The Hobby Centre
★ 4.6 · 354 Google reviews
The Hobby Centre is a sports card shop in Ottawa, Ontario, listed on Sports Cards Near Me. It's located at 1916 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 1E8. It holds a 4.6 star Google rating from 354 reviews. Listings show Pokemon, Magic, and Other. It buys collections as well as selling.
- Address
- 1916 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 1E8
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Phone
- (613) 288-1299
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- Sells
- Buys
- Pokemon
- Magic
- Other
Common questions
- Is The Hobby Centre any good — what do reviews say?
- The Hobby Centre holds a 4.6 star Google rating from 354 reviews, enough to clear our 20-review bar for being ranked among a city's best. We publish the rating as Google reports it and never accept payment to change it.
- Does The Hobby Centre buy sports card collections?
- Yes — The Hobby Centre does buy collections as well as selling. Call ahead with what you have; most shops price on condition and what they're short of that week. Shops that buy in Ottawa.
- What are The Hobby Centre's hours?
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hours change, especially around card shows and holidays — phone ahead if you're travelling for a specific card.
- Where is The Hobby Centre?
- 1916 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 1E8, in Ottawa, Ontario. The map on this page will give you directions from where you are. All card shops in Ottawa.
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The Hobby Centre lists buying collections as a service — see every shop that buys in Ottawa. It also carries trading card games — see Pokémon and TCG shops in Ottawa.
Guides for collectors
- Selling a Collection You Inherited (or Outgrew)
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- Do I Have to Pay Tax When I Sell Sports Cards in Canada?
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- Pokémon & TCG Shops in Canada
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