House of Cards and Collectibles in San Antonio
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San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, US
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Site: http://sahouseofcards.com/
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:10AM–6PM
- Wednesday:10AM–6PM
- Thursday:10AM–6PM
- Friday:10AM–6PM
- Saturday:10AM–4PM
- Sunday:Closed
My son and I have been customers here for quite some time now. My son loves this shop and the customer service has been fantastic… they are always courteous and friendly, and super helpful to someone that’s new to card collecting like me.Prices are always reasonable. We attended their first customer trade night a few weeks ago and my son was in heaven. Lots of friendly Pokémon collectors that were happy to trade with him.Highly recommend this shop.
Great little Trading Card store where you can purchase booster boxes of Pokemon and other sets. You can also buy single cards for a reasonable price, every comic book store will raise the price of their product to stay competitive against others and make some profit. The owners are willing to do deals if you buy bulk of items which is something nice that other collectible stores normally wouldnt even consider. Will definitely be doing more card buying from this store as they have plenty of cards that I am still looking for to complete sets. You can also get some of the Japanese products here which are normally hard to get outside of Japan since they are only made there, you will pay a premium for them but that is to cover the cost of getting it imported all the way from Japan.
The two people that work on the card section are very rude and act very annoyed when you ask a question or ask to see something, especially the person with blonde hair and glasses. Everytime I have gone in he has acted annoyed that I am talking to him. I have also gone in to sell cards, and when I give cheaper cards they give me more money but when I give expensive cards I get less..? This place is definitely a scam and everything here is overpriced. Do not suggest..
I just found out about this shop today and Im happy I stopped by. I saw the great reviews and its true. These guys are amazing. Theyre very helpful and knowledgeable in the cards and products they sell. I will for sure be a returning customer. ^^ The cards are in excellent condition, even the ones in packs and the prices are fair in my opinion for what youre getting. They also have Comic books, Baseball cards and other cards too. Check them out and you wont be disappointed. ^^
I was excited when I found out about this shop a couple months ago. Good card shops here in SA are few and far between. My first visit was good, bought some supplies and few singles of Sports from their showcase. Today I went in to sell some Sports or possibly trade some. I’ve seen the owner in their pictures wearing a St. Louis Cardinals shirt and thought to myself, wow. Another Cardinal fan in SA? So when I gathered some graded cards and singles to bring over and have them check them out, I was confident they’d like what they saw. Apparently they don’t buy Sports anymore though. So this review is a PSA to anyone who was thinking of offloading anything but Pokémon here. They won’t even look at them. I went in willing to take cuts on my graded cards to establish an LCS relationship that I’ve been wanting for some time. I even brought in PC slabs of vintage Cardinals along with hot rookies of NFL, NBA. Guess they’ll never know what I walked in there with. This is the House of Pokémon now!
Excellent service and amazing variety of collectibles and Pokémon merchandise. I sold a handful of my Pokémon cards and they gave a fair price. I was hesitant to sell my cards but this entire selling experience from the House of Cards staff was exceptional. I will continue to use their services from now on!!! **They are one of the few places in town that sell Japanese Pokémon cards (sets & individual cards).
This is by far my favorite card shop in town. Paul (the owner) and Roman are always friendly and glad to help. This shop has good stock on a variety of collectibles. This is my go to place for all things Pokemon! My son and I always find cool stuff here! We will be customers for as long as they have their doors open!
Recently came by this family-owned shop while looking up places that buy cards in San Antonio. I can see why the reviews are so high! Had a wonderful experience with the owner — he got to know me personally before we even talked about my Pokémon cards. He was up-front with their selling process and they do all of the research for you. In all, they were fast, personal, and professional. Pokémon cards are in demand, and this is the best place to sell locally!
Came into this small shop not too far from where I live looking for some Pokémon.. I was quick to find out that this location is the prime spot to go for singles and sealed products. Highly recommend great service from some really good people. SA House of Cards and Collectibles has been an incredible card shop to me and provided me with the majority of my collection. 10/10 would recommend.
It was my first and last time I go to this card shop they have terrible customer service . I was asked to leave because The cashier was listening in to me talking to a nother customer about doing a trade after . The cashier without any context to the conversation , in a very rude tone told me to leave. And to top it off they are not handicapped accessible . my daughter who is in a wheelchair had a hard time navigating our way in and out of there. And there prices are way to high. scalpers are cheaper than shopping there .
An absolutely wonderful place to shop! All the workers are great and are very good about answering any questions. This is THE shop for Pokémon and sports cards, i always go in feeling lucky and come out satisfied with my pulls. A good variety of single cards for sale as well, always at a great price. I totally recommend this place to all my friends and to anyone who enjoys collecting.
I recently got back into Pokemon card collecting and the staff here really knew their stuff and helped me figure out what kind of packs I should get and what I should look out for. They werent bothered at all to answer the many questions that I had and didnt try to take advantage of me being a newbie. Not only was the staff amazing, but this card shop had TONS of really cool items that you wont really see anywhere else. Definitely coming back here and recommending this place to friends looking into collectibles.
Ever since I started getting back into cards and browsing all the shops in sa House of Cards is definitely the best! Not only do they have good inventory but their customer service is what makes me wanna come back also, great people that do honest business! They will be getting a lot of my money in the future
Recently sold my lifetime Pokémon collection at this store. Worked with store owner Paul and his son. Very honest pricing and trustworthy people. Left cards at store overnight to be evaluated and no issues at all. Gave me a very fair generous offer for my collection which I gladly accepted. Highly recommend and will definitely be back! A+!!
Always was a favorite for Pokémon cards but theyve increased their plushie stock and now Im in love. Quality goods, Japan exclusives, all reasonably priced. Theyre also very receptive to what their customers are looking for. I was on the hunt for certain plushies, and they really communicated well with me to get them in stock. Staff is well-informed and super friendly, fostering a great environment to connect with other Pokefans and collectors !!
Great selection of cards and very fair prices. I came in looking for Pokemon cards and they have a lot of good stuff. The owner, Paul, was very friendly and super helpful. I told him I was from out of state (Michigan) and we had a nice, friendly chat. Definitely recommend this store, if Im ever in the area again I will definitely visit again
Bought some gifts for my husband a few days ago (Pokemon Shining Fates items) and I will 100% be going back! Its a small store, but the person was extremely helpful and made great suggestions to help me find the right items. They were polite and enthusiastic and safe! Temps are taken as you enter store and has limited compacity. Prices were also WAYYY better than another store I visited the same day. I honestly wish I had come here first. I also called today for another reason and got the same treatment, very polite and enthusiastic! Definitely earned a returning customer.
Excellent shop! I recently traded in my Pokémon collection from my childhood, left the cards there for a few hours for them to be evaluated and received a very fair offer for my collection. Everyone was upfront and honest creating a great selling experience.definitely recommend you check them out!
I had a relatively expensive set of graded Pokemon cards that I needed to sell, and I consigned them to House of Cards and Collectibles. Paul treated me very fairly and was able to sell my collection within days. He paid me promptly and it was an overall smooth transaction. I would highly recommend visiting him if you have valuable Pokemon cards, and you dont want to risk trying to sell them online.
Went in today to see if I can get my Pokémon cards sold and the customer service was out of this world! The manager was great & the owner himself is a very kind person. I even managed to get a quick peek at their inventory and it was outstanding, they have cards in psa grades and they also have cards that aren’t graded but they’re in near mint condition. From comics to plushies. This is an amazing store! I would recommend anyone & everyone to come check this place out!
I’ve been collecting Pokémon cards since I was 8 years old. My last set I started buying was Neo Destiny and little did the kid me know the true worth of the cards back then. Thanks to HoC I was able to achieve a long dead childhood dream of finishing my collection. I also just got back into the hobby with vivid voltage and this location had a very good selection of products and cards I needed. Prices are fair and within TCG values, friendly and amazing customer service. Other places try to profit as much as possible like Heroes and Fantasies for the old vintage cards. If your missing anything or need a specific set, they worked with me in finding the right cards and all as near mint condition as possible. I strongly believe I just found my new favorite LCS.
Edit (8/20/21): I really appreciate you taking the time to address my review. Thats great customer service right there. It shows that House of Cards really cares about their customers and listens to them. Definitely a 5-star place in my book, and a must visit for any card collector.I like House of Cards for a lot of reasons, but I cant give it five stars entirely (stick with me and youll find out why). First off, the staff are incredible. Friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to help. Any review that references a slight against the staff is simply untrue. They do truly have one of the best selection of single Pokemon cards available in the San Antonio area, possibly the state. The stock is always plentiful and decently priced. (The following is addressed in new edit) My only complaint is the reservation issue. Almost every product they release is a first come, first serve, which is admirable under most circumstances, but it becomes frustrating when you cant line up an hour or more before they open because of work, etc. You end up missing out on product because of that. If they would allow people to pre-order or request a hold on items that would have made it a five star review. The most recent example of this is the Evolving Skies Pre-Release. They do some very cool promotions though which should not be overlooked. Routine giveaways and their mystery bags are a couple that come to mind. A mystery bag has the potential to reward you with a ETB or other prize and regardless will leave you with some cool cards you probably didnt have before. Personally, my last one provided me with a Blaines Chameleon which I never had before, and Ive been collecting since the 90s. They are Definitely a must check out for the avid Pokemon collector.
I had a box of old Pokemon cards that I had gotten as a kid and was looking to get rid of them. I found House of Cards online and decided to try the place out after reading several excellent reviews. I was not disappointed at all. I had a great conversation with the owner and he took the time to look through each and every card I had. I had a lot of cards and I let him take them overnight so that he could do some research. When I came in the next day, he had done his research and given me the prices at which he could sell every card for as well as the price he would give me for each card. I was very impressed with his customer service and how he went above and beyond for me before we had ever even discussed money. At the end of the day, I came away with a very fair price and we made a deal. I highly recommend checking out this store as they have a lot of cool stuff as well as some good people running the place. If you have any old trading cards, toys, or comics, this is the place to go.
Worth a look around. Family owned by nice people. Buy and sell singles which is really cool and had some rare cards I’ve never seen irl. They have a lot of Japanese single and packs for more than I would want to spend but where else are you going to get it I guess. If you’re looking to sell of course you are going to make less money here than if you sell on your own. But of course it’s harder to sell on your own. They buy for about 1/3 TCG prices but sell for a over TGC prices. You get to see the card before you buy but it’s not worth it in my opinion but my husband did buy a few cards. They are doing stuff that not many people do so they can kinda just make their own rules. Overall not bad but could have been better which is why I gave 4 stars.
Awesome little game store! Paul the owner is super chill and great to talk with. More people need to go to this shop as he has all sorts of cards and even some toys to buy. He has sports cards to Yugioh, Pokemon and Magic the gathering cards! Great place to stop by if youre into any of these or if youre a parent that needs some gift ideas
I walked in not knowing very much about Pokémon but needed a gift for my nephew. The staff was super knowledgeable and super friendly. I walked away knowing way more about Pokémon than I ever thought I would. The owner took his time to explain the differences in the various cards and their value. The gift was a hit.
Was in town from KY for work and able to stop in on my last day in San Antonio. Great selection of old and new Pokémon, Sports Cards (packs & singles) and Comics, as well as supplies. The staff is very kind and knowledgeable on all they carry. I pulled a Charizard from the first pack I opened and cant wait to rip into the rest!My only dislike is the store hours. I was lucky to be free before 5pm on a weekday. Will definitely visit again the next time in San Antonio or nearby.
Very nice people and awesome customer service. Came in to sell some yu-gi-oh and pokemon cards, which I left there because I was on a time constraint. Conveniently, Paul contacted me with a price and sent me a PayPal once I approved. Saved me a trip back and cards were sold at a reasonable price. Highly recommend.
Just started going to this shop and I must say the owner is a great guy and makes you feel welcome! Amazing prices on all their cards, hands down the best shop in SA for buying cards!I also appreciate the extra precautions they are taking in regards to covid, I recommend any collector stopping by and checking this place out!
Finally found a store that has a HUGE collection of cards. Ive gone to so many stores in San Antonio AND Houston and finally found what I needed at his location to complete the original sets of pokemon cards. There was also other gaming cards, sports cards, and comic books as well. Paul (the owner) was great! Hes very friendly, knowledgeable, and super helpful with what I was seeking for. Definitely will be returning back soon!
Went in recently and was super happy with my experience. The owner was super welcoming, helpful and informative. I bought a couple packs of baseball and football cards and they had autos and jersey cards. The shop is clean, spacious and just a cool place to relax and enjoy the hobby. Will be going back again really soon.
What a Unique and Outstanding Comic Book/Card Store in San Antonio. The selection of Vintage Pokemon Cards are off the roof. Im currently working on building two sets (fossil..base set 2) and almost done with them. Thanks to paul(owner)who is very knowledgeable with questions I have and also being patient with me. Anyone curious about the shop and got a few extra minutes to spare from there day I would recommend coming here.
Let me start by saying that i was looking for someone to physically help not just an online store. And eventually found house of cards 😍 & this place was amazing from every aspect. The employees were helpful & friendly especially Paul and Roman who took the time off and video call and let me choose whatever i wanted from the store, bare in mind Im from KUWAIT which is a 24 hour flight yet i managed to buy loads of stuff with their help. Communication, purchases and oayment was easy, fast and instant. Plus as if what they did wasnt enough they gave me a discount for buying over a certain amount. They just bought themselves a forever customer. ❤🌹😍
I was visiting San Antonio and decided to look around at their card shops and this place was absolutely amazing. Its a nice family owned place with amazing picks of Pokémon singles and packs both old and new. I look forward to coming back in the future to see what they have.
Paul is seriously the chillest, nicest guy ever. He walked us through some things we had questions about and was glad to show us everything he had in stock. My friend got an EXTREMELY rare pokemon card from a pack here and Paul celebrated with us. :)Definitely coming back.
Truly the best trading card shop in SA! Im currently trying to gather old Pokemon card sets Ive never finished, and they have a huge, awesome collection. Paul is really personable and was a big help when I came in. Ill definitely be dropping by again soon. Thank you guys for everything!
After driving 700 miles from OKC to San Antonio in a rain storm, the staff at House of Cards made me feel welcome. No, better than welcome, the made me feel like family. Their professionalism and service are second to none. No matter if this place is near to you or far, you must make time to go and visit!
Horrible customer service! Worse I have had in years.Guy with his hair slicked back says he pays 30 percent of a card value.So he goes through my collection and sees the stack he wants and ask to take them out of the case.I tell him I would rather he give me a round about price and if it goes up or down a tad then sure you can take them out of the case risking any damage.He says he cant and I say ok I pass.Instead saying ok thanks he slams the cards down and throws a tantrum and runs off without having any sales or customer service what so ever.On to the next save your time for these rip offs and rude little boys 😂
This place is so awesome! The owner is super sweet and helps you find what you need. They have a huge selection of Pokémon cards as advertised. My husband bought 3 dark cards from the team rocket set in fairly good condition. Also, the booster packs are 3 for $10 so it’s a really good deal. We are definitely coming back for all our Pokémon card needs.
My daughter wanted to sell her older pokemon cards and was having trouble finding anyone who was interested. She found House of Cards and Collectibles online and gave the owner a call. He was very helpful and informative and told her exactly what he was looking for. My daughter is on the autistic spectrum and she was very anxious about this whole transaction, but the gentleman who owns the store was patient and spoke to her (instead of just to me) and explained things and answered all her questions. I highly recommend!!!
Have lived all my life in San Antonio and never stopped by until yesterday. Wow what have I been missing? The owner is so knowledgeable about Pokemon cards. I feel we could have talked forever. Prices are reasonable and happy to support a local card shop. Will definitely be back. Tons of Pokémon cards.
I just purchased the rest of the booster pack singles from a Vivid Voltage Booster Box, 11 packs at $8 a piece, and I did not get 1 single ultra rare. Either the packs were weighed or I just have the worst luck. That did not sit right with me and wanted to share my experience.
Great selection of sports and game cards and comics. Was looking specifically for Pokémon and had a large selection of sets and singles. Great to know they there is somewhere I can go now for selections instead of always ordering online and having to wait. Plus owner very nice. Will definitely come again.
Very friendly staff. Great prices. The store specializes in Pokémon TCG, and even still there is a small but varied and impressive collection of YuGiOh and Magic cards (saw some nice Betas). Large assortment of boosters and kits too, even ones you won’t find in bigger FLGS. Keep a sharp eye out because the store is easy to miss from the street.
This is by far the best card shop I’ve been to. My husband and I live in Chicago and we travel from time to time. My husband collects Pokémon cards and is always on the hunt to find a card shop in every city we visit. When we found this shop we were astonished. The owner Paul is very knowledgeable and is very friendly. His store was extremely organized and had Pokémon cards from base set to the current set that was out which was hidden fates at the time. He had other sports card as well.My husband wanted to buy a card that Paul had in his store when we had visited but did not commit to buy it at the time. Once we got back home to Chicago my husband emailed Paul asking if he would sell the card and ship it to him from San Antonio to Chicago. Paul agreed instantly. Paul also advised that if we needed any other card he would try his best to locate and send to us.This is the customer service that you dream of and my husband and I are glad that we found such a great shop with a great owner to back it up.Come to the House of Cards for all of your card needs if you live near by or shoot him an email and he will get you whatever you desire.Paul and his wife are amazing. Thank you guys for making us feel so welcomed in your shop and helping us compete our Pokémon card sets !
Heard about this place on sports talk radio (94.5fm)Walked in and was shocked at selection and great service by the owner . Walked in with collection of pokemon cards and received a great deal on what I had. Especially since they had to educate me on the value or lack there of on specific cards. Great shop. great selectionStop by for a look You will definitely be impressed by knowledge and memorabilia.
First time buyer and absolutely loved this place! They were super nice and helpful and had a large selection of cards and collectibles...more than any other place that I could find. Extremely happy with my purchases at fair prices. I will be definitely be making this my go to store from now on!
I am not a big comic book guy or card collector, but a few friends told me that some of these items will be like gold later in my life...so I said what the hell...Thats when I found House of Cards....I met Paul and told him I wasnt sure what I was looking for, but was interested in getting started on this collecting thing...he walked me through the importance of each card, each comic book, and other items they sell there. He was super patient with me and the prices were better than I thought theyd be! I can now say I am a proud collector because of Mr. Pauls patient tutelage and I HIGHLY recommend any newcomers and all enthusiasts to stop by his shop!Honestly - Its about the service - and that sells anywhere!
Best place to get my comics and these guys make me feel like Im at 🏡. Great prices & they have the biggest selection of vintage comics Ive seen anywhere. My only source for anything worth collecting. Matter of fact I just bought their only Connan the Barbarian 🗡 Dagger for a steal. Love these guys. - Good luck House of Cards hope to see u at Comic-Con.
Best card and collectible store in San Antonio hands down. The guys are great and their selection is the best in town. I collect Pokémon cards and thanks to these guys I’ve added a couple of dream cards to my collection.. So if you are looking for cards, comics, or collectibles; come here!
This place is the best place to get cards at fair and the best prices. Paul has so much knowledge with his products and always willing to make deals. He also goes above and beyond for his customers. He is the whole reason why me and my brothers strating collecting again. I highly recommend anyone to come to his shop. Thank you Paul and well continue to come to you.
Very poor place, I went in to trade my pokemon cards and first they were like, WOW !!! then went to see about a few cards he took, then came right back to say that he wasnt interested, but I have a pretty strong feeling that he stole a pokemon card cuz I counted what he took, well, i hope that card you took was well worth me putting this about your card business, i will never go to house of cards cuz all they are is scams...
The best card, comics, and collectibles shop for the most reasonable prices! Both Paul and Brien have extensive knowledge and expertise and are very friendly and talkative. I was searching for Yu-gi-oh cards and stumbled across their shop, and it was the best experience Ive had by far. If youre looking for deals, customer service, professionalism, and a judgement free environment, then House of Cards & Collectibles is the place to visit! Will definitely be returning soon.
Never judge a book by its cover.I was skeptical of the place due to is small building, but walk in and you’re greeted with a huge collection of sports and non sport cards. Paul (owner) gives out nothing but positive vibes. One of coolest people I’ve ever met. I went in for Pokémon cards and he has an amazing collection of the original 151 to new Alola gen. Prices are great and yes, he does buy cards. Just provide a collection and he will let you know. Hope you enjoy your visit as much as I did.
Not sure why I was treated so rudely, I was there to sale my collection of basketball and marvel cards. The older gentlemen behind the counter immediately said he wasn’t interested in the marvel cards, understood since I wasn’t expecting that everything to be wanted. He was interested in my basketball cards and asked to see them, as soon as I handed him my collection he said he wasn’t interested, he didn’t even bother to go through one or two cards and then repeated he wasn’t interested, I think my whole time spent there was about 2 minutes or less. He could have at least explained himself or offered some advice. Will definitely not return or recommend this shop.
Went to about 5 other card shops before stopping here. I must say I was very very impressed with the amount of collectible cards this man has in his shop. Not just new cards, but a whole bunch of old vintage cards, and for a fair price might I add. Definitly stopping back here when Im in the area. If youre a Pokemon card collector this is the GO TO place. Also a wide variety of sports, Magic the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh.
This guy is multi handedly such a great and overall nice person. Each visit has been better than the last. I am pleased with the selection, prices, and great service they provide for a ultra mega gold member Pokémon trainer like myself. Gamers, if it is your first time expect to spend at least 2 hours there. ALSO BOOSTER PACKS ARE A REALLY KILLER DEAL 3 FOR 10!!!
Great people,really friendly! I went there to see if it was any good,and man it was way better than 5 stars. I bought a NFL 2017 plates and patches box and I was more than happy to what I pulled- Jerome Bettis 3 color dual patch 1/10, Jordan Howard CYAN PLATE 1/1, AUTO AND PATCH Melvin Gordon 3 color patch 21/25! Will be back soon
REALLY NICE AND HELPFUL OWNER AND THE BEST THING IS THE PRICES...BASKETBALL CARDS DONT SIT BECAUSE OF INCREDIBLE PRICES...ALSO GOOD CONDITION POKEMON SHADOWLESS AND BASIC FOR A GREAT AFFORDABLE RATE AND THERES CASH APP, NOT GONNA LIE I SPENT ALOT BECAUSE THESE PRICES BEAT EBAY ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for House of Cards and Collectibles 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-23I have visited a few stores here in SA for pokeman cards and collectibles. So far this one is impressive. I enjoyed their inventory of Pokemon items. The young lady behind the counter knew alot about the merchandise. Definitely went on a spree today.
Review №2
2022-05-26Store is well kept however the staff is what made me not like this place. Probably won’t shop here again. Not only are the prices a little higher than probably every other shop in San Antonio, the staff is what really makes this store a 2 star for me. I have been here 3 times and each time the guy seems entitled. Won’t greet you. Won’t talk to you. And when you ask for something he seemed annoyed. Too cool for anyone is what I would say this guy resonates. Definitely don’t want to do business with someone like that.
Review №3
2022-06-30Visited from out of town. Owner was supper friendly very knowledgeable. Lots of pokemon merchPlushis, model kits, u.s cards, Japanese cards etc. Would definitely go back when Im in town
Review №4
2022-05-07I have been coming here for 4 years now, it’s a really good card shop and everyone is super friendly. They have a wide variety to choose from and are always willing to help. 10/10 would recommend!
Review №5
2022-06-29Awesome store! Good prices and selection. I will absolutely return next time we are in town. The owner was so friendly and helpful!
Review №6
2022-08-16Had a great experience going there and was able to pull some collectors rares from Yugioh Grand Creators.
Review №7
2021-11-14Amazing atmosphere, bringing a breathe of fresh air to the yugioh scene here in San Antonio. 10/10 recommend for beginners and experienced players alike!
Review №8
2021-07-16First time coming to this place today with my son and daughter. Awesome place for pokemon lovers. Got a pack of evee heros and pulled a nice Umbreon V. I know we will be coming back to support this business.
Review №9
2020-09-29Possibly our favorite local card shop in SA. Owner and employee are super friendly and knowledgeable in CCG. Prices are fair with a good selection and variety. Love this place!
Review №10
2022-05-04Came in from Corpus Christi and Went in just to browse ended up leaving with a couple booster boxes and 2 tickets for a raffle! Very nice folks definitely going to come back in the future 😁👏🏻