“This location did not have what I was looking for but I found other items and the staff was so helpful. Found a item in clearance section with no price, Dominique called manager and he came a gave me a price to ? at. Definitely recommend and will be back for more shopping.”
9:30AM - 4PM
422 75th St, Downers Grove
Hobby Shops
“Distinctive Coins is the Best Place to go to for all your silver, gold needs. Whether it's Buy or Sell. Definitely consider coming here. Chris was awesome. He was friendly Knowledgeable. Answered all my questions and even taught me a few things. I would give 10 Stars if Possible!”
“My kids absolutely love this store. We have come here for pokemon cards a few times. The prices are fair and the owner is incredibly nice. Bonus points for sponsoring my kids' little league teams.”
“When I called to ask a question they answered the phone and were cordial and polite. Received a Viewliner in the mail from them, It was packed exceptionally well and came in good time. They were even nice enough to include a ruler since I was a first time customer. Would definitely consider purchasing from them again in the future.!”
“Love this cozy airplane shop. The owner is super nice and I love going through the many diecast airplanes he has on his store. I'm glad to see a store like this still exist and I will definitely stop by again the next time I'm in Chicago area. Highly recommended to all!”
“Ultimate Autographs is the place to be. They are amazing. It’s fun, great conversation, definitely worth the price ( and it varies for anyone that wants to try it out) they walk you through the process and are patient with new comers, just an outstanding outfit. I recommend to any sport hobbyists to get on and check them out! You won’t be disappointed.”
“I don't write reviews often, but my experience today is deserving of one. I went to Pete's Coin and Currency to both sell and buy. I did my research and was prepared to have to haggle to get a fair price. The items I was selling were weighed and their offer was literally 99.6% of what I was hoping to receive. On the buy side, I was really impressed with the extremely minimal markup. What a pleasant surprise as a first-time customer here! It was such a smooth experience and it's no surprise that Pete's has such a loyal following. I will certainly be back, and wouldn't consider taking my business elsewhere.”
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!”
10AM - 9PM
19 LaGrange Rd, La Grange
Hobby Shops
“So many different, new (and some old) games to choose from for all ages. Employee Kyle was so helpful pointing out popular, or his favorite, games. He even taught us how to play a few.
Open one Saturday a month til midnight. You can bring in your own games or use the complementary games available in the store.
Thank you for all the future fun we will enjoy with our family and friends.”
“Friends and I were recently introduced into the hobby by Sebastian and Jackson (iconic voices btw), and were welcoming along our journey. They were alert and active, helping us with any problem we had and guided our hand through starting this complex yet unchallenged hobby. The store is also fairly cozy and located in a great neighborhood with plenty to do.”
“Had a wonderful time with my 4 year old, car-loving boy! The owner was very knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic.
I cannot wait to visit and experience again, this time with my Dad, who grew up playing with these!!!!!
Thank you, Mike !”
“Great place to visit especially for train enthusiasts and modelers, friendly people and very helpful too, I’ve gotten a few models from there and brought in some for repair”
“I love this shop with its great selection of trains, models, and toys.
The staff are particularly knowledgeable about plastic model kits, tools, and supplies.
America's Best is one of my favorite Chicago area shops.”
“Discovered this shop after a coworker told me about it. We where amazed by all the items and tools, even found some things i needed. Sad to hear about the closure of the store, sad i didnt get to experience Tom Thumb in its prime, but will make as many visits as i can until the end”
“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.”
“Very happy with the customer service. My daughter and I were there today and they were very patient showing her all the different silver bars and rounds for her to make her first purchase. Wish I knew about this shop earlier vs others in the area. 10/10 will be back”
“Very transparent process with a great price! Highly recommended place to take your precious metals. Also has wide selection of cool coins - various silver rounds as well as premium ones, plus graded coins and old American money. Kevin was very friendly and had some good tunes playing. Great experience!”
“The owner, I believe her name is Chris, was delightful. I haven't been to a game store in a long time and there was a vast selection of table games to choose from. I love the fact that it was not video games but board games and card games. We spent almost an hour in this store. It was easy to negotiate for someone who is disabled and they have game days and nights every week. You can look at the schedule as you walk in the door and that was very nice. While the actual game times and dates are held in another building north of this location, it appeared that it could be a lot of fun to go there and we plan on doing so. We walked in expecting to get one or two games, we walked out with six and spent quite more than we expected. Expected. But the games were great and we have enjoyed them over the last 2 weeks. An outstanding experience.”
“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!”
“Not always the best prices without coupons, but Margherita made sure my experience was the absolute best it could possibly be. She wasnt pushy, she was knowledgeable, and very kind. I will certainly be returning to this store over the closer one to me because of her, despite other places having cheaper prices.”
“I was at the store on Monday, 8/10. At checkout, I was greeted by Timothy and Jack, both so pleasant. Upon returning to my car, I realized I did not have my keys. I returned to the store about four times, trying to retrace my steps. I wanted to cry like a baby!!
Long story short, Timothy offered to help me search, and I’m not kidding...the first place he looked, HE FOUND MY KEYS!! I was (and am!) so happy. It had been a crazy several days leading up to that moment.
Thank you, Michaels, for hiring great staff, and thank you, Timothy, for being so thoughtful and kind.”
“Nice store for all kinds of kids stuff in Lombard. Lots of Dr. Who and marvel figures and toys. Prices were decent.Not many customers even on a weekend.Staff were helpful to look and suggest items.”
“When I was a kid I sometimes got dropped off at my aunt’s house in LaGrange, and my little cousin and I would skateboard here bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, dying to get a glimpse at some Yu-Gi-Oh! cards in the display case or buy a few packs or cards of our own. Yes Steven has that very dry sense of humor and droll attitude that some people might not like, but that’s PART of Steven’s experience! He’s never mean. We LOVED going and talking to him, sometimes he would get a little aggravated with us and we would turn to each other and giggle, and he would talk to us about the card game and help us understand things. If I could go back in time and relive those core memories I would without a second guess, times were much simpler when we skateboarded down the street to Steven’s. He also taught us a lot of invaluable lessons! One I still use to this day! (Read the fine print on eBay listings, they’ll send you an empty box if they can!)”
“Kyle gave a class on beer making to my wife and adult daughter. We brewed a 5-gallon batch of beer. Kyle went through the steps with explanations for each step. A wonderful day of learning. We sampled some delicious apple cider as well. We bought some books on beer (and wine) making. We will be back to purchase beer making equipment so my daughter and I can make BEER!!!”
“The franchise has a verity of terms to help you achieve the best result getting or buying items. They have a vast variety of skilled people considering your best out come to various stamps and other opportunities. You must be able to understand and speak with a open personal understanding to your needs and there explanation to service approaches.”
“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.”
“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”
“Fairytales—I love the store.. from the friendly staff to Wee Forest Folks.. Steiff.. Jellycats.. just about any gift u would need for a special occasion or treat yourself.. The store is wheelchair accessible which is nice since I have a daughter in a wheelchair.. If u have never been, now is the time to go or u can order on line.. Definitely a five star store and staff..Thank u , i will definitely be back..”
“I love the vibe of the studio & Carlos is the best! He is very knowledgeable about crystals & he's very nice. I highly recommend paying a visit to Inner Arts Studio!”
“This place is really great! Highly recommended! Especially to those people who really love stuff for crafts. This place is the best! They have so many interesting things here, their selection is very large, and the whole place is really enjoyable. This spot is very clean, cozy, neat, organized, and bright. Everything here is great! Fantastic customer service! Their employees here are really nice, decent, and knowledgeable. They all know how to treat their customers so right. Also, they will help you to find the things you need. They are so accommodating. You can also check out so easily because they have many cashiers. Awesome service. This Michaels is very accessible, their location is very near and easy to find. You can go to their spot in just a few minutes from your area. Very convenient. The only reason why I gave them four stars is because their restrooms need some repair. But their place is still my preferred place to buy things for crafts and others. They are way better and cheaper than other stores around the place. Plus, this Michaels is also a great place to buy some decorations for Christmas and other special holidays. You can also order online and visit their website. They will bring your order to you quickly. Really wonderful spot! All of their items have really good quality. A really must-visit place for arts and crafts. I will definitely go back here again when I am nearby and I need some crafts again. Thank you for your awesome service guys! Also, thank you for giving us such an amazing experience. Will see you again soon! Keep it up! Well done!”