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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 6:00 PM |
About Gathering Grounds
Gathering Grounds is a card shop located in Portland, Maine. Gathering Grounds is an Old Port game store in Portland built around Magic: The Gathering, with a clean, contemporary space aimed at both competitive and casual players. It offers curated singles, sealed product, drafts, trading and Commander nights. Google reviewers most often mention friendly staff and MTG, followed by its sealed product and Pokémon. Gathering Grounds is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.9 stars from 30 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed hobby and TCG boxes, autograph and patch cards, local card shops like Gathering Grounds in Portland are the heart of the Maine hobby community. Visit Gathering Grounds online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Gathering Grounds at a glance
- Ranked #1 of 4 rated card shops in Portland by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 6 days a week · Open Saturdays (12:00 – 9:00 PM) · Open Sundays (12:00 – 6:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Double Steve Cards & Collectibles in Portland, 0.1 mi away.
- Carries: Trading cards, Magic.
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Gathering Grounds reviews
Is Gathering Grounds well reviewed?
Gathering Grounds has a 4.9-star average from 30 Google reviews. That ranks #1 of 4 rated card shops in Portland once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 4 rated card shops in Portland is 4.7 stars, so Gathering Grounds is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Gathering Grounds
Where is Gathering Grounds located?
Gathering Grounds is located in Portland, Maine at 5 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101.
What should I expect at Gathering Grounds?
Gathering Grounds is a local card shop in Portland, Maine. 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 Gathering Grounds open?
Gathering Grounds's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Wednesday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Thursday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Friday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Gathering Grounds?
The closest are Double Steve Cards & Collectibles in Portland (0.1 mi), Don's Sports Card Center in Portland (2.4 mi), Cash Corner Cards and Collectibles in South Portland (2.8 mi).
Card Shops near Gathering Grounds
The closest other card shops to Gathering Grounds, by distance:
Double Steve Cards & Collectibles
Don's Sports Card Center
Cash Corner Cards and Collectibles
Maine Vintage Toys
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