The Nerd Merchant — Local services in Kirkwood

I’m an adult with a full time job and a family, so I don’t get as much time to play card games as I used to. My experience at nerd merchant reminded me why I don’t spend that time at game stores any more.

I had messaged nerd merchant on social media asking if their flesh and blood card game nights were open to beginners. They responded saying that yes, beginners are welcome, they sell starter decks and can help us learn. I went to the store with a friend based on the assumption of it being beginner friendly, as neither of us have played flesh and blood.

When we got there, the person working there (unsure if it was an employee or owner) greeted us. We told him we’re total beginners and are interested in learning. He led us to the back of the shop where the gaming area is. He immediately sat down and continued playing the game he was playing with the other people there. Neither he nor anyone else in the shop acknowledged us at all. We tried to watch the game they were playing, but obviously as total beginners we had no idea what was going on and had no idea how long the game was gonna last. We left after a few minutes of waiting. As someone who plays a lot of card games and board games, I understand the desire to finish your round, and I don’t fault the employee or owner for wanting to do this. He did not tell us if he would help us learn or how long it would be until he finished the game. I did not expect 100% immediate attention, but as a beginner, not being acknowledged or told anything makes it hard to know if we’re gonna be helped at any point.

I would have happily bought starter decks and some game supplies to support the shop. But if I go to a shop and get no acknowledgement or introduction as to what’s going on, it’s hard to justify this. I’m better off sitting in the comfort of my home and having the card game delivered to my door by Amazon and teaching myself.

The shop is clean and well organized, which can’t be said about all game stores. That’s why I didn’t knock it down...

I came here with my friends and there was 4 Funko sodas for Dustin Henderson stranger things character. He told us that the chase had not been found yet because it is a 1/6 chase for a chase. All of my friends each bought one and there was no chase in any of them. He told us it must have been an error pack and that’s not something Funko does because they make sure there is a chase in 1/6 and there was 6 of them originally. I find it amazing that a grown man just completely lied to our faces and told us a lie. Completely disrespectful should be feeling awful about himself. They also never get any new funko sodas and prices are up $10-$15 on about everything in the store. Overall a horrible experience and I hope they don’t get...

Nothing but great experiences so far! Was recommended to this site from a discord server for their outstanding prices and shipping. I cannot believe how fast my 2 orders took to get here! I bought a TMNT Universus Starter Deck and TMNT Booster box. Shipped fast and with care. Second order was a Disney Lorcana booster box from Fabled, and got here super fast!

For those interested, yes they do also buy your collections and cards! I'm in process doing one for WWF/WWE Raw Deal and they have been outstanding in customer service responding in a timelly...