Trade Arcade

The owner and workers are super chill and friendly. They do price matching I’m pretty sure which is pretty sick not many places do that. Especially either the type of vintage games and consoles they have. They also have Pokemon so it’s def worth checking out. 10/10 environment.

I walked into Trade Center not really knowing much about the hobby at all, but I left genuinely impressed. My friend picked up a big pack of Pokémon cards and actually pulled a hit which made the whole experience even more exciting! What really stood out was Nathan. I’ll be honest, I came in pretty clueless, and he was incredibly knowledgeable without making me feel out of place. He took the time to explain things, answered all our questions, and was just genuinely passionate about what he does. On top of that, he was kind enough to throw in some freebies, which we did NOT expect. The vibe of the store is welcoming, the selection seems solid, and it’s clear the staff actually cares about the people walking through the door. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a total beginner like me, this is the kind of place that makes you want to come back. Highly recommend!

*1st Trading Card Show Review: This was the first Trading Card Show in front of Trade Arcade and it was a huge hit! My partner and I were there as vendors, and Nate was so nice and accommodating. I have been a part of the vendor culture growing up and he knew to check on us for the entire show. There were so many people at this first show, and it was such a fun experience. We can't wait for the next Trading Card Show. *Trade Arcade Review: My partner and I have frequently shopped at this newly opened shop when it first opened up. They bought my partners new unopened pokemon cards. Everytime we have gone in throughout the week, the employees are always kind and genuine. Thanks for opening up a closer card shop near the East Side. *Eastridge Con: The only downside, it got hot and humid real quick, but that is no fault to Trade Arcade. Eastridge is just old and has always been hot and no air circulation. 😅

Nathan is so nice! He prices cards and sealed product on the spot, always giving you a fair price! He also explained a ton of dtuff to me that I didn’t know beforehand and was super friendly about everything!!! Would highly recommend if you’re shopping for singles or sealed Pokemon product!!

I bought 3 packs of Shining Fates single packs, and right away I noticed something looked off about them, like they may have been resealed. While I was still at the mall heading to Legends, I decided to open one pack to see what I got. When I opened it, I ended up with 12 cards total including the promo card, which didn’t make sense because those packs are only supposed to contain 11 cards including the promo. I went back to the store to confront them about the possibility of the packs being resealed. The employee at the front helped me get in contact with the store manager regarding the issue. The owner told me it was just an error, but honestly, with 3 packs like that, I find it hard to believe. The owner also said, “It was a single pack from ETBs, I personally opened the box.” I was really frustrated by the situation, especially since they didn’t offer any replacement, extra card, or compensation. I just want to warn everyone to be careful and watch out for possible scams. I understand that some people resell packs, but hearing this directly from the owner was pretty crazy to me.