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| Monday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 5 PM |
About Alternate Universe
Alternate Universe is a card shop located in New Haven, Connecticut. Alternate Universe is a comic book store in New Haven's Dwight neighborhood that also deals in trading cards. Google reviewers most often bring up its cards and collecting, along with graphic novels, manga, back issues and new books. Several reviewers note that the shop is a small space packed with stock, so it rewards a careful browse. Alternate Universe is well-reviewed by the local collector community, earning 4.2 stars from 148 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for PSA- and BGS-graded slabs, Pokémon singles, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh, local card shops like Alternate Universe in New Haven are the heart of the Connecticut hobby community. Visit Alternate Universe online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Alternate Universe at a glance
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (11 AM to 7 PM) · Open Sundays (12 to 5 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Harv's Collectibles in West Haven, 3.3 mi away.
- Find Alternate Universe on Facebook.
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Alternate Universe reviews
Is Alternate Universe well reviewed?
Alternate Universe has a 4.2-star average from 148 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Alternate Universe
Where is Alternate Universe located?
Alternate Universe is located in New Haven, Connecticut at 1181 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511.
What should I expect at Alternate Universe?
Alternate Universe is a local card shop in New Haven, Connecticut. 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 Alternate Universe open?
Alternate Universe's listed hours are: Monday 11 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday 11 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday 11 AM to 7 PM; Thursday 11 AM to 7 PM; Friday 11 AM to 7 PM; Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM; Sunday 12 to 5 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Alternate Universe?
The closest are Harv's Collectibles in West Haven (3.3 mi), Game X Change in Orange (3.8 mi), Phantasm Gaming in Branford (4.7 mi).
Card Shops near Alternate Universe
The closest other card shops to Alternate Universe, by distance:
Harv's Collectibles
Game X Change
Phantasm Gaming
David's Good Game Cafe
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