This is the best game/card store in the Albany Area…read more Incredibly nice staff that help you with whatever you need. They have a very large selection of video games and compared to other stores around, they have good prices. I've found a few games there that I haven't seen at other stores in my over 10 years of video game collecting. Definitely stop by and check out this shop if you collect games or cards.

Despite the name sounding more like a special "mushroom" place, this turned out to be a neat little…read morenew and used video game store. Unlike some places (cough... cough... Gamestop) I felt welcome upon entering and wasn't treated like an idiot (though some of my questions surely would have landed me in that category). I wanted a new Nintendo Switch 2, had several old systems to sell, and wasn't quite sure of my options. They were super helpful, gave me what I considered a good price on my used trade-ins, and worked with me to place my order. One note of caution: they are in the same plaza as a popular pizzeria and parking is tight at mealtimes, especially on the weekends.

I love this store the staff is awesome. I go in to look at their Pokemon singles and end up…read morestaying over an hour talking about Pokemon. Love this shop!

A bit of a small store but the staff is very welcoming and always ready to help you if needed. The…read moreselection is pretty good if you are a collector and know what you're looking for as well :)

I've used this dealer many times. They are very reputable and fair. I highly recommend themread more

Ferris Coin and Jewelry has relocated to 199 Wolf Road from…read moreanother Albany location. The business dates back to 1930. Open six days a week. The door is locked, and you are let in after you speak into a microphone. It is a safe environment for all. The store is well lit and attractive. The staff is welcoming. The atmosphere is calm and private. If you have gold or Sterling Silver you do not want to keep, turn it into cash at this reputable store. I was amazed how professional, knowledgeable and efficient the staff is at Ferris. Within 40 minutes I left with a substantial check. The current price of gold is over $3,000. now! I never thought of jewelry as an investment, but it can be. For example, a 14 karat gold bracelet I bought in 1995 for $625. was worth an incredible $6,445. at today's gold market price. The store is also a high end jewelry store. Cases of new jewelry are displayed in cases around the store. There is also some estate jewelry available to purchase including Tiffany & Co. My SIL purchased three "second hand" David Yurman designer SS pieces of jewelry at 60% below retail. While we were there, a couple was shopping for a diamond engagement ring. The staff is experienced, knowledgeable, professional, and pleasant. I returned a few days later with my daughter who wanted to scrap/sell some gold and SS serving pieces. It was another positive experience! Phone: 518 434-3860 Website: ferriscoin.com

This is actually a pretty cool spot. I have walked by it numerous times and didn't know the…read moretreasures that lied within. The boyfriend and I were calling around different places for a game for his son's Xbox One. We found a used one here and with his 10% discount (for buying a game system from them) it was priced the lowest around. They will honor the discount no matter which store of theirs you purchased the game system from. While in the store, we began talking with the only employee there and he was very knowledgeable. While walking around the store there was a plethora of old games (origin Nintendo, Super NES, Sega, etc.) and systems in great condition. The prices were good too! We also ended up getting a used game for my daughter's GameCube. Our experience here was a good one and my boyfriend speaks highly of the location in Albany as well. Friendly employee, very clean store and a good selection of games. We'll be back, I'm sure of it.

We checked this store out on a friend's tip. It was very nicely setup, clean, and games displayed…read morewell. There wasn't a huge selection, but they did have some harder to find items. We would definitely stop back when passing through the area again.

FlipSide Gaming SAVED THE DAY! Huuge shoutout to Kailer who helped me out…read more I'm not knowledgeable about TCGs but my partner was really excited for a new release. I pre-ordered the booster packs to surprise her without realizing that we can't even play the game without the resources from the "starter/trial decks". By the time I realized we needed these decks, NONE of my local game shops had any in stock and online listings were all scalpers selling for 2-3x MSRP. I contacted FlipSide gaming about re-stocks on the trial decks and they said they don't have an ETA but to sign up for their notifications. Perfectly reasonable response and I thought that was that. However, later in the day, Kailer contacted me back and said they received some returns for the starter decks and set up an invoice so I could place an order!! They totally could have just sold these in store or increased stock online - they would absolutely sell. But Kailer went out of his way to contact me back and manually set up an invoice for the purchase. Now we can actually play this game without having to pay scalpers!! THANK YOU KAILER AND THANK YOU FLIPSIDE GAMING!!

Very disappointed with my recent experience with Flipside Gaming…read more I purchased a booster box case when it was $850. Instead of being properly protected and double-boxed, Flipside placed the shipping label directly on the case and shipped it that way. The case arrived damaged. I reached out to customer service expecting an exchange. Unfortunately, they would only offer a full refund -- no replacement. What makes this even more frustrating is that the same case is now listed for $2,000. I'm left with a refund for an $850 purchase while the company can sell that inventory for significantly more. Regardless of the market price, customers should receive the product they paid for, especially when damage occurred during shipping and the packaging provided little protection. If you're ordering a case from Flipside Gaming, be aware that it may not be double-boxed or shipped with additional protection. Very unhappy with how this was handled and the overall customer service experience.

I've been going to Pastime Legends for years now. Their prices and trade-in values are fair, and…read morethey are much better to deal with compared to the chain game stores, let a lone the big box stores. Not to mention the others do not specialize in classic games and systems. Pastimes Legends really is a one stop game shop. I've also used them to have systems repaired in the past as well. No complaints with that service. I don't know that there is really anything else to say... the staff in knowledgeable and helpful. 5 stars. Anything video game related... new or old... Pastime Legends is the place to go.

The guy at the counter looks like moist critikal. Also it smells weird over in this town area…read moreplace. The value was great great deals. The selection was very good they had a game on one shelf and another in another in another in another on another shelf and another in another. Thanks you

I came here with my wife to kill some time before a movie, and found it to be a well stocked store…read morewith practically any type of item you can think of with just about every football team available. I think we counted almost a dozen different styles of cups/mugs/glasses alone. They had a limited selection of clothing too, though mostly for NY-area teams. They had lots of signed memorabilia if you are a Yankees/Giants/Patriots fan, which probably most of Albany will fit into one way or another. As a Rochester transplant who loves the Orioles and Colts, their signed selection was nil. That's okay. I don't follow basketball or baseball much so I didn't look for their representation. However, during the 40% off sale they were running (except teams in the ongoing NFL playoffs... smart!) I bought a couple of items. If you need some sports gear (especially NFL) for your favorite person, this is a great place to go.

Very helpful customer service, wonderful pokemon selection. Great sports memorabilia and a wide…read morestock to choose from

My wife and I love our Nintendo Wii but one day it stopped working. Trying to find a legitimate…read moreNintendo repair place that would work on the Wii seemed to be impossible... perhaps Nintendo just doesn't authorize it anymore. But, we wanted a working Wii so my wife called around and discovered this place. They couldn't repair our game system but sold us a replacement one (minus the cords and stuff which we already had and thus didn't need) for around $20, with a 30-day warranty. We took it home and it works. So, we are back to playing the Wii. Wheeee! They also sold retro toys, board games, video games, movies, and other "nerdish" things. It was a fun walk through, though you could easily empty your wallet and walk out with some nifty things if you aren't careful.

Just another low baller for trades high priced old used games. Definitely shop else where.read more