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| Monday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About The Compleat Strategist
The Compleat Strategist is a card shop located in New York, New York. The Compleat Strategist has been a Midtown Manhattan game shop since 1975, around the corner from the Empire State Building. It stocks collectible card games along with board games, role-playing games, war games, miniatures, painting supplies and dice, and it hosts gaming events in its own play space. The brick-and-mortar store carries many items not listed on its website. Google reviewers most often mention the friendly staff, board games, RPGs and game selection. The Compleat Strategist is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.6 stars from 1,248 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for sports card rookies, PSA- and BGS-graded slabs, Pokémon singles, local card shops like The Compleat Strategist in New York are the heart of the New York hobby community. Visit The Compleat Strategist online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
The Compleat Strategist at a glance
- Ranked #7 of 18 rated card shops in New York by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 6 days a week · Open Saturdays (10:30 AM – 6:00 PM) · Closed Sundays.
- The nearest other card shop is The Bullpen Sports Collectibles in New York, under 0.1 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Sports cards, Trading cards, Magic.
- Find The Compleat Strategist on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X.
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The Compleat Strategist reviews
Is The Compleat Strategist well reviewed?
The Compleat Strategist has a 4.6-star average from 1,248 Google reviews. That ranks #7 of 18 rated card shops in New York once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 18 rated card shops in New York is 4.6 stars, so The Compleat Strategist is about the same as the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about The Compleat Strategist
Where is The Compleat Strategist located?
The Compleat Strategist is located in New York, New York at 11 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016.
What should I expect at The Compleat Strategist?
The Compleat Strategist is a local card shop in New York, New York. 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 Compleat Strategist open?
The Compleat Strategist's listed hours are: Monday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday Closed. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near The Compleat Strategist?
The closest are The Bullpen Sports Collectibles in New York (under 0.1 mi), BlackJadedWolf x Montasy NYC in New York (0.3 mi), Montasy Comics NYC in New York (0.3 mi).
Card Shops near The Compleat Strategist
The closest other card shops to The Compleat Strategist, by distance:
The Bullpen Sports Collectibles
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Montasy Comics NYC
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