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Fantastic service - well-packed, exactly as advertised, and on schedule.

The most communicative and friendly board game service anyone could wish for !!! A+++ seller. Many thanks

Drew makes it easy for us late bloomers to catch up on missed opportunities via Kickstarter/etc. with great deals. Shipped significantly faster than advertised at a helluva price! Item arrived exactly as described! I look forward to my next game from him!

Excellent purchasing experience! Item was affordably priced without insane markups. Item was shipped on time and arrived quickly with good packaging. Would purchase from them again!

Upstartboardgamer is 100% legit. Drew runs the shop. He posts the dates shipping will go out on his website (he ships in batches). There is no competition when it comes to the Kickstarter deals on the website. I have been a repeat customer and all my games came with all their Kickstarter goodies at amazing prices. Very responsive to questions, so feel free to email him too.

Great communication, up front, and very clear. And best of all, a steal of a price for quality product! THANK YOU!!!

Drew is amazing and his non-rambling😉 descriptions are worth a visit to the site alone!

Excellence from beginning to end! My order arrived quickly and was well packed to protect everything. There was even a friendly handwritten note inside. 10/10 would absolutely order again.

Great experience as always. Fair prices on hard to find missed kickstarters.

Love buying games through Upstart. Drew provides excellent customer service. I can always count on him selling deluxified games. Ships fast! He is transparent on the website when he will be shipping.

Game was exactly as described. All items were included, and well packed. The pricing and shipping costs are well worth any wait involved with the limited shipping schedule. Can’t wait to play this game, and can’t wait to find the next gem I missed the first time around.

Drew at Upstart Boardgamer is among the most enthusiastic and detailed sellers of board games on the internet! I recently ordered a CERES board game bundle from Upstart Boardgamer and it arrived carefully packaged and included a friendly note. The Upstart site is a great place to learn about new games and to read what Drew has to say about some of the latest and coolest games. I will definitely be buying from Upstart Boardgamer again! Ashley

Upstart is a really wonderful and friendly service. Highly recommended!

It's not always easy to trust when you buy on the internet, especially when you're buying from a more independent site. This is why I was reluctant with Upstart Boardgamer but my experience with this site was most pleasant. My shipment was sent on February 29 and on March 4 I had everything at home (Canada, Quebec), very well packaged and I even had a little thank you note written by hand. I thought it was a very nice touch. Drew, you now have my complete confidence and I will not hesitate to do business with you again. You seem like a very grateful person and that’s one of the things that matters to me! I recommend Upstart Boardgamer without hesitation. Simple!! Good price!! Fast!! Effective!! Thanks again!! Kevin Canada, Quebec

Love this store. Excellent customer service with a passionate personal touch. Repeat customer and I'll keep coming back!

Really love Upstart Boardgamer. It’s a great place to get a Kickstarter game you might of missed. Always at a good price. Great customer service. Games always packed well. There’s also a place on the website to see the games the owner Drew has backed. I suggest getting on the email list to be notified of games that have just arrived. My family and friends really loved Lying Pirates. Awesome game. Thunder road Vendetta Maximum Chrome edition also awesome. Just got Unsettled, arrived in great condition. Haven’t had time to play it yet. Thanks Upstart Boardgamer for being there. KG

Absolutely recommend!!! 1000% . There was an issue but after contacting the issue was resolve and the reply was almost instantaneous. 1000% recommend. And if that doesn’t convince you , they are super generous and kind and the prices are the best I’ve seen and the packaging is very protective.

Great service, great turn around, great communication! I will gladly do business with Drew again!

I wholeheartedly recommend Upstart Boardgamer for any new Kickstarter boardgames or those you missed out on. I was lucky enough to find a copy of John Company 2E on Upstart Boardgamer, and no other vendor could beat the price. I ran into a minor issue during shipping and Drew, the owner, had the quickest follow-up emails you could imagine. He made sure to resolve the minor shipping issue and followed through on every step (over the holidays too!). He's absolute pleasure to talk to and does everything in his power to help customers. 10 out of 10, a wonderful company across the board.

great selection of hard to find games, arrived even sooner than promised and shipped more securely than anyone else in the game. thank you!

Upstart Boardgamer is a company I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for hard to find crowdfunded games. On top of a great selection, the pricing is unbeatable. The owner, Drew, went above and beyond to help me get a copy of John Company 2E just as the game was seeing a surge of renewed interest! Companies like Upstart Boardgamer and owners like Drew are a true asset to the boardgaming community. You can tell that Drew cares about the customers and hobby, and he works hard to get folks the games they love to play.

Product arrived earlier than expected, well-packaged, at the best price, and with a thoughtful hand-written note. Couldn't be better.

Some of the best customer service around. Drew puts a personal touch on his business that keeps me coming back for more and more great games! Shipping/Packing is always flawless as well.

My game was shipped fast and packaged well to survive the USPS. Thanks!

This site was a pleasant find! Easy ordering experience and shipped quicker then expected. Items were packed well and delivered without issue. Great way to find those Kickstarter packages at affordable prices after the reviews come in and you realized you missed out!

Tip top service. Product shipped promply and in appropriately sized container with proper packing material. Will use again if the stars correctly align and Upstart Boardgamer has a product I want to buy.

Fast shipping, great communication, excellent prices. Wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again. Thanks again!

Drew was very kind and helpful with getting my game shipped in time, and in good packaging condition :)

Holy smokes, Upstart Boardgamer is awesome! Called Drew and he got back to me directly! Such a cool and amazing experience. Will definitely be coming back for some titles he’s backed!

Best price on internet! Kept to the schedule he promised. Will definitely check back the next time I am looking for a missed KS.

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 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.

I 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.

Upstart 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!

Upstart 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!

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

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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 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.

Upstart 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.

Upstart 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.

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

I'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!

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

Not 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

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

Absolutely Amazing Company, polit & friendly Communication that was on point and so helpful, fast shipping to the UK Cannot recommend enough, will definitely be using again Thank you so much for everything x

Have 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.

Great 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.

Owner 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.

The 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.

Just received my new Kickstarter Deluxe Planet Unknown. Arrived perfectly boxed and as per schedule. Drew was super helpful during the entire process; from finding the game, to delivery at my home. Will DEFINITELY be watching the site for the next game to buy! Thanks again!! 😃

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 time! Will definitely be my first stop next time I need a board game!

Recently purchased a board game. arrived carefully packaged. drew was very responsive to emails. will check here first for any future purchases.

Drew 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.

Fast shipping! Packaged to prevent damage to game and box! Great prices!

An amazing place to pick up board games out of Kickstarter pledges you might have missed or just couldn’t afford. Super amazing customer service. Really friendly and will always come back to do business with. Would recommend 100 percent

I 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.

From 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.

My 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!

Highly recommend.

Fantastic 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.

So 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!

My game arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

Drew 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.

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

When 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!

Shipped 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.

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

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

Great communication, game was delivered in the promised timeframe!

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

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

UPDATE: 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!

Just 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!

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

So happy when game arrived. Thank you :)

Incredible 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!

What 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!

So helpful and kind. Do recommend.

As the Director of RAGECON, Reno Area Gaming Expo, I was so thrilled to have Drew donate some awesome Kickstater games to the convention. Upstart Boardgamer has awesome products and the even better customer service!

Easily one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had. Above and beyond doesn’t cover it – Drew loves games and it really shows. Excellent selection of hard to find games at great rates. Highly recommended.

I got my deluxe game today as advertised - thank you Drew! I can’t believe how well it was packed! A top notch job! Nothing worse than ordering a deluxe edition that comes in the mail with corner dings... Clearly not a problem with the way you took care of packaging! Happy Gaming - Doug