Grand Slam Greeley

Greeley sports card and comic shop mixing Pokemon and Magic product, sealed hobby boxes and deep comic back issues, with friendly, chatty staff on hand.

Sports cards, comics and games share the floor at Grand Slam Greeley, a locally owned shop on 28th Avenue that covers several hobbies under one roof. It is the kind of place where one visit can take you from a stack of back-issue comics to a case of trading cards and a shelf of toys and figures, and reviewers consistently describe the selection as large and varied rather than narrow.

On the card side, the shop describes itself as a sports card and comic book store that also sells card games, and listings note Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering product alongside sports cards and supplies. Collectors who want Pokemon cards Greeley shoppers can browse in person, rather than hunting big-box aisles, will find it here next to the comics. Recent reviewers call out a "great selection of comics, collectibles and cards" and single out staff members by name for being friendly and easy to talk to.

The store has also hosted community events over the years, including Free Comic Book Day, HeroClix games and comic swaps, which gives it more of a hangout feel than a pure retail counter. One practical tip from a past visitor: many back issues are not individually priced, so it helps to know rough market values before you ask at the counter.

Timing a visit is simple once you know the schedule. The shop is closed on Mondays, opens at 12:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday, and stays open until 8 PM Tuesday to Saturday, making weekday evenings a good window to browse after work or school. Sunday hours are shorter, closing at 6 PM.

For anyone mapping out a Greeley card shop run, Grand Slam sits at 1020 28th Ave. Calling ahead at 970-352-3365 is the easiest way to check on specific sealed product or recent arrivals, and the shop posts updates on its Facebook page.