucks. They also have a great selection of DVD's. Another thing of note is that the store is very well organized and tidy, making it easy to find what you're looking for.