CoolStuffInc review

CoolStuffInc started as an online Magic: The Gathering seller in 2002, added Settlers of Catan as its first board game and now sells a broad tabletop range from retail stores and its website. For board gamers, the shipping rule is simple: standard orders under $150 pay a $6.99 flat rate and orders of $150 or more ship free in the contiguous US. The automatic rewards program is the main reason to choose it over cheaper thresholds elsewhere. You join by creating an account, and your discount climbs from 0.5% after your first $50 to 5% on standard items once lifetime spending passes $5,000. Sealed games and accessories can be returned within 30 days, though you pay return shipping unless the store made a mistake. Rewards do not combine with promo codes; checkout applies whichever discount is larger. It suits regular buyers more than one-off shoppers.

Who it is for

Players who buy board games and trading cards together and want loyalty discounts that grow with spending.

Price

Free to shop; $6.99 flat shipping on standard orders under $150, free from $150.

If you place a standard order (any order that has more than just singles) for less than $150, you will only pay $6.99 for shipping.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• $6.99 flat rate shipping on standard orders under $150
• Free shipping on standard orders of $150 or more in the contiguous US
• Customer rewards discount of up to 5% on standard items based on lifetime spend
• In-store pickup at any of its retail stores
• International shipping to select countries

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Automatic rewards program with no subscription
• Strength: Flat $6.99 shipping keeps small orders predictable
• Strength: 30-day returns on sealed products and accessories
• Weakness: Free shipping needs $150 on standard orders, the highest bar here
• Weakness: Customers pay return shipping unless the store made an error
• Weakness: Rewards discounts do not stack with promo codes

Key facts

• Online since: April 2002
• Shipping: $6.99 flat under $150; free from $150 (contiguous US)
• Rewards: Discount from 0.5% to 5% on standard items by lifetime spend
• Returns: Sealed products and accessories within 30 days
• Pickup: In-store pickup at any retail store

Where it ranks

CoolStuffInc is No. 3 in our Best Places to Buy Board Games Online verdict.