Garys Pokemart — Attraction in Los Angeles

Had a bad experience at Gary’s pokemart the first time I went when I was first getting back into the hobby. Didn’t fully grasp the concept of the card conditions and he took advantage of it. Sold me a MP card for NM pricing. Took me a while to understand this but looking back there’s no other way to describe it. Never went back. Last week for my birthday a friend of mine who is getting into the hobby wanted to get me a gift so he stopped by his local card shop which so happened to be Gary’s pokemart. Gary sold him a 3 pack tin which apparently “had evolving skies in it” for $40. These tins sell for around $12 at Walgreens but were being marked up because of the evolving skies which goes for about $25 a pack. When he brought me the gift we opened it together to find 3 packs that are worth about $15 all together on a good day. When I asked him how much this costed him and where he got it from he said “Gary’s pokemart and it costed me $40” I was in shock that he’s charging these prices knowing damn well they don’t actually have evolving skies in them. Gary is a scammer and doesn’t deserve to operate a store let alone get away with taking advantage of people with lesser knowledge about the hobby. STAY AWAY FROM...

I am a relatively new card collector and live near this store. I went in with bright aspirations of finding cool and unique cards to add to my collection. Imagine my reaction to the horrors that unfolded as a result of me entering Gary's lair. First, he overcharged me for a ETB, but I was unaware of this at the time and only realized it when I got home and price checked it myself. Second, as I explored the tiny, dingy store he followed my every move, encroaching on me and spreading his disgusting scent. The store was rundown and dirty, with clumps of dust and cobwebs in every corner. Every inhale I took smelled like an amusement park bathroom and filled me with the urge to gag. He would not stop following me no matter how many times I politely asked for some personal space. Finally, once I finished the purchase, he told me to leave very rudely and slammed the door behind me. I will NEVER RETURN TO GARY'S POKEMART FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT NOBODY WILL EVER GIVE THIS "MAN" BUSINESS AGAIN. "Gary," if that is your real name, I expect an...

If you're in Woodland Hills, California, and a fan of Pokémon, you have to check out this amazing mom-and-pop Pokémon store! I had the pleasure of meeting Gary, the owner, who was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Pokémon. We had a fantastic conversation about the Pokémon community and the latest trends in the world of Pokémon TCG.

While I was there, I picked up two Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs) of the new Pokémon set, Shrouded Fable, and I'm excited to open them up. The store had a great selection, and the atmosphere was welcoming and friendly. Gary's dedication to the community and love for the game really shine through, making this place a must-visit for any Pokémon enthusiast.

So, if you're in the area, definitely stop by and support this awesome local business. Thanks again, Gary! You can follow my Pokémon journey on...