Jake’s Cards & Games

Stopped in here twice while traveling in the area for Setsucon, State Colleges animé convention. This shop has a little bit of everything. One thing to note, Jake’s is not a new pull comic shop, but makes up for it with an excellent cheap longbox selection in the front of the store. Carries some graphic novels.
Has a significant stock of TCG/​CCG games that are kept behind the counter. Shop seems to specialize in Magic The Gathering with significant backstock. The decent stock of board games and HeroClix are located mid store. In the back is a LARGE area for gaming with several tables along with several customized environment tables. Model Supplies are also kept in this area along with several assembled models on display. Shop carries a significant stock of card protectors and collectors supplies.
They also stock a good amount of sports cards and memorabilia including Penn State merchandise. Autographed merchandise was kept behind the counter at the register. Various sports cards were available at both full price and discount including full boxes, along with older NASCAR collectables, and other random merchandise. Collectables are all over the shop.
Excellent staff who were very pleasant to talk with and knowledgeable about the area and other comic/​sci-​fi conventions we could look into. Shop is much like an old school card shop, so it’s not the most modem place in the word. Parking is on the street so be prepared to circle the block. State Colleges best comic shop is in Bellefonte, possibly the biggest surprise of the visit.

Extremely happy with my visit. I’m an out of town guy visiting his girlfriend at Penn State and decided to venture out while she was in class. Came across this shop! I’ve been looking to pickup some yugioh cards that are pretty outdated and most shops in my area didn’t have them anymore but these kind people sure did. I found just about everything I was looking for with the exception of a few little things. Staff was extremely friendly and very helpful! The woman I worked with was so pleasant and I felt very comfortable as I went through page after page of cards. They really took their time with me and I appreciate that so much. You guys really made my day! I wasn’t expecting to find a place like this 4 hours away from home but I sure did! My only criticism is, just like the other reviewer, the store seems a little outdated. But it’s a card shop. They have so much to offer and It’s A-​ok with me because the service I received was very good

Pros:
Offers a diverse selection of card packs and card accessories with a concentration in sports cards, Yugioh, Magic the Gathering, and Pokemon
Wide selection of board games
They also sell some fan merchandise for sports teams (Steelers!!! Woooooo!)
Sell booster boxes with promo cards
They hold at least 2 events each week
Friendly, courteous staff
Most customers are friendly
Cons:
Needs an update to how clean it looks: i.e. some fresh paint, more organization with product, dusting items that have not sold, vacuuming/​new carpet, wash windows, etc.
Some customers are rude, obnoxious, or too competitive during events
Not the best selection of individual cards