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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 6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 4 PM |
About Barely Reality
Barely Reality is a card shop located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Barely Reality, inside Central Square Mall in Grand Rapids, mixes a virtual reality arcade with retro video games, toys and Pokémon cards. Google lists it as a trading card and sports card store as well as a used game store, and the owner also builds custom arcade machines. Google reviewers most often mention its helpful staff, along with Pokémon, birthday parties, retro gaming and N64 games, and a few bring up trading and game cleaning. Barely Reality is well-reviewed by the local collector community, earning 4.4 stars from 45 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 Barely Reality in Grand Rapids are the heart of the Minnesota hobby community. Visit Barely Reality online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Barely Reality at a glance
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (11 AM to 6 PM) · Open Sundays (11 AM to 4 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is NORTHERN REALMS TRADING CARDS MINNESOTA in Hibbing, 31 mi away.
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Barely Reality reviews
Is Barely Reality well reviewed?
Barely Reality has a 4.4-star average from 45 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Barely Reality
Where is Barely Reality located?
Barely Reality is located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota at 201 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.
What should I expect at Barely Reality?
Barely Reality is a local card shop in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. 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 Barely Reality open?
Barely Reality'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 6 PM; Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Barely Reality?
The closest are NORTHERN REALMS TRADING CARDS MINNESOTA in Hibbing (31 mi), Iron Range Sports Cards L.L.C in Hibbing (31 mi), MinnyCards- MinnyCards24 in Crosby (56 mi).
Card Shops near Barely Reality
The closest other card shops to Barely Reality, by distance:
NORTHERN REALMS TRADING CARDS MINNESOTA
Iron Range Sports Cards L.L.C
MinnyCards- MinnyCards24
Treasure Chest Games
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