The Rookie (3.6 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
🏆 About
My name is Anders Olson and I have owned the Rookie since October of 2005. I have been an avid baseball card collector since early childhood. I am thrilled to turn my passion into my career. It is with mixed emotions that I must admit I have a problem…I can’t stop collecting!
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
The Rookie keeps a solid mix of sealed wax and raw singles—definitely more sports-heavy but carries Pokémon and other TCGs too. Prices are fair; they’re not trying to comp every card at peak eBay, which is rare. It’s a clean shop where you can actually find some gems in the raw bins without digging through total junk wax.
Who this shop is (and isn’t) for
✅ Best For
- Pokémon collectors
- TCG players
- Vintage collectors
- High-end / investment collectors
- Sealed wax buyers
⛔ Not Ideal For
- Sports-only collectors
- Kids & beginner collectors
- Looking for deep singles inventory
- Seeking in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
Customers consistently praise The Rookie for its wide selection of sports cards and TCG products, as well as the knowledgeable and friendly staff. The store is noted for being clean and well-organized, making it easy for collectors to browse both modern and vintage inventory.
Google Reviews Rating: 3.6
Total Reviews: (223)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 9992 Swanson Blvd
- City: Clive
- Phone : (515) 255-4675
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Monday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Tuesday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Wednesday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Friday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM-6 PM
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