Marty's Trading Card Exchange (Cranks TCG) — Local services in Chattanooga

My favorite shop. Prior to COVID I bought almost exclusively from there and would buy a few boxes every other week or so and even bought an entire case once. Can't agree with some of the other reviews, as my experience talking to Marty was always nice. He's not overly talkative which is just fine by me. Haven't bought any cards really since COVID because he's been closed up and I like to browse a bit before I buy since I don't buy stuff online. I do miss coming in and shooting the breeze for a few min and buying cards. Hope they stay safe and open soon when they feel comfortable again. Would give 4-5 stars if they were open but it's just been so long now.

edit: Finally visited Marty's when I saw the store was open again after a few years. Apparently bought out by another store, it is a lot different. I miss the old setup and browsing through all Marty's old stuff, but new owner has a different direction for store layout. Overall can't give a bad rating because the staff was very friendly and attentive and prices were in line. Upgrading to 4 stars since store is open again and wishing new owner(s)...

After answering the phone, the Owner was rude, he said he does not sell to the public, would not even look at my cards! I asked him how does he stay in business if he doesn't sell to the public and he said he just does. Marty's was very short and rude getting off the phone as well. Confirmed is out it was a waste of gas after he's the one that called and confirmed that they were open. If I could rate this zero Stars I would have. Marty's sports exchange seems to be very racist and derogative towards my appearance.

UPDATED 3 MINUTES AFTER POSTING:: a guy came out and asked what we were taking pictures of, (posting the photo below) I replied 'for a Google review.' and he used profanity and told me 'to get on with my black a$$ life, and we were not welcome here' I am not racist by any means, but I am white. And don't act nor dress "black" whatever...

My advice, please get an out to lunch sign and if you plan on closing for any reason during regularly noted business hours please leave an announcement on a Facebook page or something to let people know. I stopped by today at about noon (your door had the gate closed and your vehicle was outside and I came back again at 130 and thetshop was still closed and your vehicle was now gone. There was a guy waiting from Alabama that was pretty agitated. This was about the 5th time this has happened to me in the past year, but my drive is significantly shorter. Love the store and selection especially as I buy some of my odd ball sized supplies that I don't buy in bulk here. My thoughts for what they're worth please...