This is a nice little store in downtown Skokie. Prices are fair and employees have always been…read morefriendly and you can tell they really enjoy the hobby. I've been going here for the past year and have mostly had good experiences. The reason for three stars is because the one time I tried to sell my old binder of Pokemon cards (which admittedly I did not know a lot about) it seemed like they tried to take advantage of the fact that I wasn't knowledgeable. I say that because they offered me $100 for the whole binder - which had a base set holo Charizard and a lot of other base set cards. I ended up selling just that Charizard for $300 on eBay, and a handful of the other ones for $40-60 as well. The $100 offer was quite insulting, and after doing more research it really felt like they were trying to take me for a ride. I know card shops have to make money but to offer $100 for the whole binder when I sold one card for triple that amount is pretty insane. When I asked the employee how he got to that value he just said "a lot of these cards aren't in good condition", and didn't really elaborate after that. Will definitely still be a customer but will most likely not try and sell anything here as that experience left a bad impression on me.

RJBreaks is a great little shop in Downtown Skokie. There is plenty of parking both on the street…read moreand nearby parking lots. There is a large sign out front above the store, so it's clearly marked and easy to find. From the front windows you can see the live streaming set up and the store is well lit. Walking in, there are stunning murals on all walls painted by a local artist. There are so. many. cards. No matter what you're looking for, this is the place to check because they have it all. Of course the usual sports cards from baseball to football are available, but also soccer, UFC, and WNBA. You can grab pokemon, digimon, magic, yugioh, and more from the store. Plenty of loose cards and graded cards as well. This is the best option for cards locally and they have the live stream for shipped or rip and ship options making it super easy for anyone to get their hands on the cards they're chasing. Their prices are fair and reasonable compared to online and market prices, and they have many harder to find packs available. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and seem genuinely to enjoy the shop and the cards. They can definitely help you pick something out if you're unsure what you're looking for, so don't sleep on this great locally owned and run card shop!

I spend far too much money on craft supplies. And there are so many crafts I pick up, buy supplies,…read morethen abandon. So I thought this would be a good place to purchase some supplies. It's a little out of the way, and it's a bit of a jumble. Most of these supplies look as though they sat in a warehouse for a long time. You have to be willing to look and search. I'm pretty craft-compulsive, and I bought nothing. Nothing. There were some (longtime?) customers in the store so they must know what they want. I was able to go down aisles, wander down corridors freely and no one bothered me. I suppose if I asked for help I would have gotten it. Sorry but this was not my vibe.

Holy cow, if you are a crafter, you need to come here. Basically any kind of craft or hobby can be…read morefound here, with a big emphasis on miniatures and dollhouses, but there are also trains, model cars, candle making, stamps, paper, embroidery floss, baking tools and cookie cutters, school supplies like markers and colored pencils, and much more. That said, it's a bit disheveled and dim; you're not in a Michael's. But if you are willing to poke around you, are sure to find some treasure! It's a good thing for GPS because the location is slightly hard to find, but gladly the nondescript building does have a big sign on it, the address is posted on a sign near the street, and the aqua blue door are all things to look for. Worth the drive!

Very cool store: huge selection of graphic novels, mangas, single-issue comics, and tabletop games…read more They also sell role-playing game books and materials, figurines and miniatures plus painting supplies, and collectible cards and card games. There are tables near the back where they host game nights, as well as a small bar offering soft drinks and snacks. This is the kind of outfit that I would have wept tears of joy to find growing up in my small town. I'm so glad that these hobbies are more mainstream now and accessible to people through places like this. Friendly people work here who seem to know their stuff. What a fun job that would be. It's a lot bigger than it looks from the outside, and very nice inside. It seems that it relocated from Wilmette about a year ago, and still has that new-store feel.

So happy with the selection new to yelp but I needed to share how many great choices they had…read more I needed a gift for my son's birthday and they helped me with several options. I ended up getting him a signed Derrick Rose jersey that he absolutely loved.

I was trying to buy a card. He sold it for $25 and then later that week I looked up the card to see…read morehow much it was worth. It turns out the owner of bleachers scammed me when the card was really worth four dollars. after knowing this, I went to a different card shop and then this man was so helpful. I do not recommend bleachers card store unless you find the perfect price and search up the card before you buy but even then the owner of bleachers card store is probably not gonna let you buy it for the price that it really he's trying to make money by scamming people. But I went here once and this manager was helpful, but I don't think he really paid attention to what the card was really worth knowing that maybe if I go back another time he will help me more and if I look it up, he might accept the actual pricing but so far knowing what I know I got scammed I might try it one more time and see how it goes. Maybe is different or framing something but all I know is I don't expensive they're not worth. Maybe if I went back again it will be a lot different of an experience and I might drop a five star.

I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon soon after they opened. It's a large store with lots of space…read moreand plenty of vintage and new cards and memorabilia. I was really happy to find about 30 1972 Topps Baseball that I needed--plenty of options for each of them so I can get the best condition for the price. They prices were very reasonable and the service was snappy and pleasant. I can't wait to go back next month.

I really like this store because it has a lot of my favourite players and teams sport cards that…read moreI've been needing. There's this one worker his name is Lou and he treats me very nice, gives me nice deals on these very nice sports cards. Overall 10/10 experience I recommend this store to anyone.

This is a great coin shop. Their prices are very good and they are always fair. They have the best…read moreresale prices around. I trust them 100%. I have done business with them for many years.

I had an excellent experience with Marc, as he thoroughly and thoughtfully evaluated a haul of…read moreinherited jewelry for me, taking the time to appraise each piece. I was very grateful for the pleasant experience and was pleasantly surprised.

This isn't the usual Michael's I go to, but I was running errands in the area and it was the only…read morestore that had all the items I wanted in stock. I did an order pickup yesterday, ordering at 10:30am and by 10:45 I had a text that it was ready. Super fast. Pickup was super easy by the time I got there an hour or two later. The store itself is a typical Michaels. hey tend to have a steady supply of all the usual goods and the seasonal items.

Nice location with well stocked shelves and inviting displays. I got a kick out of what they are…read morecalling their Dead Regency Collection. I bought some Japanese mythology coloring books and some items for a painting project. All was well except for the lifeless cashier.

As far as quenching one of my True passions for miscellaneous items of History and GREAT gifts for…read morechildren-- I LOVE this store. I grew up in Glenview and have been a patron here for years; recent purchases include two giant panda 'gold' coins ; articles from the 60s and (eg Kennedy assasination; Moon Landing); an antique jewelry piece. Oh, 'Don't Get Me Wrong'-- ( Pretenders! Song 1980s ) I am a SHOE- MUSIC- BOOKS -BALLET and-'Any Girly-Girl Clothing Item that SPARKLES' girl. ( Chocolate brownies, GOOD smoothies that do NOT taste like chalk, and original Frango Mints too, but those are different stories). (Career path is mixed-- more in the health, dance and general retail arena than anywhere in my undergraduate area of study). But with my undergraduate degree in History and a former tutor who sometimes wanted to treat my regular students to items of interest, more meaningful than a gift card -- this was and is the place to shop. John, the owner, and his staff ( Matt; Luke) offer INTEGRITY, professional knowledge and great customer service. Store is 'eclectic' but clean (and all protocol followed in regard to COVID-19/aka SARS-CoV-2). I think of this store as a 'mini-Museum' when I cannot spend a full day at one-- Highly recommend this store; Glenview Coins and Collectibles has been a fixture in Glenview for many years, and their reputation is well-earned.

The service was great. Their dedication for mark place spot pricing was outstanding. If you have…read morebars and coins this is the place to go.

I am adding another positive review to the collection! I came in with several coins from my father…read morein law's collection, and had been looking for a place to help me. They were really kind, patient and honest. I'm also in a business where I constantly have to explain complex values to my clients and their patience was personally instructive. I am so glad to have found my place!

I went to Oakton Coins and Collectibles to have my collection appraised and get a second opinion…read more My collection consists of several PR70 DCAM coins, older Japanese coins, and an 1808 Admiral Gardner shipwreck coin, among other pieces. Unfortunately, I felt very rushed and was quickly made to feel as though I should be on my way. The gentleman assisting me spent quite literally less than two minutes looking over my entire collection. Rather than discussing the individual pieces or explaining his assessment, he essentially took a quick glance and told me, "Yeah, you only have $20 here." I understand that I don't have the most lucrative collection in the world. However, I know enough about what I own to know that the collection is worth more than $20 and contains pieces that warrant more than a cursory glance. What particularly bothered me was what happened when I pushed back regarding an 1853-1865 Japanese Kaei Isshu. The gentleman then took another look at the coin, checked its metal content, and rather than explaining what he thought it was or having a conversation with me about the piece, asked, "How much do you want for it?" It suddenly felt as though the focus had shifted toward trying to purchase the coin rather than helping me understand what I had. To be clear, I did not come in intending to sell my collection. I was primarily looking for a knowledgeable second opinion and hoped to have a conversation with someone who shared an interest in coins and collectibles. I cannot say with certainty why I was treated the way I was. I'm young, Mexican, walked in wearing casual clothes, and carried my collection in a backpack. Whether any of those things influenced the interaction, I obviously cannot know. What I can say is that I did not feel welcomed, taken seriously, or particularly wanted in the store. I left feeling as though I had been generalized as a young, naive Mexican rather than treated as someone who genuinely enjoys collecting and wanted to learn more about his collection. The experience bothered me enough that I downloaded Yelp specifically to write my first review. I see that Oakton Coins and Collectibles has many positive reviews, and I recognize that my experience may have been an outlier. I can only speak to how I was treated during my visit, but unfortunately, the experience left enough of an impression that I will not be returning.

I'm not gonna' lie...I was really sad when Toys 'R Us closed. I also know a lot of other parents…read morewho were sad right along with me. But, I get it...the prices were high and online shopping destroyed toy shopping in general. Now that my kids are older, I haven't thought much about toys, until tonight when I happened to be in Party City and decided to check out their brilliant new addition--Toy City! Walking past the Lego sets, I fully admit to getting choked up, wanting to take one home, but I moved on (because my kids are at that age where they would rather go get their teeth cleaned than spend time with me). Oh, I forgot to mention, Lego sets over $50 are 20% off. The good news, is if my kids decide they like me again, Toy City is here to stay at this location. Some other locations are short-term pop ups. The selection overall is nicely curated, and there's a little something for everyone, including older kiddos. You'll find a giant slime selection, bath toys for toddlers, lots of girly crafting kits like making bangles and quilting, Alex brand toys, sparkly plush pillows, and...OMG a Baby Alive! I had a Baby Alive when I was a toddler. For those parents who might not be digging the smaller selection of toys at Target and miss Toys 'R Us, you can thank me for this review. Your birthday party shopping just got a little bit easier. And, you can pick up wrapping paper while you're at it!