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| Monday | 3:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
About Xpensive Paper
Xpensive Paper is a card shop located in McAllen, Texas. Xpensive Paper in McAllen covers sports cards, Pokémon and comic books under one roof. The shop buys, sells and trades, and it also takes items on consignment. Google reviewers most often mention its Pokémon cards and friendly staff, and they also bring up trades, deals, One Piece and a kid-friendly feel. Xpensive Paper is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.8 stars from 29 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 Xpensive Paper in McAllen are the heart of the Texas hobby community. Call ahead to confirm hours and current inventory before visiting Xpensive Paper in McAllen.
Xpensive Paper at a glance
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (12:00 – 7:00 PM) · Open Sundays (12:00 – 7:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is ELITE 4 TCG in McAllen, 0.6 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards, Magic.
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Xpensive Paper reviews
Is Xpensive Paper well reviewed?
Xpensive Paper has a 4.8-star average from 29 Google reviews. The average for the 11 rated card shops in McAllen is 4.7 stars, so Xpensive Paper is about the same as the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Xpensive Paper
Where is Xpensive Paper located?
Xpensive Paper is located in McAllen, Texas at 1713 N 23rd St Ste #20, McAllen, TX 78501.
What should I expect at Xpensive Paper?
Xpensive Paper is a local card shop in McAllen, Texas. 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 Xpensive Paper open?
Xpensive Paper's listed hours are: Monday 3:00 – 8:00 PM; Tuesday 3:00 – 8:00 PM; Wednesday 3:00 – 8:00 PM; Thursday 3:00 – 8:00 PM; Friday 3:00 – 8:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 – 7:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Xpensive Paper?
The closest are ELITE 4 TCG in McAllen (0.6 mi), Booster Club Creations in McAllen (0.7 mi), Book Club Magic in McAllen (0.8 mi).
Card Shops near Xpensive Paper
The closest other card shops to Xpensive Paper, by distance:
ELITE 4 TCG
Booster Club Creations
Book Club Magic
The Pocket V3
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