Hilo has 16 verified card shops in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. The best-rated of them carries a perfect 5.0 across 56 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 Hilo by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in Hilo — with addresses, hours, and services — see the Hilo card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in Hilo
These are the highest-rated card shops in Hilo, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Hawaii's Trading Post
A perfect 5.0 rating across 56 verified Google reviews. This shop on Hualalai Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Banyan Gallery
A perfect 5.0 rating across 17 verified Google reviews. This location on Banyan Drive d carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Slow Your Roll
113 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. This location on Keawe Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
TCG Hawaii LLC
28 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. This shop on East Kawili Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
KapohoKine Adventures
555 verified reviews at a 4.8 rating. This location on Banyan Drive carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in Hilo
With 16 shops in Hilo, 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 Hilo 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 Hilo
Card shows are where Hawaii collectors find dealers, deals, and grail cards all in one room. Browse our directory of upcoming card shows and events across the US and Canada to plan your next show near Hilo.
See all 16 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in Hilo — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Hilo card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in Hilo?
Hilo has 16 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 Hilo directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in Hilo?
Hawaii's Trading Post is among the highest-rated card shops in Hilo, holding a 5.0-star rating across 56 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Hilo's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in Hilo?
Many Hilo 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 Hilo buy?
Most Hilo 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.