What's the vibe?
Comic Book Store Details
Piland’s Cards and Games located in Chico, California is a welcoming and vibrant comic book store that offers a diverse selection of comics and trading cards in a family-friendly atmosphere, where visitors consistently praise the warm and inviting environment created by the knowledgeable staff and owners.
While there is no direct mention of graphic novels or trade paperbacks in the reviews, the store appears to primarily focus on trading cards and collectibles rather than extensive comic book offerings.
Due to limited review information about specific comic brands, we cannot confirm which major comic publishers or characters are featured in their inventory.
How much do things cost here?
Based on customer feedback, pricing at this comic book store tends to run slightly above market value, though many visitors understand and accept this as part of supporting a local business; some customers mention that while certain items may be priced higher, the quality of service and store atmosphere makes it worthwhile, while others express concerns about specific items being significantly marked up.
How’s the product selection here?
Visitors consistently praise the store’s extensive selection, particularly highlighting their impressive range of trading cards, with multiple reviews mentioning that the store maintains a “plethora of selections” and “insane selection of pokemon” cards, making it a destination worth traveling to for collectors.
Collectibles & Action Figures
This comic book store offers a wide variety of collectibles including trading cards, vintage items, and sports memorabilia, with reviews specifically mentioning Funko Pops among their figure selection, creating an “eclectic shop” atmosphere with “treasures beyond your wildest dreams.”
Trading Cards, Manga, Anime & More
The store is particularly well-known for its extensive Pokemon card selection, Magic: The Gathering products, and Funko Pops, with visitors frequently mentioning the impressive variety of trading card games and collectible items available.
There are no specific mentions of anime, manga, or D&D products in the available reviews.
Is this place kid-friendly?
The store presents itself as a family-friendly establishment, with reviews specifically mentioning it being “very kid friendly” while maintaining expertise for adult collectors, though one review raises concerns about card pack purchases potentially encouraging gambling-like behavior in young customers.