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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
About Atomic Empire
Atomic Empire is a card shop located in Durham, North Carolina. Atomic Empire in Durham's Westgate Shopping Center combines a comic shop with a game store, carrying card games, board games, miniatures and graphic novels. It also takes online orders, and Google reviewers most often mention its comics, board games and friendly staff, with beer on tap and shipping speed also coming up. Atomic Empire is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.6 stars from 1,660 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for vintage wax and modern singles, sports card rookies, PSA- and BGS-graded slabs, local card shops like Atomic Empire in Durham are the heart of the North Carolina hobby community. Visit Atomic Empire online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Atomic Empire at a glance
- Ranked #2 of 3 rated card shops in Durham by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) · Open Sundays (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Bull City Slabs in Durham, 2.6 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Sports cards, Trading cards, Magic.
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Atomic Empire reviews
Is Atomic Empire well reviewed?
Atomic Empire has a 4.6-star average from 1,660 Google reviews. That ranks #2 of 3 rated card shops in Durham once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 3 rated card shops in Durham is 4.4 stars, so Atomic Empire is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Atomic Empire
Where is Atomic Empire located?
Atomic Empire is located in Durham, North Carolina at 3400 Westgate Dr #14b, Durham, NC 27707.
What should I expect at Atomic Empire?
Atomic Empire is a local card shop in Durham, North Carolina. 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 Atomic Empire open?
Atomic Empire's listed hours are: Monday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Atomic Empire?
The closest are Bull City Slabs in Durham (2.6 mi), Elite Cardboard Gaming in Durham (3.6 mi), The Gathering Place in Chapel Hill (6.2 mi).
Card Shops near Atomic Empire
The closest other card shops to Atomic Empire, by distance:
Bull City Slabs
Elite Cardboard Gaming
The Gathering Place
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