As always, when Special Guests cards hit, we run it back. For one day only, you can trade in select Secrets of Strixhaven: Special Guests cards for guaranteed premium payouts. These values apply to either cash or store credit, no difference, no percentages, just flat payouts. Special Guests cards can be pulled from both Play Boosters and Collector Boosters. Available Trade-In Targets Archaeomancer (149) Non-Foil: $10 Foil: $25 Archmage Emeritus (150) Non-Foil: $5 Foil: $25 Mu

For the last couple of months, we’ve been running a small test with our bulk inventory. The idea was simple: put out tons of cards to dig through, offer 1-for-1 trades, and let the community have fun exploring. After listening to feedback, while some people enjoyed the experience, the majority of players told us they still want a fast and easy way to quickly find the exact cards they need. That has always been the challenge for us. As a store, we operate under the philosophy

Apparently the real secret of Strixhaven is the ability to actually get product at affordable costs. We want to be upfront with everyone: this release has come in at an extremely reduced allocation percentage through normal distribution channels , especially on Collector Boosters. We were able to fulfill most priority preorders , but most is not the same as all, and in a more severe cut scenario the impact could have been significantly worse. What makes this especially frustr

Introducing Thursday Throwdown at Curiosity Video Games & More We’re excited to launch a brand-new weekly event series built around one simple idea: come in, have fun, compete, and win. Starting every Thursday at 6:30 PM, Thursday Throwdown brings a different video game challenge to the store each week. Whether it’s racing, fighting, party games, or something unexpected, every Thursday will feature a new title and a fresh chance to take home store credit prizes. Best of all,

We are always looking for ways to improve what we offer, and part of that means making sure our hours better align with the needs of the community. Over the past several months, we have experimented with a more flexible schedule that was intended to let us stay open when needed and close when traffic was slow. While that approach had good intentions, it also created confusion, so we want to make things clearer and more consistent moving forward. Beginning April 2nd, we will b

Kicking off at the end of April, Curiosity will be hosting three Regional Championship Qualifier (RCQ) events. Each event will be run as Sealed using different Magic sets (see below for dates and formats), feature official promo support, and award an invitation to the next Regional Championship to the winner.* RCQs are part of Magic’s highest-level in-store competitive play. These events are designed to identify top players in the region and provide a direct path toward highe

We want to clear up some confusion around proxies and counterfeits, since the two often get mixed together. Curiosity has always had a strict anti-counterfeit policy. That has not changed. Counterfeit cards are not allowed in the store under any circumstances. At the same time, we are not anti-proxy. We do allow playtest cards during unsanctioned Magic play. If you’re testing decks, playing casually, or jamming games outside of an event, proxies are fine as long as they follo

As the trading card market continues to grow and evolve, we occasionally review our policies to make sure they still support the best possible experience for our customers and our store. With recent changes across major trading card marketplaces and fulfillment systems, we are making a small update to our card condition standards for trade-ins. Going forward, Curiosity Video Games & More will only be accepting Near Mint and Lightly Played cards for trade-in. Many major platfo

We’ve made a small update to the loyalty point system for CORE Support members. The most important thing to know is that the value of your rewards is not changing. This update simply changes how points are displayed and earned so the system works more smoothly and rewards progress on every purchase. Previously, the system awarded 1 point for every $20 spent, and each point was worth $1. Behind the scenes, that was always equal to 5% back in rewards. The only downside was that

We just launched a new feature inside MyCurio.us called Member Vault Bidding. The Vault is a premium CORE Support perk designed to make high demand items feel fair, transparent, and fun. What the Vault is The Vault is visible to all MyCurio.us users. Anyone can watch the listings, follow the action, and see what is coming next. Only active CORE Support members can place bids. How to create a MyCurio.us account MyCurio.us accounts are tied to your in store account. To registe

Please Read Before Commenting or Preordering This post may be longer than usual, but every part of it matters . We need all customers to understand how allocations, preorders, and product availability currently work across trading card games. Taking a few minutes to read this now will prevent confusion and frustration later. If you have questions after reading, please contact us. We are always happy to explain how the system works. As trading card game releases continue to gr

There was a time when MyCurio.us meant something different. It was an experiment. An idea. A place we tried to connect in a new way. Today, it returns with a much clearer purpose. MyCurio.us is now your official Curiosity customer portal. One place. One login. Everything that matters to you as a Curiosity customer. Your Curiosity Account, In One Place The new portal is designed to make your experience smoother, faster, and more rewarding. When you log in, you can: View your

We’ve recently made some behind-the-scenes improvements to how our pricing system handles incomplete games, specifically when manuals are missing or present in different conditions. In the past, some pricing decisions relied on percentage-based estimates when determining the value difference between complete and incomplete copies. While this worked reasonably well in most situations, it also meant certain titles, especially games where the manual represents a significant port

This post outlines updates to our CORE Support Membership, what is changing, and what it means for you. First and most importantly: if you are already a CORE Support member, nothing changes for you as long as you maintain your membership. If you are currently on a 3-month or 6-month plan and continue renewing on schedule, you are fully grandfathered in. You do not need to switch plans. You will keep your existing structure for as long as you maintain it without interruption.

Magic meets Marvel in one of the most anticipated Universes Beyond releases ever. Universes Beyond: Marvel Super Heroes  brings iconic heroes and villains into Magic with full booster support, Commander decks, premium collector products, and multiple ways to play. This release is expected to experience heavy allocation pressure , especially on premium items. Below is a complete breakdown of available products, pricing, preorder policies, and bundle options. Important Preorder

Magic returns to Arcavios with Secrets of Strixhaven , bringing players back to the five iconic colleges of magical study. This release blends spell-focused gameplay, powerful Commander decks, premium Collector products, and some of the strongest bundle values we have seen in a long time. Below is a complete breakdown of every product available for preorder, our pricing, allocation details, preorder deadlines, and preorder payment policy. Important Preorder Deadline Preorders

As physical games continue to age, game preservation is becoming an increasingly important topic for collectors and players alike. Nintendo DS cartridges, in particular, rely on flash memory, which was never designed to last forever. As time passes, these cartridges face a growing risk of data failure that cannot be repaired once it occurs. Because of this, Curiosity is introducing our Nintendo DS Backup and Update Backup services as a forward-looking preservation option. Thi

The Lorwyn Eclipsed Bounty Board Is Live At Curiosity Lorwyn Eclipsed arrives this week and we are celebrating with something special at Curiosity Video Games and More. This set is packed with wild treatments, gorgeous art, and rare cards that players are already buzzing about. We wanted to turn opening packs into an event, so we built a bounty board challenge that rewards anyone lucky enough to strike gold. If you have seen the previews, you already know there is only one se

Pokémon Preorders at Curiosity As with recent sets, preordering Pokémon product with us requires either an active membership or the purchase of a 3-month membership. Please understand that a preorder does not  guarantee product. Distributors cut allocations at their discretion, and there is nothing we can do to prevent that. We do not  take payment at the time of preorder. Once we receive our final allocation, we will contact you to request full payment or help you set up a p

TCGplayer recently changed how lower priced cards are handled, which impacts how we are able to resell lower value inventory. Because of this shift, we are adjusting our minimum trade in acceptance. Beginning immediately, cards will now need a market value of at least $0.90 to qualify for trade in. Our previous minimum was $0.50. This update applies only to Magic the Gathering and Pokemon cards. No other brands or trade in policies are changing at this time. Thank you for und