Coulee Cards and Gaming — Local services in Cedar Rapids

Absolutely one of the best collectible card shops I’ve ever visited.

Coulee Cards and Gaming has an elite selection, especially in Pokémon and basketball cards. Their inventory is incredibly well organized, and the shop is clean, easy to navigate, and always welcoming.

One of the biggest standouts for me is their $1–$9 card boxes, clearly labeled and filled with hidden gems. You’re encouraged to sit down and take your time flipping through the cards, and that makes the experience so much more enjoyable. I’ve spent 1–2 hours at a time with my young son just digging through singles, and not once have we been rushed or made to feel like we’re in the way. That kind of customer-first environment is rare.

Their staff is friendly and helpful, and the leadership clearly knows the trading card industry inside and out. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or just chat about the hobby, they’re always willing to share knowledge and make sure you walk out happy.

We also had one resealed pack issue, and they handled it with absolute professionalism; full cash refund and a genuine apology. That level of integrity is hard to come by and deserves to be recognized. I do want to emphasize that was a one time occurrence out of the many, many times I’ve shopped their location. Resealed packs can slip through any shop and it shouldn’t be seen as a negative reflection of their quality control. In fact, I hope you see I’m pointing out the opposite because they took such immediate accountability.

Convenient hours, a great location, and a place you’ll want to come back to again and again....

Biggest inventory in CR for sure but also really good prices. Went for the first time today and was so impressed that I lost track of time and ended up spending 5 hours there and ultimately bought ~50 singles but in all that time I maybe looked at 10% of what they had. While going through boxes they kept adding new inventory. In the time it took me to look at 100 cards they would put another 100 on the shelf. It is quiet, clean, and the people that work there are polite. I also believe they have the cheapest booster packs. By a matter of like 50¢ but it is still the most competitive pricing. Great inventory, pricing, and environment. This...

I had a few questions when entering this store, particularly about Pokémon cards. However, my questions were very rudely ignored and one of the cards I was particularly interested in was a fake. I cannot in good faith support, endorse, and publicly or privately admire any store or business willing to take advantage of honest hardworking folk such as myself. these business practices only hurt collectors such as myself and the brands they intend to sell and or represent. It is for this poor experience why I cannot recommend this store to anyone in good conscience. There are many better honest places to conduct honest...