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| Monday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 5 PM |
About Now & Then
Now & Then is a card shop located in Mason City, Iowa. Now & Then is a comic and game store in Willowbrook Mall that has been around for more than 30 years. It sells Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, Funko Pops and Warhammer 40K, plus board games, miniatures and hobby supplies, and hosts a weekly hobby night and Friday Magic nights. Google reviewers most often mention the helpful staff, Dungeons & Dragons, collectibles and the game tables. Now & Then is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.7 stars from 250 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 Now & Then in Mason City are the heart of the Iowa hobby community. Visit Now & Then online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Now & Then at a glance
- Ranked #2 of 3 rated card shops in Mason City by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (10 AM to 7 PM) · Open Sundays (10 AM to 5 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Leaf Green Gaming in Mason City, 0.6 mi away.
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Now & Then reviews
Is Now & Then well reviewed?
Now & Then has a 4.7-star average from 250 Google reviews. That ranks #2 of 3 rated card shops in Mason City once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 3 rated card shops in Mason City is 4.7 stars, so Now & Then is about the same as the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Now & Then
Where is Now & Then located?
Now & Then is located in Mason City, Iowa at 1531 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401.
What should I expect at Now & Then?
Now & Then is a local card shop in Mason City, 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 Now & Then open?
Now & Then's listed hours are: Monday 10 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday 10 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday 10 AM to 7 PM; Thursday 10 AM to 7 PM; Friday 10 AM to 10 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM; Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Now & Then?
The closest are Leaf Green Gaming in Mason City (0.6 mi), Moonshot by Leaf Green Gaming in Mason City (1.2 mi), Oak Leaf Comics & Collectibles in Mason City (1.3 mi).
Card Shops near Now & Then
The closest other card shops to Now & Then, by distance:
Leaf Green Gaming
Moonshot by Leaf Green Gaming
Oak Leaf Comics & Collectibles
T&ACardShop
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