Spud's Emporium of Comics & Games — Local services in Ottumwa

Spud's Emporium is more than a store; it is an institution. It's like the bar on Cheers, where everybody knows your name, and the employees can tell you about things that you will love that you never even knew existed. Whether it's a parent trying to find comic books that will get their child interested in reading, or 20-somethings looking for a board game/card game that be fun for a party of 8 but be easy enough to play while drunk, Spud always knows exactly what it is you need. A family friendly environment where you don't have to be afraid to bring your kids, but still a place that is fun enough that an adult can game for an evening with friends and have an enjoyable time. Spuds has it all.

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I liked the shop, nice selection. It does smell like a wet basement, but that was small. What I didn't care for was the cashier trying to charge me more than the items were priced at and arguing with my calculator. We went back and forth multiple times and I eventually just asked for my items to be put back. He doesn't use a calculator and when you work with small items such as cards that is very problematic. I wouldn't have cared to much but he was attempting to charge me 93 dollars for 60 dollars worth of Irene and in my opinion that's not a small mistake. If you shop here I highly recommend double checking your pricing...

Spud's is just getting started but this little shop brings something different to the table. Something I've long felt Ottumwa has sorely needed. It's a comfortable and laid-back place to visit, hang out and pick up all the odds and ends a ttrpg gamer could want or need. The inventory is limited but growing constantly and I've no doubt Spuds will become a prime destination for card collectors, comic lovers, ttrpg players, and other hobbyists in due time as it continues to establish itself. You won't find a better place to meet like-minded folks in the area and you certainly won't regret...