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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
About Card Vault
Card Vault is a card shop located in Urbandale, Iowa. Card Vault in Urbandale now operates as Retro Play Co., run by the same local owners. Pokémon is its core line, along with Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh!, and the shop keeps a large library of Pokémon commons for collectors finishing master sets. It has also added 1/64 die-cast cars, LEGO sets and vintage action figures. Google reviewers most often mention its friendly staff and fair dealing, plus sports cards and card grading. Card Vault is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.5 stars from 101 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for rare inserts and parallels, vintage wax and modern singles, sports card rookies, local card shops like Card Vault in Urbandale are the heart of the Iowa hobby community. Visit Card Vault online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Card Vault at a glance
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) · Open Sundays (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is S & S Trading Co in Des Moines, 0.7 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards, Magic.
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Card Vault reviews
Is Card Vault well reviewed?
Card Vault has a 4.5-star average from 101 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Card Vault
Where is Card Vault located?
Card Vault is located in Urbandale, Iowa at 3814 70th St, Urbandale, IA 50322.
What should I expect at Card Vault?
Card Vault is a local card shop in Urbandale, 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 Card Vault open?
Card Vault's listed hours are: Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Card Vault?
The closest are S & S Trading Co in Des Moines (0.7 mi), Stockpile Sports Cards and Memorabilia in Clive (2.0 mi), Mayhem Collectibles Inc in Clive (2.1 mi).
Card Shops near Card Vault
The closest other card shops to Card Vault, by distance:
S & S Trading Co
Stockpile Sports Cards and Memorabilia
Mayhem Collectibles Inc
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