There are 5 verified card shops in Dubuque listed in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. The best-rated, Coulee Cards and Gaming, holds a 4.9 rating across 175 Google reviews. These are the shops local collectors use for sports cards, Pokemon, Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed wax, graded singles, and group breaks.
This guide ranks the highest-rated card shops in Dubuque by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in Dubuque — with addresses, hours, and services — see the Dubuque card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in Dubuque
These are the highest-rated card shops in Dubuque, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Coulee Cards and Gaming
175 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. This location on John F Kennedy Road carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Comic World & Games
338 verified reviews at a 4.6 rating. This location on Dodge Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Tri-State Baseball Cards
51 verified reviews at a 4.4 rating. This shop on Asbury Road carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
The Coin Shop Cell Phone Repair & Hobby
110 verified reviews at a 4.3 rating. This location on Asbury Road carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Superstars of the Game
A 3.5 rating across 10 verified Google reviews. The store on University Avenue carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in Dubuque
With 5 shops in Dubuque, it pays to match the store to what you collect. Chasing singles for a set or a player run? Look for a shop with a deep singles case rather than one built mainly around sealed product.
Ripping sealed wax or joining group breaks is a different trip — check a shop's listing for current-year boxes and whether it runs live or recorded breaks. If you are selling cards or a whole collection, look for the shops tagged for buying and selling, and bring your cards sleeved so they can make a fair offer.
For grading, you do not have to open a PSA, BGS, or SGC account yourself. Many Dubuque shops are authorized grading drop-off centers that bundle submissions and handle the shipping — ask about turnaround and pricing before you go.
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See all 5 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in Dubuque — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Dubuque card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in Dubuque?
Dubuque has 5 verified card shops listed in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. This guide highlights the highest-rated. The full list with addresses, hours, and services is on the Dubuque directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in Dubuque?
Coulee Cards and Gaming is among the highest-rated card shops in Dubuque, holding a 4.9-star rating across 175 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Dubuque's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in Dubuque?
Many Dubuque card shops act as grading drop-off centers, bundling PSA, BGS, and SGC submissions and handling shipping so you do not need your own account. Look for the grading tag on the shop listings, and call ahead for current turnaround times and pricing.
What do card shops in Dubuque buy?
Most Dubuque shops buy singles, sealed wax, vintage cardboard, graded slabs, and whole collections — across sports cards, Pokemon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh. Look for listings tagged for buying and selling, and bring your cards in protective sleeves for the best offer.