Buy, Sell & Trade Cards

Have cards you no longer want?

NWI Cards buys trading card singles and collections at our Merrillville store. Our singles inventory changes regularly as collections come in, giving players and collectors something different to look through from visit to visit.

Whether you're downsizing a collection, looking to trade into something new, or searching for cards for your next deck, our store is a local place to buy, sell, and trade.

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Gundam, Gunpla & Model Kits in Northwest Indiana

NWI Cards is also a destination for model builders.

Our hobby selection includes Gundam model kits, Gunpla, Pokémon model kits, paints, panel-lining supplies, nippers, hobby tools, detailing products, and accessories for building and customizing models.

Whether you're picking up your first model kit or looking for supplies for a more advanced build, you can browse trading cards and model kits during the same visit.

Driving to NWI Cards From Northwest Indiana

Our Merrillville location makes NWI Cards a convenient meeting point for hobbyists from throughout Lake and Porter counties.

Customers visit us from Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, Dyer, St. John, Highland, Griffith, Munster, Hammond, Hobart, Portage, Cedar Lake, Winfield, Lowell, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Gary, DeMotte, Michigan City, and surrounding Northwest Indiana communities.

If your local area doesn't have the trading card game, model-kit selection, organized play, or hobby community you're looking for, make NWI Cards part of your next trip to Merrillville.

Visiting NWI Cards From Chicagoland

NWI Cards also welcomes customers crossing into Northwest Indiana from Chicago and the south suburbs.

Players and collectors from communities such as Lansing, Homewood, South Holland, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Oak Lawn, Chicago Heights, and surrounding Chicagoland areas can combine a trip to NWI Cards with the shopping, dining, and attractions available throughout the Merrillville and US-30 corridor.

If you're traveling in for a prerelease, tournament, trading-card release, or simply to explore a different hobby store, plan a little extra time and make a day of the trip.

Coming to NWI Cards for a Tournament?

Traveling for a Pokémon, One Piece, Gundam, Union Arena, Weiss Schwarz, or Dragon Ball event?

Tournament days can turn into several hours of playing, trading, shopping, and meeting other players, so Merrillville offers plenty of places to eat, grab coffee, shop, or spend time before and after your event.

Check the NWI Cards event schedule before your trip for start times, registration details, entry fees, and special-event information.

Where to Eat Near NWI Cards

There are many dining options around NWI Cards and throughout Merrillville, ranging from quick meals between tournament rounds to sit-down restaurants for groups visiting from out of town.

For one of the closest options, Tropical Islands Cuisine is located on the same stretch of 80th Place and serves Filipino cuisine.

House of Kobe on Broadway offers Japanese steakhouse, hibachi, and sushi options that work well for groups after a longer event.

For visitors looking for a more upscale meal, Gamba Ristorante offers Italian dining nearby in Merrillville.

Merrillville also has a large concentration of national restaurants, fast-casual dining, and local restaurants throughout the Broadway and US-30 corridors, so groups have plenty of options depending on how much time they have before or after visiting the store.

Coffee Near NWI Cards

Need coffee before a tournament or somewhere to stop with friends afterward?

The Region Cat Cafe is located nearby on 80th Place and combines coffee with a cat lounge and adoption-focused experience.

For a quick drink on the way to or from the store, 7 Brew Coffee offers a drive-through option near Lincoln Highway.

Additional coffee shops and cafés can be found throughout the Merrillville shopping district, making it easy to grab coffee before an event or while someone else in your group is playing.

Shopping Near NWI Cards

If part of your group wants to shop while others attend an event, Merrillville has one of Northwest Indiana's largest retail concentrations.

Southlake Mall is located near US-30 and I-65 and offers shopping, dining, and entertainment in one area.

The surrounding Merrillville retail corridor also includes major stores, specialty shops, warehouse shopping, restaurants, and other businesses, making it easy to combine a visit to NWI Cards with a larger shopping trip.

This can be especially useful for families or groups traveling together when not everyone is participating in the same tournament or hobby.

Things to Do Near NWI Cards

Make NWI Cards one stop in a larger Northwest Indiana day trip.

The Albanese Candy Factory Store in Merrillville is a popular stop for candy, gummies, chocolates, gifts, and treats and can be an easy addition to a trip through the US-30 area.

During the appropriate season, Deep River Waterpark offers another family-oriented attraction in the surrounding area, with summer water attractions and seasonal activities.

Southlake Mall and the surrounding entertainment district also offer shopping, dining, and movie options for visitors who want to spend more time in the area.

Make a Day of Your Trip to Merrillville

A visit to NWI Cards doesn't have to be a single stop.

Start the day with coffee, come to NWI Cards to browse cards and model kits, play in a tournament or trade with other collectors, grab something to eat nearby, and finish the day with shopping or another Northwest Indiana attraction.

For collectors and hobbyists traveling from elsewhere in Indiana or the Chicago area, this gives you more reasons to make the drive even when NWI Cards is the main destination.

First Time Visiting a Local Game Store?

If you've never visited a trading card or hobby store before, don't worry.

You don't need to participate in a tournament or already know how every game works. You're welcome to browse products, look through singles, ask questions, watch games, learn about model kits, or find out which gaming community might be right for you.

Many regular players started by simply walking in and seeing what was happening.

If you're interested in learning a particular game, ask our staff about upcoming beginner-friendly play or community events.

Why Players & Collectors Make the Trip to NWI Cards

NWI Cards combines trading cards, singles, organized play, model kits, hobby supplies, gaming accessories, buying and trading, and community space under one roof.

Our goal is to give Northwest Indiana a hobby store worth visiting even if you don't live directly around the corner.

Come for a new release. Come for a tournament. Come to sell a collection. Come to find your next Gunpla build. Come to trade cards with other collectors.

Or simply come spend some time around people who enjoy the same hobbies you do.

Plan Your Visit

NWI Cards
68 W 80th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410

Wednesday–Friday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Monday–Tuesday: Closed

We look forward to seeing you at NWI Cards.

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