Geek Retreat Chelmsford - Chelmsford

Andrew C.

Everything is marked up well over retails, they offer 30% cash on trade in, 60% store credit - so by the time you take store credit, deduct their markup, you will end up with roughly 48% value.

Take a look in their single folders and they sell well over full price too.

Also, 98% sure they are weighing their Japanese 151, brought multiple packs over multiple times and they are always dead, if you know Pokemon, you know the Japanese are highly trusting and all packs can be weighed.

Come here if you're desperate for cards otherwise, go to a toy store.

EDIT: Nice try at the uno reverse, however, this review is based on a long time coming to you guys and noticing what you are upto.

Please explain 60% in-store credit on products that are marked up over RRP by 15%? You are creating a franchise by screwing people. Its not hard to get 80% market value.

This has nothing to do with pull, it has to do with how you run your business.

Billy M.

Came in for the first time today after hearing so much about the shop. Really kind respectful staff, nice environment, lots of good products and very well priced! Me and my partner loved our visit. Food was stunning. Nice selection with options for everyone.

A great touch was the low volume music. My partner sometimes struggles with sensory overload so it was so nice for them to have an experience they can enjoy. LGBT inclusive as well. If I could give them more stars I would! This should be the standard of all shops. 🏳️‍🌈

Jordan G.

Such a great, accessible, friendly space for all ages. The chocolate milkshake is special and we had great fun testing out the free range of board games.

Darren M.

Great place to play yugioh and various other cards games 😁 lovely staff, great place to hang out, good food and drink, and fantastic shop for all things nerdy.

Sam

Wonderful staff, nice atmosphere and plenty of range love going in and supporting a local run community rather than just paying online

Jon G.

Great place to play MTG with enough players for several formats. Being a new starter and not knowing anyone else who played it was a bit daunting but both the staff and players have been really helpful and friendly. The crowd is diverse and it's great to see so many people both kids and adults having a laugh together without being judged. It can get very busy so best to check before hand what's on before you visit for the first time. If like me, you've no idea what you are doing then just ask the staff for advice and they will help you get started. The social media channels are a great way to connect with other players and to ask questions and get advice. Overall, highly recommend and for me a great way to meet other people outside of work and the pub.

A C.

What a gem! If you love board games, D&D, warhammer. If you love having some screen free time with family or friends or if you love sitting in a chilled, friendly cafe drinking an awesome milkshake, then give this place a go.

In my opinion, the menu would benefit from a few healthier options and some more board games choices but at the time of writing, we are not long out of lockdown,so I highly suspect this place will be be on an upward trend.

Highly recommend giving it a go.

Dovydas B.

Great venue to play TCG. Events happening often. Shame that not a lot of people come to play MTG commander on regular basis on daily basis.