Monmouth Trading Cards — East Brunswick

Part of New Jersey's fastest-growing card shop chain — sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Disney Lorcana with fresh inventory arriving daily. Trade nights, autograph signings, and a loyalty program across multiple NJ locations.

Monmouth Trading Cards has become one of the most recognizable names in the New Jersey card collecting scene. Founded during the pandemic by Nathan Zalta — who pivoted from his sports entertainment ticketing business when live events dried up — Monmouth has grown from a single location into a multi-store chain spanning New Jersey and Connecticut, with new locations continuing to open.

The East Brunswick store on Route 18 is one of the chain's busiest locations, benefiting from heavy traffic in the heart of Middlesex County. The floor plan is open and inviting, with single card displays arranged gallery-style along the perimeter walls for easy browsing, boxed products and sealed hobby cases on shelving, and raised table counters in the center that double as community gathering spots during events.

Inventory covers all major sports — baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer — from current releases through vintage. The non-sport side features Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, and other TCGs. Monmouth also handles grading submissions and offers live breaks, giving collectors multiple ways to engage with the hobby.

Community events are a cornerstone of the Monmouth experience. Trade nights bring collectors together to swap cards and make deals, autograph signings feature former professional athletes (including Philadelphia sports legends), and the Topps Truck Tour has made stops at Monmouth locations. A loyalty program rewards repeat customers with 1% cash back on all purchases.

With locations also in Oakhurst, Wall Township, West Long Branch, Livingston, Marlton, Midland Park, and Deptford — and more on the way — Monmouth Trading Cards has built a statewide network that makes it easy for New Jersey collectors to find a location nearby.