The PUG (4.9 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
Heavy on the TCG side, especially Pokémon and Magic, with some decent sealed product for ripping if you’re hunting modern hits. Not much presence of vintage slabs or serious sports wax—so don’t expect a wall of high-end or ’86 Fleer. Staff knows their stuff but priced like they’ve been comping off eBay—deals aren’t falling in your lap here.
Who this shop is (and isn’t) for
✅ Best For
- Pokémon collectors
- TCG players
- Vintage collectors
- High-end / investment collectors
- Slabbed card buyers
⛔ Not Ideal For
- Sports-only collectors
- Kids & beginner collectors
- Looking for deep singles inventory
- Seeking investment-grade cards
- Seeking in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
Customers consistently highlight The PUG for its extensive selection of trading cards, especially in the TCG category, and for having knowledgeable and friendly staff. Multiple reviewers have praised the shop’s cleanliness and organized layout, making it easy to browse both new and vintage inventory.
Google Reviews Rating: 4.9
Total Reviews: (337)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 513 Wears Valley Rd Suite #9.75
- City: Pigeon Forge
- Phone : (865) 774-0712
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12-9 PM
- Wednesday: 12-9 PM
- Thursday: 12-9 PM
- Friday: 12-9 PM
- Saturday: 12-9 PM
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