The Backstop (4.8 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
🏆 About
Sport and Non Sport hobby boxes and supplies Sports Cards and Memorabilia Topps Upper Deck Panini Leaf and more!
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
Clean layout with solid stock—especially sealed wax for baseball and football. Singles are well-comped, and it’s not buried in junk wax. More geared toward sports than TCG, and the staff actually know comps, which saves time when trading.
Who this shop is (and isn’t) for
✅ Best For
- Pokémon collectors
- TCG players
- Sealed wax buyers
- Hobby box and graded card buyers
- Kids & beginner collectors
⛔ Not Ideal For
- Sports-only collectors
- Looking for deep singles inventory
- Seeking in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
Customers consistently mention that The Backstop has a strong selection of sports cards and memorabilia, with particular praise for its variety of sealed product and single cards. Staff members are described as knowledgeable and friendly, and the store is noted to be organized and clean.
Google Reviews Rating: 4.8
Total Reviews: (24)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 3400 NJ-37
- City: Toms River
- Phone : (732) 506-9311
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: 11 AM-4 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 11 AM-4 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM-4 PM
- Friday: 11 AM-4 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM-4 PM
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