“Tim’s Baseball Card Shop is hands down my favorite card shop in Chicago. My daughter and I have been coming here together for years, and it’s become one of those places we genuinely look forward to visiting every month.
Tim and MJ are local, incredibly knowledgeable, and just great people to talk cards with. We’re strictly baseball card collectors, and their selection is always fantastic, with a great mix of hobby boxes, blasters, and plenty of slabbed cards to dig through. Just as important, the pricing is always fair and I’ve never felt like they’re trying to take advantage of what’s hot at the moment.
There’s also something special about supporting a true neighborhood card shop run by people who know the hobby and care about the people who walk through the door. After years of visits, it still feels like a treat every time my daughter and I walk in. Tim’s is absolutely worth a visit.”
“John is a delight to speak with and a refreshingly honest and straightforward professional. I recommend Subak, Inc. without reservation and look forward to returning. Thank you!”
“This place has really cool antiquities and coins. Silver and gold. You can hold something in your hand and that has been around for 3,000 years.
They are very fair at their prices both buying and selling. And the people that work there are extremely knowledgeable and helpful.”
“This place is awesome! It is the best hidden secret of a bead store in Chicago for gems and other beads. Truly gorgeous products (all kinds of real gemstones that I wanted to buy them all) and Anna and Diana are lovely people who are so helpful and kind. Glad to support this woman owned business. Love love love their new space and look forward to going back! This special shop should not be missed!”
11:30AM - 5PM
4438 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago
Hobby Shops
“This is such a packed little shop full of awesome models! Had such a great time checking the place out and taking home a couple of jewels! Owners are very great to deal with!!”
“Operated by two incredibly passionate and kind individuals who are incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. When we visited we got to learn about the smithing process and the history of the weapons. We even got to learn some basic dueling techniques with training blades. An amazing experience through and through.”
“Stopped in on a Saturday while in Chicago on a business trip. Great atmosphere & staff! I watched the greetings and interactions between staff & customers. Friendly & fun. Walked out with some new things to try and will return in a few months on my next trip.”
“Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable with some particularly original and clever spins on horror icons. My family and I had a great experience and this was definitely a worthwhile visit during our trip to Chicago!!”
“Great place in a historic building full of charm. Definitely a must visit for those who are serious about model railroading.. the shelves are stocked to the top with kits that are difficult to find elsewhere and the deals are some of the best I've seen in the hobby.”
“Very amazing service, the workers were really nice and made me talk even though I can be really shy. I got 3 comics and I really loved them. Definitely recommend”
12 - 4PM
6029 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago
Hobby Shops
“I used to live nearby & spent many hours in this store. The owners are wonderful! I bought so many collector Barbie’s & a few Gene dolls. I met the designer of the gene doll, Mel Odom at an event at the store, got his autograph. It was such fun! I plan on passing all those Barbie’s down to my 2 granddaughters (ages 16 & 18) when they get a bit older. They have picked which ones they want. I live in cali now & miss shopping at gigis dolls. It’s a great place to shop & I highly recommend it! Wish I lived closer so I could go say hello & get some more dolls! If you love dolls you have to check out their store, you’ll be in heaven!”
“Good shop, fair prices, and one of the most knowledgeable dudes I’ve ever met. Ron is one of the coolest dudes I’ve ever met at a card shop. I’ll be a repeat customer for sure!”
“As soon as I walked into the store, I was greeted and hit with nostalgia. The owner is really hospitable, chill, and knowledgeable of his inventory and history of collectibles. The store is organized by categories, well displayed, and fairly priced. I picked up out-of-box figures and were in excellent condition. I highly recommend this store!”
“McCloud was so helpful showing me all the products I’d need for my new art project. The team here is always so kind and knowledgeable! Love this store.”
“This shop deserves even more than 5 stars ? ++++++
Shout out to FRED for his patience, honesty, and expert advice that he shared with me during my visit today.
Not only is their selection of items amazing (I had such a a hard deciding what to get!) but also their prices and customer service was better than all the other coin shops that I’ve been to.
100% would recommend to anyone looking for knowledgeable and honest dealers. very happy with my transactions and glad I made the trip out.”
10AM - 4:30PM
7139 W Higgins Ave, Chicago
Hobby Shops
“Incredible shop, something for every level collector. You will not leave empty handed. The clerk it knowledgeable and willing to advise if needed. If your looking for something extremely specific I would call first a few days before so he can set it aside, at times they are busy. And cannot hunt the very rare and obscure. None the less I love the shop but no longer live in the state.”
“Just have to say Michael knows what this witch wants,lol😂 I walked in ready to shop for some Halloween items. Can I just say wow!! I was so happy and excited to see so many amazing breathtaking Halloween items😉! Plus if your like me already doing the early Halloween deco, well don’t hesitate and stop by at Michael’s you won’t be sorry! Ohh don’t let me forget the great greet I got when I walked in and the awesome help from the store clerks.”
“This place has such a good selection of whatever crafty stuff your heart desires. Staff is super helpful and nice. Have yet to have any sort of negative experience here.”
“Helpful staff, even though it was twenty minutes before closing and I was asking pretty trivial questions (no such thing as a stupid question unless it is coming from me??)”
“Amazing selection of model airplanes and trains, very good selection from European airlines to small regional American planes, 100% would go again, so many things its overwhelming and staff is very friendly”