THEY STORE ALL YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IF YOU BUY! AND SELL IT!…read more This place does well for three reasons LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION...other than that it has absolutely nothing to offer you except apparently low ball offers and rudeness according to other yelp reviews). I walked in there a couple of years back b/c I conveniently work near there and I purchased some gold and silver. The 2nd time I walked in, one of the guys I usually see demanded to know my first and last name. I did not have an issue with this since I am not hiding and I figured he already knew my name. Before the purchase could be completed, he took out a pen and paper and demanded to know the exact spelling...this was strange. He also requested an ID to photocopy for a "money laundering" check. I told him that was ridiculous as I wasn't selling anything and I was buying retail products they were selling with cash. Eventually after threatening to walk out, we made the sale all while this guy was jotting down more on his pad. I have a colleague who is an avid coin collector (has coins from ancient Greece to modern day US Mint) and I had been meaning to ask him if he goes to this place but never got around to it as I purchased there a couple of times more times without incident and I felt I was getting the usual customer treatment. The final time I went in there, I didn't have time to go to the bank so I had to use a credit card. This chubby younger guy behind the counter asked to see me id. I gave it this time b/c I figured he just wanted to see if my name matched the credit card...fair.. no one likes credit card fraud. But then he started writing down all the information. When I asked him why he was doing this, he said "money laundering." I again told him I was not selling anything and was a retail customer buying THEIR merchandise off the shelf just as I do at Walmart and Costco but they don't accuse me of money laundering!! We got into a big argument until I finally left as he told me he needed to put my information in data base in order for me to buy there. When I finally got around to asking my colleague about that place, he went hysterical and said "DON'T GO THERE! THOSE GUYS ARE CROOKS!" He told me they trick ppl into giving their info for "money laundering" and sell it to data brokers and ppl search sites. He also said the community knows it as an IRS roach motel. Almost aanyone who buys there past a quantity and is foolish enough to give there information, gets an instant audit. Obviously with selling there are rules. Like a pawn shop, they need your info in case the items you sold are stolen. BUT DON'T BE SO SPITEFUL TOWARDS YOUR CUSTOMERS that you lie to them to make more money off of them by tricking them into giving you there personal information! Lastly, my friend told me if you are a coin collector and want to buy coins at a good price, just go to ebay.

I am not a Avid Coin Collector however after coming from Daley court for a trial of someone I…read morewalked and I had found this coin and antique coin and relics for Ancient Roman, Greek and Egyptian coins and artifacts. I actually went to the one location in Oak Park, IL back in 2009 but they closed down. Anyways I came in to look at all the coins and Some ancient Jewelry which intrigue me. I spoke to an associate name Zach and he was very knowledgeable about the antiquity of Roman and Greek as well as Hellenistic coins. I mentioned originally having a Buddha Jade pendant and necklace my sister bought which they also have a separate expert and sent pictures to find out it was not an antique Jade. I did come back to show my Ancient Hellenistic coin I bought in Jerusalem, Israel traveling in the shops and he gave me alot of info on how much I paid and I had made an 14k gold bezel which was what tourist or people do in Israel but I did not want to spend $$ there and hired a Jeweler in Wabash Ave downtown Chicago to redo it for less in 14k gold. He said my coin was now worth more since 2009 and funny because the person in Oak Park said appraised it and said it was worthless just to find out it is worth more and had more silver in it. Anyways he showed me a Ancient Roman coin that was sold for $145 and I bought it the week after since I liked it but did not have $. I do recommend this place for research of true coin collectors. Here are pictures of what I purchased. 5 stars for there knowledge and service of coin collecting and artifacts plus there friendliness. They are not snobby when it come to customer service.

One of the best kept sports collector's secrets in the city! They've got signed jerseys, photos,…read morehelmets...and just about everything else your favorite player could sign. Their Walter Payton collection is outstanding, as well as other rare finds like a group photo signed by each of the '72 Dolphins, and football signed by the '85 Bears. Don't believe it? Everything comes with a signed certificate of authenticity. I was blown away. Go here if you're looking for memorabilia...Best of all, I found out that if there's something you want that isn't in the store, they can get it for you. Talk about customer service!

Great place to get all your Chicago sports gear and collectibles! Great shipping and buying…read moreexperience

From the owner: Located in the heart of Chicago, Windy City Sports Cards is your premier destination for sports…read morememorabilia enthusiasts in the region. As a top-rated sports memorabilia store, we specialize in offering a wide selection of football cards, basketball cards, and baseball cards to cater to all collectors and fans. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting your collection, our extensive range of sports memorabilia is sure to impress and satisfy your passion for the game. At Windy City Sports Cards, we take pride in providing high-quality and authentic sports memorabilia to our valued customers. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring that every visit to our store is a memorable experience filled with excitement and discovery. Come explore our curated collection of sports cards and memorabilia that celebrate iconic moments and players across various sports genres. Visit Windy City Sports Cards today and elevate your collection with treasures that embody the spirit of athleticism and competition like never before!

This is an absolute gem, Stocked with tons, old school charm, great area. He is also very kind and…read morealways will help. Stop in and spend your money!! Cash Only though

It was a tavern/hobby shop when I first went there in the early 1980's. John closed the tavern part…read moremaybe 20 years ago but the amount of trains and model train supplies(including out of production items) is AMAZING. You have to see it to appreciate it!

What a really cool experience!…read more Private session for my friend and I to create and customize a scented soy candle. Personalized attention, great explanations and assistance. After measuring and mixing we picked the perfect vessel for our candle to solidify and were handed a label to name it. We were also signed up for the perfume class. There were fifteen of us present, good energy, nice vibe. It was like a science lab of scents and we worked our magic. We were instructed to choose up to six oils to mix into a beaker. We played around with the scents until it smelled like something we wanted to wear. We were directed to shelves of pretty perfume bottles; some included with the price of the class and upgrades that were not. My pretty pink bottle was an upgrade. When we received our perfumer's alcohol, we poured into our bottles, gave a little shake and came up with a clever name for our signature scent. I was really hoping the owner would pop in. It's good to know that we can refill each perfume bottle and candle jar at a discounted price. I named my candle "Priceless" because the combined scents remind me of my travel experiences. My chosen name for my perfume is "Journey" because that's exactly where each note takes you.

Stumbled upon this experience online and I'm so thankful that I did. I had a great time and I…read morehighly recommend this one they validate for your parking if you park in the shared lot of the building this wasn't mentioned where I got the tickets from but there's various places where you can get tickets from. The staff or team were very friendly and welcoming. The energy was great. This was something new that I've never tried before and I would definitely come back again to this location to try some of the other experiences like candlemaking based on the high energy and environment.

My family and I have taken our coins and jewelry to Jon for years because he is knowledgeable,…read moreprovides excellent personal service, and offers fair prices. The friends I have referred to Subak had positive experiences as well.

I go way back with Jon. His dad and my dad were dealers in the 60s. Honestly the most trustworthy…read moreperson you could meet. Make sure you ask for him and make sure you get an appointment directly with Jon and not his assistant. We have done business for 30 years now and I never hesitate to recommend him to my customers with coins. One of the good guys.

This little joint is inside my work building and I thought I will add them on the map. Boy, they…read moreare nice here! Always smile, always quick with the service and you can't tell if they are having a bad day. One day, when I grow up, I want to be like them:) Courteous and very respectful. Hey, they hook you up sometimes too... A candy here and there to brighten the day. They are kinda expensive here, but what do you expect in the financial district? The service is really worth it here. Walgreens is next door, but Id rather be with these at the GATEWAY NEWSTAND. Stop by!

Having grown up in Arlington Heights, I've known of this place for many years and used to go in…read morewhen they also dealt in baseball cards and sports memorabilia during the "heyday" of the 1980's. The store is a bit of a time warp, but you kinda have to love that. I'm not a coin expert, but I needed to sell some silver coins my dad had for MANY decades and after doing a good amount of research I called Arlington Coin who said over the phone they were buying then offered what I'm confident was a very fair price after reviewing the coins. Downtown Arlington Heights has changed a lot over the decades, but this place is still the same and a great option for supporting a local business and get great prices if you're in the market to buy or sell coins.

I was at Arlington Coin today with some silver coins. They looked through my coins and gave me a…read morefree assessment of the value. The ambiance does not feel very professional--very messy, but they are friendly. I would probably go back.