Arena Hobbies — Local services in Derby

I have been to several TCG stores in Wichita and I personally feel that Arena Hobbies has the best atmosphere. The staff there are super friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and fair. I have an excited 11 year old that can be a lot when he gets excited, but they were super patient with him while he was trading cards. The regulars that where there when we visited were also amazing as well. As newcomers to MTG it can be overwhelming and intimidating to play with strangers and at a new place. But my son and I had a fantastic time today.

The store does very generous store credit with trade ins. Their sealed products are fairly priced, unlike some locations that put a large margin and jack up the price. I'd advise anyone that buys TCG's from big box retailers to come shop here instead first to support your local store.

I could go on and on with more positive things to say, but I'd rather suggest you go visit the...

Arena Hobbies is hands down the best trading card game store in Wichita! I had an incredible experience there, especially because they let me smash! Their welcoming environment and friendly staff made it easy to dive into the excitement of trading card games. The store is well-organized, offering a fantastic selection of cards and gaming supplies. The community at Arena Hobbies is fantastic, and I always feel at home when I'm there. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newbie, this is the perfect place to enjoy your favorite card games. Five stars for Arena Hobbies—I'll definitely be back for more...

My wife and I checked this place out over the weekend, and it's fantastic! It's a great gaming space that sells cards, ttrpg game system books, including one by a local author, and lots of other gaming and nerdy accessories. It's a lot of fun, the owners are great, and it's a nice little neighborhood place to hang out.

Also, to the idiots out there that like to rob and steal from good people like these, just stop. To anyone out there looking to buy cards or whatnot from a stranger, do your best to make sure they're not stolen, otherwise, businesses like these will pack up...