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| Monday | 4:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 4:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 4:00 – 10:00 PM |
About Popular Universe
Popular Universe is a card shop located in Carmichael, California. Popular Universe is a Carmichael pop culture shop carrying trading cards and TCGs, plush, figures, tabletop games and art. The store has seating and play tables for gaming with friends, and it buys collections and offers appraisals. Google reviewers most often mention its cozy atmosphere and comics, plus sealed Pokémon product, Pokémon singles and Magic: The Gathering. Popular Universe is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.7 stars from 56 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for sealed hobby and TCG boxes, autograph and patch cards, rare inserts and parallels, local card shops like Popular Universe in Carmichael are the heart of the California hobby community. Visit Popular Universe online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Popular Universe at a glance
- Ranked #2 of 3 rated card shops in Carmichael by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 6 days a week · Open Saturdays (4:00 – 10:00 PM) · Open Sundays (4:00 – 10:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Adventures In Comics & Games in Carmichael, 0.7 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards, Magic.
- Find Popular Universe on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X.
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Popular Universe reviews
Is Popular Universe well reviewed?
Popular Universe has a 4.7-star average from 56 Google reviews. That ranks #2 of 3 rated card shops in Carmichael once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 3 rated card shops in Carmichael is 4.7 stars, so Popular Universe is about the same as the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Popular Universe
Where is Popular Universe located?
Popular Universe is located in Carmichael, California at 5802 Robertson Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608.
What should I expect at Popular Universe?
Popular Universe is a local card shop in Carmichael, California. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is Popular Universe open?
Popular Universe's listed hours are: Monday 4:00 – 10:00 PM; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 4:00 – 10:00 PM; Thursday 4:00 – 10:30 PM; Friday 4:00 – 11:00 PM; Saturday 4:00 – 10:00 PM; Sunday 4:00 – 10:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Popular Universe?
The closest are Adventures In Comics & Games in Carmichael (0.7 mi), LegendaryTcg in Carmichael (1.3 mi), Hammerhead Games in Sacramento (2.7 mi).
Card Shops near Popular Universe
The closest other card shops to Popular Universe, by distance:
Adventures In Comics & Games
LegendaryTcg
Hammerhead Games
Game Kastle Sacramento
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