The Collectors Store - Fairfield, Iowa

Ethan B.

The store is absolutely filthy, disorganized and has a weird smell. It's bordering on multiple health and safety violations. Especially in the back of the store. The owner needs to clean up and reorganize the store entirely. It's the equivalent of a hoarder trying to sell the leftovers in the basement.

When I found an item that interested me, the owner told me I couldn't purchase it because it was on hold. If it was on hold why was it out for display still? What's the point lol

I would not recommend this place if you're not a SERIOUS collecter who's used to garage sales and dirty items.

Please organize and clean up this place (or at least put a curtain before the back of the store)

John D.

Super friendly staff at the collectors store. It was a walk through nostalgia lane in there. 9/10 would go again.

Willie

This store is awful, it's super messy inside, nothing is organized. The person running the store when I went there was an old dude, who didn't really seem interested in running the store at all. I asked him some questions about things that I was looking for, and he seemed almost offended that I tried to talk to him.

I'm not going back there ever, I mean, even if the issues that I listed earlier were somehow resolved, the selection at this store is extremely poor. They didn't have anything that interested me.

Divided P.

This store is a very specific niche amongst the other stores on the square, however, it fills my needs just perfectly. I go often to buy action figures and take a look at the selection, which changes from time to time giving me incentive to keep coming back.

I’ve bought numerous collectibles such as Godzilla figures, and other toys, but the store carries an extensive collection of movies, comics, and games for modern and older platforms.

The store also has a small room dedicated to electronic repair. My family has used this service extensively and it’s been affordable and fantastic service.

However, my problems arise in the organization and cleanliness of the store. Things are often placed in piles and crammed in boxes, making it tedious to navigate and look around. I’ve found myself sifting through boxes and piles of figures just to see what was available. If the store was a little more polished and well-kept, the experience would be more enjoyable and the quality of life of being inside would be drastically improved.

Also, price tags are usually not placed on everything, and often I’ve had to ask at checkout what the price would be for the item I was going to purchase. This for me is minor issue, however I can see where some customers might be irritated.

To conclude, the Collector’s Store offers a unique selection of items akin to a comic shop, though with a more down to earth vibe. There are issues with organization and well being of the store, but past that it has items you can’t get in person in Fairfield.

Bernard M.

Great place to check out! ALL generations of video games! Many RARE findings! Was there on a roadtrip for my, so wasn't able to take much time. Owner seemed very nice. Prices on what i was lookin for- Switch games- were best ive seen.
Could use 3 times the space and fill it up im sure!
I recommend this place for games, videos, hot wheels, record albums, figures, amd much much more!!

Ally H.

My partner and I were searching for an antique radio for a gift. The owner was able to show us different options, allowing us to test them out before purchasing one. Very friendly service and fair prices.

Ben S.

This place has a lot of collectible memorabilia from all sorts of interests. Lots of vinyl records, video games, comic books, VHS, star wars figures. However the store is a complete and utter wreck. I was afraid to pick much of anything up for fear of knocking over other piles of stuff over. The place would benefit from some organization. There appeared to be another smaller shop inside doing computer repair that had the stuff organized but I wasn't sure if the place was off limits or not. This felt more like digging around in your weird grandpa's hoarder house than shopping in a nice corner store.

The R.

AN AMAZING PLACE. If you're into old tech like I am, then The Collectors Store is for you. It contains everything from VHS tapes to old game cartrages to figurines. He also has a storage in the back containing even more products, but they are not for sale yet. If you're a gamer, they got SEGA, NES, Gameboy, ATARI, and more! Only complaints are that it's kinda crowded and some of the products don't have prices and they're in random places. But all in all, it's a pretty good place if you're into old products and all that. The store also contains a repair store within, so if a product needs repair, then Shea's the guy for you! Both Bill and Shea's provide great service. Come on down!