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Jay's CD & Hobby
4.5 ★★★★★ 715 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Ankeny, Iowa
Well-stocked hobby shop featuring a wide assortment of used and retro games, action figures, toys and collectibles.
Plan your visit
- Buys & trades used gear they buy, trade, or consign used instruments — bring the case and any original parts, and expect trade credit to beat the cash offer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (515) 513-0739
- Website jaystoysandgames.com
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM |
What's on the wall
“This place is a hidden gem if you’re into collectibles, cards, or just browsing something different.”
“Fair price to trade ins in multiple occasions.”
What players say again and again
“Fair price to trade ins in multiple occasions.”
“The selection is impressive—everything from sports cards to memorabilia—and it’s clear they really know their stuff.”
“Extremely nice employees, items 4 sale r in great condition, and extremely great prices.”
From the reviews
This is the best organized of the 3 stores. The enthusiasm and passion of the staff is just as good, if not better, than the other 2 larger stores. The selection is better and more organized than the other 2 stores too. This will always be my first stop in Ankeny.
This is a store you need to see to believe. They are filled to the brim with all things nerd and have incredible staff. As an mtg fan, I was pleased with their pack selection and amount of bulk. They also have a good selection of precons and booster boxes.
Fair price to trade ins in multiple occasions. The guy that previously worked full time as the magic guy was great in both the buying and selling experience.
I had a great experience at Jay’s CD and Hobby Shop in Des Moines. This place is a hidden gem if you’re into collectibles, cards, or just browsing something different. The selection is impressive—everything from sports cards to memorabilia—and it’s clear they really know their stuff.
Selling or trading gear at Jay's CD & Hobby
Jay's CD & Hobby comes up for buying and trading used gear — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the trip go better. First, bring the whole package: the case or gig bag, the original tremolo arm or bridge parts, the paperwork if you have it — a complete rig is worth real money more than a bare instrument, and it saves the back-and-forth of "can you bring the case in?" Second, know that trade credit almost always beats the cash offer, usually by a healthy margin — if you're upgrading anyway, price your old gear as a trade against the new one before you take cash. Either way, expect the offer to be below what the gear sells for on the wall; the gap is the store's margin for setup, warranty, and sitting on it until the right buyer walks in.
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