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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 5 PM |
About The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles
The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles is a card shop located in Ames, Iowa. The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles is a sports card store inside North Grand Mall in Ames, Iowa, and is a separate business from Main Street Sports Cards. It carries sealed wax and a large selection of singles, buys collections and individual cards, and specializes in sending cards to PSA for grading. Google reviewers most often mention the owner and the shop's fairness, along with its variety of cards, Pokémon cards and grading help. The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.9 stars from 59 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for sports card rookies, PSA- and BGS-graded slabs, Pokémon singles, local card shops like The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles in Ames are the heart of the Iowa hobby community. Visit The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles at a glance
- Open 6 days a week · Open Saturdays (10 AM to 7 PM) · Open Sundays (12 to 5 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Main Street Sportscards in Ames, 1.7 mi away.
- Carries: Sports cards.
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The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles reviews
Is The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles well reviewed?
The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles has a 4.9-star average from 59 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles
Where is The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles located?
The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles is located in Ames, Iowa at 2801 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010.
What should I expect at The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles?
The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles is a local card shop in Ames, Iowa. 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 The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles open?
The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 10 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday 10 AM to 7 PM; Thursday 10 AM to 7 PM; Friday 10 AM to 7 PM; Saturday 10 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 The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles?
The closest are Main Street Sportscards in Ames (1.7 mi), Dungeon's Gate in Ankeny (20 mi), Atlas Games in Ankeny (22 mi).
Card Shops near The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles
The closest other card shops to The Main Event Sports Cards and Collectibles, by distance:
Main Street Sportscards
Dungeon's Gate
Atlas Games
Uptown Gaming & Collectibles
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