Staten Island has 18 verified card shops in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. The best-rated of them carries a perfect 5.0 across 39 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 Staten Island by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in Staten Island — with addresses, hours, and services — see the Staten Island card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in Staten Island
These are the highest-rated card shops in Staten Island, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
TheIslandTCG
A flawless 5.0 across 39 verified reviews. This shop on Johnson Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Brownies Pro & Sport Hobbies
214 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. This location on Bennett Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Hypno-Tronic Comics
147 verified reviews at a 4.8 rating. The store on Stuyvesant Place carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
The Collector's Cave
A 4.8 rating across 141 verified Google reviews. This shop on Hylan Boulevard carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
YouKnowItCards
A 4.8 rating across 106 verified Google reviews. This location on Foster Road carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in Staten Island
With 18 shops in Staten Island, 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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island
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 Staten Island.
See all 18 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in Staten Island — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Staten Island card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in Staten Island?
Staten Island has 18 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 Staten Island directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in Staten Island?
TheIslandTCG is among the highest-rated card shops in Staten Island, holding a 5.0-star rating across 39 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Staten Island's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in Staten Island?
Many Staten Island 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 Staten Island buy?
Most Staten Island 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.