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| Monday | 12 to 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 12 to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 7 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
About Gamers In Control
Gamers In Control is a card shop located in Salinas, California. Gamers In Control is a video game store in Salinas's Northridge Mall that covers everything from retro to current consoles and games. It also sells Pokémon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Dragon Ball cards as singles, packs and boxes, along with binders and sleeves, and it buys and trades games and cards. Google reviewers most often mention retro games, Pokémon and TCG stock. Gamers In Control is well-reviewed by the local collector community, earning 4.2 stars from 323 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for vintage wax and modern singles, sports card rookies, PSA- and BGS-graded slabs, local card shops like Gamers In Control in Salinas are the heart of the California hobby community. Visit Gamers In Control online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Gamers In Control at a glance
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (11 AM to 7 PM) · Open Sundays (11 AM to 7 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Pow! Vending (Pokemon, Yugioh, Sports Cards) in Salinas, 0.2 mi away.
- Carries: Trading cards.
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Gamers In Control reviews
Is Gamers In Control well reviewed?
Gamers In Control has a 4.2-star average from 323 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Gamers In Control
Where is Gamers In Control located?
Gamers In Control is located in Salinas, California at 780 Northridge Dr, Salinas, CA 93906.
What should I expect at Gamers In Control?
Gamers In Control is a local card shop in Salinas, 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 Gamers In Control open?
Gamers In Control's listed hours are: Monday 12 to 7 PM; Tuesday 12 to 7 PM; Wednesday 12 to 7 PM; Thursday 12 to 7 PM; Friday 12 to 7 PM; Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM; Sunday 11 AM to 7 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Gamers In Control?
The closest are Pow! Vending (Pokemon, Yugioh, Sports Cards) in Salinas (0.2 mi), Decked out Gaming in Salinas (0.2 mi), Monterey Chris TCG in Salinas (3.1 mi).
Card Shops near Gamers In Control
The closest other card shops to Gamers In Control, by distance:
Pow! Vending (Pokemon, Yugioh, Sports Cards)
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Monterey Chris TCG
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