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| Monday | 4 to 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 4 to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 4 to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 4 to 7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 4 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
About The Item Shop
The Item Shop is a card shop located in Matthews, North Carolina. The Item Shop in Matthews, run by Level Up, carries vintage and current collectibles such as retired and retro LEGO sets, video games, tabletop games and trading card games, and it hosts events. Google reviewers most often mention its staff, followed by LEGO, the play space, tournaments and atmosphere. The Item Shop is rated by the local collector community, earning 3.9 stars from 20 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for Pokémon singles, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed hobby and TCG boxes, local card shops like The Item Shop in Matthews are the heart of the North Carolina hobby community. Call ahead to confirm hours and current inventory before visiting The Item Shop in Matthews.
The Item Shop at a glance
- Open 5 days a week · Closed Saturdays · Closed Sundays.
- The nearest other card shop is AAA Collectibles Inc in Matthews, 1.2 mi away.
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The Item Shop reviews
Is The Item Shop well reviewed?
The Item Shop has a 3.9-star average from 20 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about The Item Shop
Where is The Item Shop located?
The Item Shop is located in Matthews, North Carolina at 1311 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd A, Matthews, NC 28105.
What should I expect at The Item Shop?
The Item Shop is a local card shop in Matthews, 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 The Item Shop open?
The Item Shop's listed hours are: Monday 4 to 7 PM; Tuesday 4 to 7 PM; Wednesday 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 4 to 11 PM; Thursday 4 to 7 PM; Friday 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 4 to 11 PM; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near The Item Shop?
The closest are AAA Collectibles Inc in Matthews (1.2 mi), Geekd Out Cards & Collectibles in Charlotte (2.5 mi), Rally Squirrel Cards & Collectibles in Mint Hill (4.4 mi).
Card Shops near The Item Shop
The closest other card shops to The Item Shop, by distance:
AAA Collectibles Inc
Geekd Out Cards & Collectibles
Rally Squirrel Cards & Collectibles
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