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December 2023 by Joe Adelfio
I recently went to The Hobby Shop and had a wonderful experience. Debbie was so polite, professional and knowledgeable. I found exactly what I was looking for. She even gift wrapped my purchase. Thank you very much!
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December 2023 by Kimmy Reynolds
Everything so overpriced not very good selection like it used to be. Workers stare at everyone every second like they’re thieves. Weird vibes these days wouldn’t recommend to a friend or even an enemy.
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November 2023 by Alexander Siegert
I’ve been going to The Hobby Shop since I was a little kid. Started going even more once I got into sports for the cards. Bob is full of knowledge and is extremely fair when selling/trading in. The place is one of my favorite shops of all time and for good reason. They have everything for everyone. Such a nice store with a great staff, I always leave there with a smile on my face.
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May 2023 by Michelle Hubler
We just came from The Hobby Shop with our daughter and we loved it. Our daughter loved walking around, checking out the goodies, and the fun train. The owner is so nice. A great time. Thank you!
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April 2023 by Joseph Dawson (LiquidAlloy)
It's a huge store with a lot of awesome stuff and a fantastic staff.
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March 2023 by Dawn Fenton
Thanks Rashaad for helping me choose my first RC car!! I didn’t buy it for this location, but I’ll be back for advice and parts!!
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March 2023 by Mark Csordos
The best thing about the Hobby Shop is Bob and the card section. I'd probably give them a 4 but Bob is a 5+ so I rounded up. I enjoy going in, getting my cards and talking sports with him. Hobby shops were so much more prevalent when I was a kid it's nice to have one locally.
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February 2023 by David
The best thing about the Hobby Shop is Bob and the card section. I'd probably give them a 4 but Bob is a 5+ so I rounded up. I enjoy going in, getting my cards and talking sports with him. Hobby shops were so much more prevalent when I was a kid it's nice to have one locally.
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November 2022 by Miguel A B.
Definitely a gorgeous showcase of models trains in the front except their inventory is another thing. Very little inventory of model train cars, and train sets are a bit overpriced due to the holidays its seems. Lot of goodies for kids tho, but due to the lack of trains and the travel needed to get there, they can only get 3 outta 5 stars, Hope they add more inventory in the future and more brands aswell
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September 2022 by Ed Timmons
Have been going here since the 90's. Always friendly people and a home-y vibe. Fair prices, a decent selection for trading cards and D&D supplies too.
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July 2022 by Ryan T
Extremely disappointing. If you are looking for trains, do NOT come here. You will be looked at in a funny way. I have been a customer at this store for almost 10 years. I stopped in for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and when I stopped in there were no trains, to my surprise. I wanted to purchase something on the layout but they said no and I was confused considering nothing was being used. Nobody offered to help me look at the trains, and as a customer who has spent $1,000 dollars on train items in the past here, this was disappointing. The worker said that the train hobby is a dying hobby, which showed his lack of enthusiasm to sell me anything regarding trains. They refused to sell me any train on the layout even though I highly doubt they are being used at all.The train selection is extremely poor unlike when I first started coming here. There is only 1/4 of an aisle for trains. When I found something, I was looked at in a funny way when I asked if there was a possible 10% discount they could give. The worker refused and I was shocked considering I highly doubt any train sale has been made in the past here.What bothered me the most is when I asked if I could use reward points. They only said “every 90 days”, which I understand but I have been a customer for years here and not to be offered any discount after buying tons of items here in the past and on an item that will sit at this store for 6 more months is disappointing. The workers did not seem to care how disappointed I was, and honestly I was upset about the whole experience. I will not be coming back, unless this store answers back here and makes me feel valued as a customer who has once enjoyed this store.
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June 2022 by Tara Elizabeth
As a Matawan resident of over 20 years, everyone has always known The Hobby Shop is overpriced with a small selection you can easily purchase elsewhere for a lower price at any other toy or department store in the area. They have deteriorated in quantity & quality but increased in price throughout the years. Experience with management’s treatment of disabled customers has been extremely ableist, discriminatory, & callous. Handicapped individuals have been told they are not allowed to participate in the card tournaments held there due to their illnesses & accompanying symptoms.If you plan on shopping or playing here, know you are supporting ableism & discrimination against disabled people including their own loyal customers who have spent hundreds there over the years.Go to any other store for fair prices & to be respected & accommodated for any disability you may have, rather than rejected & told that after years of patronizing their business you are no longer welcome or allowed to participate in their FREE tournaments that are open to the public, just not to disabled individuals. Shame.
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June 2022 by Matthew Vasquez
I started coming here last summer and have been going back almost every week ever since. Place is big, so you never feel crowded. They staff is nice and the yugioh player base is so amazing. I’ve become friends with some of these guys and one of the workers is nice and brings use treats (who doesn’t love sweets?). The plaza also has tons of food options. Good place for Yu-Gi-Oh!
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May 2022 by Anthony Capone
Went here a few months back. Loved the environment place was really cool and the workers were very nice to me. The one thing that I wish they really had more of was 1/64 model cars (hot wheels, auto world, mini gt, inno64 , etc) with such a demand for these cars and pegs being empty everywhere I figured this might be the place to go.
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April 2022 by Roni Fredericks
I just love the Hobby Shop, what a great store! They have so many unique toys for all ages! The employees are so helpful, especially the ladies in the front! My kids love going there! This is the only store we go for kids birthday gifts because they offer complimentary gift wrapping! One stop shop!
