I havent visited since the worst of the shutdowns, but I have visited a handful of times and spent a couple hundred dollars here over the last year, after moving from out of the area.
Every time Ive been in, the staff has been extremely nice. Sure, they wont beat amazon prices... but theyre a local small business and they take care of the community they cater to. Without stores like this, we wouldnt be able to meet with nearly as many people in our hobbies, be able to get advice or spaces to play, or have social hubs when covid is all over.
I absolutely support these folks when I can get out to them, and I highly suggest you do as well. The atmosphere, community support, and knowledge of the staff is WELL worth paying MSRP. And if MSRP isnt your thing, there are always little random deals that can give you something to do on a day off. I particularly like to pick up miniatures and painting supplies. Its super fun to get the piece I was looking for, and then find something discount that I had no intention of picking up. Ive had a LOT of fun with those little random pieces.
Thanks Gamers Grotto! I'll be in for minis and painting...
Read moreI go in here all the time and every gift or video game/tabletop I buy is bought from this store. From vintage games to brand new, they have you covered. Trading card games, tabletops, everything nerdy under the sun. This is my home away from home and the dude above that was complaining about "rude staff" and "steep prices" etc must have been in a different store because these guys are SO nice and helpful, they truly want you to have the best time possible with whatever you buy here, and that is a rare experience nowadays, not to mention all prices are based on what the games are going for in the open market. They also assist every skill level, from the uninitiated mother to the most hardcore, and if they don't have something you are looking for just ask because they...
Read moreMy husband and I adore Gamers Grotto. We both love spending time looking through the shelves of games and DVD's. There is a decent selection of old-school stuff (NES, Genesis, SNES, N64), which you definitely can't find at your local GameStop these days. Things are fairly priced, and every once in a while you even get a bargain-- for example, I sometimes score cheap Disney Blu-Rays or DVD's , and my husband has found a few hard to find games for below market price.
The workers are super nice, and knowledgeable about their products. The store is clean and everything is well displayed. Whenever we come to Bennington, this is one of...
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