Uptown Gaming & Collectibles (4.8 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
🏆 About
Uptown Gaming & Collectibles located in the Uptown District of Ankeny, Iowa. We provide a laid back environment where you can buy/sell video games. We also have Magic the Gathering Cards and Pokemon cards. Veteran owned
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
This place leans heavy on the TCG side—Pokémon and MTG dominate the shelves, with decent Yu-Gi-Oh! support too. Not much going on for sports wax or slabs, so don’t expect a deep wall of high-end singles for your PC. Spot’s clean and run by folks who know their sets; if you’re ripping packs or comping raw cards for play or resale, it’s worth a stop.
Who this shop is (and isn’t) for
✅ Best For
- Pokémon collectors
- TCG players
- Slabbed card buyers
- Sealed wax buyers
- Hobby box and graded card buyers
⛔ Not Ideal For
- Sports-only collectors
- Looking for deep singles inventory
- Seeking investment-grade cards
- Seeking in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
Customers highlight Uptown Gaming & Collectibles for its wide selection of TCG products, including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, as well as various sealed products and singles. The staff is frequently described as knowledgeable and helpful, and the store is generally reported as clean and organized.
Google Reviews Rating: 4.8
Total Reviews: (85)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 219 SW Cherry St
- City: Ankeny
- Phone : (515) 421-6486
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: 11 AM-8 PM
- Monday: 11 AM-8 PM
- Tuesday: 11 AM-8 PM
- Wednesday: 11 AM-8 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM-8 PM
- Friday: 11 AM-8 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM-8 PM
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