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Fast delivery, great communication, and careful packaging. Would definitely order again.

Fantastic experience. I love looking through the items that are actually reasonably priced! I got a game that I didn't... read moreFantastic experience. I love looking through the items that are actually reasonably priced! I got a game that I didn't think I would find new and it makes me happy. The owner is super nice, very helpful with communication and just a nice guy in general. read less

I have made multiple purchases from this merchant. I like that the owner seems to be a boardgame enthusiast... read moreI have made multiple purchases from this merchant. I like that the owner seems to be a boardgame enthusiast himself, all my purchases have come in perfect condition with prompt shipping. read less

Upstart Boardgamer is a wonderful resource for me. It provides a chance for me to get crowdfunded versions of games... read moreUpstart Boardgamer is a wonderful resource for me. It provides a chance for me to get crowdfunded versions of games at a reasonable price. I’m happy to pay the slight markup to Upstart Boardgamer to ensure I can see reviews of the production version of the game before I layout a chunk of change. No more backing on a whim only to be disappointed by mediocre games. Upstart Boardgamer to the rescue. Reasonable pricing, prompt responses to inquiries, well packed and timely shipping. The owner, Drew, is a great person too! read less

Drew and Upstart Gamer is always great with a personal touch. He makes things easy and his level of communication... read moreDrew and Upstart Gamer is always great with a personal touch. He makes things easy and his level of communication is top notch. read less

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Great service!

I called in before I made an order, and I was met with excellent communication and my order was shipped... read moreI called in before I made an order, and I was met with excellent communication and my order was shipped promptly. The price was very competitive with other offers that I had reviewed and the item was well packaged and all of its components were fully accounted for. read less

Upstart is undoubtedly the best place to get crowdfunded games after pledging and late pledging are closed. Drew knows... read moreUpstart is undoubtedly the best place to get crowdfunded games after pledging and late pledging are closed. Drew knows how to give great customer service! I highly recommend buying from Upstart if you’re interested in something from their selection. read less

Upstart Boardgamer is hands down my only go-to shop for gaming needs. The selection of KS and GF games... read moreUpstart Boardgamer is hands down my only go-to shop for gaming needs. The selection of KS and GF games is unprecedented. Upstart does not mark up these pledge levels, and offers free shipping. Drew is one of the nicest, and most helpful individuals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He went way out of his way to help me with all my needs. As a crew of one, this is very impressive. I will be shopping nowhere else for my board game needs. read less

Great communication, speedy delivery. Very handy for people who missed out on Kickstarter and are looking to buy a KS... read moreGreat communication, speedy delivery. Very handy for people who missed out on Kickstarter and are looking to buy a KS game at an affordable price. read less

Awesome price for the board game(s) and delivered promptly. Highly recommend. Have made multiple purchases.

I've made a couple of Kickstarter purchases from Drew at Upstart Boardgamer. Both shipments were quickly processed and arrived safely.... read moreI've made a couple of Kickstarter purchases from Drew at Upstart Boardgamer. Both shipments were quickly processed and arrived safely. His prices on Kickstarters I missed backing were excellent. I highly recommend Upstart Boardgamer! read less

Not only was the customer service the best I have ever had but the packaging of the games was superb!... read moreNot only was the customer service the best I have ever had but the packaging of the games was superb! I would not hesitate to buy from your shop again and would encourage others to do the same. Well done! Kind regards, Joseph read less

Such a great place to buy! Great communication. Best aftermarket Kickstarter prices you will find.

Have to say customer service is top notch. Received updates about shipping schedule and responses to questions via email... read moreHave to say customer service is top notch. Received updates about shipping schedule and responses to questions via email within hours. Drew was very helpful, will recommend to anyone. Not to mention price was amazing compared to what others were selling the game for. read less

Great prices and shipping was exactly as described on website. Received email confirmation of order, shipping, and delivery! ... read moreGreat prices and shipping was exactly as described on website. Received email confirmation of order, shipping, and delivery! Box was carefully packed, games came in perfect condition. read less

Owner was able to give me a rare Kickstarter promo that was difficult to find, as many others I spoke... read moreOwner was able to give me a rare Kickstarter promo that was difficult to find, as many others I spoke to did not understand the difference. Board game came well packaged and arrived at the agreed upon shipping time. I would work with this vendor again in a heartbeat. read less

The Shipping struck me as a bit strange at first, but I read through the site and learned why it... read moreThe Shipping struck me as a bit strange at first, but I read through the site and learned why it is that way. Great Seller with absolutely great prices and a pretty funny website to boot. read less

Upstart board gamer is exceptional. Good prices, super friendly customer service and extremely accommodating. Would recommend for all board game purchases.

Great communication, fast shipment. Thanks and will use again!

Very happy with my experience! Great communication from staff about order status, game was carefully packaged and arrived on... read moreVery happy with my experience! Great communication from staff about order status, game was carefully packaged and arrived on time! Will definitely be my first stop next time I need a board game! read less

Drew has some of the most affordable prices around for new Kickstarter Games! Extremely transparent about his process, his pricing,... read moreDrew has some of the most affordable prices around for new Kickstarter Games! Extremely transparent about his process, his pricing, and his shipping times. You will not find a better deal! Very happy with my purchase. read less

I only order after campaign Kickstarter games from drew and every experience is a quick, painless and awesome experience.... read moreI only order after campaign Kickstarter games from drew and every experience is a quick, painless and awesome experience. Drew really has a passion for this hobby and he appreciates all of his customers. He is always accommodating and willing to go the extra mile To make the transaction as seamless as possible. I will co to use to support upstart as it is the best boardgame shop I have ever found on the internet. Oh and the prices will blow you away, it is a wonder how he even makes money with all of his low pricing on his games. read less

From my first interaction Upstart Boardgamer has been my best online purchasing experiences I have ever had. I received a... read moreFrom my first interaction Upstart Boardgamer has been my best online purchasing experiences I have ever had. I received a hand typed email from Drew confirming my purchase and to make sure that I was aware of the special shipping circumstances and if I still wanted to order it. I received a tracking number when it shipped and when my package arrived the contents were in perfect condition and packed so there was no way for the individual component boxed to damage one another in transit. There was a further hand written note inside thanking my for my purchase. I will definitely be using this company in the future and recommending it to everyone I know. read less

My order was meticulously packed to prevent any damage and the communication from the staff at Upstart Boardgamer throughout the... read moreMy order was meticulously packed to prevent any damage and the communication from the staff at Upstart Boardgamer throughout the ordering and delivery process was outstanding. Product was as described and at a great price! A very satisfied customer! read less

Excellent and quick service, very pleased. Upstart goes above and beyond to help you find that one game you... read moreExcellent and quick service, very pleased. Upstart goes above and beyond to help you find that one game you are looking for. Highly recommended. read less

Drew at Upstart Boardgamer is a pleasure to work with. From the onset, he responded to my questions with courtesy... read moreDrew at Upstart Boardgamer is a pleasure to work with. From the onset, he responded to my questions with courtesy and promptness. They had in stock a "hard-to-come-by" KS game with exclusives at a reasonable price compared to the gouging prices elsewhere. The transaction process was smooth, the delivery was timely, and the packaging exceeded expectation. There's even a personal touch with a thank-you note and a follow-up email inquiring how to improve the Upstart experience. You can immediately tell that this is not just a "job" to him but a passionate business with the desire to help other gamers. I cannot recommend Upstart Boardgamer enough. read less

Great communication, game was delivered in the promised timeframe!

Item was as described, arrived in great shape and even came with a personalized little thank you note. Pleasure to... read moreItem was as described, arrived in great shape and even came with a personalized little thank you note. Pleasure to buy from. read less

So glad I found this website! The owner is super friendly and helpful, and the prices are amazing! Just placed... read moreSo glad I found this website! The owner is super friendly and helpful, and the prices are amazing! Just placed my 3rd order. I love the humorous descriptions and extensive info on the games. It makes it easy to know exactly what you are buying and if you'll enjoy it. I look forward to many more purchases from such a great company! read less

Highly recommend.

Fantastic owner who will go out of his way to help you out. Can't give a higher recommendation to... read moreFantastic owner who will go out of his way to help you out. Can't give a higher recommendation to a Kickstarter reseller. Huge bonus that he charges very reasonable prices. read less

I have never met a nicer person to deal with. Fantastic prices, great packaging on shipping and I will be... read moreI have never met a nicer person to deal with. Fantastic prices, great packaging on shipping and I will be coming back to him often! read less

Shipped the morning after i ordered and got received a couple of days later super well packed and safe from... read moreShipped the morning after i ordered and got received a couple of days later super well packed and safe from damage. Very stoked about the whole thing. Upstart is also doing an awesome deed and im appreciative of their business. read less

Great service and care in packaging the games. Drew takes care of his customers with excellent customer service and selection!

superb! well packed, great games! hidden gem that all need to check out!

My game arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

When I placed my order, I was informed there would be a delay in shipping due to personal reasons. Imagine... read moreWhen I placed my order, I was informed there would be a delay in shipping due to personal reasons. Imagine my surprise when I got the shipping notification shortly after! Product arrived quickly, and in great condition! It was a great value for an out of print game, I would definitely order from Upstart Boardgamer again! read less

Just picked up another gem on Upstart, Paris. Such a beautiful game, I knew I had to own it the... read moreJust picked up another gem on Upstart, Paris. Such a beautiful game, I knew I had to own it the moment I saw it on KS. However, financial uncertainties related to 2020's covid arrival on US shores caused me to pass on the original campaign. Thankfully Drew had this in stock with the metal coin add-on that I desired and I was able to get a copy now that Game Brewer has fulfilled pledges. You won't find better pricing than Upstart either. The care Drew takes to ensure your game arrives in pristine condition is truly unparalleled. I couldn't be happier with Upstartboardgamer. Thank you Drew! read less

What a great company! First of all I couldn’t find the game I purchased anywhere and here I was able... read moreWhat a great company! First of all I couldn’t find the game I purchased anywhere and here I was able to get it with all of the expansions that were available on Kickstarter and at a decent price. I ordered it on Wednesday and it came the following Sunday! Very quick! Everything was packaged with care and came in perfect condition. There was even a note from Drew who I believe is the owner thanking me for supporting their business! I will definitely do business with them again! No doubt about it! read less

UPDATE: Ordered from Drew again - amazing just like the first time! He even left a little hand-written note and... read moreUPDATE: Ordered from Drew again - amazing just like the first time! He even left a little hand-written note and remembered by first order. He had a great price on Apex CE (which I totally impulsed bought when I got his email saying he had it in stock). Look - there are so many reasons to support this shop. Great service and communication. Great shipping (the games were shipped more secure than most fulfillment companies)! Support a small, veteran-owned, passion-based business! I'll keep coming back! Drew provided amazing customer service, was easy to contact, and a real pleasure to work with! I was able to snag a hard-to-get game (Dwellings of Eldervale), which was a bonus! The shipping was fast and the product was exactly as described. I even spent a little extra, because I was so impressed with his service. His website is attractive (if a little kooky) and offers great information on the games. Give him your support - this is a real gem of a store! read less

Fantastic service and selection! Upstart Boardgamer will always be one of the first places I check for games.

Incredible games and fast delivery! Drew always includes a nice note with your purchase and makes you really feel like... read moreIncredible games and fast delivery! Drew always includes a nice note with your purchase and makes you really feel like a valued customer. I recommend Upstart to all my family and friends for their game purchases! read less

So happy when game arrived. Thank you :)