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Golden Age Collectables
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852 Granville StVancouver, BC V6Z 1K3
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
(604) 683-2819
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
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- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for Golden Age Collectables
14 reviews in English
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Review from Isabelle G.
Vancouver, BC
4/7/2012
I always find what I am looking for and the staff are awesome. I like my comics, however, I am not a hard core comic geek and they don't make me feel any less than for not being hard core. I always come out with a treasure or two. Glad that this continues to still be part of the Granville staple.
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Review from Paula P.
Vancouver, BC
4/2/2012
I am not much of a comic book reader, nor do I have a lot of collectibles but this store is a great place to spend a little time on a weekend.
They have an awesome selection of cool vinyl toys and games, novelty ice cube trays, plushies, books and comics.
I had a weird hankering to read That Wilkin Boy - you know, that Bingo guy that's in Archie comics sometimes - dates a girl names Samantha who's father hates Bingo? Don't even ask I have no idea why I wanted to but there it is.....and?
Yes - I found me some Bingo....this is how I can prove that I am not a real comic book fan - I was looking for something Archie related.
That being said - there is a spectacular shelf of super discounted comics - some just randoms 10 for $4.99, some complete sets, even bags of 50 assorted random comics for $10.99!
I picked up a complete set of a series called Angel and the Ape - a 4 part 90's series based on a 1960's comic and it was pretty awesome. The best part? It was $3.99. I hadn't really planned on coming back but you know what - I'm in.... -
Review from Trudi C.
2/23/2012 11 Check-ins Here
My first stop off for birthday prezzies :D There are enough cool bits and pieces for nearly everyone I know! I have pretty 'geeky' friends, which is great!
Lots of choice, all new weekly comics on Wednesdays, graphic novels, toys, t shirts... My only fault really is the price of everything; always seems a touch over0priced, my purse shrieks a little when she sees me approaching the store! Ahh but it's good! I need my issues of Super Dinosaur, don't you understand??
It can be a little narrow in there, but everyone usually always seems good-spirited. Also thumbs up to the fellow English person who works in there ;) -
Review from Dustin H.
11/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
For some strange reason, I'm absolutely DELIGHTED when I can find a store I love for unintended purposes. I love finding that place that advertises itself as having the greatest burger, yet discovering that they happen to have a wicked variety of milkshakes. It's this hunt for hidden gems in known places that made me, a non-comic book reader, spend approximately two hours just walking around "Golden Age" in awe.
I should explain further that when I say I'm a non-comic reader, that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the culture: I have enough Batman t-shirts and Marvel movie DVDs to put most people to shame - and I one day DREAM of having enough money to finally get the Harley Quinn tattoo I've been planning for years inked on my leg. That being said, I don't have the sheer amount of reliable and disposable income required to get into the addictive world of monthly books. I'll catch up on the storylines through online summaries, I'll watch the movies, but I haven't picked up an actual issue in somewhere around 15 years.
What makes me love Golden Age is all the OTHER stuff catered to a comic-appreciative crowd. T-shirts, posters, collectable figures, trading card games, everywhere I looked were things that made the 50% nerd, 100% child inner workings of my mind just jump for joy.
The staff also seemed to be dipped in awesome, then sprinkled with a like topping of epic. The night I came in there was a guy working the counter at the back who (from the couple conversations I overheard) seemed to have an encyclopedic memory of all things that had ever happened in comic print, as well as an up to date and running inventory of the entire store, accessible by memory. The girl working the front desk (I'll give it a second for that to sink in... girl... working in a comic store... okay, has the room stopped spinning? Alright, lets continue) was not only at least 3-4 points on the standard ranking system more attractive than any woman I've ever seen IN a comic store (let alone working there) but was making D&D-style references to the goings on around her. I probably spent a good 10 minutes just puzzling over the fact that such a being actually existed.
I didn't end up spending a lot of money there, and being from out of town I can't really make too many visits so I can't really comment on the ongoing state of business or even the pricing models, but the experience of just checking out this store was a lot of fun, and next time I find myself in downtown Vancouver, this will no doubt be on the to-do list for one of my free days.
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Review from Lara K.
Vancouver, BC
4/17/2012
I don't really read many comics, but there is a huge selection here. I feel like a kid every time I step into this store and the little second storey loft has a cool assortment of postcards, posters and t-shirts. Besides comics, t-shirts, posters and postcards you can find collectable mugs, action figures, character busts, role playing games and RPG playing cards, etc... all conveniently located in Downtown Vancouver on Granville. I have a friend who is big into Dr. Who so I think I will try this place when I attempt to locate her a Dr. Who graduation present. I myself like to stop in here to get retro movie and rock band post cards to send loved ones, instead of sending them the same old Vancouver-themed postcards (I never have enough to say to fill an entire letter so post cards it is). Oh yeah, I once found a "Freddy's Dead" poster upstairs for two bucks! :) Yes, that's right, there are old school posters up stairs and they even have a small selection of horror themed stuff. Considering I am not a huge comic book or graphic novel reader and not a fan girl of any TV shows, I have to say this place has a lot of reasonably looking cool stuff.
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Review from Chris N.
Vancouver, BC
9/26/2011
Pretty good, especially for a comic book store downtown!
The graphic novel selection is great, well organized and well priced. And it's great to grab a comic or two on the way home. But they don't stock as many monthly comics as other places in town. This is understandable since most of their sales seem to come from trade paperbacks.
They also stock some gaming supplies, and toys.
As for the staff: I've had a couple great experiences, and a couple of fairly rude ones. Although I haven't had a bad one in a while.
Great when your downtown, great to find a comic when needed, but you might have trouble finding specific comics. -
Review from Rick C.
12/11/2010
Golden Age Collectables is easily the best comic book store in the Vancouver area. I love their downtown central location, their friendly staff, great decor, and good selection of comics and related items.
It's a fun place to just drop by and browse as they have a narrow, but long setup. Their prices are fair and are always changing depending on the current value and markets.
There's not much negative to say about the place. I think it's cool. -
Review from Alex K.
Vancouver, BC
3/15/2011
I got opinions about the Golden Age, and many of them are mixed up with the residual nerd shame I carry around in my psyche like a purse dog. It's probably not fair to give the place a 3, (but I'm still gonna), as a full service comic shop they fulfill all your basic requirements. You got your current monthly titles and evergreen selections in trade paperback, a reasonable selection of indie books and a large-ish amount of manga, all fairly well organized. Plenty of apparel, games and toys as well, and a staff who between them can usually answer any of your questions. Pricing is pretty much par for the course, although some of their tags on Silver Age books and other more collectible items are on the higher side. At least they grade reasonably well, leaving aside the large number of CGC slabbed books, may god send a plague to wipe those shills off the face of the earth, amen. It's a perfectly good shop.
Ultimately the reason I won't give 'em a four star review is that the place has no sense of community, and for yours truly that's an absolutely essential part of the comic shop experience. It ain't necessarily the Golden Age's fault, they got a lot of foot traffic and aren't really in a position to be able to talk turkey with every patron who walks through the door. Fact of the matter is though that Gobble Gobble turkey talk is what makes a good shop great. It's not enough for me to go in knowing what I want, I need you to know me a bit, know my tastes and be able to recommend books to me. Sorry if that seems like an unreasonable expectation, but I've had that experience at other stores (in Vancouver even) and without it a shop ain't never gonna be more than a place to browse occasionally. To be totally frank I might as well just order my books online.
So yeah, as a spot to drop in and windowshop, rad. But it'll never be my homebase, more's the pity.Listed in: Geek Vancouver
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Review from Dani C.
7/20/2011
I really like this shop, despite being more of a casual reader. One of the things I like about Golden Age is that they have more than just American comics, but also manga, figurines, whatever you can think of. I'm generally more of a manga person, but I have slowly been getting into the Batman comics and Golden Age has a lot of things that has interested me. The service is friendly, often times when they're not busy with a customer, they say hi and that if I need any help, I can ask them. Another thing I like is the exchange rate updates as they're often up to date. Even if you're someone who's only remotely interested in comics, Golden Age is a good place to check things out!
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Review from Simon R.
BC
12/17/2008 1 photo
Although an irrefutable nerd, I cannot claim to know a lot about the intricacies of the superhero universe. I especially cannot discuss the finer details behind the backgrounds of the villains, monsters, elves, cartoon characters, and murderous ninjas that are held within the great expansion of comics that line the walls of Golden Age Collectables.
That said, I can vouch for it's variety of comic styles, with everything from Archie Andrews to the Punisher, and probably even that comic crossover that featured both of them. http://upload.wikimedi...
Golden Age is geared for the current generation of rich nerds who now rule the world with their computer skills, but who still need to live vicariously through Conan the Barbarian and pretend that telekinetic scantly clad mutants are their girlfriends. With plastic figurines, Simpson's paraphernalia, D&D monster compendiums and Spiderman T-shirts, there's a lot of useless things that should be targeted at children, but who's high prices reflect the value of such merchandise to older aficionados. However, if you are simply seeking pulp to read in the washroom, they have very cheap deals on decent comic grab bags with at least two recognizable heroes in each. -
Review from Christine R.
New Westminster, BC
10/25/2008
Golden Age is a great shop for comic books, whether you call them that or "graphic novels." In other words, whether your taste runs to action hero or indie comics, Golden Age's vast selection is sure to please. They also carry the classics and bestseller graphic novels of the past several years, such as Chester Brown's Louis Riel and Art Spiegelman's Maus. I'm a fan of the all-too-sporadic Optic Nerve series; the staff seem pretty patient with my regular "Is there a new one yet?" inquiries.
They also have a fantastic array of toys - the kind that adults collect for themselves, such as action figures - and character merchandise. The vintage movie and music posters are also great with images of old Hollywood, the Rat Pack, and Elvis, plus contemporary movies and characters.
They do fabulous window displays, and even if you don't consider yourself a comic book/graphic novel fan, it's a fun store to browse and get all lost in sweet nostalgia. -
Review from Cameron M.
Toronto, ON
12/17/2008
Golden Age is one of the best places for comics and collectibles in the city and it's conveniently located downtown. And, I'm a total elitist nerd so you can believe me on it when I say so.
Most of their stores focus does tend to be on new issues of comics and graphic novels. They feature one of the hands down best selections of comic collections/graphic novels in the city so if you're looking for something popular or recent you can definitely find it here. They also have a pretty epic selection of toys and other collectibles, though I'm a bit less into that side so I can't comment on it too much.
Their Kryptonite (sorry) as a store though is their back issues. Though they do have a pretty solid stock of various back issues they are definitely outdone by some other local stores. If you're looking for a specific old issue this place might have it but I wouldn't suggest it as the first place to hit.
The best thing about Golden Age though is the customer service. They never really leave behind the counter but since they're right along the Granville strip all of the staff is used to working with regular people and never act too elitist or nerdy to someone coming in with even the stupidest questions. I applaud that as many comic stores display the absolute extremity of pretension that gives comics and graphic novels a bad name. -
Review from J K.
12/16/2010 4 photos
For some reason I always come here when I'm in Van. Maybe it's all the collectibles. Maybe it's the nerdy employees. Maybe it's the illicit drug discussions in the back office. Regardless, this place a wide variety of comics. You won't be disappointed.
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Review from Sarah O.
7/13/2009
Yup. This comic store rocks. They carry a very good selection, though when I went in, the book I was looking for was out of stock. To be fair, this particular book is very hard to find and so I was even shocked they carried it. Customer service was top notch, they were unpretentious and very knowledgeable about their material. They even told me they could give me a call when the next shipment of restock merchandise comes in. Now that's love. I want to live in this store for a week and read everything while ordering in take-out. Comic book lovers unite!
Listed in: Nerds Unite
