The Trading Room Thrift & Collectibles

Joy Road shop in Livonia blending sports cards and Pokemon TCG with thrifted finds and Detroit team gear, open evenings until 9PM most days.

The Trading Room Thrift & Collectibles is a Livonia collecting stop tucked into a storefront on Joy Road. It mixes two things that don't often share a room: a curated card counter and a thrift section of resale goods. The result is a shop where you might walk out with a pack of Pokemon, a Tigers jersey and a used keyboard in the same bag.

Cards are the main event for collectors. The cases hold a balanced spread of sports cards and trading card game product, with baseball, football and basketball alongside Pokemon. That balance makes it a practical stop for families where one person chases rookies and another builds a Pokemon binder. The shop keeps its displays orderly, prices sit in a fair range for the area, and the owner is open to special orders when you are hunting something specific, including Detroit team merchandise.

Because the thrift side turns over constantly, inventory changes from visit to visit, and that is part of the appeal. Regulars stop in to see what has arrived rather than to pick up a specific preorder. The shop posts new arrivals and updates on Instagram, which is the best way to check stock before driving over.

Hours are generous in the evening: 11AM to 9PM Monday and Wednesday through Friday, 10AM to 9PM on Saturday and Sunday, and closed Tuesdays. That late close makes it an easy after-dinner stop for anyone looking for sports cards in Livonia's south end. Parking is available right at the storefront off Joy Road, between Middlebelt and Inkster.