The LocalCardShopsNearMe directory lists 12 verified card shops in Salem, Oregon. The best-rated of them carries a perfect 5.0 across 616 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 Salem by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in Salem — with addresses, hours, and services — see the Salem card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in Salem
These are the highest-rated card shops in Salem, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Cosmic Card Shop
A perfect 5.0 rating across 616 verified Google reviews. This shop on Ferry Street SE carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
The Cosmic Exchange
110 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. This shop on Ferry Street SE carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Radar Toys
201 verified reviews at a 4.8 rating. This shop on Lancaster Drive NE carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
R/C Plus Hobbies and Race Track
A 4.7 rating across 481 verified Google reviews. This location carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
More-Flips Sports & Trading Cards
A 4.7 rating across 70 verified Google reviews. This shop on Center Street NE carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in Salem
With 12 shops in Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem
Card shows are where Oregon 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 Salem.
See all 12 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in Salem — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Salem card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in Salem?
Salem has 12 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 Salem directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in Salem?
Cosmic Card Shop is among the highest-rated card shops in Salem, holding a 5.0-star rating across 616 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Salem's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in Salem?
Many Salem 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 Salem buy?
Most Salem 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.