Mayhem Collectibles Inc — Local services in Clive

Went in to exchange some Christmas gifts with a receipt. Apparently even with a receipt, comics without a price sticker are not exchangeable for another item or for in-store credit. The return policy printed on the receipt says " We will gladly exchange or give in store credit for returns. Sorry, no refunds." The posted policy on the counters adds that you have 90 days to do so. The policy doesn't state that the price sticker has to be attached to the product. The manager told me that since the $34 dollars in comic books that I had gotten as a gift did not have the price stickers on them that "I was out of luck" because the receipt did not have them itemized, it only had them listed with a generic term like back issue or old issue. After I spoke with the manager for about 10 minutes, he agreed to "purchase them back from me" for about $9 after he told me that they would be sold for about $3-$4 which was were the prices paid for them as stated on the receipt. After repeating the return policy a few more times and asking him where it stated that he then offered me about $9 and said that the return policy didn't state that he had to give the price paid as stated on the receipt for exchange because "It(the return policy) didn't say that I had to." I then asked him where it stated in the return policy that a Stocking Fee could be assessed. He paused and then said he would allow me to exchange the comic books for the price paid on the receipt in a very grumpy and sarcastic tone. He ended by saying "Don't ever try returning anything here again." As we were looking for exchange items, we could hear him and another person, who appeared to be an employee, laughing at us. I asked the man "Are you the general manager?" He replied while nodding his head "I'm the manager." The receipt he gave us for the new merchandise had everything "discounted" instead of exchanged. I suppose so his wish of 'no more exchanges'...

Mayham Comic is a haven for those who love trading card games, comic books, and tabletop games. From the moment you walk into the building, you're immediately transported into a world of fantasy and adventure.

The trading card game section at Mayham Comic is impressive, featuring everything from Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh to Magic: The Gathering and other popular trading card games. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie looking to get started, you're sure to find what you need here.

The comic book section is equally impressive, with a wide selection of old and new comics to choose from. The walls of Funko pops and other action figures add to the ambiance, making it feel like a true comic book store.

The other half of the building is dedicated to tabletop games and board games, with a vast selection of games that can be played within minutes or take hours to play through. The staff at Mayham Comic is incredibly knowledgeable and can help you find the perfect game for your interests and skill level.

One of the highlights of Mayham Comic is their large section of mini figs, including Warhammer and Dungeons and Dragons characters. These miniatures are perfect for those who enjoy painting and collecting.

In addition to their impressive selection of products, Mayham Comic also hosts board game nights and a Pokémon league. This creates a sense of community among gamers and provides an opportunity to meet new people who share similar interests.

Overall, Mayham Comic is a must-visit for anyone who loves trading card games, comic books, and tabletop games. With an incredible selection of products, knowledgeable staff, and community events, this store is sure to become a favorite among...

Yeesh. I want to like this place as it supports my geekier habbits, but have found better local comic book stores that are cleaner and more aesthetically appealing. Yes, this place has greater product variety from comics to trade paperbacks to board games to tabletop miniatures. Unfortunately, it's a mixed bag with customer service. Some days the employees are overheard talking about customers that are in the store even. The manager/owner of the Ames location is a jerk who has zero customer service skills and zero management skills as he is easily overheard cussing and complaining about things like customers (who may or may not be in the store) or things like the Des Moines location. If in Des Moines, go to a female employee for help as they are better for customer assistance. The Des Moines location male employees lack social graces and are kind of scary looking. The Des Moines (male) employees and their customer service skills are generally lacking though they will do their best to help. The Ames location employees are willing to work hard to help out and do their best inspite of their jerky boss. Both locations have a general funkiness/smell to the them, and the Des Moines location's main bathroom is absolutely disgusting. The second bathroom is better, but it's quality is greatly inconsistant so make sure you've gone to the bathroom...