Jay’s CD & Hobby (4.5 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
🏆 About
Since 2005, we have been the best source in Des Moines for CDs, DVDs, video games, records, sport cards, comics, disc golf, toys, collectibles and more!
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
Jay’s leans heavy on the TCG side—Pokémon, MTG, and Yu-Gi-Oh! are well stocked, with sealed product and binders of tradeable singles. Sports cards are present, but you’re mostly looking at modern retail over hobby—don’t expect much in the way of vintage wax or a wall of high-end slabs. Good for casual ripping or building a kid’s PC, but comp everything; sticker prices sometimes lean a bit over eBay comps.
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
Jay’s CD & Hobby is consistently praised for its wide selection of collectibles, including trading cards, comics, and pop culture items. Customers frequently mention friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as a clean, well-organized store layout.
Google Reviews Rating: 4.5
Total Reviews: (605)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 613 S Ankeny Blvd
- City: Ankeny
- Phone : (515) 513-0739
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: 10 AM-7 PM
- Monday: 10 AM-7 PM
- Tuesday: 10 AM-7 PM
- Wednesday: 10 AM-7 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM-7 PM
- Friday: 10 AM-7 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM-7 PM
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