There are 7 verified card shops in Queens listed in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. The best-rated of them carries a perfect 5.0 across 11 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 Queens by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in Queens — with addresses, hours, and services — see the Queens card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in Queens
These are the highest-rated card shops in Queens, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Gametimeauctions
A flawless 5.0 across 11 verified reviews. This location on 44th Drive carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Cards Corner
54 verified reviews at a 4.7 rating. The store on 32nd Avenue carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
GameDayToys&Games LLC
147 verified reviews at a 4.5 rating. The store on Myrtle Avenue 1St carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Royal Sports & Entertainment
A 4.4 rating across 207 verified Google reviews. This shop on Metropolitan Avenue carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Solacido Cards and Collectibles
A 4.4 rating across 38 verified Google reviews. This shop on 39th Avenue BSMT carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in Queens
With 7 shops in Queens, 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 Queens 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 Queens
Card shows are where New York 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 Queens.
See all 7 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in Queens — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Queens card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in Queens?
Queens has 7 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 Queens directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in Queens?
Gametimeauctions is among the highest-rated card shops in Queens, holding a 5.0-star rating across 11 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Queens's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in Queens?
Many Queens 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 Queens buy?
Most Queens 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.