There are 17 verified card shops in Durham listed in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. The best-rated of them carries a perfect 5.0 across 43 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 Durham by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in Durham — with addresses, hours, and services — see the Durham card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in Durham
These are the highest-rated card shops in Durham, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Matthialator’s 3D Printing and Repair
A flawless 5.0 across 43 verified reviews. This shop on Jennings Lane carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Magic vape+
A perfect 5.0 rating across 13 verified Google reviews. This shop on North Miami Boulevard carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Guildhall Games
A 4.9 rating across 150 verified Google reviews. The store on Park Offices Drive carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
TCG Trinkets Buy Sell Trade
92 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. This shop on East Geer Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Bricks & Minifigs Durham
A 4.9 rating across 64 verified Google reviews. The store on Guess Road carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in Durham
With 17 shops in Durham, 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 Durham shops are authorized grading drop-off centers that bundle submissions and handle the shipping — ask about turnaround and pricing before you go.
Card shows and events near Durham
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See all 17 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in Durham — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Durham card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in Durham?
Durham has 17 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 Durham directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in Durham?
Matthialator’s 3D Printing and Repair is among the highest-rated card shops in Durham, holding a 5.0-star rating across 43 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Durham's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in Durham?
Many Durham 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 Durham buy?
Most Durham 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.